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A woman leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), identified as Narayanamma, allegedly set fire to a flex banner put up on the occasion of YSR Congress Party chief and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s birthday. The incident reportedly occurred around midnight in Mamidimakulapalli village of Lepakshi mandal, which falls under the constituency of TDP MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna. Witnesses said Narayanamma set the flex on fire after noticing that no one was present at the spot. The act has triggered political tension in the area. Police are said to be verifying the incident and are likely to take action based on the complaint.

In a joint operation by the police and the drug control department, a key accused in a counterfeit drug racket, identified as Vivek, was arrested from Puducherry and brought to Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Vivek, the owner of Aman Pharma, is accused of operating a fake drug manufacturing unit in Puducherry and supplying spurious medicines to Agra and nearby districts. After his arrest, police produced him before a court, which remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody. Earlier, in a raid conducted under the Kotwali police station limits, authorities had seized counterfeit medicines worth around ₹71 crore. Subsequent investigation revealed that the entire network was being run from Puducherry, with large consignments regularly dispatched to Agra and surrounding areas. Further investigation is underway to identify other members involved in the racket and trace the distribution network.

 A 16-year-old student, Ahana, from Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh, reportedly died after excessive consumption of fast food led to severe intestinal complications. According to family members, Ahana initially complained of severe stomach pain. Medical examinations later revealed that her intestines had adhered to each other and developed perforations. She was referred to AIIMS, Delhi, where she underwent prolonged treatment. Despite doctors’ efforts, Ahana succumbed to her condition. Doctors reportedly stated that the damage to her intestines was caused by the excessive intake of fast food, highlighting serious health risks associated with such dietary hab its.

The Rajagopalnagar Police have registered a case of sexual harassment against a man for allegedly subjecting a 32-year-old married woman to mental and physical harassment after offering her financial help during a crisis. According to the complaint, the woman came in contact with the accused, identified as Paritosh Yadav, through social media, and the two later became friends. During this period, the woman’s daughter suffered serious injuries due to a gas cylinder leak at their residence. For her daughter’s medical treatment, the woman reportedly borrowed ₹30,000 from Yadav. Police said the accused later used the loan as leverage to harass her and allegedly pressured her into a physical relationship. The matter eventually came to the notice of the woman’s husband, leading to marital discord. Distressed by the situation, the woman allegedly attempted to end her life at a friend’s house in Peenya. However, timely intervention by her friends saved her. Subsequently, the woman approached t...

A video showing a physical altercation between a doctor and a patient inside Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, has surfaced on social media, triggering outrage and calls for action. The clip shows the patient lying on a hospital bed and kicking the doctor, while the doctor dodges the blows and punches the patient several times in the face. Others present in the ward are seen intervening to separate the two. According to reports, the patient has been identified as Arjun Panwar, who had visited IGMC for an endoscopy. After experiencing breathing difficulties, he allegedly went to another ward and lay down on a bed. It is claimed that a doctor later misbehaved with him, leading to a heated argument that soon escalated into a physical fight. The video went viral, following which the patient’s attendants demanded strict action against the doctor. A police complaint has also been lodged in connection with the incident. So far, the hospital administration has n...

A government employee and his wife were found dead in their bathroom in Pilibhit on Sunday evening, in a suspected case of asphyxiation caused by a gas geyser. The incident occurred in Gurukul Puram Colony under the Kotwali police station area. The deceased were identified as Harjinder (42), a Class IV employee at the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) in Vikas Bhawan, and his wife Renu Saxena (40). The couple lived in a rented house in the colony and had no children. According to police, Renu had recently suffered a fracture in her arm and her plaster was removed on November 30. As she was still in pain, Harjinder was helping her with daily activities. On Sunday evening, he was bathing her in the bathroom with the gas geyser switched on. When there was no response from the house for a long time, neighbours alerted the police. A team led by City Kotwal Satyendra Kumar reached the spot and found the bathroom door locked from inside. The door was broken open, and both were pulled o...

A shocking video from the Civil Lines area of Moradabad has gone viral, showing a helmeted man brutally assaulting a burqa-clad woman on a roadside, while a frightened young girl stands nearby. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday afternoon, December 21, 2025. The footage shows the man stopping a TVS bike, getting off, and attacking the woman who was riding pillion. He is seen kicking and punching her in a fit of rage as the young girl, believed to be their daughter, runs around in panic. Passersby attempted to intervene and rescue the woman. Sources said the assailant is suspected to be her husband. A bystander recorded the incident and shared the video online, triggering widespread outrage on social media. Despite the video surfacing from a high-security area like Civil Lines, police are yet to officially take cognisance of the matter. No arrests or formal statements have been issued so far. Authorities are expected to act soon as the clip continues to circulate widely.

  A newly married couple from Andhra Pradesh died after falling from a moving train on the Vangapalli–Aler railway line in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana late on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The incident has drawn wide attention after a video, allegedly showing the couple arguing inside the train shortly before their deaths, surfaced on social media. The deceased were identified as Korada Simhachalam (25) and his wife Bhavani (19), residents of Ravupalli village in Garugubilli mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district. Married about two months ago, the couple had boarded the Machilipatnam Express at Secunderabad and were travelling to Vijayawada to visit relatives. According to railway police, after the train crossed Vangapalli station in Yadagirigutta mandal, the couple was standing near the coach doorway when they fell from the moving train. The bodies were found early Friday morning by track maintenance staff and later shifted to a hospital for postmortem. The case took...

Nelamangala: A bike rider, Tabraiz (resident of Subhash Nagar), lost his life after attempting to avoid a pothole on the road, allegedly due to negligence by the Public Works Department and municipal authorities. He sustained critical injuries in the fall and was admitted to NIMHANS, where he died during treatment. Following his death, the family placed the body at their residence and announced a protest, refusing to perform the last rites until justice is assured. Tabraiz’s mother, Zarina, said he was the sole breadwinner, doing POP work, and was taking care of the family after her surgery. She demanded that the Deputy Commissioner visit the spot and ensure action. Heavy police security has been deployed near the house to maintain law and order. The incident has renewed concerns over poor road maintenance and official negligence in the area.