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A disturbing video circulating widely on social media has sparked nationwide outrage after a couple was seen risking their lives by sitting in the middle of a busy highway to take a selfie. The incident could have ended in tragedy, as fast-moving vehicles were seen passing dangerously close to them. In the viral footage, a speeding car is forced to brake abruptly to avoid hitting the couple, missing them by just inches. The near-collision shocked viewers, who noted that the situation could easily have resulted in a fatal accident. Instead of showing remorse, the couple allegedly confronted the driver, questioning why he could not see them on what they claimed was a “wide empty road,” despite clearly occupying an active traffic lane. The video has drawn sharp criticism online, with users slamming the couple’s reckless behaviour and lack of civic sense. Many pointed out that such stunts, done for social media attention, put not only the individuals involved at risk but also endanger unsu...

Bhathat: Two houses collapsed on Friday morning during drain excavation work in Badhariya Tola of Bhathat area, under Gulriha police station limits. No casualties were reported, as residents managed to escape in time, but household belongings were buried under the debris. According to residents, a machine was used to excavate a drain in Barharia Tola on Thursday night. By Friday morning, houses located along the bank of the excavation began to shake. Sensing danger, family members rushed out to save their lives. Within minutes, a three-storey, two-room house belonging to Kitabullah collapsed in just about ten seconds. A nearby one-storey, two-room house owned by Nazrun, wife of Luqman, was also completely destroyed. Furniture, utensils, ration, clothes, water motor and other essential items were buried and damaged under the rubble. The affected families struggled for hours to retrieve whatever they could from the debris. The families said the houses were built with their lifetime savin...

A pointsman’s quick reflexes saved a passenger’s life at Naini railway station in Prayagraj on Saturday evening around 4 pm. The incident occurred at platform number four when a passenger attempted to board the moving 11071 Kamayani Express and slipped, falling into the gap between the train and the platform. Pointsman Sube Singh Chaudhary, who was on duty, immediately rushed in and pulled the passenger to safety. A crowd soon gathered at the platform after the dramatic rescue. Sube Singh, originally from the Bikaner division, is currently posted at Naini station under the Prayagraj division for special duty during the Magh Mela. Divisional Railway Manager Rajneesh Agrawal praised his bravery, stating that the act brought pride to the Prayagraj division. He also urged passengers not to board or alight from moving trains and to do so only after trains come to a complete halt to prevent such incidents.

Aligarh: A controversial case has emerged from Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh, where a woman has accused a man of hiding his identity, trapping her in a relationship, forcibly converting her to Islam and later abandoning her. The matter came to light after the woman approached the police seeking justice, following which an FIR was registered on serious charges. According to the complaint, the victim, a resident of Rorawar, alleged that a man named Firoz contacted her using the name “Rakesh.” She claimed he lured her with the promise of a job, drugged her by mixing a substance in her cold drink, and sexually assaulted her. She further alleged that the act was recorded and later used to blackmail her. The woman said she was pressured into converting to Islam, her name was changed to Alia, and she was married to Firoz. She alleged that she was later abandoned and threatened with death when she protested. The victim, who now has a young child, approached the SSP’s office demanding stric...

Nalgonda: A horrifying incident was reported on Saturday from Kethapally village in Nampally mandal of Nalgonda district, where a woman allegedly set her lover’s wife on fire, leading to the death of both the woman and her six-month-old baby. According to police, Nagesh Yadav and his wife Mamata (25) lived in Kethapally village with their six-month-old son. Nagesh was allegedly in an extramarital relationship with Sujatha, a widow from the same village who has two daughters. Police said Sujatha had been pressuring Nagesh to marry one of her daughters. When he refused, she allegedly developed resentment against him. Believing that Mamata and her child were the reason for Nagesh’s rejection, Sujatha allegedly went to his house on Saturday with the intention of killing them. While Mamata was breastfeeding her infant, Sujatha reportedly poured petrol on both the mother and child and set them on fire. She had allegedly brought petrol, chilli powder and a knife with her. In a desperate attem...

Ghaziabad: A shocking case of elder abuse has surfaced from Ghaziabad, where a son was caught on CCTV brutally assaulting his old and ailing mother inside their home. The disturbing incident came to light after the victim’s daughter, who lives in the United States, accessed the CCTV footage installed in her mother’s room and handed it over to the police. The incident is reported from Jagriti Vihar Colony in Sanjay Nagar Sector-23, under the Madhuban Bapudham police station area. The accused has been identified as Nishant Thakur, who lives with his elderly mother at house number 22 in the colony. According to the footage, Nishant is seen pulling his mother’s hair, trying to throw her off the bed, throwing away her medicines, and repeatedly punching her. The woman appears too weak to defend herself. The video has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. Nishant’s sister, Nisha, who resides in the US, had installed the CCTV camera to monitor her mother’s health and wellb...

Vidisha: In a shocking incident highlighting gaps in emergency healthcare, a pregnant woman delivered her baby on a roadside in Vidisha after an ambulance failed to arrive despite repeated calls. A video of the incident has surfaced and is being widely shared. The incident occurred on Thursday night in Chapara village under the Pathari area. The Community Health Centre, from where the ambulance was called, is located just three kilometres from the village. Sandhya, wife of Sanjay Adivasi and a resident of Chapara village, went into labour around midnight. Her family repeatedly contacted the 108 ambulance service and Janani Express, but each time they were assured the vehicle would arrive shortly. Despite waiting for hours, no ambulance reached the village. As Sandhya’s condition worsened, the family decided to walk her to the hospital. Near the ration shop in Garhi Mohalla, her labour pain intensified, and she could not move further. She was laid on the roadside and covered with a plas...

Bengaluru: A case has been registered at the Nandini Layout police station against a private school teacher for allegedly assaulting a Class 4 student for not completing his homework. The incident reportedly took place at Veena School in Laggere Lakshmidevinagar. The complaint has been filed by the victim’s mother against teacher Angelina and the school’s Human Resources (HR) officer. Based on the complaint, police have issued a notice to the teacher, asking her to appear for questioning. According to the mother, her son, who studies in Class 4 and stays at a hostel near Laggere, was beaten by the teacher on January 10. She alleged that the teacher assaulted the child on his hands and legs, leaving visible bruises, and threatened to strangle and kill him if he informed his parents about the incident. The child reportedly suffered severe pain following the assault. The mother said she visited the school on January 12, when her son broke down and narrated the ordeal. She then informed th...

Ludhiana/Khanna: A pastor in Punjab’s Ludhiana district has been accused of illegally confining a woman at his house for nearly three weeks on the pretext of taking her to church. The incident came to light in Khanna after the woman’s family alleged police inaction and sought help from Nihangs to rescue her. According to the family, the incident began on January 7 when Pastor Raman Kumar took the woman from her home, claiming he would take her to attend a church service. However, instead of dropping her back, he allegedly kept her confined in a room at his house and also took her to Ludhiana during this period. Family members alleged that the woman was not allowed to move freely, meet anyone in private, and was subjected to mental harassment. They said their suspicion grew as they were repeatedly denied direct access to her. The family further claimed they submitted a written complaint to the police on January 9, but no effective action was taken. A relative alleged that repeated reque...

Bengaluru/Kotturu: In a chilling case, the Tilak Nagar police in Bengaluru have taken into custody a 24-year-old man accused of murdering three members of his own family in Kotturu village of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. The deceased have been identified as father Bhimraj (50), mother Jayalakshmi (45) and younger sister Amrutha (17). The accused is Akshay Kumar, who was living with his family and running a tyre shop in the village. According to police, Akshay allegedly murdered his parents and sister on the night of January 26, buried their bodies inside the house, and fled to Bengaluru. After reaching the city, he went to the Tilak Nagar police station and filed a complaint claiming that his family members were missing. Police officers grew suspicious of Akshay’s behaviour during questioning. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to killing his father, mother and sister. A case has been registered at the Tilak Nagar police station, and the accused has been arrested. The B...