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Mumbai: A non-cognizable offence has been registered against MLA Sanjay Gaikwad for allegedly assaulting a canteen employee in Marine Drive Police Station. The incident, which recently went viral on social media, prompted action from the police following video evidence and statements from eyewitnesses present at the scene. The case has been registered under BNS Sections 115(2), 352, and Section 3(5). Police have confirmed that the matter came to light after a video showing Gaikwad allegedly assaulting the worker circulated widely, leading to public outrage and calls for accountability. An inquiry was conducted into the incident before legal action was initiated.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad on Wednesday issued a clarification after a purported video of former allegedly beating a poor helpless canteen worker went viral on social media. Gaikwad, an MLA from Buldhana stated his repeated pleas to the canteen staff to serve quality food fell to deaf ears. I have been coming to Akashwani canteen for 30 years and staying here for 5.5 years. I have repeatedly requested that they serve good food. Eggs 15 days old, non-veg 15-20 days old, vegetables 2-4 days old. Nearly 5,000-10,000 people eat here, and everyone has ...Read More >
Lucknow: Two days after a Lucknow-based real estate businessman died by suicide after going live on Facebook, the Gudamba police on Friday registered an FIR against 10 individuals for alleged abetment, mental harassment, and extortion. They were named based on the deceased's pre-recorded statement on FB.The deceased, who operated from a small rented office near Tedhipulia crossing, had shot himself in the head using a guard's licensed firearm on Wednesday afternoon. Just 15 minutes prior, the 36-year-old had gone live on social media, detailing the financial and emotional turmoil that led him ...Read More >
GURGAON: The investigation into the murder of a 25-year-old former international tennis player, allegedly by her father, has revealed a sudden deterioration in their relationship. The apparent reason was a disagreement over the academy she ran near their house, but the roots clearly run deeper. The father, who claims to have spent Rs 2 crore on his daughter's tennis career, told interrogators he was troubled by questions about her "character" that some of his associates had raised.Deepak Yadav, who shot Radhika at their house Thursday morning, had allegedly been insisting for two weeks on her ...Read More >
Mumbai: Two days after a video of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad assaulting staffers at the Akashwani MLA hostel canteen in Colaba over "stale dal" went viral, Marine Drive police registered a non-cognisable offence against him on Friday.The NC was filed soon after CM Fadnavis contradicted minister of state for home Yogesh Kadam in an embarrassment of sorts for the state govt. While Kadam said police cannot act against Gaikwad as there is no complaint, the CM said cops should definitely probe the case and no one needs to file a complaint for that, report Mateen Hafeez & Chaitanya Marpakwar. A co ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The state govt aims to increase the MBBS seats to over 3,400 by 2029, said Saini.The CM was addressing a ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) A group of 11 people kidnapped and brutally assaulted a man, accused of being a jilted lover, for allegedly sending an obscene and threatening message to his former girlfriend, a minor, in the Soladevanahalli police station limits on the outskirts of Bengaluru, said officials on Monday. The police have arrested seven persons in this connection and also taken the former girlfriend of the assaulted youth into custody and sent her to a remand home. The police have launched a hunt for the remaining three. A video of the assault went viral on social media. The c ...Read More >
Mumbai: Shiv Sena Shinde faction MLA Sanjay Gaikwad is now facing a non-cognizable offence case for assaulting and threatening a canteen employee at the MLA hostel near Churchgate. Mumbai's Marine Drive Police have initiated legal proceedings in the case, acting independently without the need for a formal complaint, reported IANS, quoting the cops. The move follows a viral video that surfaced earlier this week, showing Gaikwad physically assaulting a staff member over alleged complaints of stale and substandard food being served at the canteen. The footage sparked widespread criticism and pol ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Cuttack: The police on Sunday arrested the vice-president of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) for his alleged involvement in the paper leak of special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET)-2025, a senior officer said. The BSE was supposed to hold the special OTET-2025 on July 20. However, the Board was forced to postpone the examination after a handwritten question paper with answers went viral on social media a day before, the police officer said. Statement Of The Director General Of Police (Crime Branch) "During the investigation, clear-cut negligence of BSE vice president Nihar Mo ...Read More >
Karnataka: In a shocking incident, police have arrested a woman, a shopkeeper and his assistant after a saree theft led to a public assault in Bengaluru. The incident occurred in Avenue Road. According to police, the woman entered a saree shop on Sunday and stole a bundle of sarees worth nearly Rs. 90,000. The act was caught on the shop's CCTV camera and she managed to escape at first. Later, the woman allegedly returned to the same shop to steal more sarees. This time, the shopkeeper recognized her and caught her red-handed. In a fit of anger, he dragged her out of the shop and began slapp ...Read More >
It's been 25 years since Refugee released. The film marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor, two fresh faces who would go on to become big names in Bollywood. Looking back on those early days, Abhishek recently shared a fun memory from that time. He recalled how he and Kareena once had to be locked inside a projector room during a theatre visit because fans found out they were there. In an interview with SCREEN, Abhishek Bachchan said, "I have vivid memories! I was filming in Ma ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Supporters of the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SCP) sat on a protest outside Mumbai Marine Drive Police Station in the early hours of Friday over the clash that broke out outside Maharashtra Assembly between supporters of BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and NCP-SCP leader Jitendra Awhad. NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar and Jitendra Awhad were among the protestors who were demanding the release of activist Nitin Deshmukh, who was taken to the police station. They also demanded the arrest of the accused involved in the scuffle. Speaking to ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 3: The government on Sunday termed "untrue" a WhatsApp message that claimed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had ordered banks to cease issuing Rs 500 notes via ATMs by September 30, saying no such instruction has been issued. The deceptive message also claims that 90 per cent of ATMs will cease issuing Rs 500 notes by March 31, 2026, and 75 per cent will do so by September 30. Additionally, it advises people to begin "liquidating" their Rs 500 notes and implies that only Rs 100 and Rs 200 notes will be accessible through ATMs in the future. Did RBI Order Banks To Stop Dispen ...Read More >
When a web developer proudly announced on X that he'd just completed his Coursera course with the help of Perplexity AI's Comet browser, he probably wasn't expecting to get schooled by the company's own CEO. But that's exactly what happened, and the internet can't stop talking about it. The saga began when an X user named Amrit Nigam, who describes himself as a web developer, posted a short 16-second video showing Comet in action. In the clip, Comet AI is seen breezing through a 45-minute Course ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) Maharashtra Shiv Sena legislator Sanjay Gaikwad slapped an employee at the MLAs' hostel canteen in Mumbai after being served stale food, drawing condemnation from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as well as the opposition parties. As a video of the assault went viral and led to an outrage, CM Fadnavis said such a conduct does not behove anyone and sends out a wrong message about all legislators that they indulge in misuse of power. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, also termed his party leader's actions as "inappropriate". Gaikwad, the MLA fro ...Read More >
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has temporarily suspended the licence of Pune's famous eatery 'Cafe Goodluck' over ... The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has temporarily suspended the licence of Pune's famous eatery 'Cafe Goodluck' over hygiene. The action comes after a video purportedly showing glass pieces in a bun at the food joint went viral on social media. "An inspection was conducted, during which some unhygienic conditions were found. We have suspended the eatery's licence until further orders and necessary compliance," said FDA Joint Commissioner S ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a strong and clear message, Shiv Sena supremo and Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asked the party ministers, legislators and office bearers to strictly follow party discipline and not compel him to take action. "In the past few days, certain incidents have taken place. People don't point fingers at you -- they point at me for what you do. They ask me: 'What are your MLAs up to? You all are my people. We are one family. Your disrepute is my disrepute. Don't waste your energy on unnecessary matters. Speak less, work more. "Some ministers had ...Read More >
Balasore: Two youths and a woman were brutally assaulted in a kangaroo court at Begunia village under Jashipur police limits in Mayurbhanj district on Friday over alleged illicit relations.According to reports, the woman, 25, had called her two relatives from Kashipal village to help her with shopping at the local market. After completing their purchases, they returned to the village around 4 pm on a bike. However, upon seeing the two youths accompanying the woman, some locals along with the woman's family members confronted them.Then they tied all three victims to an electricity pole and merc ...Read More >
Baripada: Villagers tied up a woman and two youths to a utility pole and brutally assaulted them over suspected extra-marital affairs as part of a kangaroo court at a village under Jashipur police limits in Mayurbhanj district Friday evening. Photos and videos of the assault went viral on social media, prompting police to act swiftly. Seven people were arrested and produced in court. The accused were identifi ed as Jange Ho, 22, Ghanashyam Ho, 25, Anil Ho, 25, Padmabati Ho, 34, Surubali Ho, 52, Buduni Ho, 48, and Mata Ho, 45; all residents of Duradura village under Begunia panchayat. Accord ...Read More >
A prominent Indian tech firm has gone viral for its generous Diwali gift to employees. Videos from Info Edge employees have flooded Instagram over the last two days, showing the Diwali gifts they received from the company. Each Info Edge employee received a set of VIP suitcases, a box of snacks, and a diya from the tech firm. Dozens of videos showing the gifts have surfaced online, while hundreds of Instagram users have reported seeing these Reels while casually scrolling the photo and video sha ...Read More >
The internet can be a powerful tool for growth, learning, and connection. But recently, it's become just as effective at spreading toxicity and harm. A recent incident involving the Archita viral video has stirred conversations around privacy, ethics, and digital behavior, especially among younger internet users. Within hours of surfacing, the Archita viral video circulated rapidly across Twitter, Dribbble, Medium, and other platforms. Tagged with adult content headlines, the video provoked curi ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Supporters of the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SCP) sat on a protest outside Mumbai's Marine Drive Police Station in the early hours of Friday over the clash that broke out outside Maharashtra Assembly between supporters of BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and NCP-SCP leader Jitendra Awhad. NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar and Jitendra Awhad were among the protestors who were demanding the release of activist Nitin Deshmukh, who was taken to the police station. They also demanded the arrest of the accused involved in the scuffle. Also Read ...Read More >
On Sunday (31st August) evening, an employee at a government-run liquor shop in Nirmri Colony of Delhi was stabbed multiple times by Akbar, Rehan and 2 others. According to reports, the victim was identified as 52-year-old Gyanpal Singh. The four barged into the liquor shop on Sunday evening and attacked Singh with a baseball bat. Thereafter, they stabbed the victim multiple times. During the time of the assault, the accused wore face coverings. The CCTV footage of the incident has now gone viral on social media. Following the attack, 52-year-old Gyanpal Singh was admitted to the Deep Chand ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday collected the samples of food from the canteen of an MLAs' hostel here and sent them for testing, a day after Shiv Sena legislator Sanjay Gaikwad assaulted its staffer for allegedly serving stale food to him. Gaikwad, who represents the Buldhana assembly constituency, sparked a controversy after a video of him slapping a canteen worker went viral on social media. The MLA claimed the food served to him was stale, and said his repeated complaints to the authorities had gone unheeded. As the monsoon session of t ...Read More >
Rayagada (Odisha) [India], July 13 (ANI): District authorites in Odisha said that a four-member team has been formed to visit Kanjamajodi Village in the State, where a couple was allegedly tonrtured and humiliated for reportedly marrying against societal norms, as an investigation has been launched to nab the culprits. The incident took place in the Kalyansinghpur block of the Shikarpai panchayat, the official added. Rayagada Sub Collector Ramesh Jena told ANI on Saturday, This incident occurred in the Kalyansinghpur block of the Shikarpai panchayat. The matter is under investigation, and we ...Read More >
Babydoll Archi's sudden spike in fame has now led to a new twist -- questions about whether she's even real.Source : Instagram/ishtaraamira Archita Phukan, popularly known as Babydoll Archi, has taken over Instagram and social media timelines with her eye-catching reels and glamorous pictures. Known for her bold fashion choices and confident online presence, she has racked up over 750K followers on Instagram. However, her sudden spike in fame has now led to a new twist -- questions about whether ...Read More >
Mumbai: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar, is now engaged! The Mumbai Indians cricketer exchanged rings with Saaniya Chandhok, granddaughter of prominent businessman Ravi Ghai, in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends. While no official announcement has been made by the Tendulkar family on social media, a picture of Arjun and Saaniya exchanging rings has gone viral online. Soon after, fans dug up old photographs showing the couple together, including moments where Saaniya was seen posing with Arjun's sister, Sara Tendulkar. Saaniya comes from one of Mu ...Read More >
The woman explained how hurtful the remarks were and why she addressed the issue publicly. She revealed that the incident made her question the friendship and led her to share her story online. A video of a woman confronting her friends for making comments about her dress has gone viral. The woman, Muskan Madaan, shared her experience from Diljit Dosanjh's recent concert in Bengaluru. In her video, she claimed that her friends talked negatively about her "short dress" behind her back. The video ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Smriti Irani revealed that "Some journeys come full circle -- not for nostalgia, but for purpose" as she gears up to return to the screen in her iconic role of Tulsi Virani after 25 years with "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" reboot. The actress-turned-politician shared a statement saying that, for her, returning to "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" is not just a step back into a role, but a return to a story that redefined Indian television and also reshaped her own life. "It gave me more than commercial success -- it gave me a connection with millions of home ...Read More >