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New Delhi, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a horrifying incident in Delhi's Vasant Vihar area, five people, including two couples and an eight-year-old girl, were injured after a white Audi car allegedly ran over them while they were asleep on the footpath near Shiva Camp around 1.45 a.m. on July 9. Eyewitnesses on Sunday said that the driver, later identified as Utsav Shekhar (40), was drunk at the time and tried to escape before ramming into a dumper parked ahead. The victims -- Ladhi (40), her husband Sabami alias Chirma (45), their eight-year-old daughter Bimla, and another couple Ram Chander (45) and his wife Narayani (35) -- are all migrants from Rajasthan living in the area for the past 15-20 years and were reportedly sleeping in front of Shiva Camp when the speeding car drove over them. According to eyewitnesses, the impact left the victims crying for help, and chaos ensued on the scene. "My son came running and asked me to come out. We saw the car had driven over people sleeping on the footpath, including children. The driver was drunk. After the accident, he tried to flee but hit a dumper parked ahead," a witness told IANS. Another eyewitness added, "The driver came out, appeared shocked, and said he would help the injured. But when he tried to flee again, the car hit a vehicle and stopped. Police were called, and they detained the driver on the spot." By the time police arrived, the injured had already been shifted to nearby hospitals by local residents. The accused, Utsav Shekhar, a resident of Dwarka, was medically examined and found to be under the influence of alcohol. Confirming the incident, a police officer stated that legal action has been initiated against Shekhar. Further investigations are underway, and details are awaited.
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 >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The driver of the high-end car who was arrested for running over and injuring five people sleeping on a footpath in the national capital has been granted bail, Delhi Police said. The accused driver, identified as Utsav Shekhar, has been granted bail by the local police station in the incident that took place in the early hours of July 9. As per details from the FIR, the complaint was lodged by a victim named Sabami who said she was sleeping with her family on the footpath opposite Shiva Camp, beneath the Munirka Flyover. Around 1:30 AM, a white car came spee ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Thirty-five-year-old Narayani, who was among the five people hospitalised with injuries after being run over by a speeding car in the national capital earlier this week, said she fell unconscious after the horrific incident. 'The car ran over us... Me, my husband and children got injured. I got unconscious after being run over and sustained injuries on the chest and neck... We have been sleeping here (on the footpath) for many years...' she told ANI. Another victim, Ramchander (45), detailed that all five of them were sleeping on a footpath in the Vasant Vih ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): One person was killed after being hit by a speeding truck on Salimgarh flyover, police said on Thursday. The fatal road accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, on the Salimgarh Flyover, heading from ISBT to ITO. The incident, which took place around 2:00 AM, resulted in the death of one individual named Mahender Pal, aged 47 years. The victim, a resident of Palwal, Haryana, was allegedly struck by a speeding truck while he was returning to his hometown with his family. According to the statement of his son (eye-witness), the victim wa ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A day after the tragic Kurnool bus fire accident in Andhra Pradesh, which claimed 20 young lives, details have emerged about the biker whose two-wheeler hit the bus. A video has surfaced showing the biker stopping at a petrol station moments before the crash. CCTV footage shows 22-year-old Shiva Shankar, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, visiting the bunk along with a pillion rider. He then drags his bike and slips while speeding away. Meanwhile, the main bus driver, Miryala Lakshmaiah, who was on the run, was arrested by police on Saturday, October 25. Lakshmaiah alleged ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 1: One unidentified terrorist was killed on Wednesday in an ongoing security operation against hiding terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district. Srinagar-headquartered Chinar Corps of the Army said on X, "OP ARAHAMA : Update: During the night of 31 Mar 26, the cordon was tactically reorganised amidst the intermittent firing underway. Own troops effectively retaliated with calibrated response resulting in one terrorist eliminated. Operation is in progress." Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were deployed to locate the terrorists in the area, as additional troops were r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The driver of a speeding car which ran over five persons sleeping on a footpath in Vasant Vihar area of the national capital earlier this week, allegedly under the influence of liquor, has been arrested, Delhi Police said. The incident took place on Wednesday, at around 01:45 am when an Audi car on its way from Noida crushed people sleeping on the footpath near the Indian Oil Petrol Pump, in front of Shiva Camp, Vasant Vihar. Also Read | Delhi Audi Car Accident: Speeding Car Runs Over 5 People Sleeping on Footpath In in Vasant Vihar; 'Drunk' Driver Aprehende ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid growing concerns over incidents of vandalism during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, Congress leader Udit Raj on Saturday called for police verification of Kanwariyas to identify those responsible for damaging public and private property. He also accused the ruling BJP of deliberately creating a communal narrative around the issue. Udit Raj's statement came a day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly defended Kanwar Yatris, lashing out at critics who, he said, were portraying Shiva devotees as "hooligans" and "terrorists." Addressing a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPncricinfo. Shami could potentially be a part of the East Zone in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28, which could mark his return to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old, who has 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20Is appearances under his belt, hasn't featured for India since the Champions Trophy, which concluded in March earlier this year ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Equating drunk drivers to terrorists and describing drunk driving as an "act of terror on the roads of Hyderabad", police commissioner VC Sajjanar has vowed to adopt a stringent zero-tolerance policy against drunk driving cases going forward.In a scathing attack against offenders who choose to drive while being under the influence of alcohol, the commissioner called the Kurnool bus tragedy a preventable massacre, caused by the reckless and irresponsible behaviour of an intoxicated biker. "This was not a road mishap but a criminal act of negligence that annihilated entire families wi ...Read More >
Lucknow: In a step toward enhancing regional connectivity, the railway has announced the launch of four new Amrit Bharat Express trains.While three trains will pass through Lucknow, the fourth will run via Kanpur. The inaugural runs of these trains connecting Darbhanga-Gomti Nagar, Bhagalpur-Gomti Nagar, Bapudham Motihari-Anand Vihar Terminal via Lucknow, and Rajendra Nagar Terminal- New Delhi via Govindpuri (Kanpur) -- is scheduled on Friday. Darbhanga-Gomti Nagar (05561) will depart from Darbha ...Read More >
Kurnool Bus Fire Accident: A bus fire tragedy in Andhra Pradesh on Friday has not only shocked the nation but also claimed several young lives. According to Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anitha, 17 adults and two minors were charred to death after a passenger bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. As the fire started under the front portion of the ill-fated bus, most of those occupying the front seats could not escape. The sleeper coach bus caught fire near Chinnatekur on the outskirts of Kurnool. The accident occurred when a two-wheeler rammed into the bus, and its fuel tank caught fire. ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 3 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met Mahamandaleshwar Swami Yatindranand Giri Maharaj at the Chief Minister's residence in Dehradun. During the meeting, the two held detailed discussions on various spiritual, social, and national interest issues. Also Read | Mizoram: Lengpui Airport Halts Operations As Potholes Spotted on Runway, 4 Flights Cancelled. Welcoming Mahamandaleshwar Swami Yatindranand Giri Maharaj, Chief Minister Dhami said that the blessings of saints and spiritual leaders bring positive energy into society ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh won the first prize in Group-II -- States with total final energy consumption between 5 and 15 Million Tonnes of Oil Equivalent (Mtoe) -- of the National Energy Conservation Awards for the 4th consecutive year, according to a press release by Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand. He said that the State got the recognition for its commitment and the results achieved by it in implementing energy conservation and efficiency schemes in buildings, industry, municipal, agriculture, DISCOMs and ...Read More >
Jammu, June 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the 36-day-long Amarnath Yatra commenced, thousands of pilgrims from across the country converged in Jammu and Kashmir to undertake the pilgrimage and offer prayers at the revered Amarnath cave shrine. Devotees expressed immense satisfaction with the arrangements made by the administration and praised the Indian Army for ensuring their safety during the pilgrimage. The first batch of Yatris began their journey from the Baltal base camp early Thursday morning, with another group departing from Pahalgam. Meanwhile, the second batch of 5,246 pilgrims left Bhag ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7: The Uttarakhand government is preparing to cover almost 28 liquor shops situated on highways and roads used by Kanwar devotees during their pilgrimage in the auspicious month of Shravan, an official said on Monday. "The shops, along with their signboards, will be covered with curtains. There is no plan to shut them," Haridwar District Excise Officer Kailash Chandra Binjola told IANS. He said arrangements were being made to cover the shops with curtains so that religious sentiments of devotees are not hurt and the pilgrimage is conducted peacefully. "Initial surveys have sho ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Shyam Lal Pal on Tuesday landed in a controversy after saying that no temple was found in the state's Sambhal district. The controversial statement from Pal came days after the local administration reopened a temple that had been locked since 1978 in Sambhal. After the reopening, three idols of around four to six inches were found during the digging of a well near the Bhasma Shankar temple, according to local officials. Notably, the temple was locked since 1978 after the communal riots that led to the displacement of the local Hindu community, locals c ...Read More >
Utsav Shekhar (40), was apprehended for allegedly running over five people, including two couples and an eight-year-old girl, in southwest Delhi's Vasant Vihar area.Source : ABP Desam New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) A drunk driver of an Audi car allegedly ran over five people, including two couples and an eight-year-old girl, injuring them while they were sleeping on a footpath near Shiva Camp in southwest Delhi's Vasant Vihar area, an official said on Saturday. The incident occurred around 1:45 am on ...Read More >
Delhi: A tragic incident occurred in Delhi's Vasant Vihar, where a drunk driver allegedly ran over five people sleeping on the footpath. The event took place on 9 July 2025, at around 1:45 am near the Indian Oil petrol pump, in front of Shiva Camp. Delhi Police received the information through a PCR call. Officers from the Vasant Vihar police station arrived at the spot, and the four injured were taken to the hospital. The driver has been arrested. The victim included two couples and an eight-year-old girl. ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a tragic late-night incident, a speeding white Audi driven by an intoxicated man ran over five people sleeping on a footpath near Shiva Camp in Vasant Vihar, southwest Delhi. The accident, which occurred around 1:45 am on July 9, left two couples and an eight-year-old girl injured. The accused, 40-year-old Utsav Shekhar, a resident of Dwarka, was arrested on the spot by police personnel. Medical tests confirmed he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. According to the police, the victims, Ladhi (40), her husband Sabami alias Chirma (45), their daughter Bi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed an advanced malaria vaccine that can prevent plasmodium falciparum infection in individuals and minimise community transmission. The ICMR Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers enthusiastic about the Transfer of Technology for commercial production of "a recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine (AdFalciVax) against plasmodium falciparum". The pre-clinical validation of this te ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A 39-year-old psychiatric patient at a rehabilitation centre in Miyapur was brutally attacked by his two roommates on Wednesday evening. He later succumbed to his injuries.Police identified the deceased as Sandeep, a native of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. His attackers -- Suleiman from Nalgonda district and Adil from Barkas -- were also inmates at Rafa Rehabilitation Centre. Officials said the trio often clashed, but their arguments turned deadly this week. According to Miyapur station house officer P Shiva Prasad, the two accused forcibly took Sandeep to a small kitchen attache ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Devoleena Bhattachrajee embraced motherhood in 2024, and the actress will be celebrating her first Diwali post-motherhood this year. Talking to IANS on her special plans for Diwali this year, Devoleena elaborated on the same. "I am looking forward to celebrating both Diwali and Kali Puja with my family this year," stated Devoleena while talking to IANS. "I will visit a Kali mandir and take blessings. We will also decorate and light our place. May goddess Lakshmi come to us and bless my home and my family. I will make festive sweets." Talking about her 9 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar on Friday condemned the Kurnool bus fire that left at least 20 people dead, calling drunk driving an act of "terror." The Bengaluru-bound private sleeper bus caught fire after colliding with a fallen motorbike on National Highway 44 near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh in the early hours of Friday. Investigations revealed that the crash occurred after a biker, allegedly intoxicated, lost control and died on the spot, leaving his motorcycle on the road. The bus, travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru, rammed into the bike, triggering a fire that e ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Equating drunk drivers to terrorists and describing drunk driving as an "act of terror on the roads of Hyderabad", police commissioner VC Sajjanar has vowed to adopt a stringent zero-tolerance policy against drunk driving cases going forward.In a scathing attack against offenders who choose to drive while being under the influence of alcohol, the commissioner called the Kurnool bus tragedy a preventable massacre, caused by the reckless and irresponsible behaviour of an intoxicated bike ...Read More >