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Pimpri-Chinchwad: In a shocking incident, a man has verbally abused and physically assaulted his father and mother in the Chikhali area on Sunday afternoon. The harsh beating resulted in the farmer father sustaining a fracture in his right hand, while his mother suffered minor injuries. A case was registered late Sunday night at Chikhali Police Station. Subhash Baban More (52, Mulshi) has lodged a complaint with the police. Chikhali Police have arrested his son, identified as Sujit Subhash More (24, Chikhali). He has been booked and placed under judicial custody. According to police reports, the accused was allegedly intoxicated. An argument broke out between the family members, which resulted in their son attacking them. He beat them, abused them, and threatened them. With the help of an iron rod, he hit his father on the right hand, resulting in a fracture. After the father complained to the Chikhali Police, they arrested the accused on Monday morning. He was produced in court, where the court remanded him to judicial custody. Police Sub-Inspector Sanjay Devkule is investigating the matter further. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, he said, "The accused is a history-sheeter with a past crime record of illegal possession of firearms and an attempted murder, both registered with Chikhali Police. We have detained him. Further investigation is ongoing." Son Stabs Father to Death in Kothrud In a separate incident, on Dussehra in Pune's Kothrud area, a 33-year-old man allegedly killed his 72-year-old father. This was done following an argument over watching television and administering eye drops. The victim, Tanaji Paigude, was stabbed in the face and throat and died en route to hospital. The accused, Sachin Tanaji Paigude, was arrested by Kothrud police. Further investigation is underway.
According to his brother Mohammad Shakib Alam, Hussain, who also lived partly with his in-laws in Barui village, was returning home when his bicycle broke down near Bhattapar village under Roh police station, forcing him to look for a puncture shop. A 50-year-old cloth vendor who was robbed and assaulted by a mob, had his ears cut off and was branded with an iron rod in Nalanda district last week, died during treatment on Friday night, officials said. Mohammad Athar Hussain, a resident of Gagan ...Read More >
The alleged murder took place on Saturday. A woman was allegedly killed by her fiance inside their house in Gujarat's Bhavnagar city, an hour before the couple was to get married on Saturday, police said. The incident near Tekri Chowk in the Prabhudas Lake took place during the course of an argument over a saree and money between the couple. According to the police, accused Sajan Baraiya and victim Soni Himmat Rathod were living together for the last one to one-and-a-half-years. They were enga ...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: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a "pioneering warrior" who challenged British authority and remains a lasting symbol of courage and patriotism. Recognised as one of the earliest voices of resistance, Mangal Pandey played a key role in the events that sparked the Revolt of 1857, which eventually led to the dissolution of the East India Company and the establishment of direct British rule under the Government of India Act of 1858. Taking to X, Prime Minister Modi wr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the city police on a plea moved by Mohd Khalid, an accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case that led to the death of head constable Ratan Lal. Justice Shalinder Kaur, on July 14, directed the police to file their response before the next hearing scheduled for October 14. The prosecution also reserved its right to argue on the maintainability of the petition. Khalid was arrested in June 2023 after being named as an accused in the fifth supplementary chargesheet filed in the case. He was granted bail in September last year. The trial c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
The Supreme Court instructed Chhattisgarh police to preserve Katha Ramchandra Reddy's body. He was a Maoist commander. He died in an alleged fake encounter in Narayanpur district. The court's order came after a plea alleging torture and a fake encounter. The High Court will decide the matter after its vacation. The petitioner seeks an independent investigation into his father's death. The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Chhattisgarh police to preserve the body of top Maoist commander Katha ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 2 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday claimed that the frontier state holds the distinction of being India's largest carbon sink, an ecological powerhouse playing a pivotal role in combating climate change and aiding the country's march toward net-zero emissions. In a social media post as part of his administration's 'Pema 3.0 - Year of Ref-orms and Growth' campaign, Khandu highlighted that Arunachal Pradesh contributes a remarkable 14.38 percent to India's total carbon sequestration. With an impressive 79 percent forest cover, the state currently boasts a carbon stock of ...Read More >
Kolkata: Sealdah trial judge Anirban Das, who sent the RG Kar rape-murder accused to life behind bars, sentenced a 45-year-old to death on Wednesday for murdering and robbing an elderly Chitpore couple 10 years ago. The judge ordered that Sanjay Sen, alias Bappa, "be hanged from the neck until dead" for murdering the couple -- both retired professors -- who trusted him and even paid for his marriage.The judge, on Jan 20, sentenced RG Kar rape-and-murder accused Sanjoy Roy to life behind bars and spared him death, reasoning that "we must rise above the primitive instinct of 'an eye for an eye' ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed condolences on the untimely demise of daughter of Udhampur SSP Amod Nagpure Ashok. Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad also condoled the death, saying "there can be no greater pain for a parent than losing a child". In a message, LG Sinha said, "Shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of the daughter of SSP Udhampur Shri Amod Nagpure Ashok. My deepest condolences to the grieving family. May the Almighty give them courage an ...Read More >
The programme at Kiwale campus is expected to be attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. On Wednesday, DCP Traffic for Pimpri Chinchwad, Vivek Patil notified the traffic changes. The Pimpri Chinchwad traffic police on Wednesday notified traffic changes that will be in force on Thursday for the proposed visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The traffic changes will be in force from 8 am till 2 pm on Thursday in the Bavdhan area. On Thursday morning, Singh is scheduled to preside over th ...Read More >
Months before his death, Shivaprakash had written to the Bengaluru Police Commissioner raising alarm over threats to his life. The Karnataka High Court, on Friday, directed BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj to present himself before investigating authorities on July 19 at 11:30 am in connection with the brutal murder of a known rowdy-sheeter in the city. The court also instructed that the interrogation follow Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS), which outlines the procedure for arrest and q ...Read More >
Pimpri-Chinchwad: A video showing a group of students confronting a police officer from the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate (PCPC) has gone viral, following the death of a student at Tolani Maritime Institute in Talegaon Dabhade. Watch Video: The incident comes in the backdrop of the tragic death of 20-year-old Vishal Verma, a second-year Marine Engineering student, who died after an iron basketball pole collapsed on him during practice on Sunday evening. In the viral video, several college students are seen rushing towards and arguing with a police officer. The confrontation report ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in the southern and southwestern parts of Punjab and Haryana from June 9 to 11, warning of a sharp rise in temperatures that could touch 43-46°C in some areas. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, maximum temperatures across southern and western Punjab were already hovering between 40°C and 42.6°C on Sunday, with Bathinda recording the highest at 42.6°C. Meanwhile, northern and eastern parts, including Chandigarh, saw temperatures between 37°C and 40°C.IMD forecast that maximu ...Read More >
Anuppur (Madhya Pradesh): A shocking case was reported in Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur where a 60-year-old man was allegedly killed by his 3rd wife over family disputes and her illicit affair. His 2nd wife discovered the body. The deceased has been identified as Bhaiyalal Rajak. His body was recovered on August 31, by his second wife, Guddi Bai. His wife spotted the body floating wrapped up in blankets and tied with clothes and ropes. Police also recovered his mobile phone from the well, according to a report by NDTV. Tangled Family history Bhaiyalal got married three times. The first marriage ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: A deeply disturbing incident from Vasai has sparked outrage after a 57-year-old man allegedly tried to kill a 4-year-old boy over a trivial issue involving a parked rickshaw. The shocking attack took place at Anupam Ghar Complex on Monday evening around 7:30 pm, leaving residents horrified. According to police, the child was playing with other kids in the society when they climbed into a rickshaw owned by the accused, identified as Sandeep Pandurang Pawar. Enraged by this, the man allegedly lost control and singled out the young boy. In a brutal act, he reportedly smashed th ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 29 (ANI): Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and its workers were detained by the police as they were protesting at Lalbazar against the alleged gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College. Claiming links between the accused in the gangrape of a law student in Kolkata and top TMC leaders, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata. Also Read | Bhopal's Aishbagh Railway Overbridge Sparks Outrage Over Hazardous Design; MP CM Mohan Yadav Suspends 8 Engineers, Orders Inquiry. The ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011, under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under the new framework, producers will ...Read More >
Pune: The ongoing pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works to develop the Hadapsar railway station would affect trains' movement in the Daund-Pune section this week from Thursday till Sunday. A total of 17 trains, including DEMUs from Pune to Daund and Baramati to Pune, Pune-Harangul Express (01487), Harangul-Pune Express (01488), Solapur-Pune Intercity Superfast Express (12169) and Pune-Solapur Intercity Express (12170), would remain cancelled on Sunday (July 20), a railway official said. Jodhpur-Hadapsar Superfast Express (20495) would be short-terminated at the Pune railway station f ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government that is non-communal. Only the Congress can do that. I have joined the Congress to be part of its fi ...Read More >
Pune: A shocking case of crime has came to light were, son allegedly stabbing his elderly father to death over a minor dispute. Incident took place in Jayabhavani Nagar area of Kothrud. Police arrested the son in this case. Deceased identified as Tanaji Paygude, resident of Jayabhavani Nagar, Paud Road, Kothrud. His 33-years-old son Sachin Tanaji Paygudewas arrested in this case. Tanaji's wife Suman has filed a complaint in this regard at the Kothrud police station. According to police reports, the Paygude family resides in a chawl located in the Jayabhavani Nagar area, where they also own a ...Read More >
Jaunpur (UP), May 26 (PTI) A 58-year-old man and his two sons were hacked to death by some unidentified attackers in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district, police said on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday night near Kachgaon underpass when some unidentified people attacked Lalji and his sons -- Guddu (33) and Yaadveer (25) -- with heavy blunt objects, including iron rods and hammers, crushing their skulls, they said. Zafarabad Superintendent of Police Dr. Kaustubh said Lalji, a resident of Mehmadpur Kandh village, operated a fabrication workshop and was working there with his sons when some ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A 21-year-old woman, her ex-boyfriend and his friend have been arrested for allegedly killing her live-in partner, a UPSC aspirant, in north Delhi's Timarpur earlier this month and staging it as a fire incident.According to police, she planned the murder as she suspected he possessed a hard disk containing "objectionable" videos and photographs of her.The accused - Amrita Chauhan, her ex-boyfriend Sumit Kashyap (27) and his friend Sandeep Kumar (29) - hail from UP's Moradabad, where they were nabbed.On Oct 6, police were alerted to a fire on a fourth-floor flat in Gandhi Vihar. Fire ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances of EVM counting being completed before postal ballot counting. INDIA bloc had, during the 2024 elec ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17: Social media major Meta on Thursday apologised for inaccurate Kannada translation and claimed to have fixed the issue, after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah raised concerns over faulty auto-translation of Kannada content on its platforms. Raising concerns over the faulty auto-translation of Kannada content on Meta platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, Siddaramaiah said that it was leading to the distortion of facts and misleading users. "We fixed an issue that briefly caused this inaccurate Kannada translation. We apologize that this happened," a Meta spokesperso ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Chhattisgarh government to preserve the body of top Maoist commander Katha Ramchandra Reddy, who was killed in an alleged fake police encounter in Narayanpur district. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih said the body should not be buried or cremated till the high court decides the plea alleging a fake encounter and seeking an investigation into the matter. "Till such time the high court decides the petition, the body shall not be cremated/buried," the bench directed as it asked the high court to take up the plea u ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 2 (PTI) Firearms including pistols and revolvers, weapons like knives and swords as well as fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with a face value of Rs 3.52 lakh were allegedly recovered from the house of a history sheeter in Dombivali in Thane district following a raid, a police official said on Thursday. The raid on the house of Surendra Pandurang Patil (55), a construction businessman with several criminal cases against his name, in Davdi was carried out on March 30 following a tip off, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav told reporters. "The Crime Branch Unit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The masked man who drove an SUV into the Delhi Assembly premises on Monday, hit an e-rickshaw outside and crashed into a gate on the way in at a very high speed, eyewitnesses said. The car appeared to be moving at around 60 to 70 kmph, said the e-rickshaw driver whose vehicle was hit. After entering the assembly premises around 2 pm, the man placed a flower bouquet in the speaker's vehicle parked on the porch before fleeing at a similarly high speed. "I had parked my e-rickshaw outside Gate No. 2 of the Vidhan Sabha and was waiting for customers near the metro gate whe ...Read More >
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was trying to encroach that land. It is alleged that after the construction work started on the land on Friday last week, Hasin started beating up her neighbour. The locals captured the scene on camera. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It stated Credit to Deposit Ratio Remains Below 80 per cent as Credit Offtake Lags. The report data pointed ...Read More >