A 20-year-old student was abducted and gang-raped in Coimbatore after her car was attacked by three men. The assailants assaulted her boyfriend before taking her to a secluded area. Police apprehended three suspects from Madurai district after a manhunt. The survivor is receiving medical attention, and investigations are ongoing.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University's Election Committee has finalized the candidate list for the 2025-26 Students' Union polls, with twenty contestants vying for four central panel posts. A triangular contest is expected between the Left alliance, ABVP, and NSUI, alongside independent and smaller group candidates. Polling is scheduled for November 4, with results anticipated by November 6.
BJP and JD(U) leaders sharply criticized RJD's Tejashwi Yadav for promising to overturn the Waqf (Amendment) Act and double panchayat representatives' honorarium. They argued that the Waqf Act is a parliamentary matter beyond state jurisdiction and accused the RJD of misleading the public and being corrupt.
A devastating stampede at a new Srikakulam temple claimed nine lives, including eight women and a boy, and injured over 25 during Karthika Ekadashi. A railing collapse on a crowded staircase triggered the panic. Authorities are investigating the lack of prior approval, poor crowd control, and inadequate security at the privately run shrine.
India's decision to omit Arshdeep Singh, their leading T20I wicket-taker, for the first T20I against Australia has sparked widespread debate. Despite overcast conditions favoring swing, the left-arm pacer was surprisingly left out, prompting criticism from former players and fans. This exclusion raises questions about India's selection strategy with the T20 World Cup approaching.
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A chilling hostage drama unfolded in Mumbai when a web series shoot turned real. Children, believing they were filming a scene, were held captive for hours by the director, Rohit Aarrya, who threatened them with a gun and rod. Prepared with flammable materials, Aarrya's plan was revealed after he pulled out weapons, leading to a tense standoff and eventual rescue.
India's ISRO successfully launched the 4,410kg CMS-03 satellite, also known as Gsat-7R, on its heaviest LVM3 rocket. This advanced communication satellite will significantly boost the Indian Navy's telecommunication coverage across the Indian Ocean Region, enhancing secure connectivity for maritime operations with indigenous technology.
A forensic science student's plan to murder her live-in partner and stage it as an accidental fire was foiled by CCTV footage and expert analysis. Amrita Chauhan, with her ex-boyfriend and a friend, strangled Ramkesh Meena after a dispute over private videos, then attempted to destroy the body and evidence.
Stephen Curry is set to lead the Golden State Warriors against the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers on November 1, 2025. Despite missing key players, Curry's MVP-caliber play fuels the Warriors' Western Conference success. The Pacers, without star Tyrese Haliburton, face a significant challenge, hoping to find resilience against the experienced Warriors squad.