Concerns over Mumbai's law and order have escalated following recent violent incidents involving prominent figures like Salman Khan and Saif Ali Khan. The murder of developer Baba Siddique has raised questions about police responsiveness and intelligence. Former officials urge rigorous actions against gangsters, highlighting the need for a comprehensive police revamp to restore public confidence and security in the city.
Related news
A fierce encounter takes place between security forces and Maoists in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The operation involves the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force and CoBRA. Deputy CM Vijay Sharma confirms three Maoists killed, making it nine neutralised this year. The encounter follows an IED blast that killed eight jawans in Bijapur.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is phasing out the 'Collect Payments' feature from the UPI platform to curb fraud. This method will now be limited to verified merchants, with person-to-person requests capped at Rs 2,000, while promoting QR code-based payments.
Jordan Belfort praised Elon Musk as a "Hero" on Fox News and promised to buy a Tesla. He defended Trump's economic policies, reciprocal tariffs, and criticized Trump's detractors. Belfort reassured minimal impact on Americans from the trade war and applauded Trump's measures against spending, waste, and fraud.
Photographers Basabdatta Sarkar and Krishna Roy recount their experience at Prayagraj's Mauni Amavasya where an incident led to panic. Amid holy chants, a sudden pushback and screams marked the tragic scene at the sacred riverbank, highlighting the dangers of overcrowding during such massive gatherings.
Election officials and police investigated a complaint about money distribution at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's residence in Delhi. They faced resistance and were delayed for 90 minutes by security personnel. AAP leaders accused the Election Commission of bias, while BJP claimed the officials were obstructed from retrieving evidence.
The White House released a video where press secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted President Donald Trump’s key actions in just 95 seconds. Achievements include advancements in border security, economic policies, and government operations, reflecting rapid implementation of major changes. Leavitt emphasized significant progress on issues like illegal crossings, energy policy, AI investments, and executive orders.
Several F1 experts have tagged McLaren as the favorite for the upcoming season, with Mika Hakkinen endorsing Lando Norris as a potential world champion. Both Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri aim to impress, leveraging McLaren's superior MCL39 supercar.
India's captain Rohit Sharma credited Shreyas Iyer as the 'silent hero' after India's ICC Champions Trophy win. Iyer played a crucial role throughout the tournament, particularly in the middle order. He ended as India's leading run-scorer and second overall, ensuring vital partnerships like the fourth-wicket stand with Axar Patel in the final against New Zealand.
A homeopath, Samuel Ebenezer Sampath, was arrested for killing his girlfriend Cynthia after an argument about her father's death. He used chemicals to halt the decomposition of their bodies in their Chennai apartment for over four months. Neighbors alerted police after noticing a foul smell.
Indian domestic cricket is witnessing a record-breaking season, with players achieving unprecedented feats in white-ball tournaments. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy saw Baroda set new highs for team totals, run rate, and sixes in a T20 innings. Anmolpreet Singh's blazing 35-ball century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy further highlighted the explosive batting displays.