In Balrampur's Pachpedwa, a hospital staff member, Yogesh Pandey, has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman patient after sedating her at a private hospital. Police acted swiftly, apprehending Pandey within 48 hours following a tip-off. The incident occurred on July 25 when the accused, a nursing staff, allegedly sedated and assaulted the woman.
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In Punjab's Moga district, a flash flood washed away a road, leaving school children stranded. Showing remarkable community spirit, villagers formed a human bridge, allowing the children to safely cross the raging waters. Sukhwinder, one of the men involved, downplayed their act of heroism, emphasizing it was a natural response to help those in need.
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Kamal Haasan, the veteran actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder, is now a Rajya Sabha MP. He took his oath in Tamil. He expressed honour to serve in the Upper House. Haasan's entry marks a significant step in his political journey. He was nominated with DMK-led alliance support. He had filed his nomination earlier this month
Rishabh Pant's injury scare has cast a shadow over India's fourth Test hopes at Old Trafford. A painful blow to his right foot forced him to retire hurt, raising concerns about his further participation in the game and potentially the series.
Gujarat ATS arrested four individuals from Ahmedabad, Delhi, Noida, and Modasa for alleged links to Al Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS). They are accused of propagating AQIS ideology, promoting radicalization, and recruitment through social media. Authorities seized incriminating materials, including pro-Pakistani content and documents related to 'Operation Sindoor,' during the operation.
The annual Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar concluded, leaving behind over 7,000 metric tons of waste, overwhelming the city's sanitation efforts despite increased deployment of workers and drone surveillance. While authorities assure swift cleanup, residents express skepticism, citing widespread garbage along ghats and routes. Some residents noted improvements in traffic management and reduced violence, attributing it to regulated routes and parking.
Disney has released the first trailer for James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' showcasing new tribes and escalating conflict on Pandora. Jake Sully's family unites with the Metkayina to battle Varang and her fire-wielding Ash People, allied with Quaritch. Cameron promises a longer, emotionally intense film, with the movie scheduled to release on December 19, 2025.
TCS layoffs NITES, an IT union, has appealed to the Union labour minister regarding TCS's plan to cut over 12,000 jobs, deeming the dismissals unlawful and demanding immediate reinstatement of affected employees. The union also highlighted concerns about delayed onboarding practices and the significant increase in CEO compensation amidst these layoffs, urging accountability from TCS's leadership.
Blinkit's rapid expansion has significantly boosted Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal's wealth, increasing it by Rs 2,000 crore in two trading sessions. Eternal's stock surged, driven by Blinkit surpassing Zomato in net order value. This rally propelled Eternal's market capitalization past Rs 3 lakh crore, exceeding giants like Wipro and Tata Motors.