Akshay Shinde encounter killing: SC orders DGP to constitute SIT, supervise probe

Supreme Court orders Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla to form a Special Investigation Team to probe Akshay Shinde's encounter killing, modifying the Bombay High Court's previous directive and supervising the investigation into the controversial police encounter.

Panchkula: Tribunal awards ₹27lakh compensation to road mishap victim’s kin

Motor Accident Claims Tribunal ordered Haryana Roadways, its driver, and United India Insurance to pay ₹27.14 lakh to Lal Singh's family after he died in a road accident, ruling the driver and company liable for the fatal incident.

KEM’s free rehab centre emerges as lifeline amid rising substance addiction

KEM Hospital's free rehab centre addresses rising substance addiction, with OPD registrations doubling in 2024. Focused on youth, the centre provides confidential treatment, family counselling, and hopes to combat increasing drug and alcohol dependency among young adults.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann warns protesters against road, rail blockades

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann warns protesters against disrupting public life through road and rail blockades, promising legal action against those hindering state progress and causing distress to working people.

BKU faction leaders ‘detained’ by Punjab Police day ahead of protest, alleges Dallewal

Punjab Police detained BKU (Ekta Sidhupur) leaders, including president Jagjit Singh Dallewal, ahead of a planned protest at Shambhu police station. The union alleges harassment and aims to highlight police misconduct during previous farmer evictions.

Pak opens fire in 5 border districts, India retaliates

Pakistan Army continued firing along the Line of Control for the 11th consecutive day, targeting five border districts in Jammu and Kashmir. India retaliated promptly and proportionately to the unprovoked small arms fire across multiple sectors.

Mumbai could get its first underground rail line

Mumbai Central Railway plans its first underground rail line between Parel and CSMT, spanning 7.4 km. The ambitious project aims to avoid land acquisition challenges, with tunneling 20-25 meters beneath existing tracks, estimated to cost ₹3,000 crore.

Colaba residents seek urgent stay on jetty project, cite irreversible damage to seabed

Colaba residents petition Bombay high court to halt jetty project near Gateway of India, arguing potential irreversible damage to marine ecology and heritage promenade through seabed piling, seeking urgent stay on construction activities.

Fourth theft in 16 months: Dubai-Pune flyer robbed of ₹1.5 lakh cash at airport

A Dubai-Pune passenger reported ₹1.5 lakh stolen from his locked trolley bag at Pune Airport, marking the fourth theft in 16 months. Police are investigating CCTV footage, while airport authorities claim the area is secure.

Amritsar: Three UK-based gangster’s aides held; 6 pistols seized

Three men linked to UK-based gangsters Dharmpreet Singh and Jassa Patti were arrested in Punjab. Police seized 6 pistols, 40 cartridges, and 4 mobile phones, uncovering potential illegal arms movement and international crime connections.

Panjab University hostel allotments to get more transparent

Panjab University is reducing guest hostel allotments from 10% to 5%, creating a standing audit committee to oversee transparent allocation. The move aims to prevent misuse, ensure fairness, and prioritize students from remote areas during the upcoming academic session.

Bathinda: ASI, robbery accused injured in encounter

In a late-night encounter in Bathinda, an ASI was injured while two robbery suspects, Amarjit and Rajiv, were arrested after exchanging gunfire. A third suspect, Rohit, escaped. All injured parties are reported to be stable.

BTech student held for killing elderly woman in Jalandhar

A BTech student was arrested for murdering a 69-year-old woman in Jalandhar, stealing her gold jewelry and mobile phone. He confessed to the crime, claiming he needed money to repay an educational loan.

Bengaluru South taluks to receive permanent drinking water supply by December: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced the completion of a permanent drinking water supply project for Bengaluru South by December, costing Rs 540 crores. The initiative aims to benefit 10.82 lakh people and improve water scarcity in the region. The project includes a 25.4 km pipeline and is designed to enhance groundwater levels, with fair compensation for land acquired from farmers.

J&K govt top brass returns to Srinagar after six month spell in Jammu

J&K government returns to Srinagar after six months in Jammu. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized focusing on governance, development, and Amarnath Yatra preparation while acknowledging recent challenges and seeking to improve public services.