A Kalindi Express train narrowly avoided a derailment in Kanpur, India, after an LPG cylinder was placed on the tracks. Police have detained six individuals, including two with criminal histories, and formed a special investigation team to probe the incident, which bears striking similarities to a recent Sabarmati Express derailment.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against four individuals accused in the Rameshwaram cafe blast case in Bengaluru. The accused, including two ISIS radicals, used fraudulent identities, cryptocurrencies, and Telegram platforms to plan and execute the attack. The NIA investigation revealed that the radicals used Bangladeshi identities and cryptocurrency to finance their operations, highlighting the growing threat of transnational terrorism.
The Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant drug seizures in recent weeks, including the destruction of over 100,000 kg of cannabis in the Ekiti forest. The agency also intercepted shipments of cocaine, cannabis, and pharmaceutical opioids bound for the UK, Ireland, and Cyprus, hidden within everyday items like hair care products and food.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a coalition to tackle the growing problem of knife crime in England and Wales, bringing together government officials, campaign groups, and families affected by violence. The initiative aims to understand the root causes of youth involvement in knife crime and implement stricter measures on knife sales, particularly online.
A Bangladeshi smuggler was killed in a confrontation with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Tripura’s Sepahijala district on Sunday. The incident occurred during a smuggling attempt near Kalamchoura, where BSF troops observed several individuals armed with weapons attempting to cross the border illegally. After repeated warnings were ignored and the smugglers became aggressive, a BSF jawan fired a non-lethal shot in self-defense. However, the smugglers escalated the situation, leading to a scuffle and ultimately the fatal shooting of one individual. A search operation yielded a large cache of sugar and wooden planks, believed to be the smuggled goods. The deceased was identified as a resident of Mirpur, Bangladesh.
Kannada actor Darshan Thogudeepa has admitted to assaulting Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old fan, before his murder, according to a chargesheet filed by Bengaluru Police. The chargesheet reveals that Darshan kicked and hit Renukaswamy with a branch, adding to the shocking details of the case that has shaken the Kannada film industry. The incident followed Renukaswamy’s alleged obscene messages to Darshan’s wife, Pavithra Gowda, who is believed to have instigated the murder.
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to liquor businessman Sameer Mahendru and AAP volunteer Chanpreet Singh Rayat, who are being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has denied offering money to the family of the Kolkata rape-murder victim, amidst ongoing protests and a Supreme Court order directing the CBI to submit a fresh status report. The Supreme Court also reminded the state that no action should be taken against doctors returning to work by Tuesday evening.
The Supreme Court has issued directives regarding safety measures at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata following an incident. The court ordered the CISF to ensure the safety of the hospital and restrict entry to the emergency ward without proper identification. The court also directed the removal of all photos of the victim from social media.
The Supreme Court of India is hearing a case on the gruesome rape and murder of a postgraduate medic at Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital. The West Bengal government reported 23 deaths due to a doctor’s strike, while the court criticized the Kolkata Police for delays in registering the case and questioned the state government’s response.
