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A 20-year-old man dressed as Spiderman was booked in Delhi after a video of him on a moving car’s bonnet went viral. This is the second such incident in the city this year, as a similar stunt in April led to the arrest of another ‘Spiderman’ for reckless driving. The latest incident involved Aditya, who was identified by the Delhi Traffic Police after receiving a complaint on social media. The driver of the car was also booked for various traffic violations, including dangerous driving, lack of pollution certificate, and failure to wear a seatbelt.

A car bomb exploded in northern Moscow on Wednesday, injuring a Russian military intelligence officer and another person. The blast, which damaged several vehicles, is being investigated as a criminal act, and Russian authorities have opened a case.

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police seeking a response on Umar Khalid’s bail plea in the UAPA case. The court has scheduled the hearing for August 29. Khalid has been in custody since September 2020 and his previous bail applications have been rejected by the trial court.

The family of Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed after attempting to shoot former US President Donald Trump, has requested privacy and will release a statement when advised by legal counsel. Crooks’s father, Matthew Brian Crooks, spoke to Fox News, saying they are trying to take care of themselves and need space. The investigation continues to explore the motive behind the attack, with reports indicating Crooks had searched for information about major depressive disorder online before the incident.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has revealed a complex scheme behind the leak of the NEET-UG 2024 exam paper, alleging that the mastermind accessed the strongroom at a school in Hazaribagh on the day of the exam, using a toolkit to breach security. The agency has implicated the school principal and centre superintendent, alleging they received payments for their cooperation. The leak is believed to have benefited 155 students, with the CBI detailing the steps taken to leak and distribute the paper.

The Bombay High Court has put a temporary hold on Indrani Mukerjea’s permission to travel abroad, granted by a special court in Mumbai last week. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) objected to the special court’s decision, leading to the High Court’s intervention.

Following a trend of police officers posting unrelated videos on social media, Bengaluru’s Police Commissioner has issued a warning to his staff, threatening disciplinary action against those who continue to do so. The Commissioner emphasizes the importance of maintaining the department’s reputation and upholding its image of discipline and commitment.

The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt by terrorists in the Battal sector of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in an exchange of fire that left one soldier injured. This incident comes amidst a recent surge in terror attacks in the Jammu region, including an attack on an army convoy in Kathua and encounters in Doda and Udhampur.

A 17-year-old girl in Mumbai has alleged that she was harassed by a man in the Juhu area, marking the third such incident she has faced at the same location. The girl, Viyaa, shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing the man with his pants down and calling out to her. She urged Mumbai Police to increase safety in the area, and the police responded swiftly, offering to take further action. Following their intervention, Viyaa expressed gratitude for the increased patrolling and feeling safer.

A 36-year-old IT professional, Vishal Pramod Salvi, took his own life by jumping into a riverbed in Pune after allegedly being consistently harassed and humiliated by his manager, Zeeshan Haider. Salvi had recently been fired from his job and cited the manager’s threats and public humiliation as the reason for his suicide. A case has been registered against Haider under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code for abetment of suicide.