A special CBI court in Mumbai has issued a non-bailable warrant against Vijay Mallya for failing to repay a bank loan of nearly Rs 180 crores. This action follows a 2016 FIR filed against Mallya and nine others for alleged loan default from the Indian Overseas Bank between 2007 and 2012.
A family of five, including a couple and their three children, was found dead in their home in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, in a suspected mass suicide. Police are investigating the incident, with initial findings suggesting a suicide.
A video of a man being beaten with a bamboo stick by a local TMC leader in West Bengal has gone viral. The incident occurred after a kangaroo court decided to punish the couple for an illicit relationship. The accused, Tajmul alias JCB, has been arrested, but the incident has sparked outrage and criticism of the Mamata Banerjee government.
A family outing to a waterfall near Bhushi Dam in Lonavala turned tragic as five members were swept away by strong currents. Three bodies have been recovered, including a woman and two children, while two children remain missing. Authorities are continuing the search and rescue operation.
Three new criminal laws, replacing the British-era codes, come into effect in India on July 1st, 2023. These laws aim to modernize the criminal justice system, prioritize victims’ rights, and enhance investigative procedures. Key changes include electronic summons, mandatory videography of crime scenes, and prompt investigations for offenses against women and children.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Dixit Patel, owner of a private school in Gujarat, for his alleged involvement in malpractices during the NEET-UG 2024 exam. Patel is the sixth person arrested in this case, which involves allegations of demanding ₹10 lakh each from at least 27 candidates to help them clear the test. The CBI is investigating allegations of cheating and fraud related to the exam held at the school.
A water tank collapse in Mathura’s Krishna Vihar Colony resulted in two fatalities and six injuries. Rescue efforts are ongoing to locate individuals potentially trapped under the debris. The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 pm in a colony developed by the Uttar Pradesh Awas Vikas Parishad.
Twenty detainees, some accused of terrorism, escaped from a prison in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after holding a sentry hostage. One escapee was killed in the ensuing crossfire, while 19 others remain at large. The incident highlights the challenges of prison security and overcrowding in the region.
A woman and a 13-year-old girl tourist drowned, while three other children are missing after being swept away at a waterfall near Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, Pune. The incident occurred due to increased water flow caused by continuous rainfall in the region.
A wedding celebration in northeastern France turned tragic when masked gunmen opened fire, killing one person and injuring five others. Police believe the attack was a settling of scores between drug traffickers. The shooting occurred at a reception hall in Thionville, with around a hundred people in attendance. The assailants, who arrived in a 4×4 vehicle, fled the scene after the attack. Investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
