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A video showing a woman holding a child being beaten over an alleged theft accusation in West Bengal has sparked outrage online. The footage shows a man repeatedly hitting the woman while the child cries in her arms. Viewers have questioned why she was assaulted instead of being handed over to police, and called for action against those involved.

The death of NRS Medical College nurse Rupali Burman has taken a new turn after police in Kolkata found 3 fentanyl vials and a needle mark on her arm. The vials belonged to hospital. Police are examining whether she suffered a fentanyl overdose, accidentally or deliberately. Her mobile phone, CCTV footage and post-mortem findings are being examined

Akhil has built a substantial digital audience through YouTube and Instagram, while also making his way into Malayalam cinema. His YouTube account has almost 4.9 million subscribers, with videos purportedly receiving millions of views.

A viral video allegedly showing a Lucknow electricity department XEN with a woman computer operator in a hotel has sparked debate. The officer says the footage is about a year old and was recorded during an official presentation. He claims the video has been edited and circulated to damage his reputation.

A 52-year-old man was chased and killed with a sword in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur. A video showing the attack surfaced days later, with the victim appearing to plead for his life. Police said eight people have been arrested and linked the murder to an old family rivalry following the killing of an accused’s cousin in 2024.

Three Forest Department personnel were injured after a wild elephant charged at them during a patrol in Thrissur. The officials had reached the area after the animal breached a solar-powered electric fence. A forest watcher suffered a shoulder fracture, while two others were injured. A video of the encounter went viral.

A Kanpur constable has been suspended after a video allegedly showing him demanding Rs 5,000 from a paan shop owner near Chakeri police station went viral. The shopkeeper claimed the constable behaved rudely after he protested. Police are investigating the incident.

A security guard in Bengaluru narrowly escaped injury after a car suddenly accelerated and crashed through the entrance gate of a residential complex around 1:42 am on Sunday. CCTV footage shows the guard approaching to open the gate before the vehicle almost knocks him down. Police are investigating whether or not the driver lost control.

A family in Uttar Pradesh, is living in fear after four members were bitten by snakes on four consecutive Sundays. A five-year-old girl, Sunahari, died after the first bite on July 19, while three others survived following treatment. Forest officials said one captured snake was a venomous krait and urged villagers to seek immediate medical care.

A video showing an auto-rickshaw and bike overturning in a waterlogged area of Varanasi has gone viral, highlighting the impact of heavy monsoon rain. Several areas were flooded, with residents facing traffic disruption and stagnant water. The footage has triggered concern and criticism online, with users questioning Varanasi’s drainage system.