State News

A man was assaulted by toll plaza staff at Gananguru in Mandya after a dispute over insufficient FASTag balance. The incident, caught on video, shows him being chased and beaten, sparking public outrage. While some blamed toll staff, others questioned the driver’s responsibility. Authorities have begun an investigation.

A Class 8 boy in Bareilly saved his parents from a cyber fraud where scammers kept them on a video call for 10 hours, claiming a “digital arrest”. The fraudsters used threats and a fake warrant to scare the couple and collect bank details. The boy switched the phone to flight mode, stopping the scam.

A wedding function in Kanpur turned tragic after a temporary lift collapsed, seriously injuring the groom’s brother. The accident happened during a walima event when he was carrying wood from the third floor. The lift cable snapped, causing it to crash down. He was rushed to hospital and is recovering.

A taxi driver in Indore died by suicide after alleging that a minor road accident turned into a major financial demand. He claimed a car owner asked ₹25,000 for a scratch, while police demanded ₹50,000 to settle the matter. In a video before his death, he blamed both parties. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about police conduct

A controversy erupted in Chitradurga after PSI Netravathi punished 12 police staff by making them stand in extreme heat with rifles for hours. Several personnel fell ill, prompting hospital visits. Staff called it inhuman and complained to officers.

A disturbing viral video from Mathura shows a girl lying on the road, screaming that she has been raped by a man she calls “maharaj”. The clip has sparked strong reactions online, with some supporting her and others questioning the claim. Police have registered a case, taken the accused into custody, and started an investigation.

A woman in Belagavi has accused a man of cheating, blackmail, and forcing a relationship on the promise of marriage. She claims he took gold and ₹19 lakh from her and later demanded ₹3 crore. The woman also alleged police inaction in the case. 

Kanpur Police busted an illegal kidney transplant racket and arrested 6 people. The gang promised ₹6 lakh but paid less, exposing the crime. Fake doctors, hospital links, and staff were involved. A video of the accused doctor has gone viral.

A Dutch tourist recovered her lost guitar within a day thanks to the quick action of RPF in Mysuru. She had left it on the MAS-AP Express after getting down at Mysuru station. RPF staff coordinated with Ashokapuram station, found the guitar and returned it after verification. The tourist thanked officials and railways praised the team's response.

Saranya G.S., a Kerala-based IT professional who went missing during a trek in Karnataka’s Kodagu, has been found alive after a four-day search. She got separated from her group while trekking to Tadiandamol and sent a message saying she was lost. A large search team later located her in the forest. She is safe and will undergo a medical check-up.