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Frustrated With Inaction Over Flooding, Gujarat Man Drinks Phenyl

Saturday August 31, 2024, Jamnagar

Heavy rains across Gujarat have led to widespread flooding, affecting several areas in Jamnagar. Amidst this turmoil, a young man named Vipul Bhambi, frustrated by the lack of facilities and inaction of local officials, ended up consuming phenyl.

Drunk Civic Volunteer In Kolkata Rams Bike Into RG Kar Protester, Arrested

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 31, 2024, Kolkata

The incident took place when a group of students were protesting against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital and the motorcycle hit one of them.

Pune Couple Stops To Eat Vada Pav, Thief Steals Jewellery Worth 5 Lakhs

Reported by Paras Harendra Dama, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Saturday August 31, 2024, New Delhi

The incident took place when the couple stopped to eat vada pav at a shop while returning from the bank on a two-wheeler.

Video: Ola Cab Driver Suplexed To Ground By Audi Owner For Touching Bumper

Edited by Ritika | Friday August 30, 2024, Mumbai

A video showing a man hitting, kicking and slamming another man on the ground after a minor road rage has gone viral on social media.

Video: Foreigners Taken On Bulldozer Ride On Flooded Road In Gujarat's Vadodara

NDTV News Desk | Friday August 30, 2024, New Delhi

A video of a handful of foreign nationals standing on the metal scooper of a bulldozer in flood-hit Vadodara has gone viral, drawing mixed reactions from people. Some took a swipe at the spectacle, calling it "flood tourism".

Why The Elderly In Mumbai Are Buying Larger Homes Since Covid Pandemic

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 30, 2024, Mumbai

The share of overall property registrations by buyers of aged 61 and above surged 204 per cent in Mumbai, increasing from 7,554 in 2020 to 15,276 in 2024, as elderly buyers sought better properties for a stable lifestyle, a report showed on Friday.

Man, 19, Rapes 4-Year-Old Girl In Maharashtra's Palghar, Arrested

Press Trust of India | Friday August 30, 2024, Palghar

A labourer has been arrested for allegedly raping a four-and-half-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Friday.

Man Who Robbed Marathi Filmmaker's Home Arrested. Spent Stolen Money On Drugs

Asian News International | Friday August 30, 2024, Mumbai

Marathi filmmaker Swapna Waghmare Joshi recently experienced a shocking theft at her sixth-floor apartment in Mumbai. The accused, who was arrested in connection with the crime, revealed that he stole money from the filmmaker's flat to buy drugs.

Crocodiles On Roof, In College: Vadodara Fighting Not Just Floods After Rain

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Friday August 30, 2024, New Delhi

Several crocodiles, measuring 10 to 15 feet, have been spotted in Vadodara after the Vishwamitri river, which flows through the city, swelled following heavy rain in Gujarat.

Minor Raped In Ghaziabad. 1 Arrested, Search For 3 Others On: Cops

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 30, 2024, New Delhi

A minor was sexually assaulted and thrashed in the Brij Vihar area of the Link Road, Ghaziabad, after which the prime suspect has been arrested, the police said on Thursday.

Days After Joining BJP, Delhi Councillor Returns To AAP

Press Trust of India | Friday August 30, 2024, New Delhi

One of the five Delhi councillors who quit the Aam Aadmi Party earlier this week to join the BJP returned to the AAP fold on Thursday, saying it was a mistake and he wanted to rectify it.

Married Couple Jumps Into Creek; Woman Rescued, Her Husband Missing

Press Trust of India | Friday August 30, 2024, Thane

A married couple from Naigaon in Thane district on Thursday jumped into the Varsova Creek in a bid to commit suicide, but the woman was rescued, police said.

Jamia Millia Islamia Suspends Professor Over Sexual Harassment Complaint

Press Trust of India | Friday August 30, 2024, New Delhi

Jamia Millia Islamia on Thursday suspended a professor after receiving a complaint of sexual harassment against him by a student, an official order said.

Delhi Cop Seen Dancing At Colleague's Farewell, Dies Moments Later

Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Ritika | Thursday August 29, 2024, New Delhi

A young police officer, who was dancing at a farewell party in Delhi, died after suffering a heart attack.

Mumbai Man Was Once A Delivery Agent. He Is Now A Fashion Model

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 29, 2024, Mumbai

In a video, Sahil Singh revealed that he worked as a delivery agent at Swiggy for two years, followed by a year at Burger King as a chef.