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Fake raid leads to real arrests; woman, her friends follow Bollywood script to pose as CBI officers

A woman, allegedly inspired by the Bollywood film Raid, got two friends to pose as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers and rob her relative in Delhi's Wazirabad area, said the police. The three accused were arrested Friday.

Jul 20, 2025

Delhi Police Nab Cybercriminals Amid Rising Online Fraud; 3 Held

According to officials, two of the accused hail from Rajasthan and one from Haryana. They were apprehended from the Tonk, Sikar, and Jaipur districts of Rajasthan. These areas have increasingly become active bases for cyber fraud networks, the police said.

Jul 20, 2025

Torrential Rains Trigger Orange Alert in Tamil Nadu

The Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu are currently experiencing a significant weather event, as heavy rains have lashed the region, prompting the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai to issue an orange alert for the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. This alert, issued on July 20, 2025, is a warning of very heavy rainfall expected on Sunday.

Jul 20, 2025

Air India Flight's Near Miss: Mathematical Analysis Debunks Crash Theory

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) investigating the June 12 crash, in which at least 260 people were killed, including 241 on board the flight, released its preliminary report on the crash last week, and one of the key points that emerged was that the fuel switches moved within a gap of a second.

Jul 20, 2025

"Where is DK?": Siddaramaiah Questions DK Shivakumar's Absence at Party Event

The current situation between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, while not as pronounced, is reminiscent of these historical challenges. Both leaders are seasoned politicians with significant support bases, and their ability to work together is crucial for the Congress's success in Karnataka.

Jul 20, 2025

Air India Crash Investigation Focuses on Electrical Malfunction

Investigators probing the June 12 Air India AI-171 disaster are closely examining the Boeing Dreamliner wreckage which hold "vital clues" to what could have gone wrong in the 26 seconds the flight was airborne after lift-off from Runway 23 of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.

Jul 20, 2025

India-US Trade Talks: Key Issues and Future Prospects

India and the United States have concluded the fifth round of negotiations for the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with key issues such as agriculture and automobiles still unresolved.

Jul 20, 2025

'Sleeping Prince' Of Saudi Arabia Passes Away After 20 Years In Coma

Following the accident, Prince Alwaleed was transported to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, where he was placed on a ventilator. Despite the efforts of medical specialists from around the world, who were brought in by his family to evaluate and attempt to revive him, the prince never regained consciousness.

Jul 20, 2025

BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj Grilled for 3 Hours in Bengaluru Realtor Murder Probe

During the questioning, Basavaraj was reportedly cooperative, offering detailed responses to the investigators' inquiries. While the specifics of the interrogation remain undisclosed, it is believed that Basavaraj's connections with the deceased were a focal point.

Jul 20, 2025

"Time to Move On": Separatist Leader Calls on Kashmiri Youth to Embrace India

In a significant departure from separatist rhetoric, Bilal Gani Lone, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Independent Movement and a key constituent of the Hurriyat Conference, declared that the separatist alliance has lost its relevance and public trust.

Jul 19, 2025

Green hydrogen from agricultural waste: Pralhad Joshi lauds Bengaluru IISc for innovative research

Using agricultural waste that is typically burnt in fields, IISc has developed an eco-friendly method to produce clean, green hydrogen. The current system has the capacity to generate 5 kilograms of hydrogen per hour with 99 per cent purity, Joshi said.

Jul 19, 2025

Fire breaks out in Garib Rath Express engine at Sendra Station; trains halted

Fire brigade teams from Beawar reached the scene promptly and began efforts to douse the flames. Railway officials and engineering department teams also rushed to Sendra Station.

Jul 19, 2025

Vijay's Political Strategy: Launching New Membership App and Key Conference

The upcoming strategy meeting, scheduled for Sunday at the party's headquarters in Panayur, is a crucial step in this direction. This meeting will serve as a precursor to TVK's second state conference, set to take place on August 25 in Madurai.

Jul 19, 2025

Sharda University Student's Suicide Sparks Outrage and Protests

A suicide note was recovered from the student's room, in which she accused two faculty members from the university's dental department of subjecting her to mental harassment. The note specifically named one male and one female faculty member, alleging that their actions had driven her to this tragic decision. This revelation has intensified the anger and frustration among the student's peers and family, who have since staged protests demanding justice and a thorough investigation into the matter.

Jul 19, 2025

Betting App cases: ED sends notices to Google, Meta; calls them for questioning on July 21

The regulator alleged that these tech platforms provided prominent advertising slots and allowed websites linked to these online betting platforms to gain visibility on their respective platforms, thereby contributing to the widespread reach of these illicit operations.

Jul 19, 2025