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Ex-serviceman opens fire at wife, daughter in Jammu and Kashmir, later shoots self
An ex-serviceman allegedly opened fire at his wife and minor daughter after they objected to him drinking alcohol in Kishtwar district late on Tuesday night. After opening fire at his family, the accused, who has been identified as Ghulam Hussain, also tried to end his life by shooting himself with a 12-bore rifle. The injured have been identified as Rubeena Begum and the couple?s 13-year-old daughter Yasmeena Banoo.
School games: Ludhiana-1 zone boys win kho-kho finals
Ludhiana-1 zone boys won the kho-kho finals in the under-14 category during the 69th District School Games. PAU zone secured second place, while Raikot zone topped the girls' competition. Officials honored winners with medals and trophies.
Espionage case: Hisar court provides charge sheet to Jyoti Malhotra
Hisar court provided an amended charge sheet to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on May 16 for espionage. The court dismissed her default bail plea and restricted media from publishing the charge sheet, with her next court appearance set for October 1.
DJB tells NGT nearly 3,800 illegal borewells in Delhi shut by residents
Delhi Jal Board reports nearly 3,800 illegal borewells shut by residents, with 153 untraceable and only five regularized. The action follows NGT's directive to address unauthorized water extraction in the capital.
Delhi to deploy 24 quick response vehicles in fire-prone areas
Delhi Fire Service will deploy 24 quick response vehicles in fire-prone areas, addressing traffic and accessibility challenges. Another 26 units planned, with advanced technology to improve emergency response in densely populated, congested city locations.
Ludhiana: PSPCL launches citywide audit to remove dangling power cables
PSPCL launches citywide survey in Ludhiana to identify and remove dangling power cables, addressing safety concerns in dense urban areas. The initiative aims to eliminate low-hanging wires, non-electric cables, and reduce potential electrical hazards across the city.
Auto driver dies as speeding bus rams into his vehicle on Western Express Highway
A 23-year-old rickshaw driver died after a speeding bus from Shri Ganesh Travels hit his vehicle near Vakola bridge in Mumbai. The bus driver fled the scene. Police registered a case against the unidentified driver for rash driving and culpable homicide.
Ludhiana: Four held with 500gm crystal meth, heroin
Four drug traffickers arrested in Ludhiana, with 500 grams of crystal meth and 165 grams of heroin seized. The group, linked to a Ferozepur-based network, was caught through a coordinated police operation targeting local drug dealers.
Maharashtra AG Dr Birendra Saraf resigns, asked to continue till December
Maharashtra's Advocate General Dr. Birendra Saraf resigns after three years, citing personal reasons. Requested to continue until December, he expressed gratitude for serving the state and aims to return to private practice.
Ludhiana: GLADA takes action against encroachments
GLADA and Ludhiana Municipal Corporation removed illegal structures and encroachments by street vendors and slum dwellers near Urban Estate in Sector 32-A, following multiple prior warnings. The action targeted unauthorized vending stalls and slums on GLADA property.
150,000 man-hours spent to ensure all bridges over WR tracks are safe
Western Railway spent 150,000 man-hours inspecting and rebuilding 144 bridges on Churchgate-Dahanu stretch after 2017 stampede. Audit identified 16 foot-over bridges for replacement, with 29 ROBs and 111 FOBs dismantled and reconstructed for safety.
Antilia bomb scare: NIA court issues Sunil Mane’s release order
Dismissed police officer Sunil Mane granted bail in Antilia bomb scare case by NIA court. Must pay ₹25,000 bond, surrender passport, and not leave India. Supreme Court approved release after lengthy pre-trial detention, considering another accused's bail.
Two arrested in credit card fraud case
Two interstate gang members were arrested for hacking credit cards via malicious APK files, fraudulently purchasing mobile phones online. Police recovered 40 high-end handsets worth ₹12 lakh during the investigation, with a search ongoing for the mastermind.
Silver items worth ₹62 lakh, ₹5 lakh cash stolen from jewellery store in Pune
Burglars broke into a Pune jewellery factory, stealing silver items worth ₹62 lakh and ₹5 lakh cash. CCTV captured three suspects loading stolen goods into a tempo and scooter. Police are investigating the theft, which occurred between September 14-15.
NHAI to upgrade 7.5km Mehrauli-Gurugram stretch to highway standards
NHAI will upgrade the 7.5km Mehrauli-Gurugram road stretch to highway standards, spending ₹19.18 crore on maintenance, infrastructure improvements, and new facilities. The project includes resurfacing, drainage work, and enhanced road infrastructure to reduce congestion.
LG Saxena lays foundation for Delhi’s first international-standard ice rink in Dwarka
Delhi's first international-standard ice rink breaks ground in Dwarka, promising Olympic-size facilities for winter sports training, public recreation, and enhanced global competitive opportunities through a public-private partnership model.
