May 9, 2025

Blackout Enforced in Punjab Districts Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tension

A blackout was observed in multiple Punjab districts amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Drones were neutralised in Jalandhar. Air raid sirens were activated in Pathankot. Safety precautions were urged, with schools closed in border regions. Officials emphasized the need for citizens to adhere to blackout protocols.

May 9, 2025

Police Arrest Second Key Accused in Trafficking of Foreign Nationals for Prostitution

Police apprehend second key accused, Nancy King’ori, in human trafficking case involving forced prostitution of foreign nationals. King’ori traced to Bengaluru and taken into custody. Alleged kingpin of trafficking operation. Victim lured from Kenya with job promise, forced into prostitution in India. Accused linked to gang of traffickers.

May 9, 2025

High Court Notice to TCP Department in Land-filling Case

The high court of Bombay at Goa has asked govt authorities to respond to a PIL regarding illegal land-filling in Tillari Irrigation Project command area at Calangute. The petitioner challenges the compounding order issued by the TCP department in Feb this year.

May 9, 2025

FIR Lodged in Mumbai After Victoria Carriage Seen in Colaba

An FIR was filed at Colaba police station following the sighting of a horse-drawn Victoria carriage, breaching a 2015 Bombay High Court order banning their operation in Mumbai.

May 8, 2025

NHRC Issues Notice to Telangana Government Over Death of Workers in Explosion at Explosives Plant

NHRC issued a notice to Telangana government regarding the death of workers and injuries in an explosion at an explosives plant in Yadadri Bhongir district. The incident occurred on April 29, causing the collapse of the mixing unit structure. The company was manufacturing explosives for various organizations.