Mob Sets Fire to Minority Homes in Chhattisgarh; Seven Cops Injured in Clash

February 3, 2026

Mob Sets Fire to Minority Homes in Chhattisgarh; Seven Cops Injured in Clash

A mob in Dutkaiya village, Chhattisgarh, vandalised and torched minority homes after a violent clash involving residents and police. Seven policemen were hurt while protecting women and children amid the unrest.

Fake Form 7s Filed to Delete Voter Names in Rajasthan's Barmer Villages

February 2, 2026

Fake Form 7s Filed to Delete Voter Names in Rajasthan's Barmer Villages

Hundreds of fake Form 7 applications seeking voter deletion surfaced in Barmer's villages. BJP workers deny signing forms, causing local outrage and confusion.

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Former Bengaluru North University VC Niranjana Vanalli

February 2, 2026

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Former Bengaluru North University VC Niranjana Vanalli

Karnataka High Court cancels FIR against former Bengaluru North University VC Niranjana Vanalli, citing procedural errors by sessions court in defamation and BNSS offence case.

Texas Raids Two Indian Jewelry Stores Linked to $30 Million Gold Scam Targeting Elderly

February 2, 2026

Texas Raids Two Indian Jewelry Stores Linked to $30 Million Gold Scam Targeting Elderly

Two Indian jewelry shops in Texas, Tilak Jewellers and Saima Jewellers, are caught in a $30 million gold scam that duped senior citizens. The stores ran an illegal gold melting setup, helping launder stolen gold. Over 200 elderly victims were tricked into buying gold as part of a criminal fraud scheme.

Hoysala Police Rescue Kidnapping Victim After Quick Namma-112 Tip-off in Hebbagodi

February 2, 2026

Hoysala Police Rescue Kidnapping Victim After Quick Namma-112 Tip-off in Hebbagodi

Hoysala police, alerted by Namma-112, stopped a kidnap attempt in Hebbagodi. They rescued Basavaraj who was abducted for extortion and arrested three accused.