Bombay HC Rejects Bail for Daman Constables in ₹7 Lakh Extortion Case

December 18, 2025

Bombay HC Rejects Bail for Daman Constables in ₹7 Lakh Extortion Case

Bombay High Court has denied bail to three Crime Branch constables from Daman accused of abducting friends from Surat and extorting ₹7 lakh. The court called the allegations serious and refused bail, highlighting attempts to tamper evidence and intimidate witnesses.

NH 66 Embankment Collapse at Mylakkadu Exposes Flawed Construction and Soil Failure

December 18, 2025

NH 66 Embankment Collapse at Mylakkadu Exposes Flawed Construction and Soil Failure

On December 5, a reinforced soil wall under construction on NH 66 at Mylakkadu, near Kollam, collapsed due to a weak foundation. No casualties occurred, but vehicles were trapped and road damaged. NHAI has suspended the project and launched a big geotechnical investigation across Kerala.

85-Year-Old Bavarian Outsmarts Phone Scammers Twice, Aiding Police Arrests

December 18, 2025

85-Year-Old Bavarian Outsmarts Phone Scammers Twice, Aiding Police Arrests

An 85-year-old man from Bavaria caught scammers posing as police officers demanding cash and gold. His quick action with his daughter led to arrests twice. Police warn elderly to stay alert against phone frauds.

Karnataka Files 12 Cases Over 'Pakistan Zindabad' Slogans; 12 Arrested

December 18, 2025

Karnataka Files 12 Cases Over 'Pakistan Zindabad' Slogans; 12 Arrested

In Karnataka, 12 cases have been filed against those shouting 'Pakistan zindabad' slogans in the past two-and-a-half years. The state arrested 12 people and filed chargesheets in five cases, says Home Minister G. Parameshwara.

Sydney Police Stop Violent Plot Amid Bondi Beach Shooting Fallout; PM Albanese Vows to Fight Extremism

December 18, 2025

Sydney Police Stop Violent Plot Amid Bondi Beach Shooting Fallout; PM Albanese Vows to Fight Extremism

Sydney police arrested seven men after stopping a planned violent act. They found no link to the Bondi Beach shooting. Prime Minister Albanese promises tough new laws to end antisemitism and hate speech.