A 38-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was arrested after slapping his 3-year-old niece, which led to her death. He then tried to burn her body to cover up the crime. The girl’s body was found after her mother reported her missing. The man and his two accomplices were arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
In Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, a man who was thought to be dead was found alive while being taken for cremation. Rohitash, a mentally challenged man, had been declared dead and placed in the mortuary. Following the discovery, the state government suspended three doctors for negligence and launched an inquiry.
BSNL added 8.49 lakh new mobile subscribers in September, marking its second straight month of growth. Meanwhile, its competitors—Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea—lost millions of customers due to tariff hikes. By the end of September, BSNL's total subscriber count reached 9.18 crore. Overall, the number of wireless subscribers in India dropped by 0.87%, with both rural and urban areas seeing losses.
Ola Electric is making changes to its workforce, affecting about 500 employees. The goal is to cut unnecessary roles, improve profit margins, and ensure long-term growth. This comes after similar changes were made in 2022. The company plans to focus more on electric vehicles, reduce costs, and expand its products and reach.
A five-month-old baby and four others were killed in a double-decker bus accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. The bus collided with a truck while traveling from Delhi to Azamgarh. 15 others were injured, including an 11-month-old girl and a 5-year-old child. The injured were rushed to a hospital, and police are investigating the incident.
Delhi is currently the most polluted city in India, with an air quality index (AQI) of 379, which falls into the "very poor" category. Jaipur and Chandigarh follow with AQI values of 235 and 233, respectively. Cities like Aizawl and Guwahati have the lowest pollution levels, with AQI values of 32 and 42. Most cities across the country face "poor" or "moderate" air quality, which raises health concerns for residents.
A huge crowd of Army hopefuls camped in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, for the Territorial Army recruitment. Thousands struggled with accommodation and transport issues, with some paying high fares. The administration denied the complaints, saying they had made enough arrangements, including food, transport, and places to stay in local schools. Even with these challenges, over 18,000 candidates showed up for just 133 available positions, which led to police stepping in due to the overcrowding.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reported a drop in complaints about spam calls since August 2024, thanks to stricter rules. Complaints decreased by 20% from August to October. TRAI's actions included disconnecting and blacklisting offenders. They also upgraded technology to make messages traceable, with the deadline for completion set for November 30. TRAI has been holding webinars to spread awareness, involving industry stakeholders.
A Reddit user shared their story of quitting a job on the first day after realizing it was a scam. They were asked to cold call 500 numbers and deal with unreasonable work hours. The company planned to take advantage of employees by not paying them if they didn’t meet targets. The user later turned to freelancing, grew their skills, and started earning more despite some early setbacks.
Nippon India Mutual Fund has launched two new passive funds that will track the Nifty Auto and Nifty Realty indices. These funds will focus on the auto and real estate sectors, offering advantages like low cost, diversification, and transparency. Both sectors are major drivers of growth, supported by government initiatives and strong past performance. The funds’ New Fund Offerings (NFOs) will close on November 28.