A 50-year-old woman from Karnataka, missing for 25 years, has been found in an old age home in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Sakamma, originally from Ballari, lost contact with her family after accidentally boarding a train to Chandigarh. She will reunite with her family and return home on Wednesday, thanks to a young IPS officer who traced her.
India’s Health Ministry has rolled out new rules for cigarette packs. These include warnings like "SMOKING CAUSES PAINFUL DEATH" and graphic images showing the dangers of tobacco. A helpline number to quit smoking will also be included. The new guidelines set specific rules for the font and colors of the warnings and images.
A speeding car hit a couple walking their dog in Vasai, Maharashtra, killing their pet. The incident, captured on CCTV, happened on November 25. The couple was injured, and the driver, Santosh Shinde, took them to a hospital. Their dog, Raja, died from his injuries three days later. An FIR has been filed, and the driver faces charges of rash driving and endangerment.
Videos showing teenagers attacking commuters at Tamil Nadu's Hindu College Railway Station have caused public outrage. The attackers, using plastic pipes, injured a passenger before walking away. Three suspects have been detained, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities have promised to increase security at suburban stations to keep commuters safe.
Bengaluru police seized 318 kilograms of ganja worth ₹3.2 crore in a drug bust on Friday. The drugs were smuggled into the city, likely to meet increased demand for narcotics during New Year celebrations. Three suspects were arrested, and investigations suggest a larger trafficking network may be involved. This is part of a series of ongoing operations to combat drug-related crimes in Bengaluru.
The Australian curriculum will soon be launched in India, with a pilot program starting in 10 schools by the next academic year. The goal is to test how well the curriculum works in India, starting with a school in Punjab. It covers subjects like English, math, science, and the arts, with assessments split between school-based evaluations and external exams.
A LinkedIn post has gone viral after a job seeker shared a surprising requirement: a job listing demanding candidates own an iPhone but offering only a ₹6,000-₹8,000 monthly stipend.
A study shows that Madhya Pradesh has surpassed Punjab and Haryana in stubble burning, with 536 cases reported last week. This rise is a big worry for air quality in Delhi, which is already dealing with pollution partly from stubble burning. While Punjab has cut back on its stubble burning a lot in recent years, Madhya Pradesh's numbers are climbing, raising concerns about the environment.
Kerala's Food Safety Department has banned newspapers for wrapping food due to health risks from harmful chemicals and contamination. They urge food vendors to use safe materials to protect customers and prevent illness linked to ink and germs found in newspapers.
Police in Gujarat have arrested Morris Samuel Christian, who pretended to be a judge and ran a fake court since 2019. He tricked people involved in land disputes, promising quick fixes for large fees. Christian set up mock court sessions and had friends act as court staff, which eventually led to his arrest for cheating and impersonation.