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Manipur just got a Kuki deputy CM, but Kuki-Zo outfits remain furious - Here's why

Despite the inclusion of a senior Kuki representative in the state’s top leadership, powerful Kuki-Zo tribal organisations immediately rejected the government, calling for a general strike and warning community legislators against participation, underscoring the deep ethnic divisions that persist after a year of violent conflict.



‘Maria, Aliza, Cindy’: Ghaziabad sisters had big social media following - Just Korean game or something far more troubling? 

The Ghaziabad sisters, Nishika, Prachi and Pakhi, identified themselves online as Maria, Aliza and Cindy. Investigators said the sisters were deeply influenced by Korean pop culture and spent most of their time consuming K-dramas, K-pop music and playing online interactive games. Police believe their attachment to the online space grew so strong that it became their primary source of emotional comfort.

Watch: Delhi businessman intervenes in women's harassment at Mehrauli tea stall, savagely beaten by 4 men

Delhi tea stall horror: Graphic videos of the incident, which circulated on social media, depict a harrowing scene. One assailant is seen attempting to strike the unconscious victim with a large brick, only to be physically stopped by an elderly bystander who intervened.

End of petrol, diesel cars in Delhi-NCR by 2030? High-level experts panel calls for 'decisive shift'

The core of the strategy involves a staggered phase-out of ICE vehicles based on their emission standard. The panel calls for the immediate exit of all BS-I, BS-II and BS-III vehicles, followed by the phase-out of BS-IV vehicles over the next five years. 



Stuck for 8 hours in Mumbai expressway gridlock, industrialist calls in chopper to reach Pune

Taking to X, Dr Mehta highlighted the scale of the disruption and the lack of emergency planning on one of Maharashtra’s busiest roads. Mehta also proposed the use of helipads for emergency evacuation.

'Death would be better than beatings': Diary left behind by Ghaziabad sisters mentions chilling details

There are also brief references to marriage, without further explanation. “The mention of marriage caused tension in our hearts,” the diary notes.

Rohit Shetty firing case: 5 other Bollywood stars got calls from gangster Shubham Lonkar

Police also said Rohit Shetty himself has denied receiving any extortion or threat calls. This has raised questions about a social media post allegedly made by Lonkar, in which he claimed responsibility for the firing and said Shetty had been warned several times earlier.

‘Unbearable loneliness’: The words Ghaziabad sisters left on their wall after being cut off from school and outside world

The girls did not have mobile phones because their father had sold them to pay the electricity bill, the police said, adding he also threatened the children he would marry them off.

Korean game theory ruled out in Ghaziabad sisters' suicide? Police cite father's Rs 2 cr debt as key factor

Although the father had suggested the tragedy was linked to a Korean game involving suicidal tasks, police have expressly ruled this out. They acknowledge, however, that the emotional themes of the dramas the girls watched remain a factor under consideration.

Bilaspur woman stabs boyfriend to death after he blocks her number

Police said that in the last two to three days before the incident, Kamta had stopped talking to Roshni and blocked her calls and messages.

Girls thought they were Korean princesses, bathed and ate together: Chilling details emerge after Ghaziabad sisters mention diary in suicide note

Police described the app as an online, task-based “Korean love game” format in which players assume characters and complete missions. Investigators are working to identify the exact platform and the nature of the tasks involved.

'One wanted to jump, other two were holding her back': Mystery around Ghaziabad sisters deepens after eyewitness recalls horror

Arun Singh, a resident of Bharat City in Ghaziabad, said he stepped onto his balcony around 2 am before going to bed when he noticed someone sitting on a balcony across the building, apparently attempting to jump.

Ghaziabad suicide horror: What is Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), recognised as a disease by WHO?

Mobile gaming addiction has emerged as a growing public health concern, with its dangers once again coming into sharp focus after the suicide of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad. The incident has reignited debate around the unchecked influence of online games and social media on young minds.

From Blue Whale to Korean love game: Ghaziabad sisters' suicide highlights global crackdown to ban teens from social media

Preliminary reports from local authorities indicate the tragedy is linked to the girls' alleged addiction to a task-based "Korean love game" where suicide was allegedly listed as the final objective. The case chillingly echoes the dynamics of the infamous “Blue Whale challenge”. Emerging platforms and games like Roblox are also now under heightened scrutiny.

Middle sister acted as leader, 2-step ladder used: What happened before Ghaziabad sisters jumped from 9th floor

The girls’ father, Chetan Kumar, told India Today that the family was completely unaware of what their daughters were going through.

Ghaziabad sisters' suicide note: 'Yesterday was final task of Korean game, sorry mummy-papa'

Police said the sisters allegedly used a small two-step ladder to reach the spot from where they jumped, a detail investigators believe could be linked to instructions given as part of the final task in the game.

From 'Mohammad Deepak' to BJP vs Congress: Police heighten security in Kotdwar

The incident has ignited a political firestorm in the state. The BJP and the Congress have traded accusations, each blaming the other for disturbing Uttarakhand’s peace.



Greater Bengaluru Authority to auction 7,000 properties over Rs 437 cr tax default

The civic body has made the list of 7,020 defaulting properties publicly available online, providing a final window for owners to clear their dues and avert the sale.

Ghaziabad: 3 sisters, holding hands, jump from 9th-floor balcony - 'Papa, you can't separate us from Korean games'

The girls have been identified as Pakhi, 12, Prachi, 14, and Vishika, 16. Preliminary information from the Ghaziabad Police indicates the sisters' intense bond extended to a shared obsession with Korean love online gaming.

Gas tanker overturns, cripples traffic overnight on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Many motorists voiced their frustration on social media, with some describing the expressway as a "parking lot" and advising others to avoid travel unless necessary.

Businessman beaten to death by helmet by delivery agents in Delhi's Connaught Place over water spat

The attackers used helmets to punch and hit Gupta, the police said. Then they left him bleeding on the pavement in the popular shopping area.

Delhi govt announces free LPG cylinders for 17.5 lakh families on Holi, Diwali - 'Direct cash transfer'

Chief minister Rekha Gupta said the benefit will be given through direct cash transfer instead of physical delivery of cylinders. Under the scheme, an amount of Rs 853, equal to the current price of a domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi, will be transferred directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the head of each eligible family.

Pune's next mayor: Who is Manjusha Nagpure, woman techie with deep RSS roots?

Nagpure, a third-time corporator, was elected unopposed in the recent Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections.

Delhi alarm: 54 go missing daily - 800 vanished in first 15 days of 2026; 500+ are females

Teenagers were the most vulnerable within this group. A total of 169 adolescents went missing, including 138 teenage girls and 31 boys. Police were able to trace only 29 girls and 19 boys, meaning nearly 71 per cent of missing teenagers are still unaccounted for.

Chicken curry added to Vande Bharat Sleeper food menu after ‘veg-only’ row on Kamakhya-Howrah route

The new provision offers passengers a choice between a vegetarian paneer masala or a non-vegetarian chicken dish — described as 50-60 grams of boneless chicken in 70 grams of gravy — prepared in either Bengali or Assamese style.

Class 10 boy jumps to death after liquor party at Bengaluru pub; owner, staff booked

A senior police officer emphasised that the pub staff should have exercised due diligence and refused service, sending the boys away instead. The officer added that police have written to the excise department formally requesting the cancellation of the pub’s operating licence.



Mumbai’s clean-up drive: BMC rolls out fines up to Rs 25,000 for pet waste, spitting and more - Full details

The BMC has also introduced a notable community service clause for those unable to pay levied fines.

Hyderabad techie, two children die by suicide: 'Didn't wish to leave my kids alone in the world'

She first collected both of her children, who were pursuing intermediate courses and staying in hostels, before driving to Cherlapally railway station.
The trio parked their car outside the station and proceeded onto the railway tracks, where they were later found.

Uttarakhand's Kotdwar row explained: 'Baba' name on Ahmed's shop to 'Mera naam Mohammad Deepak'

In a viral video, Kumar is seen asking the mob why shop names using the word ‘Baba’ were acceptable for others but not for Ahmed. When members of the group asked Kumar his name, he replied, “My name is Mohammad Deepak.”

Delhi delivery executive murder: Police say 3 juveniles stabbed him to death in Mayur Vihar's Acharya Niketan

A senior police officer stated that a preliminary medical examination indicated the victim had sustained fatal stab injuries to his neck and chest.



Ankita Bhandari murder: CBI registers fresh case in Delhi with 'VIP' angle back in focus

While three primary accused — resort owner Pulkit Arya, manager Saurabh Bhaskar and employee Ankit Gupta — are already serving life imprisonment for the murder, the new CBI case is understood to focus on the alleged role of a “VIP”. 



Who is Shubham Lonkar? Failed Army aspirant, key accused in Baba Siddique murder and now named in Rohit Shetty firing case

Investigators believe he had been to Rajasthan for an NCC event when he came in contact with men linked to the Bishnoi gang and he gradually became an active member of the syndicate around 2018-2019.

Delhi govt puts landmark private school fee act on hold for current year, freezes existing charges

Delhi school fee 2026: Crucially, the order also mandates that once a three-year fee block concludes, schools cannot raise fees beyond the last approved level until the next block is formally ratified. Any fees collected in this interim period must be adjusted against the newly approved structure.



Dense fog hits Delhi flights: CAT-III ops activated; IGI Airport, IndiGo, SpiceJet issue advisories and helplines

Delhi airport authorities reported that flights are operating under CAT III conditions, which allow landing in very low visibility but may result in delays. Passengers have been advised to arrive early and monitor their flight status with airlines.

Maharashtra panchayat poll shocker: Man kills third child to qualify under two-child norm

With three children, he was not eligible to contest the gram panchayat election scheduled in about six months. Investigators said he allegedly decided to kill Prachi to meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil his political ambitions.

Watch: Bihar woman shockingly cremated on road as shops, temple block access to crematorium

According to the family, repeated requests to allow them passage were ignored, forcing them to perform the last rites on the road itself.

Rohit Shetty firing plot planned 4 months in advance, scooter involved was funded by foreign handler

Police officials said CCTV footage shows the shooter riding the scooter to Vile Parle and parking it near the railway station.

Watch: Actor Vijay's dance swag at TVK anniversary event stuns supporters

Vijay framed TVK not as a conventional party but as a people’s movement. Vijay bets on organisational momentum to emulate their success — no actor has claimed the chief minister's chair in Tamil Nadu since MGR and J Jayalalithaa.

DDC 0001: Andhra man pays Rs 2.08 crore for India's 'most expensive' car number plate

The BBT Auction House currently lists an array of other high-profile items, reflecting the diverse appetite of this niche market. Among the luxury cars offered are actress Shilpa Shetty’s Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d and cricketer Dinesh Karthik’s Range Rover Sport SVR.

'Very fond of momo': Class 7 boy exchanges Rs 85 lakh family gold for free plates at UP momo stall

The truth emerged when the boy’s aunt visited her parental home to collect her jewellery. Upon opening the almirah, the family was confronted with empty space where the valuables should have been. After questioning, the boy confessed he had given the jewellery to the momo sellers.



Watch: Noida man blows kisses, makes obscene gestures while following woman in car; 2 arrested

After the video spread widely on social media, the police took note of the matter. Using the vehicle number seen in the footage, they traced the car and identified the two men involved.

Ghaziabad man sets himself ablaze after watching 25 videos on painless deaths

A senior officer revealed that the device’s browsing history showed Yadav had spent about 15 days searching online for suicide methods that would cause “less pain,” comparing options like hanging and burning.

Major push for Delhi's critical healthcare in Sitharaman's budget, AIIMS leads with Rs 5,500 cr

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta welcomed the budget, calling it a step toward realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.

‘Next bullets will be inside Rohit Shetty's bedroom’: 5 arrested after Lawrence Bishnoi gang's 'just a trailer' claim

A post surfaced on social media from an account named “Shubham Lonkar and Arzoo Bishnoi”, high-profile operatives of the Bishnoi syndicate. The message, written in Hindi and peppered with religious salutations, delivered a direct threat.

Watch: Telugu actor Ram Charan mobbed by fans outside Hyderabad hospital while visiting wife, newborn twins

In the footage, the actor appears visibly stressed, shielding his child and occasionally pushing back against the crowd, while urging people to clear a path.

Confident Group chairman CJ Roy death: Full coverage - Contradictions, 'tax terrorism' claims and political storm in Karnataka

The formation of an SIT by the Congress-led state government has itself become a point of contention. State BJP president BY Vijayendra criticised the move as hurried, questioning its timing before the family’s final rites or a formal complaint.

4.6-magnitude earthquake hits Nicobar Islands; shallow depth triggers strong tremors, no tsunami warning

Despite this, there were no reports of damage or loss of life, and authorities said no tsunami warning had been issued.

Union Budget slashes pollution control spending even as Delhi-NCR gasps for clean air - 'Deeply disappointing'

Budget 2026 cuts pollution control allocation: The timing of the cut is troubling. Delhi-NCR and neighbouring regions continue to record hazardous air quality levels, leading to school closures, health advisories, and increased respiratory illnesses.