Indian women’s cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues finds both pride and controversy at her doorstep. While her on-field achievements have made her father proud, off-field allegations of religious conversion against her father have sparked a storm.
A former Pakistani cricketer’s bold prediction has gone viral: he claims India will win ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025. As India rides on a wave of solid performances, the sports world is abuzz with whether this forecast will materialize. With strong momentum, comprehensive team efforts, and growing confidence, India seems poised to make history — but can they live up to the hype?
On a tense afternoon in Powai, a man named Rohit Arya held 17 children hostage in an acting studio, threatening to burn them alive if his demands were not met. For nearly 35 minutes, Mumbai Police’s QRT commandos undertook a high-stakes rescue operation—entering through a bathroom, exchanging fire, and defusing what could have become a mass tragedy. In the end, all the children were saved; Arya died in the ensuing encounter. This is the harrowing inside story of that dramatic operation.
Farmers in Akola district were expecting relief payouts under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) after heavy crop losses, but what landed in their bank accounts were paltry sums — just Rs. 3, Rs. 5 and Rs. 21.85. The meagre compensation has sparked anger and accusations of mockery among the victims of severe drought and hail damage, raising serious questions about the scheme’s implementation and the credibility of government assurances.
A female doctor from the Phaltan area in Satara took her own life and left behind a blistering suicide note naming specific individuals she accused of harassment and exploitation. The shocking turn of events has sent shockwaves through the region, with growing calls for a deeper investigation and justice for the young doctor.
„Former MLA Bacchu Kadu has launched a bold farmers’ agitation demanding full debt waiver and 22 significant demands. On the very first day of the protest, the government appears to have made a tactical move — and activist Manoj Jarange has joined the fray, adding a fresh twist to the movement.”
Canal murder over money dispute in Bhandara — A shocking case has emerged from Vidarbha’s Bhandara district where a long-standing money disagreement reportedly ended in a man being drowned in a canal. The accused, a close friend of the victim, allegedly lured him into a canal near Virli (Bu) and pushed him into the water. Police say the victim was 45-year-old Naresh Dunedar, and the accused, 42-year-old Narayan Meshram, has been arrested following the incident. According to investigators, the two had been drinking together that afternoon, and the dispute over large sums escalated rapidly. The accused has been remanded in custody as the local police continue their probe. The case remains under investigation to determine motives and prior history of the financial dispute.
Agrarian unrest in Maharashtra intensifies as Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange joins forces with farmer-leader Bacchu Kadu in a bold protest demanding full loan waiver and fair MSP. The government now faces mounting pressure as the movement gathers momentum — neither side willing to back down.
Farmers’ leader Bacchu Kadu met with government ministers in heavy rainfall on the streets of Nagpur, and after heated discussion, the government delegation assured no action against protestors while talks continue — but the ultimatum remains: unless a full loan waiver is granted, a rail blockade could follow.
An Assistant Commissioner in Gondia was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while accepting ₹22,000 of a ₹1 lakh bribe he had allegedly demanded. The ACB’s swift action exposed corruption at a senior administrative level, creating a stir in the district.
