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At least 33 pupils and one teacher were killed when a school roof collapsed across three classrooms in Pakistan, according to police. Children were buried under the debris in the early hours of a tragedy that has renewed scrutiny of school safety, building standards and emergency response capacity in the country.
Police have arrested four people, including three juveniles, in connection with the killing of a BCom student during a violent clash that investigators say began over a dispute involving a female student. The prime accused remains absconding, and officers are continuing efforts to trace him while examining the sequence of events that escalated the confrontation into a fatal attack.
Police have said there is no direct information linking the fire at Koder House to the separate arson probe involving a synagogue, even as investigators await forensic findings to determine whether a short circuit triggered the blaze at the heritage property. The building remains closed, and any restoration or reopening is likely to require heritage and archaeological clearances.
Police are examining the fire at Koder House, a heritage property, amid a wider investigation into the synagogue arson case, but say there is no direct information linking the two incidents. Forensic findings are still awaited to determine whether a short circuit triggered the blaze, while the building remains closed and any restoration will require heritage and archaeological clearances.
Police in Vellore have arrested two people in connection with a cheating case involving imitation jewellery, recovering around 1,080 grams of fake ornaments from their possession. The arrests point to a broader pattern of deception in the local jewellery trade, where counterfeit items can be passed off as genuine with significant financial harm to buyers.
Police in Tirupattur have arrested a man accused of illegally extracting sand from the Palar river, a case that again highlights the persistent challenge of riverbed mining enforcement in Tamil Nadu. The arrest underscores the continuing pressure on local authorities to curb environmental damage, protect water resources, and disrupt the informal supply chains that sustain illegal extraction.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has identified unusual debris disks that appear to bear the chemical fingerprints of violent, planet-shattering impacts. The findings offer a rare window into the chaotic final stages of planetary formation, when rocky worlds can collide, fragment, and reshape the architecture of emerging solar systems. Beyond their astrophysical significance, the observations sharpen understanding of how common Earth-like planets may be across the galaxy.
A New York Post exclusive and a wave of related coverage around Kevin Roose’s AI reporting underscore how artificial intelligence has moved from a technology story to a market-moving industrial contest. Investors are now weighing not only productivity gains and valuation upside, but also the possibility that the winners in AI could reshape labor, capital allocation, and long-term equity leadership. For global markets, the message is clear: AI is no longer a speculative theme at the margins. It is becoming a central driver of earnings expectations, infrastructure spending, and risk appetite across equities, with implications that extend from megacap technology to the broader economy.
Police have arrested a Ganesh procession organiser nearly a month after a 19-year-old died during a crowd commotion at a religious event, intensifying scrutiny over public safety planning at large gatherings. The case is likely to sharpen debate over accountability, crowd control, and the enforcement of permissions for mass processions in urban India.
Ixigo’s journey from a travel discovery platform to a full-stack bookings business is now central to its growth story. The company’s mix of trains, flights and buses has given it scale, repeat usage and a cash-generating base that can support newer bets in travel and adjacent services. As India’s online travel market matures, ixigo is positioning itself not just as a marketplace, but as an operating system for mass-market mobility.
Elder Christian C. Chigbundu’s message on “spiritual immunity” arrives at a moment when faith communities are increasingly being asked to interpret instability, fear, and social fragmentation through a moral lens. The theme, carried in Church News, presents resilience not as withdrawal from public life but as disciplined spiritual formation capable of sustaining believers amid global uncertainty.
Chip City, the fast-growing cookie chain that became a familiar name in several U.S. markets, has abruptly closed all of its locations after years of aggressive expansion. The sudden shutdown has raised questions about the company’s financial health, its legal exposure, and the broader risks facing consumer brands that scale quickly without durable operating margins.
Police officers responding to an unusual sighting underwater made an unexpected archaeological discovery that has drawn international attention. What began as a routine observation quickly turned into a reminder of how modern public safety work can intersect with the preservation of ancient history.
Police have arrested seven more people, including three soldiers, in the Bolarum arms theft case, deepening a probe that now points to a wider criminal supply chain. Investigators say the stolen military weapons were allegedly intended for a series of robberies, while retired Havaldar Mallesh is accused of exploring buyers for the arms in West Bengal.
Police in Hyderabad have detained seven more people, including three soldiers, in connection with the theft of military weapons from Bolarum, widening a case that investigators say involved an attempt to move stolen arms into criminal hands. Authorities allege the weapons were intended for a series of robberies, raising serious concerns over insider access, military security, and the flow of stolen service arms into the underworld. Investigators also say retired Havaldar Mallesh explored selling the weapons to contacts in West Bengal.
A Texas barber who discovered $128,514 in cash sitting on top of a Bank of America ATM returned the money to police, according to local reports. The case has drawn attention not for a loss, but for an act of restraint that underscores how trust, accountability and ordinary conduct still matter in financial life.
Police in India are investigating a case in which a man allegedly fabricated his own kidnapping and used the hoax to demand ransom from his father. The episode has raised fresh concerns about the misuse of law-enforcement resources, family-linked fraud, and the ease with which staged crimes can trigger panic and public expenditure.
The long-anticipated Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper service is likely to begin operations this month, according to a Railway Board communication accessed by The Hindu. The train, numbered 27652 from KSR Bengaluru to CSMT and 27651 on the return leg, has reportedly been cleared on the basis of minutes from a February 16, 2026 meeting, signalling a major addition to India’s premium long-distance rail network.
The Central Crime Branch has initiated legal proceedings against a rowdy sheeter for allegedly violating an externment order, escalating enforcement action against repeat offenders in the city. The move underscores a broader policing strategy aimed at using preventive law to curb intimidation, public disorder, and habitual criminal conduct.
The BJP has escalated its attack on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over allegations linked to Form 7, demanding that he substantiate his claims or step down. Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra said the party would contest the matter through legal channels, signalling that the dispute is likely to move from political confrontation to courtroom scrutiny.
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Congress of selective outrage and political double standards after raising questions over an alleged paper leak in Karnataka’s Veterinary Officers Recruitment Examination held in January. BJP MP and spokesperson Sambit Patra said the opposition party had been quick to target the Centre on exam integrity while remaining silent on alleged irregularities in a Congress-ruled state. The charge has sharpened the political contest around recruitment transparency, a sensitive issue in a state where competitive examinations carry high stakes for job seekers.
Police have arrested five transgender persons on allegations of extortion, a case that has quickly drawn attention to the intersection of law enforcement, social stigma, and the precarious economic conditions faced by gender-diverse communities in India. The arrests come amid a broader national debate over how authorities distinguish criminal conduct from the routine harassment and profiling that transgender people often say they endure.
Police have arrested five transgender persons in connection with an alleged extortion case, a development that has drawn attention to both criminal allegations and the broader vulnerability of marginalised communities in India’s urban policing landscape. Authorities say the arrests were made after a complaint of coercion and unlawful demand for money, while rights advocates are likely to scrutinise whether the case was handled with due process and sensitivity.
Bengaluru-based Simple Energy has raised Rs 1,750 crore in fresh funding, a sizeable capital infusion that positions the electric two-wheeler maker for its next phase of expansion. The company said the money will be deployed across manufacturing, product development and retail as it seeks to strengthen its footprint in India’s fast-evolving EV market.
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said the team’s packed schedule of meetings, training and off-field activity has helped keep the squad mentally sharp during a rain-disrupted campaign in Sano. His remarks came after India’s truncated contest against Japan was pushed to the wire before a wet outfield forced a curtailed finish.
The Madras High Court has rejected an election petition filed by TVK candidate C. Chinthamani challenging the victory of DMK leader and former Minister S. Regupathy from the Thirumayam constituency. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan’s ruling upholds the result of an election decided by a margin of 1,492 votes, closing a legal challenge that sought to overturn the outcome.
The accused in the Bolarum arms theft case has told investigators that eight other people helped him steal the cache, widening the scope of a case already under close scrutiny. Police are now pursuing a fresh line of inquiry into who may have been prepared to buy the stolen weapons and ammunition, a development that raises concerns about the intended circulation of the cache beyond the original theft.
Police have arrested seven people in connection with a murder in Mangalhat, intensifying scrutiny over the circumstances that led to the killing. The case has drawn attention to local law-and-order enforcement and the speed with which investigators moved to identify and detain suspects.
India’s retail credit market is widening rapidly, with the share of eligible consumers taking formal credit rising to 74% in March from 35% in 2017. Consumer durable loans are acting as a key entry point for first-time borrowers, while gold loans and microfinance continue to broaden access beyond major cities.
India’s privacy debate is widening beyond cameras and facial recognition to include online harassment, electoral access and the handling of police-collected data by private firms. The central question now is not only who can watch citizens, but who is accountable when personal information is used to identify, intimidate or exclude them.
A man was killed after a violent brawl in Vijayawada, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal assault. Authorities are working to establish the sequence of events, identify those involved, and determine whether the clash stemmed from a personal dispute, local rivalry, or another trigger. The incident has once again underscored concerns over street violence and public safety in one of Andhra Pradesh’s key urban centres.
Police in Ujjain have arrested 14 people and launched a search for the creators of AI-generated videos that falsely claimed authorities were demolishing an entire mosque structure, helping spark a volatile crowd movement toward the Shahi Masjid and a clash with police. The case has sharpened concerns over the speed at which synthetic media can inflame communal tensions and overwhelm local law enforcement before facts can catch up.
YouTuber Aswanth Kok was taken into custody after a vehicle allegedly driven by him collided with other vehicles near Eranhipalam, according to early reports. Police are treating the case as a suspected drunk-driving incident, with further verification and legal procedures expected to follow.
Police are trying to verify allegations that a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University in northern India, a case that has rapidly escalated into a campus-wide crisis. The claim has triggered panic among students, a sharp security response, and a wave of hostel departures, underscoring how sexual violence allegations can destabilize institutions before facts are fully established.
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