Gargi Chaudhry

In a startling incident in Belagavi, Karnataka, a thief disguised as a beggar stole a smartphone valued at around Rs 1.5 lakh from a mobile store. The entire theft, which happened in the Goaves neighbourhood, was captured on CCTV footage. A police complaint has been filed at the Tilakwadi Police Station, and an investigation is underway.

A video of a Kashmiri resident confronting a tourist from Uttar Pradesh for riding his bike on a pavement has gone viral. The local man forced the biker to reverse and get off the footpath, an act that has garnered widespread praise on social media.

A Jharkhand village panchayat attempted to resolve a three-year-old girl's rape case by fining the culprit Rs 1 lakh. The council then allegedly used the fine money for a liquor party, a heinous act that was halted by police intervention, ensuring the case would enter the proper judicial system.

This guide offers five essential gardening tips for beginners to start a thriving garden with minimal effort. It covers selecting easy-to-grow plants, using compost for better soil, proper watering techniques, growing herbs in containers, and using household items for plant support.

The monsoon season offers a perfect window for home growers, with moderate temperatures and moist soil ideal for gardening. You can easily cultivate several pot-friendly vegetables like spinach, radish, and beans on a patio or balcony with minimal maintenance. These crops grow rapidly during this season, providing fresh harvests by September.

A Class 7 student from a private school in Bengaluru attempted suicide, allegedly due to harassment and physical punishment by teachers. The student is currently receiving treatment, and authorities have launched an investigation into the family's accusations against the school staff.

An income tax refund can be processed in as little as ten days, but this timeline is contingent on several factors. For a fast refund, taxpayers must ensure their ITR is accurate, reconciled with AIS/TDS data, the bank account is pre-validated, and the return is e-verified, as any error can cause delays.

A dispute over the serving order of samosas at a sweet shop in Karegaon, Pune, escalated into a violent assault on an employee. Two men were arrested by the Ranjangaon MIDC Police after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

Alan Still, a 91-year-old retiree, recently completed a tandem skydive, raising over $5,000 for a community center in Surrey. Describing the jump as a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime event, he is already planning his next adventure: a 100 mph zip line ride in Wales.

Instamart and HPCL have launched India's first on-demand LPG cylinder delivery service, promising delivery in as little as ten minutes. This service also introduces the new HP Navya, a 10kg composite cylinder that is lighter, rust-resistant, and translucent, allowing users to see the remaining gas level.