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‘Dandiya Over, Clothes Back’: Viral Video Raises Questions About Return Policy Abuse

Oct 17, 2026 06:08 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

A viral video showing a large pile of returned parcels after the Navratri and Dandiya season has sparked a debate on social media over the possible misuse of online shopping return policies. The video has drawn attention to concerns that some...

Haryana Police Intensify Anti-Drug Campaign, Warn of Strict Action Against Traffickers

Oct 17, 2026 12:52 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Babain police launched a special late-night checking operation to curb drug abuse and prevent the illegal sale of narcotics in the area. The drive also involved the Anti-Narcotics Dog Squad, which assisted the police team in inspecting different...

Dhruv Rathee Faces Bailable Warrant in 2018 Defamation Case, Next Hearing on October 31

Oct 17, 2026 12:49 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

A Delhi court on Saturday issued a bailable warrant against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case after court officials reported that his residence was found locked, preventing them from serving the summons. Judicial Magistrate Rahul...

India Defends Youth Freedoms, Questions UN Report on Mental Health and Gender Justice

Oct 17, 2026 12:41 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

India has rejected allegations in a report by a UN human rights expert that young people in the country face retaliation or stigmatisation for discussing mental health and gender justice. New Delhi has urged the expert to verify the claims before...

Banner Honouring Parwinder Jhota Put Up at Demolished Medical Store in Mansa

Oct 16, 2026 05:20 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

: Neelam Rani, wife of Ashwani Kumar, the main accused in the murder case of anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhota, was produced before a court through video conferencing on Friday. Chief Judicial Magistrate Rajinder Nagpal remanded her to police...

Nine Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Robbery and Triple Murder Case in Kurukshetra

Oct 16, 2026 05:08 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

A court in Kurukshetra has sentenced nine people to life imprisonment in a robbery and triple murder case linked to an alleged attempt to steal sheep and goats. The Additional District and Sessions Judge also imposed a fine on each convict. The...

SIR Controversy: Voter Lists to Be Updated in 17 States and Union Territories

Oct 16, 2026 01:30 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

: The Election Commission of India has directed a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union Territories, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan. The exercise aims to update voter lists, include...

Drug-Selling Dispute or Missing Phone? Police and Villagers Differ Over Fatal Clash in Punjab

Oct 16, 2026 01:16 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

One person was killed and two others were injured in a violent clash in Maari Pannuana village near Sri Hargobindpur, following a dispute that villagers linked to attempts to stop the sale of drugs. Police, however, denied that the incident was...

Amit Shah Targets AAP Government Over Punjab’s Law and Order and Drug Crisis

Oct 16, 2026 12:52 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over the deteriorating law and order situation and the drug menace in Punjab, alleging that the state is struggling with drugs, gangsterism and organised...

‘BJP’s Favourite Nationalist’ Vivek Agnihotri Faces VHP Criticism Over Religious Faith Remarks

Oct 16, 2026 12:45 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has drawn criticism from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) over his remarks suggesting that taxing religion could encourage people in India to focus more on innovation, productivity and economic progress. The controversy...