Vinod Kumar

Five people, including three women and a minor girl, were killed and one critically injured when a moving car caught fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Alwar, Rajasthan. The victims were returning from a pilgrimage. A suspected short circuit in the CNG vehicle led to the rapid blaze, with only skeletal remains recovered.

Police in Sri Ganganagar intercepted a car without a number plate, arresting two Punjab smugglers. The operation, involving a dramatic chase and blockade, recovered 1.5 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, five foreign-made pistols, and 72 cartridges, believed to be dropped by a Pakistani drone.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) celebrated a triumphant return to power after a decade, marked by jubilant scenes at Indira Bhavan. Opposition leader V D Satheesan was hailed for orchestrating the comeback, as jubilant workers celebrated the perceived rejection of the LDF government's policies and the end of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's "arrogance.

Former India international Amay Khurasiya has stepped down as Kerala's head coach after a successful two-year tenure, guiding them to their maiden Ranji Trophy final. He is now set to take on a new challenge as the head coach of the Chhattisgarh team, aiming to nurture emerging talent and rebuild their cricketing structure.

Inclement weather disrupted flight operations in Ranchi on Wednesday. An IndiGo flight from Kolkata was forced to return, while an Air India Express flight from Delhi was diverted to Ranchi. Several parts of the state received rainfall, though temperatures remained high, with a yellow alert issued for thunderstorms and gusty winds.

A Hyderabad medical college owner filed a dowry harassment case against a pharma executive's family, alleging they demanded hefty gifts and cash before abruptly cancelling her daughter's wedding. The executive's father countered, accusing the owner of storming his residence with 70 associates, assaulting staff, and damaging property. Police have registered cases in both instances.