Two dead, over 50 injured in Odisha fire incidents on Diwali night

Two dead, over 50 injured in Odisha fire incidents on Diwali night

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR At least two persons died and 50 people were injured in various incidents of fire across Odisha during Diwali celebrations, police said on Friday (November 1, 2024). In addition, properties valued at lakhs of rupees were gutted during the festival of lights on … Read more

CBIC issues revised guidelines for reporting arrest, smuggling incidents

CBIC issues revised guidelines for reporting arrest, smuggling incidents

The CBIC said the incident report should describe the modus operandi, including flight/ voyage/cruise number and the customs declaration document name. The Central Board Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has revised guidelines for reporting of arrests, smuggling and commercial frauds by customs officers, as it looks to enhance risk-based targeting to nullify fraud attempts by … Read more

Boy and girl found dead in separate incidents in Davangere

Boy and girl found dead in separate incidents in Davangere

Two college students, a girl and boy, were found dead in separate incidents reported in Davangere district on Friday and Saturday. Although the incidents were reported separately, preliminary information is that their deaths seem to be related to a viral video of them that was being circulated on social media. The death of the girl, … Read more

77 killed in rain-related incidents in Telangana, Maharashtra

77 killed in rain-related incidents in Telangana, Maharashtra

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in several southern states of India. Torrential rains since Wednesday have killed at least 77 people in Telangana and Maharashtra, while several parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are battling with flood and overflowing dams. The worst affected state is Telangana where 50 people have been killed in rain-related incidences … Read more