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Former IPS Officer in Critical Condition After Suicide Attempt, Allegedly Lost Over ₹8 Crore in Cyber Fraud
Patiala, December 23, 2025: Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Amar Singh Chahal is battling for his life after attempting suicide at his residence in Patiala on Monday afternoon. Police officials said Chahal, who retired as an inspector general of police (IGP) in 2019, suffered a gunshot wound to his chest and is currently in critical condition at a private hospital in the city. According to the Patiala police, a detailed suicide note recovered from Chahal’s home indicates that he...
Supreme Court Criticises Uttarakhand Over Encroachment of 2,800 Acres of Rishikesh Forest Land, Orders Immediate Action
New Delhi, December 23, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed strong displeasure at the Uttarakhand government for failing to reclaim thousands of acres of forest land in Rishikesh, which continues to be occupied by private parties despite the withdrawal of land allotments more than four decades ago. The apex court described the situation as “shocking” and initiated suo motu proceedings to address the widespread encroachment. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along...
Bengaluru Metro Network to Expand to 175 km by December 2027, Says Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Bengaluru, December 23: The Bengaluru Metro network is set for a major expansion and will cover a total distance of 175 kilometres by December 2027, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Monday. The announcement signals a significant push to improve public transport and ease traffic congestion in one of India’s fastest-growing cities. Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru development portfolio, made the statement after reviewing ongoing and upcoming...
UP Assembly Told Cyber Crimes Can Lead to ₹1 Crore Fine and Up to Seven Years in Jail
Cybercrime is no longer a small issue, and the Uttar Pradesh government made that very clear in the state Assembly. On December 23, 2025, the government informed lawmakers that serious cyber offences can attract a fine of up to ₹1 crore and a jail term of up to seven years. This includes cases where obscene, offensive, or defamatory content is shared on social media platforms. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said the state has built a strong system to deal with online crimes....
Dense Fog Causes Deadly Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up in Amethi, Two Killed and 18 Injured
Amethi, Uttar Pradesh | December 23, 2025 Dense fog led to a massive multi-vehicle collision on a national highway in Amethi early Tuesday morning, claiming two lives and leaving 18 people injured, as the state continues to experience severe cold wave conditions. Senior police officials reported that the accident occurred around 2 a.m. near the Amethi–Sultanpur turn, close to an under-bridge in the Musafirkhana police station area. Visibility had dropped drastically due to thick fog, creating...
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