A shocking incident has come to light from Rajgurunagar, Pune, where a Class 10 student was brutally murdered inside a coaching class. The victim was allegedly attacked by his own friend, who slit his throat with a knife and fled the scene immediately after the assault. According to police officers, the accused also allegedly stabbed the victim in the neck and abdomen while both were seated on the same bench during a tuition class. The incident has sent shockwaves across the town. Providing details about the incident, Deputy Superintendent of Police Amol Mandve said that the two boys had a history of conflict. “They had a fight around three months ago, and the police were informed at that time. Had timely intervention and counselling taken place, this tragic incident might have been prevented,” he said. Further investigation revealed that the victim and the accused had another altercation just two days prior to the murder over a minor issue, which escalated into a physical scuffle. However, the coaching class management allegedly failed to inform the parents about the incident and did not take any precautionary measures. Shockingly, despite the recent fight, both the students were made to sit together on the same bench. After the incident, the police launched a search operation to trace the accused, who is currently absconding. The victim’s father has levelled serious allegations against the coaching class management. “If the class operators had informed us about the fight that occurred two days before and warned us, my son would be alive today,” he said, expressing deep anguish and anger. Meanwhile, police have appealed to parents to remain vigilant. “Parents must maintain open communication with their children and stay informed about their friends, daily activities, and whereabouts. Such vigilance can help prevent tragic outcomes,” the police stated. The incident has raised serious questions about student safety, supervision in private coaching classes, and the responsibility of educational institutions in handling conflicts among minors.
15 December,2025 06:59 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalThe Supreme Court on Monday said that it will pass effective orders that are enforceable in matters relating to the worsening air pollution in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), news agency ANI reported. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said that it will hear the matter of the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday. Senior advocate Aprajita Singh, who is assisting the court as an amicus curiae, presented the matter before the bench, stating, “Though the preventive measures are in place, their poor implementation by the authorities was the key issue." “Until this court directs something, the authorities do not comply with the protocols which are already there,” she added. The senior advocate further said, "The states will not take action till the court orders... Last month an order was passed that sport events will not happen in December-January. Despite these orders having been passed for such activities, they have found ways and means to bypass the order." After listening to the petition, the bench said, "This is coming up before a three-judge bench on Wednesday. It will come up." Another lawyer mentioned an application concerning children's health, stating that, despite earlier orders, schools are holding outdoor sports activities, ANI reported. CJI on rising air pollution across the national capital Responding to the applicants, the CJI responded, "We know the problem, and let us pass orders which can be complied with. There are some directions which can be forcibly imposed. In these urban metropolitan cities people have their own lifestyle. But the poor." Poor labourers are the worst ones to suffer, Singh said, adding that with the enforcement of GRAP-4 measures, construction workers are now left without work. "We will only pass orders which are effective; there are certain directions which can be enforced; people will have to adapt to those conditions. They have to modify and change their lifestyle... In metropolitan cities people have their own way of life which they don't change; the problem arises with the affluent class; the poor are affected," the CJI said. On Monday morning, the national capital recorded an overall air quality index (AQI) of 452 around 8 am, placing it in the 'severe' category, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revealed. Furthermore, large parts of the city were shrouded in a dense layer of toxic smog, significantly reducing visibility and causing discomfort to residents. (With inputs from ANI)
15 December,2025 06:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentTwo trucks parked along Agra-Mumbai national highway in Madhya Pradesh's Indore were gutted in a fire on Monday, disrupting traffic on the arterial route, though no one was hurt in the incident, a police official said. The fire broke out near Manpur town, some 50 kilometres from the district headquarters, Deputy Superintendent of Police Umakant Choudhary told PTI. "The blaze started in a truck carrying chemicals used in manufacture of oil paint. The truck behind it was loaded with plastic granules, which intensified the fire. Traffic on the highway was stopped to douse the fire. No one was injured in the incident as the vehicles' drivers and cleaners were not present in them. Both trucks were completely destroyed," the Deputy SP said. CCTV footage from the area is being examined to ascertain the cause of fire, and a case will be registered in this regard, Choudhary added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
15 December,2025 06:21 PM IST | Indore | PTISaurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of North Goa’s Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, are expected to arrive in Delhi from Thailand on Tuesday, according to the Goa Police, reported the IANS. The brothers will be taken into custody by the Goa Police immediately upon their arrival in the national capital. They were detained by Thai authorities on the basis of an INTERPOL Blue Corner Notice issued at the request of Indian law enforcement agencies. After being produced before a Delhi court, the Goa Police will seek a transit remand to bring them to Goa for further investigation into the deadly fire incident. Investigation expands to government departments As part of the ongoing probe, the police are recording statements from officials of the excise department. Statements of individuals associated with the local panchayat body are also being examined. Investigators stated that several important and concrete pieces of information have emerged during the inquiry. Sources added that the magisterial inquiry committee constituted to investigate the incident has also questioned Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar, the original owner of the land on which the nightclub was built, according to the IANS. Magisterial inquiry summons over 100 people The officials said that the committee has summoned more than 100 individuals to participate in the investigation so far, with statements of at least 20 people already recorded. Delhi Court rejects anticipatory bail pleas Earlier on Thursday, a Delhi court rejected the anticipatory bail applications filed by Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra after considering the response submitted by the Goa Police. During the hearing, Goa Police counsel Abhinav Mukherjee argued that the brothers had falsely claimed minimal involvement in the business and had asserted that their foreign travel was pre-planned. Documents contradict brothers’ claims The police presented several documents before the court to refute these claims, including an FSSAI application filed by Saurabh Luthra, a Pollution Control Board application, and GST records listing both brothers and Ajay Gupta as partners in the business, as per the IANS. The prosecution also informed the court that the nightclub’s panchayat licence had expired and was never renewed, and that the establishment was operating without valid permission. A licence agreement was produced to show that the brothers lacked authorisation to run the venue. Police allege attempt to evade arrest The prosecution contended that the brothers booked their flight at around 1.15 a.m., shortly after the fire broke out, and departed for Thailand at 5 a.m. on December 7, terming the move an attempt to evade arrest, the news agency reported. Investigators said the brothers left the country almost immediately after the fire incident, which killed 25 people in the early hours of December 7. Deadly Blaze had claimed 25 lives The massive blaze, which swept through the nightclub near the Arpora River backwaters, claimed 25 lives, including four tourists and 14 staff members. Police officials said the club’s narrow entry and exit points were a major factor that prevented many victims from escaping in time. The fire broke out in the early hours of December 7 at the club located in the busy Baga area, which attracts large crowds due to its proximity to one of Goa’s most popular beaches. (with IANS inputs)
15 December,2025 05:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe government came under sharp criticism on Monday over a bill that seeks to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The bill will replace MGNREGA with a new rural employment law, news agency PTI reported. The Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), during the introduction of the bill, criticised the government and questioned why the name of the 'Father of the nation' is being removed from the scheme. The 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025,' has been listed in the Lok Sabha in the supplementary list of business issued on Monday, PTI reported. The bill seeks to repeal the MGNREGA of 2005 and establish a rural development framework aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 by providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment in every financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work. Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka, who chairs the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, said, “The panel made several recommendations, including that for increasing the number of workdays and wages under the MGNREG scheme." Ulaka further said that the panel made several recommendations, including increasing the number of workdays and wages under the scheme, PTI reported. "When they (BJP) came to power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called it a scheme for digging pits... It was always their intention to end MGNREGS," the Congress MP told the media. He further stated, "I don't know what problem they have with the name of Bapu, but they wanted to finish it because it was a Congress scheme. I head the Parliamentary panel, and we made so many recommendations -- to increase the number of days to 150, to increase the wages... The states have pending dues; West Bengal is not getting funds. They have brought a bill, but why have they removed the name of Mahatma Gandhi?" Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams government over the bill When asked about the government's move, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asserted, "Whenever the name of a scheme is changed, there are so many changes that have to be made in offices, stationery... for which money is spent. So, what is the benefit? Why is it being done?" "Why is Mahatma Gandhi's name being removed? Mahatma Gandhi is considered the tallest leader not just in the country but in the world; so, removing his name, I really don't understand what the objective is. What is their intention?" she emphasised. "Even when we are debating, it is on other issues and not the real issues of the people. Time is being wasted, money is being wasted, and they are disrupting themselves," the Wayanad MP added. Furthermore, senior Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien also termed the government's move "an insult to Mahatma Gandhi". "But then, are you surprised! These are the same people who hero-worshipped the man who killed Mahatma Gandhi. They want to insult Mahatma Gandhi and remove him from history," the TMC MP said. MGNREGA, which was passed as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in 2005 and renamed in 2009, provides up to 100 days of wage employment for unskilled labour. However, the proposed new law, meanwhile, provides for 125 days of work and talks about establishing a rural development framework aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. (With inputs from PTI)
15 December,2025 04:46 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA thick fog enveloped several cities in Rajasthan on Monday morning, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting the everyday life of the residents. Dholpur was among the most affected, as a dense fog blanketed the city. According to locals, the area has become colder than the previous day, and as a result, the city's conditions have deteriorated. "It wasn't that cold yesterday, but today it's very cold, and there's a lot of fog also...cold conditions in Dholpur are deteriorating," a resident told ANI. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Dholpur recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 184 in the morning, placing it in the 'moderate' category. While this suggested relatively better air quality compared to some other regions, the overall pollution levels still reflected a decline. Meanwhile, Jaisalmer recorded a 'severe' AQI of 307 and was shrouded in thick smog, which severely reduced visibility and caused discomfort among residents. Several other cities in Rajasthan also experienced varied air quality levels. Jaipur, the state capital, reported a 'moderate' AQI ranging between 101 and 200, while Sri Ganganagar recorded a 'poor' AQI of 236. Kota also saw poor air quality, with AQI levels between 201 and 300. The national capital, Delhi, continued to face a severe pollution crisis, with the overall AQI at 452 around 8 am, according to CPCB data. Large parts of the city were covered by a dense layer of toxic smog, prompting residents to report difficulty in breathing and urging authorities to take action. "The condition of Delhi is bad...we are experiencing difficulty in breathing....old people are distressed...they are feeling sick...construction work has not stopped.... work is happening on the ground...people are distressed...there is no one to ask people...I request everyone to complain about this matter...tell them about Delhi's condition..." a resident told ANI. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
15 December,2025 03:57 PM IST | Dholpur (Rajasthan) | ANINewly appointed BJP national working president Nitin Nabin on Monday termed his elevation as a blessing of the party. The newly appointed party chief also claimed that the BJP is the only political outfit that allows its grassroots workers to thrive. Nitin Nabin, while thanking the party for providing him this opportunity, also praised the BJP's leadership for the trust reposed in him before he left for Delhi. While leaving for the airport here from his residence, Nitin Nabin said, "The BJP not only promotes youths but also guides and curates them to achieve larger goals. It is the only party that allows its grassroots workers to thrive," as cited by news agency PTI. Nitin also urged other party workers to work patiently to strengthen the organisation. Earlier in the day, Nabin, who is Bihar's PWD minister, also pledged that he will carry forward the work of his late father and former BJP MLA Nabin Kishor Prasad Sinha. Before leaving for New Delhi, the BJP leader also paid floral tributes to a statue of his father at a park in Patna. While praising the ideologies of his father, Nitin Nabin said, "I have always worked on the ideas of my father, who considered the party as his mother and prioritised the nation over everything. I think that is the reason the party has blessed me with this opportunity to continue working with BJP workers," as reported by news agency PTI. After he was announced as the national working president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Nabin also visited Patna's Mahavir Mandir to offer prayers. Nitin Nabin was appointed as the national working president of the BJP on Sunday and is likely to eventually succeed JP Nadda as its national president, signalling a generational shift in the ruling party. The BJP leader from Bihar also expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised his leadership. Nitin Nabin hails PM Modi While hailing the Prime Minister, he asserted, "Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, development has reached every town and village of the country. At the same time, the Bharatiya Janata Party has also expanded its footprint and stands today as the party of the poor," as cited by news agency PTI. Nabin further emphasised that "No class in India today is left untouched" by the development schemes of the NDA government.” He claimed that PM Modi has taken the idea of 'Antyodaya' to every nook and corner of the country. Nabin also added, "Antyodaya was pioneered by personalities like Deendayal Upadhyaya and Syama Prasad Mookerjee and promoted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee." On the question of the party's strategy for the West Bengal elections, he said, "Be it Bengal, Assam or Uttar Pradesh, our party workers are always ready. This is the beauty of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Others work during elections, but BJP karyakartas work 24x7, "as reported by news agency PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
15 December,2025 03:10 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentTwo Punjab natives were allegedly shot dead while they were sitting inside a car in Canada's Edmonton. The incident took place early Friday, local time, a family member said on Monday. The victims were identified as 27-year-old Gurdeep Singh from Barre village and 19-year-old Ranvir Singh from Uddat Saidewala village. Gurdeep had gone to Canada over two years ago and was awaiting a work permit approval. Ranvir had left India one and a half years ago to pursue studies. They were shot moments after they got into a car after leaving a birthday party. Ranvir Singh was sitting in the driver's seat, with Gurdeep Singh beside him. A few others sat in the back. The assailants came in a car and sped away after firing shots, Ranvir's uncle, Mandeep Singh, said. A bullet struck Ranvir while Gurdeep appeared to have been hit by shrapnel. Mandeep Singh, who lives in his village in Mansa, said the family suspects that the two were victims of mistaken identity, as the car belonged to someone else. "Ranvir never had any enmity or even a minor fight ever with anyone," he said. "What we have gathered so far is that it was likely a case of mistaken identity "Ranvir had gone with a friend to a birthday party in Edmonton," he added. Ranvir, the son of a farmer, was the only child of his parents, and has many of his family members settled in Canada. "He was intelligent and good at studies. We told him that he could prepare for competitive exams in India and secure a good job here. Even many of our relatives in Canada told him to pursue studies here. But he was keen to go abroad," Mandeep Singh said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
15 December,2025 02:34 PM IST | Bathinda | PTIA Delhi court on Monday granted additional time to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file verification reports in the alleged land-for-job corruption case. The alleged land-for-job scam involves Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members, and other accused. Special Judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Courts deferred the hearing on the framing of charges till December 19 after the probe agency sought more time to file verification reports of all accused persons, reported IANS. It has also been reported that the Delhi court is examining whether charges are to be framed under Sections 120B, 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. However, in an earlier hearing held on December 11, the court had also deferred the matter and granted the CBI additional time to file verification reports. The CBI in the court highlighted that “large-scale corruption occurred between 2004 and 2009 when Lalu Prasad was the Union Railway Minister.” Investigation agencies further alleged that parcels of land were acquired in the names of Lalu’s family members and a company linked to them, often at rates below market value and largely through cash transactions. The agency further asserted that, “In return, jobs in Group ‘D’ posts across various railway zones were allegedly provided to those who transferred the land,” as cited by news agency IANS. While the Union Home Ministry has already granted sanction to the CBI to prosecute Lalu Prasad in the corruption case, both the ED and the CBI continue to conduct parallel investigations into the alleged Rs 600-crore money-laundering trail linked to land transfers in Patna. Earlier in July, the Supreme Court had also refused to entertain Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea seeking a stay on trial proceedings in the land-for-job case. RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav had also filed a special leave petition (SLP) challenging the Delhi High Court’s rejection of his request to halt the trial after the CBI filed multiple charge sheets under the Prevention of Corruption Act, reported by IANS. Recently, the Principal District and Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge (PC Act) had issued notices to the CBI on transfer pleas filed by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, who had sought that the corruption case be shifted out of the court of Special Judge Gogne. (With inputs from IANS)
15 December,2025 02:22 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking judicial intervention into the issue of cancellation of hundreds of flights by IndiGo, and asked the petitioner to move the Delhi High Court with the grievances, reported news agency PTI. The Delhi High Court, on December 10, questioned the central government for not taking timely action to check the crisis caused by IndiGo flight cancellations and asked why the situation was allowed to precipitate, with lakhs of passengers stranded and other airlines charging hefty fares. It was hearing a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to provide support and refunds to passengers affected by the cancellation of hundreds of flights by IndiGo. On Monday, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pamcholi took note of the submissions of petitioner Narendra Mishra that the plea needed a hearing at the top court and said the high court is already seized of another similar PIL, reported PTI. The bench asked Mishra to approach the high court and granted him the liberty to come again if grievances are not addressed. 'DGCA has appointed an expert committee to look into flight cancellations' Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for IndiGo, said the DGCA has appointed an expert committee to look into flight cancellations and consequent problems faced by the flyers. "It is pointed out that a petition is pending before the Delhi High Court. It is stated that the DGCA has formed an expert committee on December 5. All the issues raised herein are pending before the Delhi High Court. The petitioner is permitted to join proceedings before the Delhi High Court. And we request the Delhi High Court to allow him to intervene in the high court and raise all contentions therein. If all grievances are not redressed, then nothing stops him or any other public-spirited individual from approaching this court," the bench said, reported PTI. Mishra said the passengers are suffering as the flights are getting cancelled. "It is a grave concern for the public, but the high court is looking into it. It (the high court) is also a constitutional court. If your grievances are not redressed, then you can come here," the CJI said at the outset, reported PTI. Earlier, the bench refused to accord an urgent hearing to the plea seeking judicial intervention in the matter. It said the Centre has taken note of the situation and has taken steps to address it. IndiGo has been facing heat from both the government and the passengers for cancelling hundreds of flights, citing regulatory changes in the pilots' flight duty and regulations norms. The disruptions have left lakhs of passengers stranded at airports across the country. (With inputs from PTI)
15 December,2025 01:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA Delhi court on Monday granted additional time to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file verification reports in the alleged land-for-job corruption case involving Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members, and other accused. Special Judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Courts deferred the hearing on the framing of charges till December 19 after the probe agency sought more time to file verification reports of all accused persons. The court is examining whether charges are to be framed under Sections 120B, 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. In an earlier hearing held on December 11, the court had deferred the matter and granted the CBI additional time to file verification reports. According to the CBI, “large-scale corruption” occurred between 2004 and 2009 when Lalu Prasad was the Union Railway Minister, with the agency alleging that parcels of land were acquired in the names of Lalu’s family members and a company linked to them, often at rates below market value and largely through cash transactions. In return, jobs in Group ‘D’ posts across various railway zones were allegedly provided to those who transferred the land. The Union Home Ministry has already granted sanction to the CBI to prosecute Lalu Prasad in the corruption case, while both the ED and the CBI continue to conduct parallel investigations into the alleged Rs 600-crore money-laundering trail linked to land transfers in Patna. In July, the Supreme Court refused to entertain Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea seeking a stay on trial proceedings in the land-for-job case. He had filed a special leave petition (SLP) challenging the Delhi High Court’s rejection of his request to halt the trial after the CBI filed multiple charge sheets under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Recently, the Principal District and Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge (PC Act) had issued notices to the CBI on transfer pleas filed by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, who sought that the corruption case be shifted out of the court of Special Judge Gogne. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
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