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How painted road art during Durga Puja in Kolkata has created a slippery controversy in West Bengal

A viral video of three motorcycles skidding on Kolkata’s rainbow-painted Chingrighata flyover after a drizzle has triggered concerns about road safety. Officials have sent engineers and other agencies to inspect the stretch, while experts have questioned whether the decorative coating offers adequate grip when wet. Police said no complaints had…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Cops Demand Answers from Engineer After He Turned DIY 'Flock' AI Surveillance on Police Cruisers

Canadian software engineer Anthony Sistilli built a $180 AI-assisted device to identify and record police vehicles, prompting questions from Peel Regional Police about privacy and officer safety.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

A journalist recalls Delhi detention: A reluctant baton, a press ID ignored, and stranger’s help

It was around 11.15 am on Saturday. My colleague Ashwine Kumar Singh and I were outside the Park Hotel, having just finished recording a video on the Jantar Mantar protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, when his phone rang. It was Anmol Pritam, another colleague, his voice frantic. He…

Newslaundry · Oct 15

Ankita Bhandari's parents released after detention, give Centre 24-hour ultimatum

Parents of Ankita Bhandari protested the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor, alleging his involvement in her murder. They issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government to cancel his appointment. During the protest, police detained the parents along with several Congress leaders before releasing them hours later. Ankita's…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Man accused of murdering teen girl in remote community

A 26-year-old man who was in an alleged relationship with a 16-year-old girl has been charged with her murder in a remote community.

AAP · Oct 15

Pitbull, Kardashian: cop chased celebs before killings

Alleged jealous murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon bonded with an anti-vax friend over a shared love of tracking A-listers before making a concerning request.

AAP · Oct 15

Mumbai-Pune Expressway will see vehicle restrictions this week, traffic police issues heavy traffic alert; check route diversions, road restriction timings and alternative routes

Pune-Mumbai Expressway traffic update: Pune-Mumbai Expressway and old Mumbai-Pune highway are expected to see heavy traffic until October 20 as Navratri pilgrims and Dasara holiday travellers head out. Highway traffic police have urged commuters to consider trains and public transport, while heavy vehicles face restrictions on key stretches. Check road…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

US man, 19, arrested over alleged mass shooting plot targeting Hindu temple in Palatine Illinois

Police arrested 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Hindu Temple. Investigations revealed he communicated threats and shared a detailed document about the attack. Law enforcement recovered a rifle, ammunition, and tactical equipment in his residence. The FBI noted the extremist ideologies expressed in his writings…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Ankita Bhandari's parents, Congress leaders detained during India Gate protest

Delhi Police detained several opposition leaders and Ankita Bhandari's parents during a protest at India Gate. Congress leaders criticized the police action as an attack on democratic freedoms and justice. The protestors demanded the cancellation of Dushyant Gautam's recent appointment as Sikkim Governor. Family members of Ankita Bhandari expressed their…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Sexual assault allegation at Chicago fraternity house puts campus safety in focus

A woman reported being sexually assaulted at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago campus. Police are investigating the allegations during a time of heightened awareness about campus sexual violence. The perpetrator allegedly fled after being confronted by another party attendee, and university officials are seeking more information. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 15