The Bombay High Court has suspended gangster Chhota Rajan's life sentence in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty and granted him bail. The court ordered Rajan to provide a bond of ₹1 lakh. Despite being granted bail in this case, Rajan will remain in custody due to other criminal cases against him. The decision was made by a division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan. Rajan's release from the murder case marks an important legal development, but his ongoing legal troubles will keep him in jail for the time being.

An under-construction building collapsed in Bengaluru's Hennur area due to heavy rain, resulting in one death and several people trapped. Eight individuals have been rescued, with five sustaining injuries. Seven people are still missing. Fire and emergency teams, along with other agencies, are conducting rescue operations using two rescue vans. The incident occurred during severe rainfall, and efforts are ongoing to locate the missing individuals. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, and rescue work is continuing in the affected area.

In Chhattisgarh, India, police uncovered a fake bank branch with a logo, furniture, and staff, deceiving job seekers like Jyoti Yadav. Excited about her new role as an office assistant at what she believed was the State Bank of India (SBI), Yadav was shocked when authorities declared the branch fraudulent. After just a week, the police arrested one individual involved and are searching for eight more. Employment scams are common in India, particularly in small towns where young people face immense pressure to secure stable jobs. The arrested manager is linked to another job scam in the region.

3 people have died, and 12 are feared trapped after an under-construction building collapsed in Babusapalya, East Bengaluru. The collapse happened on Tuesday amid heavy rains in the city. Rescue teams have recovered three bodies and rescued two people so far. Efforts to find more survivors continue, with fire and emergency services working on-site. The city has faced severe flooding and waterlogging due to ongoing downpours, disrupting daily life. Officials said the collapse is likely due to the heavy rain, and rescue operations are being carried out with the help of various agencies.

A total of 79 flights, primarily on international routes, were targeted by bomb threats from Monday to Tuesday, with major airlines including IndiGo, Vistara, Akasa, and Air India affected. Destinations like Jeddah, Istanbul, and Riyadh were among those targeted. The incidents pushed the week's total hoax threats to 169. Passengers were safely evacuated, and security protocols were followed. Multiple hoax calls over the past week have caused significant disruption to flight operations. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has met with airline representatives to address the escalating issue. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu promised stricter penalties.

A YouTuber named Irfan in Chennai is in trouble for filming his wife's delivery and personally cutting the umbilical cord in a hospital. The video, which received over 1.4 million views, has since been removed. The Tamil Nadu health department has lodged a police complaint against the doctor and the private hospital involved, claiming violations of the National Medical Commission Act. Health Minister Ma Subramanian stated that both Irfan and the hospital acted unlawfully by allowing such actions in the operation theater. The directorate of medical and rural health services has also issued a show-cause notice to Irfan regarding the incident.

High uranium levels in drinking water have been detected in at least six districts of Chhattisgarh, measuring three to four times above the World Health Organization's (WHO) limit of 15 micrograms per liter. These levels also exceed the Indian government's permissible limit of 30 micrograms per liter. Health risks associated with elevated uranium levels include increased chances of cancers, pulmonary issues, and various skin and kidney diseases. The WHO has acknowledged uncertainties regarding the health impacts of uranium concentrations above its recommended limit. Meanwhile, a study from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre indicated that levels up to 60 micrograms per liter could be considered safe.

A massive explosion at the Jabalpur Ordnance Factory in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday resulted in two fatalities and nearly 15 serious injuries. The blast occurred in a refilling section, causing the building to collapse. Rescue operations began immediately, as many employees were feared trapped under the rubble. Preliminary reports indicate that a malfunction in a hydraulic system during the bomb-filling process triggered the explosion in Building 200 of the factory's F-6 section. The blast was so powerful that it was heard up to five kilometers away, alarming nearby residents who initially mistook it for an earthquake.

The Punjab government has sanctioned the prosecution of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, in three sacrilege cases from 2015. This decision follows the recent Supreme Court ruling that lifted a stay on the trial, which was previously imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The sacrilege incidents triggered significant protests from the Sikh community, resulting in violent clashes and the deaths of two protesters during police action. The approval allows the trial against Ram Rahim to move forward, based on a petition filed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

The Kshatriya Karni Sena has announced a reward of ₹1,11,11,111 for the encounter of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. This comes after Bishnoi's gang claimed responsibility for the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai. Raj Shekhawat, the national president of Kshatriya Karni Sena, stated in a video that the reward would be given to any police officer who successfully carries out the encounter. Shekhawat also criticized the Central and Gujarat governments for their handling of gang violence and expressed concerns about safety and security in the region. The announcement underscores the escalating tensions surrounding organized crime in India.