A Bengaluru IT employee's work-from-home request was rejected despite submitting her mother's MRI report as justification. The company cited "limited bandwidth" as the reason for denying her plea to work remotely during a family medical emergency. The incident has sparked discussions about workplace policies and employee empathy in India's corporate sector. The employee had provided medical documentation to support her request for flexible working arrangements while caring for her ailing mother. The company's decision to prioritize operational constraints over personal circumstances has raised questions about work-life balance and compassionate leave policies in the IT industry, highlighting ongoing debates about remote work flexibility post-pandemic. (PC: Shutterstock)

A remarkable video from Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district has gone viral, showing a man carrying a massive 20-foot-long, 150-kg live crocodile on his shoulder. The reptile had been causing panic among villagers for three weeks. Forest department officials, with the help of locals, successfully captured the crocodile after days of monitoring. Before transporting it, the official secured the animal's mouth and limbs with cloth and rope. The crocodile was then relocated to its natural habitat, the Yamuna River. 

West Bengal police have arrested three men in connection with the gang rape of a 23-year-old MBBS student near a private medical college in Durgapur. The survivor, originally from Jaleswar, Odisha, was walking out with a male friend when four to five assailants accosted them near the college gate and dragged her to a secluded spot about one kilometre away, where she was assaulted. The perpetrators also snatched her phone and took ₹5,000. The friend is under interrogation, as the victim’s family suspects his involvement. Meanwhile, the victim is being treated at a hospital and is said to be recovering.     

The father of the RG Kar rape-murder victim criticized the West Bengal government following Friday's alleged rape of a 23-year-old medical student near Durgapur's private medical college campus. He questioned the administration's failure to protect doctors and challenged NCRB data labeling Kolkata as India's safest city. "They are doctors, first-class citizens, and the government cannot ensure their safety. Those unable to protect them should resign," he stated. The Durgapur victim from Odisha's Jaleswar was allegedly abducted by unknown men and raped in a nearby forest after her friend fled. Police have registered an FIR and launched investigations. Last year's RG Kar case saw Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment. (PC: X)

A 20-year-old second-year medical student from Odisha was allegedly gang-raped by three unidentified men in Durgapur, West Bengal, on Friday night. The victim was outside her college campus for dinner when attackers snatched her phone, dragged her to a wooded area, and assaulted her while threatening consequences. Police launched an investigation after her family filed a complaint, reviewing CCTV footage and collecting forensic evidence. The National Commission for Women deployed a team to meet the survivor. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi urged Mamata Banerjee's intervention. BJP leaders attacked the West Bengal government, invoking RG Kar Hospital memories, calling the state unsafe for women. TMC responded, urging against politicizing women's safety issues.

A second-year MBBS student from Odisha was gang-raped near a private medical college in Durgapur, West Bengal, on the night of October 10, 2025. The survivor had gone out with a friend, who allegedly misled her and brought her to a secluded area where the assault occurred. West Bengal Police have registered a case, questioning the friend and other suspects linked to the incident. The state health department has requested a report from the private college. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for swift justice and stricter safety measures for students.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi expressed deep sorrow over the death of Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, allegedly by suicide. In a letter to his wife, Amneet P. Kumar, Sonia condemned the "prejudiced and biased attitude" of those in power, stating that even senior officials are deprived of social justice. The officer's death has drawn national attention to caste-based discrimination within the police force. An FIR has been filed, and a Special Investigation Team is probing the matter. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability. (PC: PTI)

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Ashok Kumar Pal, Chief Financial Officer of Reliance Power, in connection with a ₹68.2 crore fake bank guarantee submitted to SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India). The guarantee was allegedly issued by a shell company, Biswal Tradelink Pvt Ltd, lacking proper credentials. The case traces back to a 2024 FIR by Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing. ED claims Pal diverted funds, manipulated invoices, and bypassed standard approval systems. He will be produced before a special court, where ED will seek custody for interrogation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. (PC: X)

Senior Haryana police officer Narendra Bijarniya has been removed from his position as Superintendent of Police in Rohtak after being named in an FIR related to the suicide of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Y Puran Kumar. Kumar's wife, IAS officer Amneet Puran Kumar, filed a formal complaint alleging harassment and abetment by senior officials, including Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapoor and the Rohtak SSP. The complaint led to the registration of an FIR against 13 officers. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the case. 

Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh has made history as India’s first female fighter pilot to earn the Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) badge, following a rigorous six-month training stint at the Air Force’s Flying Instructors’ School in Tambaram, Tamil Nadu. Among 59 officers honored in the 159th course valedictory ceremony on October 9, Singh now joins the elite cadre authorized to train rookie fighter pilots. A Rafale pilot from Varanasi, she previously flew MiG-21 Bison aircraft, and her achievement underscores progress in gender inclusion within India’s combat air force ranks.