A 19-year-old woman allegedly gave birth in a toilet inside a Foxconn facility near Devanahalli and killed her newborn within minutes, fearing social stigma as an unmarried mother. The baby’s body reportedly went undiscovered overnight until a shocking discovery prompted police action and a preliminary investigation into what led to the crime.
A mass stabbing at a rubber factory in Japan left at least 14 people injured, with victims rushed to hospital after being attacked with a knife. Local reports say the assailant also sprayed an unknown liquid on the premises, prompting intensified police investigation into what was used and whether it played a role in the attack. Authorities have not released the attacker’s motive.
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An Amravati sex scandal is escalating as police arrest a 19-year-old accused of running a digital exploitation and blackmail racket. Investigators say 350 videos are under scrutiny, with nearly 180 suspected victims, including minors. A cyber team recovered deleted data after arresting a second accused connected to downloading and circulating explicit clips, prompting demands for an SIT probe.
A balloon with the colors of the Pakistan flag was spotted near a village in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district, with a second similar find reported earlier in the area. Police have taken control of the balloon and are probing how it arrived and whether any linked incidents are involved, amid heightened attention to such occurrences.
A deadly explosion rocked a firecracker unit in Konsai village, Wada taluka, in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. The blast on Tuesday around noon left at least two people dead and four injured, according to officials. Police have begun an investigation to determine what triggered the blast and whether safety and operating procedures were violated.
Gunfire erupted in a Louisiana mall food court after a fight between two groups, leaving 10 people injured, including bystanders. Police responded quickly and secured the area, but some suspects escaped and remain at large. Investigators are reviewing video evidence and urging the public to come forward as the search continues and the circumstances are pieced together.
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A 21-year-old daughter of a senior IRS officer was found dead at her Amar Colony residence in southeast Delhi when her parents were out for a morning walk and gym. Police say a preliminary probe indicates she may have been sexually assaulted before being strangled to death, with investigators alleging a mobile phone charging cable was used.
Foxconn says it is closely cooperating with local authorities after a 19-year-old worker allegedly gave birth in a toilet at its Devanahalli unit and killed her newborn. Another employee reportedly discovered the infant’s body, triggering a police investigation. The company said employee well-being is a priority and that it is offering support as the case unfolds.
TCS has denied receiving any POSH complaints at its Nashik BPO, distancing itself from accused Nida Khan, and announced an independent investigation led by Deloitte and Trilegal with an oversight panel chaired by Keki Mistry. The development comes as police continue probing the alleged conversion and harassment case and search for the accused “mastermind.”
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