In a dramatic incident in Rewa district, an attempt by a tout to extort money from a truck driver backfired when the driver refused to comply and drove away, forcing the tout to cling to the moving vehicle for nearly five kilometres to save his life.

The Air India Express pilot, who allegedly assaulted a passenger at Delhi airport after a dispute over jumping a queue, has spoken out. A law firm has put out a statement on behalf of Captain Virender Sejwal.

Event organizer Satadru Dutta was arrested following chaos during the Messi tour in Kolkata. Police seized Rs 22 crore from his accounts, suspecting black money use. Dutta claimed Rs 100 crore was spent, but investigators doubt his financial figures. He also blamed others for the event’s disorder, citing pressures for increased access.