A 13-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur staged her own kidnapping and left behind a fake ransom note demanding Rs 15 lakh – all because she was upset with her mother’s scolding over using a mobile phone.

Navi Mumbai resident Anup Kumar Nair had isolated himself and had remained locked in his house since 2022, following the death of his parents.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hinted at a possible leadership change in Karnataka, stating the party high command has the power to act. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed rumors of discord with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, affirming their government will remain stable for five years.