Surat Cyber Crime Police arrested Bhavesh Patel, a teacher at a local tuition class, for allegedly blackmailing a former student. Driven by unrequited obsession, Patel created multiple fake Instagram IDs and used a virtual WhatsApp number to harass and blackmail the student. The victim had been enduring the harassment since 2023.

At least 45 people were charred to death after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Madinah, according to local media in Saudi Arabia on Monday. The victims are believed to be Indian nationals, with several reportedly from Hyderabad. Watch Video  

All Delhi government offices and private organisations will function with only 50 per cent staff physically present, with the remaining employees working remotely, following an order issued by the Delhi government on Monday. Hospitals, private and public health facilities, fire services, public transport, electricity, water, sanitation, and other essential or emergency services are exempted from these directives.