Police sources revealed that the parents of a 17-year-old boy, who crashed his Porsche into a bike killing two IT professionals in Pune, asked their driver to claim responsibility in exchange for a cash reward. The accident, which killed Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta on May 19, led to the arrest of the boy’s father, Vishal Agarwal. Despite attempts to shift blame, police confirmed the teen was driving. The boy, lacking a license and having spent Rs 69,000 at pubs prior to the incident, has been remanded to an observation home.

The West Bengal CID arrested Jihad Hawladar, a 24-year-old Bangladeshi butcher from Mumbai, for the murder of Bangladesh MP Md Anwasrul Azim Anwar. The MP, last seen in Kolkata on May 13, was reportedly smothered and skinned by Hawladar to conceal his identity. Hawladar, brought to India by alleged mastermind Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman, confessed to the crime. Anwar's body remains missing, and three other suspects are in Dhaka police custody. Anwar, a member of the Awami League, had traveled to Kolkata for medical treatment.

In Uttarakhand, a helicopter carrying seven people, including six pilgrims, had to make an emergency landing near Kedarnath due to a technical issue. Thankfully, all passengers, along with the pilot, are safe. CCTV footage reveals the helicopter attempting to land on the helipad but failing, ultimately touching down a few meters away in an open field. The incident occurred after takeoff from Sirsi helipad for Kedarnath when a technical glitch in the rear motor forced the pilot to take immediate action, ensuring the safety of all aboard. Rudraprayag district magistrate, Saurabh Gaharwar, confirmed the details.

Amit Khanvilkar's search for his wife Riddhi ended in tragedy when he identified her charred body at Shastri Nagar hospital after a blast at Amudan Chemicals factory in Dombivli. Riddhi, a mother of a 12-year-old, worked in the accounts department and had joined just three months ago. Amit, who couldn't reach her after the blast, circulated her pictures on social media before receiving a call to visit the hospital. There, he identified her body from a gold ring on her finger. The blast killed nine and injured over 60, leaving families devastated.

A 17-year-old's night out in Pune ended in tragedy, resulting in the deaths of two software engineers. The teenager, driving a Porsche, crashed into a bike after allegedly drinking at a pub, where he spent Rs 48,000. He later had pizza delivered to the police station before taking an alcohol test. The Pune Police are seeking to try him as an adult, citing his awareness of the risks of drink driving. The Juvenile Justice Board is currently hearing the case. The incident has sparked concern about underage drinking and driving.

Seven Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur and Bijapur districts on Thursday. Acting on a tip, a joint team of around 1,000 personnel from the Bastar Fighters, District Reserve Guards, and Special Task Force launched an operation in the Abujhmad forest area. The Maoists opened fire, leading to intermittent firing throughout the day. Upon advancing, the forces found the bodies of seven Maoists, dressed in PLGA uniforms, along with their weapons. The encounter took place 40 kilometers from Dantewada district headquarters, marking a significant success for the security forces.

A helicopter carrying six passengers and a pilot made an emergency landing at Kedarnath due to a technical glitch. The chopper landed approximately 100 meters before the helipad, but all on board escaped unhurt. The incident occurred at around 7:05 am, according to the district disaster management officer. The pilot, Kalpesh, confirmed that all passengers are safe. The helicopter was operating from Sirsi helipad to Sh Kedarnath Dham when the technical problem occurred. An investigation into the incident is likely to follow.

A raid on a rave party near Bengaluru led to 86 attendees testing positive for drug use. Among the attendees were two Telugu actors, Hema and Ashi Roy. The raid by the Karnataka Police's Anti-Narcotics Division found drugs like MDMA, cocaine, and hydro ganja. The event, held at a farmhouse, saw over 100 attendees, with 73 men and 30 women. The party was organized by Hyderabad-based Vasu. Five people have been arrested, and various drugs were seized. A case has been filed at the Electronic City Police Station.

17-year-old boy involved in a fatal Porsche crash in Pune claims his family driver was driving at the time. The crash killed two people on a motorbike. The teen, son of real estate developer Vishal Agarwal, and his friends support this claim. A court revoked the teen's bail, sending him to a juvenile center. The family driver, initially stating he was driving, is being re-questioned by police. Vishal Agarwal also asserts the driver was behind the wheel. Police are investigating further, including questioning the teen's grandfather and examining Vishal Agarwal's mobile phone.

Seven Maoists were killed in a gunfight in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Thursday. The clash started around 11 am in the Abujhmaad forest, involving police and security forces from Narayanpur, Bastar, and Dantewada. Police seized seven weapons from the scene. The operation, targeting Maoist leaders from Platoon 16 of the CPI (Maoist), involved about 1,000 security personnel. The identities of the Maoists are yet to be confirmed. So far this year, 112 Maoists have been killed in the state, a significant increase from the previous year.