Author: Khabarsaathi
In a gruesome act of violence, a 35-year-old man named Channappa Hussainappa Narinal was brutally murdered inside a bakery in Tavaragera town of Karnataka’s Koppal district on May 31, 2025. The horrifying incident was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, sparking public outrage and debates around public apathy and rising violence. According to the footage, seven men armed with machetes and a wooden log chased Narinal into the bakery, cornered him, and hacked him to death in full public view. The bakery was open and operational, yet no one intervened to stop the attackers. Narinal’s…
In a gripping encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 1, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) scripted history by defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by five wickets in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025. With this win, PBKS have made it to their first IPL final since 2014, reigniting hopes of clinching their maiden IPL title. Batting first, MI posted an imposing 203/6 in 20 overs. The top-order fired in unison, with Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma scoring 44 runs each, and Jonny Bairstow adding a quick 38. The innings was briefly interrupted by rain, but play resumed without…
Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and social media influencer from Pune, was arrested by Kolkata Police on May 30 in Gurugram, Haryana. The arrest was made in connection with a video she posted on Instagram related to ‘Operation Sindoor’, which authorities allege contained communal and provocative content. The video criticized Bollywood celebrities for their silence on the operation and allegedly hurt religious sentiments and incited public disharmony. Following the video’s release, an FIR was registered at the Garden Reach Police Station in Kolkata on May 15. Although Panoli deleted the video and issued an apology, she could not be…
In a significant step toward promoting public health and curbing tobacco use, the Karnataka government has amended the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), increasing the penalty for smoking in public places from ₹200 to ₹1,000. The new rule has come into effect following a gazette notification and is part of broader changes intended to discourage tobacco consumption and ensure cleaner public spaces. Alongside the increased fine, the legal age for purchasing tobacco products in the state has been raised from 18 to 21 years. This move is aimed at reducing the initiation of tobacco use among youth, who…
A heartbreaking development has emerged in the case of Shalini Singh, a 40-year-old Indian-origin woman from Hamilton, Ontario, who has been missing since early December 2024. Singh was last seen entering her apartment on December 2, and her family reported her missing on December 10 after they were unable to reach her. Despite weeks of investigation, there had been no breakthrough—until now. On May 21, 2025, Hamilton Police located partial human remains at the Glanbrook Landfill on Haldibrook Road during an extensive search operation. Investigators believe the remains could belong to Shalini Singh, although official identification is pending DNA test…
Mumbai Indians (MI) have stormed into Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 after a thrilling 20-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator held at Mullanpur on May 30. Rohit Sharma played a captain’s knock, smashing 81 off 50 balls, while Jonny Bairstow added a crucial 47 to push MI’s total to a commanding 228/5. Gujarat Titans, despite a strong chase led by Sai Sudharsan’s 80 and Washington Sundar’s 48, could only manage 208/6 in their 20 overs. With this win, MI are now set to clash with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 on June 1 at the Narendra…
In a disturbing incident of road rage in Bengaluru, a 38-year-old businessman named Jayant Shekhar suffered a gruesome injury that led to a ₹2 lakh surgery after another motorist bit his finger during a heated altercation. The incident occurred on May 26, 2025, near the railway colony on Magadi Road, an area that was heavily waterlogged following heavy rains. According to Shekhar, he was driving his electric vehicle through the flooded road when water splashed onto a nearby car. Although he immediately stopped and apologized for the unintentional act, the driver of the other vehicle lost his temper. The enraged…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have officially secured their spot in the IPL 2025 final, marking a major milestone for the franchise and their fans. This is the first time RCB has reached the final since 2016, and the team achieved it in spectacular fashion. In Qualifier 1, they delivered a dominant all-round performance against Punjab Kings (PBKS), securing an eight-wicket win. RCB’s bowlers were in top form, dismantling PBKS’s batting lineup and bowling them out for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma were particularly impressive, each picking up three wickets and putting RCB in complete…
A newlywed couple from Indore, Madhya Pradesh—Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi—has gone missing during their honeymoon trip in Meghalaya. The couple had arrived in Shillong and reportedly rented a scooter to explore the scenic region of Sohra (Cherrapunji) on May 23, 2025. However, they never returned to their accommodation. Alarmed by their disappearance, local authorities were alerted, and an immediate search operation was launched. The rented scooter was later discovered abandoned near Sohrarim village, a remote and forested area in the East Khasi Hills. Notably, the keys were still in the ignition, and there was no sign of the couple. Since…
American travel vlogger Dustin recently encountered a disturbing situation during his visit to Kolkata, India. After choosing a local taxi over a ride-hailing app, he asked to be taken to Hotel Great Western on Park Street. Instead, the driver took him 15 kilometers off-course to a hotel called “The Western” in Rajarhat. Also watch – Voices that were silenced : A tribute to the unheard. When Dustin questioned the route, the driver increased the agreed ₹700 fare to ₹900. Matters escalated when another man in a red shirt joined the vehicle. Although he initially posed as a mediator, he soon…