Filmmaker Shakeel Noorani held for rape, blackmail of aspiring actress
Filmmaker Shakeel Noorani held for rape, blackmail of aspiring actress
Day: August 9, 2026
North Range police act against 148 offenders, extern 23 rowdysheeters in July drive
53 teams deployed across Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Dharwad and Gadag; six repeat offenders booked under Goonda Act
‘The Morning Show’ Season 5: Jennifer Aniston says “It’s never goodbye” as filming wraps
Apple TV+ announced on July 23 that The Morning Show would conclude with Season 5, giving the newsroom drama a definitive endpoint after eight years of telling complex stories about the television news industry.
BIMS shifts emergency centre to new facility, opens 60-bed critical care unit
Club Road emergency unit closes after over four decades; new facilities aim to strengthen critical and emergency healthcare in Belagavi
In 1986, a California city began polishing sewage through constructed marshes; the 307-acre system is now a wildlife sanctuary that has hosted over 300 bird species
Arcata’s groundbreaking wastewater treatment approach utilizes beautifully designed constructed wetlands, turning once barren industrial land into a vibrant wildlife haven. This innovative system now attracts over 300 bird species migrating along the Pacific Flyway, providing not only a unique habitat but also recreational opportunities and educational experiences for the public. This remarkable civic initiative has…
7 civilians killed in Russia-Ukraine overnight strikes; Moldova reports drone explosion
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated overnight, with strikes claiming the lives of seven civilians and injuring many others. Russian drones and missiles targeted Kharkiv and Odesa, causing severe damage. In retaliation, Ukraine’s drone strikes in Russia’s Belgorod region killed five individuals. Furthermore, a powerful explosion near Moldova’s border hinted at the presence…
Rain cripples Guwahati again, residents seek lasting fix
Rain cripples Guwahati again, residents seek lasting fix
Filmmaker Shakeel Noorani arrested over alleged rape and sexual assault of actress; accused of sedating and threatening her, lawyer denies charges
Filmmaker Shakeel Noorani, 73, was arrested for allegedly raping and sexually assaulting a 33-year-old actress he met in 2016. She claims he sedated, threatened and repeatedly assaulted her using a video. Noorani was traced to a Satara farmhouse and arrested. His lawyer denies the charges; he’s in custody till August 12.
4 days after joining, security guard rapes woman on Ahmedabad building’s terrace; arrested
A security guard was arrested following allegations of raping a woman tenant on a housing society terrace within just four days of starting his job. The police report suggests that the hiring agency did not perform adequate background checks. The suspect’s apprehension came after an extensive search operation by multiple police units, prompting an investigation…