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India Today
28-05-2025
- India Today
Kerala teen skips school to visit town he saw on YouTube reels, traced by police
A 14-year-old Kerala boy who went missing from his school in Kochi, Ernakulam district, on Tuesday was found safe the following day in Thodupuzha, a high-range town in Idukki district, police confirmed. The boy is believed to have left school on his own after being inspired by YouTube reels showcasing the area and had travelled alone to explore the child, who disappeared from a school under the Elamakkara police station limits on Tuesday, was located in the company of a local man posing as a palmist. The man, identified as Shashikumar, was taken into custody and later handed over to Elamakkara police along with the boy, Thodupuzha police told news agency preliminary interrogation, the boy said he wanted to see Thodupuzha as he viewed several YouTube reels about the place. He said he was also a fan of a YouTuber from here,' a senior police official told PTI in Thodupuzha. According to the official, the boy had arrived in town by bus on Tuesday evening and was taken home by Shashikumar. 'We would get a clear picture about other things that happened there only after taking a detailed statement from the boy. Elamakkara police are collecting information related to this,' the officer reportedly told police that he had not informed authorities about the boy's presence as the child had requested him not to. However, police expressed scepticism regarding his case has been registered at the Thodupuzha police station in connection with the incident so far. Elamakkara police had registered a missing complaint on Tuesday following a report filed by the boy's family. Officials said further action against the man would be based on a detailed statement from the by Rahen Philip IN THIS STORY#Kerala
India Today
28-05-2025
- India Today
Bengaluru couple fined after video of ‘indecent act' through car sunroof goes viral
A Bengaluru couple has been fined by the Traffic Police after they were filmed engaging in 'indecent behaviour' through the sunroof of a moving car. The incident occurred in the city's Trinity Road on Tuesday, May 27, while the couple was returning home after having dinner in of the act, filmed by other motorists trailing behind the vehicle, were soon circulated on social media. An X handle named 'Karnataka Portfolio' shared the clip, tagging the police and criticising the act as both a road hazard and a poor example to the public. The footage showed the couple leaning out of the sunroof while the car was in motion, drawing concerns over road safety and adherence to traffic response to the video, police traced the vehicle owner using the Karnataka registration number and issued a fine of Rs 1,500. This included Rs 1,000 for dangerous driving and an additional Rs 500 for general traffic violations. Authorities reiterated that such behaviour not only endangers those directly involved but also puts other road users at risk. The incident follows a similar episode reported on April 12, 2025, in which another young couple was caught on camera engaging in inappropriate public behaviour at the Madavara metro station platform. That video, also shared by the 'Karnataka Portfolio' account, captured the couple in intimate acts in the presence of other passengers, prompting public outrage and raising further questions about public conduct and by Rahen Philip IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru#Karnataka
India Today
28-05-2025
- General
- India Today
Watch: Fish hobble to cross lane in Puducherry amid heavy rain
A video showing fish crawling on the road as they cross to the other side during heavy rain in Puducherry has been widely shared on social media. The video was shot by a commuter using the road when the fish were crossing the road. The video shows several fish wriggling and hopping on the ground as they move elsewhere, seemingly the other side of the road. The incident happened in the district of Yanam, which although falls under the jurisdiction of the Puducherry union territory, is actually in Andhra ponds and lakes in Yanam are abundant with freshwater fish called the Climbing Perch that can actually walk on land and survive out of water for up to 10 days, thanks to a special labyrinth breathing organ, which enables them to breathe atmospheric oxygen that lets it gulp air like we do. However, looking at the visuals, experts think these might be mudskippers based on their distinct head shape and body with fins spread out to the are amphibious fish that can live both in water and on land. When they leave the water, they survive by using oxygen stored in their wet gills and by breathing through their moist skin, similar to other amphibians such as frogs and salamanders. Mudskippers' strong bottom fins work like little legs, helping them crawl and hop around on by Rahen Philip IN THIS STORY#Puducherry
India Today
27-05-2025
- India Today
Man, daughter critically injured after car flips in collision with bus in Karnataka
A man and his daughter were critically injured when a private bus reportedly collided with their car in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district early Tuesday, police to officials, the bus was travelling from Puttur to Mangaluru when it reportedly rammed into the rear of the car near Mura village as it was turning right towards Kedila. The impact caused the car to overturn. The vehicle was severely damaged in the crash. Of the three occupants, two sustained critical injuries, while a child travelling with them was injured were shifted to a private hospital in Mangaluru. Police are verifying the identities and ages of the man and his daughter. A probe into the incident has been launched. In a similar incident last week, six people died in Vijayapura district when an SUV jumped the median on the road and collided with a bus and another SUV on the other side of the road. The deceased include five passengers of the Bolero SUV and the bus driver. The road was closed for traffic for a while, the police confirmed. Written by Rahen Philip IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
India Today
21-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Pregnant wild elephant dies in Tamil Nadu, autopsy reveals plastic ingestion
A wild female elephant undergoing veterinary care in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district, died despite undergoing treatment for three days. The elephant, believed to have strayed from its herd in search of water, was found collapsed by locals along with her calf lingering by her side in the Marudamalai area, a prominent elephant corridor in the region. The locals alerted the forest officials, who also then initiated rescue and treatment efforts. Two Kumki elephants – trained for handling wild elephants – were brought in to manage the situation and ensure the safety of the veterinary team. A crane was also employed to assist in lifting the animal during treatment. advertisementHowever, the calf fled into the nearby forest following the appearance of the Kumki elephants. The female elephant died on Tuesday afternoon in spite of sustained efforts by the veterinary team. An autopsy conducted the following day revealed a fully developed foetus, indicating that the elephant was pregnant at the time of death. However, even more alarming was the amount of plastic found in the elephant's digestive tract during the autopsy, suggesting prolonged ingestion of the non-biodegradable material. The calf, too, remained missing and forest officials were still on the lookout for by Rahen Philip IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
