Kia Motors has announced a major expansion plan for the Indian market, focusing on Hybrid, Electric (EV), and factory-fitted CNG vehicles. The company aims to reduce dependency on a single engine type by offering diverse options like the upcoming Sorento Strong Hybrid SUV and potential hybrid/electric versions of the Seltos. Kia also confirmed the development of factory-fitted CNG models to provide lower running costs. This multi-pronged strategy is designed to compete with major players like Maruti Suzuki and Toyota in India. https://www.tv9marathi.com/automobile/kia-mega-india-plan-to-launch-new-range-of-hybrid-ev-and-factory-fitted-cng-cars-1727989.html

An accused person managed to escape from police custody after pushing a constable. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras. Police have launched a search operation to apprehend the fugitive based on the footage obtained from the scene. https://gujarati.news18.com/videos/vadodara/accused-pushes-constable-escapes-from-hospital-in-vadodara-asm-2592424.html

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A 10-11 year old leopard found critically injured in the Chimur forest range of Chandrapur district died during treatment on Thursday morning. Forest officials rescued the animal from the Navegaon area, but despite immediate medical intervention, it succumbed around 9 AM. Preliminary reports suggest the leopard might have been weak due to old age and an inability to hunt. An autopsy has been conducted, and samples have been sent for chemical analysis to determine the exact cause of death. https://pudhari.news/maharashtra/vidarbha/chandrapur/chandrapur-chimur-range-injured-leopard-dies-during-treatment-as80

Manikpur police arrested a chain snatcher from Jalna district for robbing a 74-year-old senior citizen in Vasai. The accused, Ganesh Narwade, committed the crime to pay off agricultural loans. Police tracked him using 150 CCTV cameras and recovered a gold chain worth 1.22 lakh rupees. https://news18marathi.com/mumbai/elderly-man-gold-chain-snatched-to-repay-debt-accused-arrested-in-jalna-swift-and-bold-action-by-manikpur-police-local18-1747872.html

Despite safety warnings and recent drowning fatalities, youths in Kottayam are engaging in dangerous stunts in floodwaters, including jumping from bridges and filming reels in high-current zones. District Collector has issued a strict warning against entering water bodies, fishing, or traveling through flooded roads, emphasizing parental supervision for children to avoid accidents. https://mangalam.com/news/detail/860379-news-details.html

Famous stock market expert and YouTuber P.R. Sundar has been arrested in Bengaluru following a sexual harassment complaint filed by a female news reader in Chennai. The complainant alleged that Sundar harassed and intimidated her after inviting her for an interview. The police have registered a case against Sundar and his wife. While he started his career as a math teacher, Sundar rose to fame as a wealthy investment consultant with assets worth nearly 1000 crores. Politician Seeman has condemned the arrest, calling it a politically motivated move. https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/chennai/who-is-pr-sundar-from-math-teacher-to-market-influencer-amid-arrest-821791.html

A 70-year-old man was found dead in a cave near a resort in Kampung Pulai, Gua Musang, Kelantan. Firefighters received an emergency call at 9:42 PM and deployed 13 personnel to the scene. The man was retrieved from the cave using a stretcher, but health officials confirmed he had already passed away. The operation concluded at 10:48 PM. https://vanakkammalaysia.com.my/%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%88-%E0%AE%92%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%B1%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%87%E0%AE%B1%E0%AE%A8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4-%E0%AE%A8%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%88%E0%AE%AF/

The Gujarat government has banned the sale and use of analog paneer to protect public health, making it the third state after Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh to do so. Analog paneer, made from vegetable fats instead of milk, was being served in hotels and restaurants without consumer knowledge. Health Minister Praful Pansheriya announced a zero-tolerance policy, with massive raids conducted in cities like Ahmedabad, Surat, and Rajkot. Violators face fines up to 5 lakh rupees and criminal charges under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. Madhya Pradesh is also considering a similar ban. https://sandesh.com/explainer/news/gujarat/gandhinagar/strict-action-against-sale-of-fake-paneer-and-cheese

Senior BJP leader H. Raja criticized the Tamil Nadu budget as cinematic and useless. During a press meet in Kanchipuram, he challenged actor Vijay, asking if he could touch church-owned lands. He accused the Speaker of biased religious rhetoric in the assembly and stated the current government is not secular. Additionally, he discussed the Palani temple land audit, the Mekedatu dam issue, and shared details about his role in the upcoming movie 'Sei! Seiyathe!' following his recovery from surgery. https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/chennai/a-direct-question-to-vijay-can-vijay-touch-the-church-land-h-rajas-interview-821937.html