A disturbing viral video has sparked outrage in Delhi after a man was allegedly seen urinating inside a lift at Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station, reportedly in front of two female commuters. The incident has prompted demands for swift action from the DMRC and Delhi Police, with users urging review of CCTV footage and identification of the offender. Commuters say while metro platforms are monitored, remote lift areas, stairwells, and foot overbridges can remain under-supervised, raising renewed concerns about passenger safety and hygiene.
China Media Group said it has struck a FIFA broadcasting deal covering four World Cup tournaments, ending a rights standoff less than a month before the 2026 men’s World Cup begins in the US, Mexico and Canada. The package includes men’s events in 2026 and 2030 and Women’s World Cups in 2027 and 2031, with exclusive media and sub-licensing rights in mainland China. It spans free-to-air and paid TV plus online and mobile distribution, but financial terms remain undisclosed.
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A government primary school teacher in Assam’s Charaideo district has been arrested after internal CCTV footage allegedly showed repeated physical assault on students inside Mathurapur Bagicha Primary School. The headmaster reportedly reviewed the recordings earlier this month, prompting outrage. Police said a formal case has been filed and the teacher is in custody, while authorities are investigating both the video and other evidence. Parents fear for child safety, and the Education Department may launch a separate probe.
A 35-year-old spice trader, Pintu Kumar alias Badka, was shot dead in Patna’s Sultanganj area near Musallahpur Haat during a citywide blackout staged for a civil defence mock drill. The shooting occurred around 7:02 pm, two minutes after the pre-announced blackout began, triggering panic in the market. Doctors declared Kumar dead after he was taken to Patna Medical College and Hospital. Police are probing nearby CCTV footage, questioning residents, and checking motives ranging from old disputes to business rivalries.
Days after Chandranath Rath, Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant, was shot at point-blank range in Madhyamgram, investigators say a UPI payment made at a Bally toll booth by the car that tailed his SUV could help lead to arrests. CCTV tracking identified a Nissan Micra that blocked the Scorpio, followed by escape in a red car and a bike. Preliminary findings suggest the vehicles were stolen, with fake number plates and possible shooters brought from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
A four-year-old boy in Pandhari, Beed, Maharashtra, was critically injured after being mauled by a pack of six stray dogs on Wednesday evening. Reports say the child suffered deep lacerations and puncture wounds across several spots, and the assault was recorded on nearby CCTV, triggering widespread outrage and calls for swift action.
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West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul promised 24x7 freedom of movement for women, with police complaints getting priority. She also announced CCTV monitoring in civic bodies to boost transparency. On top of that, she vowed action against illegal toll plazas, sand extraction and coal mining, while committing to streamline the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme and tackle infrastructure gaps.
A bomb-like object found near a prominent hospital in Pune’s Hadapsar area triggered panic among nearby residents. The suspicious item was discovered in a parking area in Kamdhenu Society near Kamdhenu Status. The Bomb Detection Squad has begun investigating, moved the object to a secluded location, and started reviewing hospital CCTV footage to trace how it was placed.
MobiKwik delivered a profitable Q4, posting ₹4.4 crore profit despite revenue contraction. Better payments margins—driven by lower gateway costs and higher-margin merchant activity—helped offset the drag from surging zero-MDR UPI volume. The company is also reshaping its mix with ZIP EMI lending and expanding merchant QR and POS investments. Separately, India’s CCTV shake-up is pushing AI camera and chip startups to fill the China gap.
India’s April 1, 2026 STQC crackdown on uncertified internet-connected CCTV cameras pushed out major Chinese brands and left a market vacuum. Indian OEMs like CP PLUS and Sparsh are scaling production and shifting to AI-enabled, end-to-end security. The biggest scramble may be in the stack too—local SoCs and Vision AI chips are being built to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.
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A mentally unstable youth reportedly climbed into the historic Badi Deg at Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan and was filmed sitting inside the ceremonial cauldron. But within seconds, the situation turned violent, and the youth was brutally assaulted by the crowd rather than escorted out calmly. The CCTV footage has triggered widespread outrage and calls for action.
Unidentified miscreants vandalised a Hanuman temple in Shillong’s Garikhana early Sunday, stealing idols, silver ornaments and cash. Police say the attackers allegedly damaged CCTV cameras before ransacking the premises, triggering alarm among local residents. An investigation is underway, with authorities reviewing footage from nearby buildings to identify those responsible.
NDMC has launched a technology-driven Monsoon Action Plan 2026 to reduce waterlogging across Delhi. The plan uses robotic drain surveys, GIS mapping and CCTV monitoring to track problem areas faster and improve desilting operations. Officials say vulnerable waterlogging points have already been reduced, strengthening preparedness for the coming rainy season.
Railways is planning AI cameras on rolling stock, but new orders are on hold as surveillance standards keep evolving. IP-based video surveillance norms were first set by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation in 2018, then amended seven times, most recently in June 2025. The latest spec defines CCTV recording for post-event analysis inside and outside trains.
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New CCTV footage has surfaced showing two bikers following Chandranath Rath’s white Scorpio SUV moments before he was shot dead in Madhyamgram, Bengal. Police investigating the murder suspect a pre planned political killing, pointing to evidence involving a fake number plate and a car allegedly purchased via OLX, raising questions about how closely the attackers tracked Rath’s movements.
New CCTV footage accessed near the murder spot reportedly shows the final moments before BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was gunned down in Madhyamgram, West Bengal. The nearly 100-second clip shows a white Scorpio SUV moving through a narrow lane shortly before the shooting, raising fresh questions about the vehicle’s role in the attack.
Punjab is on high alert after two blasts struck Jalandhar and Amritsar within days, triggering new security measures and a multi-agency probe. CCTV footage of the Jalandhar blast near BSF Chowk has surfaced, showing the explosive moment. Investigators say the attack may be linked to Pakistan-based handlers and Babbar Khalsa International, raising concerns across the region.
Six people were detained after overnight raids in Bareilly over allegations of raising pro-Pakistan slogans in a crowded market. The incident sparked panic and led shopkeepers to partially close their businesses. Police have lodged an FIR naming more than four dozen people and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify additional accused, with heightened alert in the Cantonment area.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised fresh allegations ahead of polling around election strong rooms in Kolkata. She says reports from multiple locations indicate phased load-shedding and that CCTV cameras are switched off while vehicles enter and exit strong-room areas. Banerjee urged TMC workers to remain vigilant over what she described as suspicious activity tied to power cuts.
With assembly votes in five states—West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry—awaiting results, the Election Commission has intensified security around counting centres. Authorities have put in place a three-tier cordon, deployed CAPF companies, and expanded surveillance with CCTVs to keep counting uninterrupted and transparent as final tallies are prepared.
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