Viral moments today: Seniors vote from home, horrific accident caught on camera and more

Updated on May 25, 2024, 21:25 IST

Check out five viral moments of the day.

Get ready for this Saturday’s viral roundup, where we’ve picked out the most exciting moments that made waves on the internet. From heartwarming scenes of seniors voting from the comfort of their own homes to the chilling aftermath of a horrific accident, these top five moments viral news Stories capture the attention of Internet users everywhere.

Seniors over 85 years can vote from home

In a historic step to promote inclusivity, senior citizens and persons with disabilities exercised their right to vote from home in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. With over 81 lakh registered voters aged 85 years and above and more than 90 lakh voters with disabilities across the country, this initiative by the Election Commission of India ensured wider participation in all phases of voting. As the country moves into the sixth phase of voting covering seven constituencies on May 25, encouraging images of senior citizens casting their votes from home have surfaced on social media, showing the success of the campaign in promoting accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process.

Mumbai police join the ‘Heeramandi’ trend

As excitement builds for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited Netflix series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’, the Mumbai Police has added a touch of creativity to the excitement. Taking inspiration from a character named Alamzeb, known for her shayari in the show, the Mumbai Police took to social media to share her own verses. The police department’s shayari not only captured the essence of the character but also served as a reminder of their commitment to serving the public with wit and charm.

Irish influencers clear up misconceptions about the Delhi Metro

A viral video in which two Irish vloggers dispel misconceptions about the Delhi Metro has created a furore on social media. Isabelle Geraghty and Colin Finnerty, vloggers from Vietnam, have shared their journey through the metro system on their Instagram pages. The duo reviews the metro’s facilities and amenities and candidly comments on their surprising experiences. Starting with Isabelle’s apprehension about boarding the metro, they navigate the system with ease despite a closed ticket counter and express amazement at the affordability of the tickets before continuing their adventure.

High-speed race with Porsche ends in terrible accident, bike breaks into pieces

A viral video capturing a high-speed race between a Porsche and a sports bike has shocked social media users with over 8 million views. The excitement takes a horrific turn when the bike spins out of control and the rider plummets to the ground as his front wheel lifts off the ground. The impact is so violent that the bike shatters upon impact with the ground. The entire incident, from the race to the crash, was filmed from a car driving closely behind, providing a stark warning of the dangers of reckless driving. Despite the alarming accident, the rider remarkably manages to avoid serious injury by immediately getting up and running to safety.

3 men on bicycles steal from moving truck, video goes viral

In a viral video doing rounds on social media, three men were filmed stealing goods from a moving truck in Madhya Pradesh. The shocking incident took place on the Dewas-Shajapur stretch of the Agra-Mumbai highway when an alert driver, driving at a close distance from the targeted truck, filmed the brazen theft from his vehicle. The video, reminiscent of scenes from Hindi cinema, vividly depicts the audacity of the three men as they swiftly carried out their illegal activities amidst the hustle and bustle of the highway.