A 45-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide due to financial stress related to his daughter's upcoming wedding. Police investigations suggest the man was under significant pressure due to his inability to afford the marriage expenses.
A 35-year-old woman in Bihar, India, was mistakenly listed as 124 years old in draft electoral rolls, sparking a political demonstration and raising questions about the accuracy of voter registration.
A 22-year-old passenger was detained at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow after a country-made pistol was found in his baggage during security screening.
A 25-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by his neighbour in Greater Noida's Sakipur village following a dispute over burning of drain waste. The main accused was arrested after an encounter with police.
A 20-year-old man has been detained by police in Pune after allegedly stealing a passenger bus and driving it on the wrong side of the road, causing panic among commuters.
Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh calls for the immediate implementation of the Shakti Act following the rape and murder of two minors in Pune district, criticising the government's failure to ensure the safety of women and children.
A Samajwadi Party delegation visited the family of a 17-year-old girl found dead in the Ganga River in Ghazipur, offering condolences and financial support amid allegations of sexual assault and murder.
A 33-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his cousin in a village in the Maheshganj area on Saturday, police said.
A 17-year-old boy in Kerala was allegedly stabbed by a friend and another person for giving a chocolate to the friend's sister, police said.
An 18-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh chased and briefly overpowered a youth who snatched gold jewellery from her family's shop. The incident, captured on CCTV, has been widely shared on social media, highlighting the woman's bravery.
Three men have been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly killing a 19-year-old over a dispute stemming from an old Instagram post.
A 15-year-old girl in Jalandhar has given birth months after allegedly being raped by a boy in Amritsar. Police have registered a Zero FIR and booked the accused under the POCSO Act and the BNS.
England test captain Ben Stokes is set to play for Durham against Worcestershire in the County Championship, marking his return since fracturing his cheekbone in February.
A 60-year-old security guard was killed during a robbery attempt at a temple in Ranchi. Police have arrested three suspects who confessed to the crime.
The body of a 35-year-old man was discovered under suspicious circumstances at Maharshi Devaraha Baba Medical College in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident to determine the cause of death and how the body ended up on the medical college premises.
Police in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have solved the murder case of an 18-year-old youth within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering the weapon used in the crime.
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to activist Surendra Gadling, who was arrested in 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The bail was granted due to his long incarceration and the unlikelihood of a trial commencing soon.
A 24-year-old man in Gurugram was allegedly strangled to death by his wife's teenage lover and an accomplice. Police discovered the body in a trunk at the victim's residence in Sector 54. The accused have been arrested, and the wife has been detained for questioning.
Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man allegedly involved in uprooting and cutting open an ATM in east Delhi's Mandawali area. The accused, identified as Robin, was apprehended from Rajasthan's Bharatpur and is associated with an interstate ATM cutter gang.
Sahil Jadhav, the reigning World University Games champion, secured his first Archery World Cup medal, a bronze in the compound men's event at Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating Denmark's Martin Damsbo.
The body of a 19-year-old woman was discovered hanging from a tree in a village in Uttar Pradesh, India, prompting a police investigation into a suspected murder.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing his wife over dowry demands and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.
A 42-year-old jeweller was shot dead in Baberu town, Uttar Pradesh, by a neighbour. The accused was arrested following a police encounter.
Gurugram police have arrested four individuals for allegedly kidnapping, assaulting, and forcibly transferring money from a 22-year-old man after contacting him through the Grindr app.
A 45-year-old man was killed by a stray bullet during celebratory firing at a wedding ceremony in Khadauli village, Meerut. Police have registered a case and are searching for the suspect, the groom's uncle.
Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh demands the death penalty for the accused in the sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district. He also criticises the state and central governments for delays in implementing the Shakti Act to curb sexual crimes.
Delhi Police have arrested Abas Khan, the alleged kingpin of a sextortion racket, from Rajasthan's Mewat region for allegedly duping a 21-year-old man of Rs 2.52 lakh through a fake video call and blackmail.
The body of a 25-year-old woman was found in a plastic sack floating in the Jamuniya river in Jharkhand's Bokaro district. Police are investigating the case as a murder.
A 71-year-old US citizen of Indian origin was allegedly killed shortly after arriving in Ludhiana to marry a 75-year-old UK-based NRI. Police suspect the groom orchestrated the murder for financial gain.
Cheteshwar Pujara says teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should aim for Test cricket despite his explosive IPL success with Rajasthan Royals.
A 35-year-old man was stabbed to death in Ghaziabad by his cousin following a monetary dispute. The accused has been arrested.
A woman admitted to the psychiatry ward of Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital attempted self-immolation but was saved by a security guard.
A 35-year-old man in Telangana was allegedly killed by his wife after an argument over her not cooking chicken curry. The woman has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
World Junior champion Pranav Venkatesh scored a crushing victory over Grandmaster Alan Pichot of Spain to win the Fujairah Global Superstars chess tournament.
Delhi Police have arrested a man and his two sons for their alleged involvement in the murder of a 17-year-old boy in Jahangirpuri, northwest Delhi. The accused, wanted in connection with the April 5 stabbing of Hasmat, were apprehended in Loni, Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the deaths of two cousins returning from an IPL match. The accused was apprehended in Bihar after fleeing Delhi.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Crime Branch investigation into the mob lynching of a GRP constable accused of attempted rape. The incident occurred on May 7, and the investigation aims to identify and prosecute those responsible. The victim's father alleges police involvement in the assault.
A 24-year-old man died after allegedly being attacked following a brawl in Kattakada, Kerala. Police are investigating the incident and suspect a previous altercation may have led to the attack.
A special court in Thane acquitted a 43-year-old man in a 2022 robbery case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the accused's identity beyond reasonable doubt. The man was also booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA).
A 30-year-old man in Kerala has been arrested after allegedly killing his mother at their home. The man surrendered to police and a murder case has been registered.
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