A 35-year-old woman inmate in Betul district jail attempted suicide by swallowing bangle pieces and was rushed to Bhopal for medical care.
A man in Bhiwandi, Thane, has been charged with misusing the identity documents of a senior citizen and his family to operate five firms and evade Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a man to hand over custody of his one-year-old daughter to his estranged wife, observing that the child's best interests lie with the mother as she is still being breastfed.
A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder his mother during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in Badlapur, where the man reportedly tried to strangle his mother following an argument.
The manager and driver of a private school in Aligarh were arrested after a seven-year-old girl died falling through a hole in the school bus floor. The family had previously complained about the dangerous condition of the bus.
The body of a six-year-old boy was discovered in an under-construction building in Delhi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, with the family suspecting the mother's involvement due to an alleged extramarital affair.
Families of the two men killed in a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus accident in west Delhi allege rash driving and negligence, demanding justice and compensation.
A 13-year-old boy in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide due to fear of being scolded by his parents for his behavior at school.
Police in Beed, India, have arrested four individuals involved in trafficking a 21-year-old woman from Latur district. The woman was forced into multiple marriages, with the accused earning commissions from the arrangements. The investigation began after the victim attempted suicide due to the pressure of a fourth marriage.
A 26-year-old man died following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations, reportedly triggered by a water balloon incident.
Three people, including a child, died and another was injured when their motorcycle was hit by an unidentified vehicle in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh.
The 44-year-old inherits a team in crisis, sitting seventh in the Premier League table -- a whopping 17 points behind leaders Arsenal -- and eliminated from both domestic cups.
A 64-year-old woman was robbed after being pushed off a train shortly after it left Kozhikode railway station. The assailant stole cash and a mobile phone before fleeing.
A man was killed by a leopard in a village near Pauri, Uttarakhand, India. Forest officials have been ordered to capture the animal following protests from villagers.
A couple was found dead in a rented house in Kottayam, Kerala, with police suspecting suicide due to financial difficulties. The couple's child was found unharmed at the scene.
Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel in Jharkhand have rescued four minors, including a girl from Odisha, and arrested a man from Bihar for alleged human trafficking.
A 26-year-old woman in Thane district, identified as Pratiksha Rane, committed suicide due to depression stemming from repeated failures in police recruitment examinations. She was found dead at her residence in Ambernath, leaving a suicide note expressing her disappointment to her parents.
A 26-year-old man died following a clash between two families in Delhi during Holi celebrations, reportedly triggered by a dispute over a water balloon.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw asserted that the BJP will form the government in West Bengal after the upcoming assembly elections, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule. He criticised the TMC for vote-bank politics, hindering development, and failing to protect women, while promising unprecedented development under a BJP government.
Police in Jharkhand have arrested four more people in connection with the lynching of an elderly woman suspected of being a child-lifter, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The incident occurred in Lagaba village, Gumla district, where the woman was beaten to death by villagers.
A 12-year-old girl who had been missing for two days was found dead in Odisha's Angul district. Police are investigating the cause of death.
A 26-year-old man was killed in a bear attack in Chhattisgarh's Korba district. The victim had gone to the forest to graze his goats and did not return home. The forest department has provided immediate relief to the family and urged villagers to be cautious.
A 24-year-old dental student in Mumbai allegedly committed suicide, leaving a note accusing her boyfriend of mental harassment. The boyfriend has been arrested.
'There are certain sovereign AI domains where we must build capabilities using our own data, our own language models, and make our own attempts at global models.'
The World Nature Photography Awards 2026 celebrated breathtaking images of wildlife and nature, with Australian photographer Jono Allen winning the top prize of $1000 for his rare shot of a white humpback whale and her mother.
A 30-year-old man died in Delhi after his scooter collided with an open car door and he was subsequently run over by a DTC bus. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
A 26-year-old man died following a clash between two families during Holi celebrations in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, prompting police to deploy additional forces and arrest several individuals.
A three-year-old girl in Rajasthan has received an artificial intelligence-based smart cochlear implant, marking a first for government hospitals in the state and offering new hope for treating hearing impairment.
World number two Jannik Sinner survived a stern test from Joao Fonseca on Tuesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals.
A cleric was allegedly assaulted in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from religious organisations.
A 28-year-old cleric was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and arrested one suspect, while efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused. The incident has sparked condemnation and calls for strict action.
A 26-year-old man, Tarun, died following a clash during Holi celebrations in Delhi's Uttam Nagar. His family is demanding strict action against the accused, stating the incident was triggered by a minor dispute.
A 21-year-old postgraduate student in Dehradun has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend after a dispute over a suspected affair. The victim is in critical condition, and police are investigating.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stabbing two men with scissors over a monetary dispute, resulting in one death and one severe injury.
A 25-year-old student in Nanded, Maharashtra, died by suicide, prompting police to book a local NCP leader for alleged abetment. The student's father claims the hostel owner repeatedly pressured her over unpaid fees.
'The past week has felt a little different for many of us because of conflicts happening in the world. There is a sense of disturbance everywhere. 'But even during such times, I feel hopeful that everything will become better soon. 'One of the main reasons I feel this hope is my mother.'
Columbia Heights Public Schools Superintendent said officers asked the boy to knock on his home's door to check if others were inside, a move she criticised as 'using a child as bait'.
Four people have been arrested in Jharkhand's Gumla district for allegedly lynching an elderly woman, suspecting her of being a child lifter. The incident occurred after rumours spread in Lagaba village, leading to the woman being beaten to death.
Three unidentified men allegedly robbed a 22-year-old shopkeeper of Rs 14 lakh at gunpoint and knifepoint in northwest Delhi's Model Town area.
A 24-year-old woman was attacked with a corrosive substance at a Gurugram hospital after being assaulted earlier in the day. She sustained severe burns and is currently receiving treatment.
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