A 60-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly murdered by his two sons over a property dispute. The sons were angered by their father's decision to allocate land to his son from a second marriage.
A pregnant woman was trampled to death by a wild elephant in the Goilkera area of Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district. The incident occurred when the woman went outside her home after suspecting elephant movement nearby.
A 23-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances near a hotel in old Delhi, prompting a police investigation into the cause of death.
A man injured in a Delhi fire is in intensive care, unaware that nine of his family members have died in the blaze. He sustained severe burns while trying to escape and is currently under observation.
Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari informed the Assembly that 416 people have died in fire accidents across the state in the last three financial years. The government is providing ex gratia and financial assistance to the victims and their families.
The death of a man known as 'Farsa Wale Baba' in Mathura under suspicious circumstances led to protests and a traffic blockade during President Murmu's visit. Supporters allege he was killed by cattle smugglers, while authorities claim a truck accident was the cause.
The Calcutta High Court acquitted a man sentenced to death by a sessions court, citing significant procedural errors and lack of corroborating evidence. The court also acquitted 18 others who had been sentenced to life imprisonment in the same murder case.
Former leader of opposition in Maharashtra legislative council, Ambdas Danve, has received multiple threat calls in the last four days, leading to a police investigation.
The Gauhati High Court has established a fast-track court to expedite the trial proceedings in the Zubeen Garg death case, following the singer's death in Singapore. The court will be headed by Sharmila Bhuyan, and the decision aims to ensure timely justice.
A 19-year-old law student was found dead near a railway track in Jhansi, India, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
A 12-year-old boy was allegedly murdered by a neighbour in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, who sought revenge against the boy's family for the death of his brother, according to police reports.
A 25-year-old woman was found dead at her residence in Jaisalmer, India, less than a month before her scheduled wedding. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
An 18-year-old boy was found dead in a Nagpur shopping mall in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
A 24-year-old man was found murdered on the outskirts of Bengaluru, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
A 24-year-old woman was found dead in her Yelahanka home, leading to the arrest of her husband on charges of dowry harassment. The woman's family alleges murder, while police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
A mother in Kerala has been taken into custody after her one-year-old daughter was found dead under suspicious circumstances at their home. Police are investigating the cause of death and the mother's mental state.
A man was stabbed to death in Dahisar, Mumbai, following a dispute over motorcycle parking. The accused was arrested within an hour of the incident.
Police in Manipur have arrested three suspected members of a proscribed outfit in connection with a bomb blast in Bishnupur district that resulted in the deaths of two children. The arrests were made in Churachandpur district, and arms and ammunition were seized.
A 34-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his neighbour in Thane, Maharashtra, following a dispute over fetching water from a shared tap.
A 28-year-old railway technician was found dead in her rented accommodation in Kanpur, India. Police recovered a suicide note and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
A woman in Latur, Maharashtra, has been arrested in connection with the death of her husband following a domestic dispute fuelled by his alcohol dependency.
Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has refuted rumours circulating about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's death, attributing the disinformation to Iran and its allies.
Delhi Police have arrested the main contractor responsible for an unsecured sewage pit in Janakpuri, which led to the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist last month.
A 40-year-old woman was stoned to death in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, due to a land dispute. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the crime, and are searching for two more suspects.
A 29-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Telangana after she eloped with her lover. The incident occurred while she was being escorted home by police.
A 70-year-old man died after being beaten following a quarrel in Dundahera village, Gurugram. Police have arrested the accused, Monu, and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
A 34-year-old married woman in Bengaluru was stabbed to death by a man who had been stalking her after she repeatedly refused his advances. The accused has been arrested and a murder case has been registered.
A former aide to a councillor was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified individuals in Gorakhpur while on a morning walk. Police have launched an investigation, detaining several suspects and analysing CCTV footage.
Wildlife experts have cautioned that multiple tiger deaths within a short span may point to underlying ecological or management concerns.
A class 9 student was found dead in his hostel in Assam's Cachar district, with suspected suicide due to ragging. Police are investigating the incident.
A teacher convicted of murdering Dr Vandana Das in a Kerala hospital has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The prosecution plans to appeal for the death penalty.
A 50-year-old woman and her 18-year-old visually-impaired son were found dead in their Lucknow home, with police investigating the case as a double homicide.
A couple in Indore was found dead in their home, with police investigating the possibility of a murder-suicide linked to financial difficulties.
Two men who went missing in Manipur's Kamjong district were found dead, prompting a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe and compensation for the families.
Police in Saharanpur have arrested four individuals for allegedly plotting to fake the death of one of them to avoid a rape trial, involving the murder of a debtor and burning the body in a car.
An elderly man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Jharkhand's Latehar district, prompting immediate relief efforts from the forest department.
A woman was fatally assaulted in her home in Uttar Pradesh by her brother-in-law and other family members while her young son witnessed the attack.
A man was killed by a wild elephant in Ranchi district, Jharkhand. The incident occurred in Chitrakota village. Forest officials provided immediate relief to the family of the deceased and are working to drive the elephant back into the forest.
A forest guard in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, was killed after being run over by a tractor-trolley allegedly involved in illegal sand mining. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from political leaders, highlighting concerns about law and order and the power of illegal mining operations in the region.
A married couple was found dead at a sewage treatment plant in Meerut, India, leading police to investigate a possible murder-suicide. Preliminary investigations suggest a dispute between the couple may have led to the tragic event.
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