In a departure from social norms, a family in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, celebrated their daughter's divorce with joy, challenging the stigma surrounding divorce and promoting women's dignity and independence.
A 53-year-old advocate in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly murdered after being struck on the head with an iron rod during a family dispute. Police are investigating the incident.
A young couple in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train after facing opposition from their families regarding their marriage.
A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death by his brother-in-law after a family dispute in Nand Nagri, Delhi. Police have arrested the accused and recovered the weapon.
A family in Delhi's Rohini area was allegedly assaulted following a dispute, leading to arrests and the apprehension of juveniles.
A class 10 student was found dead in a suspected suicide in Gurugram, with family citing study stress as a potential factor.
A family in Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of black magic, promising divine remedies through rituals and pilgrimages.
A one-and-a-half-year-old boy was seriously injured in Thane after a local goon attacked his parents following a family dispute. The incident occurred when the father was returning from the police station after lodging a complaint.
A gym trainer in Hubballi was allegedly assaulted following a dispute related to his relationship with a girl. Police are investigating the incident and allegations of 'love jihad'.
The family of Dixit Solanki, an Indian seafarer killed in a suspected attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman, has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the return of his mortal remains.
The family of Ravi Gopal, a 26-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh killed in Riyadh, is seeking compensation and a government job for his widow to support their livelihood.
The family of Harish Rana, who was granted permission for passive euthanasia by the Supreme Court, immersed his ashes in the Ganga River, marking the end of a 13-year ordeal following a tragic accident.
A private hospital in Gurugram is under investigation after a road accident victim died, with his family alleging the hospital concealed his death to inflate the medical bill. Protests erupted as the family accused the hospital of extortion and demanded answers.
A 25-year-old postgraduate medical student in Dehradun allegedly died by suicide in her car, prompting a police investigation into harassment allegations against her department head.
A man in Aurangabad, Bihar, allegedly murdered his two nephews and a niece due to a family dispute. The accused is receiving medical treatment after attempting suicide.
A 59-year-old woman in Bengaluru was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked by her brother and his family over a dispute related to a marriage proposal.
A 17-year-old boy's body was discovered near a river in Jammu, leading to protests by family members who suspect foul play after his disappearance. Police have detained two individuals for questioning.
The IPL governing council has expressed its condolences on the death of broadcast engineer Ian Langford and assured his family of their support.
The family of a 26-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, who was killed in a suspected missile attack in Riyadh, has demanded compensation and a government job for his widow from the local administration.
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.
A 27-year-old man was killed after being run over by an excavator in Delhi's Shakurpur area. The driver has been arrested, and the family alleges negligence.
A 19-year-old woman in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide, prompting her family to accuse a youth of harassment. Police are investigating the claims and plan to arrest the accused.
A family in Bengaluru attempted to send an elderly man as a 'parcel' through a courier service to protest high bus fares ahead of Ugadi and Eid-ul-Fitr. The stunt, intended as a social media reel, drew criticism and police intervention.
The family of Harish Rana, the first person in India permitted passive euthanasia, bid him farewell at his cremation in Delhi. Rana's organs were donated, and mourners gathered to pay their respects after a 13-year ordeal following a tragic accident.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that over 91,000 missing girls have been traced and reunited with their families in the state over the past 13 years. Improvements in tracking mechanisms, police response, and criminal justice reforms have contributed to this success.
Delhi police have arrested three individuals, including a minor, in connection with the assault of a family and the vandalisation of their car in Sangam Vihar following a road rage incident.
A 32-year-old man in Muzaffarnagar allegedly poisoned his wife and two young children before taking his own life, reportedly triggered by a dispute over an Eid gift.
Five members of a family, including three children, were found dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police suspect a suicide pact involving poisoning and hanging.
The wife of a state employee who allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by ex-minister Laljit Singh Bhullar is demanding a CBI probe into his death. The deceased, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, claimed harassment in a video before his death.
A 24-year-old woman died during a kidney stone surgery at a private hospital in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, leading to protests by her family who allege medical negligence. Police have registered a case against five doctors following the incident.
Five individuals, including three children, were discovered dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police are investigating the circumstances, suspecting a possible suicide pact.
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of 64.75 lakh to the family of a Pune-based businessman who died in a road accident in 2022.
The family of a warehousing corporation official who allegedly committed suicide after accusing former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar of harassment has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Punjab government to arrest him.
The Supreme Court of India has allowed passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man who has been in a permanent vegetative state since 2013, highlighting the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the right to die with dignity.
A 26-year-old Indian man working in Riyadh has reportedly been killed in a suspected missile attack, according to his family. They are seeking official confirmation and assistance from the Indian government to repatriate his body.
A private tutor in Odisha, India, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 14-year-old student after her family confronted him about his advances towards her.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely asking a married woman to assist in caring for a family member does not constitute cruelty under criminal law, quashing cases against a husband and his family.
A devastating fire in Delhi claimed the lives of nine members of a family, including three children, who tragically perished while attempting to save each other from the blaze.
Family members in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, allege that the body of a deceased man kept in a hospital mortuary was gnawed by rats, prompting an investigation into potential negligence.
Monalisa Bhonsle, an Indian actress, has married a Muslim man in Kerala against her family's wishes, leading to controversy and allegations of 'love jihad'.
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