A 45-year-old woman was killed in an elephant attack in Rampur Chatha village, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, while she was on her way to collect milk from a farmhouse.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to chair a crucial Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, April 14.
In a remarkable achievement, a family from Haryana, India, now residing in the UK, celebrates as both the son, Tushar Kumar, and the mother, Parveen Rani, have been elected as mayors in their respective towns. Tushar has become the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the UK.
Police in Uttar Pradesh discovered the body of a woman in a drain, who was the mother of four children found murdered in their home. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
A 40-year-old man in Jhansi allegedly killed his three-year-old son before committing suicide by hanging himself after an argument with his wife.
The CBI has arrested a biology lecturer, part of the NTA's paper-setting committee, in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. The arrest follows the questioning of key suspects and allegations of leaked questions being dictated to students for a fee.
Harivansh has been re-elected as the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha unopposed, marking his third term in the position.
Delhi Police are recreating the crime scene at the residence where the daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered. The investigation aims to piece together the sequence of events, with the stolen iPhone recovered and a potency test conducted. The accused, a former domestic help, is undergoing psychological assessment.
A man in Rajasthan has been arrested after allegedly beating his pregnant wife and forcibly administering abortion pills, leading to her death. The incident occurred in Bhilwara district, and the couple's daughter reported the abuse to the police.
A 28-year-old man in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife after she discovered his extra-marital affair. The accused used a paper cutter to commit the crime and has confessed to the police.
A 38-year-old woman advocate in Delhi is fighting for her life after being attacked by her husband, with her family alleging years of domestic violence and a property dispute as contributing factors.
Tamil Nadu Minister S Keerthana was unable to take her oath of office as an MLA in the State Assembly because she did not present her Certificate of Election, a necessary document for the oath-taking process.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district, Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured a fast-tracked trial and pushed for the death penalty for the accused, amid public outrage and protests.
A 46-year-old man, a member of the Child Welfare Committee, has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly blackmailing a woman using her explicit photos and videos to coerce her into a sexual relationship. The accused also allegedly impersonated a police officer and defrauded the victim of money.
The Centre has granted a six-month extension to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the 2023 Manipur violence, pushing the deadline for its report to November 20. This marks the fifth extension for the panel, which was formed in June 2023 to probe the ethnic clashes that resulted in over 260 deaths.
A man in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly poured diesel over his two minor daughters and attempted to set them ablaze following a family dispute, according to police reports.
A liquor businessman's family was allegedly held hostage at their residence in Delhi's Golf Links area, and jewellery worth approximately Rs 25 lakh was stolen. Police suspect the domestic help was involved in the crime.
A man in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his four-year-old son by throwing him into the Yamuna river before attempting suicide, following a dispute with his wife.
A 39-year-old driver in Delhi, employed by a family for 15 years, has been arrested for allegedly exploiting an elderly Alzheimer's patient and siphoning off Rs 2.57 lakh through unauthorised UPI transactions.
The Sirmour Forest Department's rapid response team raided a house in Ghutanpur village, recovering the remains of wild animals, including a leopard skin, leading to two arrests and highlighting ongoing poaching concerns in the region.
The alleged dowry death case of a 33-year-old woman in Bhopal has taken a dramatic turn after her lawyer husband's bail application surfaced, claiming she was a drug addict undergoing psychiatric treatment. The family alleges dowry harassment led to her death, prompting a Special Investigation Team probe.
A Bhopal court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model and actress Twisha Sharma, in a case alleging dowry death and harassment. The police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest, while the family of the deceased alleges foul play and demands a thorough investigation.
'I don't want to be called a new Indian voter when I am an old Indian voter.'
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed a flat buyer's plea for a refund from a builder facing liquidation, highlighting the challenges faced by consumers in stalled real estate projects.
Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh has petitioned the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking the restoration of his security cover after it was withdrawn following his defection from AAP to BJP. Singh cites a mob attack on his residence and potential threats as reasons for the plea.
As many as 35 vessels, including cargo carriers and oil tankers, successfully navigated through the strategic maritime chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz over the last 24 hours, according to Iran's state media reports citing a formal declaration by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.
Pakistani security forces killed a suspected militant driving an explosive-laden vehicle towards a check post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulting in an explosion that injured seven civilians.
A 24-year-old man in Vrindavan allegedly murdered his 28-year-old live-in partner and then died by suicide, according to police reports. The couple's relationship had deteriorated after the woman filed a molestation complaint against him.
US President Donald Trump and other top officials were evacuated unharmed from the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association after a man armed with multiple weapons fired shots outside the hotel ballroom.
AM Shahjahan and Vanni Arasu from IUML and VCK respectively were sworn in as ministers in Tamil Nadu, increasing the number of allies in the TVK government. This marks the first time representatives from both parties have been inducted into the state cabinet, signifying a shift in Tamil Nadu's coalition dynamics.
BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani has alleged that he was assaulted by three officials during a public hearing regarding water supply disruptions in Jaipur. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged assault, and an investigation is underway.
St Stephen's College, Delhi University, has appointed Professor Susan Elias as its first woman principal since its establishment in 1881. The appointment is effective from June 1, 2026.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to ensure the safety of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and his family, following his defection from AAP to BJP and subsequent protests outside his residence.
Police in Kolkata are investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Multiple special investigation teams have been formed, and CCTV footage is being examined to trace those involved. The probe includes the possibility of contract killers being hired for the crime.
A 33-year-old taxi driver in Gurugram allegedly strangled his wife to death before taking his own life at their residence. Police investigations suggest alcohol abuse and marital discord as potential factors.
A couple died in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, after a truck overturned onto their motorcycle, allegedly due to potholes on the Seoni-Balaghat road.
At least 15 security officials were killed and several injured in a suicide attack and ambush at a police post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
A 42-year-old transporter in Faridabad allegedly committed suicide due to financial stress and harassment, according to his family. Police have registered a case against eight individuals based on a suicide note and family complaint.
Nitish thought that his stakes as chief minister were far greater than his stakes in protecting one of his party MLAs. He could not allow his rule-of-law train to be derailed by a small rock on the track. On the contrary, if he removed it to keep the train moving at a steady speed he would gain strong public admiration and sympathy that would help him take the masses along in carrying out other tasks. A fascinating excerpt from Arun Sinha's Nitish Kumar And The Rise Of Bihar.
A 70-year-old man in Jharkhand's Palamu district died by suicide at his home after an argument with his wife, according to police reports.
