A 21-year-old man in Greater Noida allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of a building after reportedly stabbing his mother during an altercation. Police stated the man was mentally unstable, and his mother is currently receiving hospital treatment.
Mizoram has long maintained one of the country's strictest prohibition regimes.
A tragic accident on the Gonda-Lucknow highway resulted in five deaths and four injuries when a speeding SUV ploughed into a group of people assisting an injured motorcyclist. Police have detained two individuals, and an inquiry is underway.
A woman village head (sarpanch) was killed and her niece seriously injured after a private school bus hit their motorcycle in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
A dermatologist allegedly killed his domestic help at his residence in an upscale south Delhi area Thursday morning by bludgeoning her with a cricket bat and stabbing her multiple times, suspecting that she practised black magic and was responsible for persistent discord in his family, the police said.
The amputated right arm of an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawan's mother has been deposited at a medical college for examination after a 10-day deadlock between police and health authorities. The case has sparked outrage and an investigation into alleged medical negligence.
Mumbai's KEM Hospital has placed MBBS student Sejal Pawar on compulsory leave for 15 days following her controversial remarks about male cadavers during a stand-up comedy show. The hospital has initiated a detailed inquiry, forming a five-member committee to investigate the matter, which sparked widespread social media outrage.
The Maharashtra health department is sending samples from poultry workers in Nandurbar district to the National Institute of Virology for human avian flu testing as a precautionary measure after a bird flu outbreak.
Delhi Police personnel swiftly intervened to rescue a 22-year-old man who attempted suicide by hanging himself in Ghazipur. The man was found locked in his room, and officers broke in to prevent the tragedy, later arranging medical care and counselling.
Following the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, Indian authorities are closely monitoring the situation and reinforcing surveillance measures to prevent the virus's potential spread into the country. Health experts emphasise the importance of vigilance and preparedness.
Loneliness can engulf people at different stages in their lives. Weighing in on their lonely state of mind are three people -- a soul-searching Gen Z stage actress, Malikka Advani; a beleaguered big-tech employee in his 40s, Vinod Patel; and a confidence-exuding business writer, Maya Lalchandani -- who reveal the different methods they employ to tackle this emotion.
The Telangana government's EAGLE Force has apprehended two ganja suppliers and 13 consumers in Hyderabad following complaints of drug consumption and public nuisance. Operations were conducted at Public Gardens and Jagadgirigutta, leading to arrests and deaddiction treatment for some individuals.
A father and daughter have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly defrauding over 40 job seekers of more than Rs 5.30 crore by promising them government jobs through fake connections and training centres.
A parliamentary panel has summoned officials from the Union Education Ministry, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and the CBI to address concerns regarding the conduct of examinations.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed 'forever grateful' to US President Donald Trump for his 'timely' intervention in securing a ceasefire with India following a military conflict last year, a claim India has consistently rejected.
Authorities in Udaipur, Rajasthan, seized approximately 18,000 litres of suspected adulterated ghee and yellow food colour during a raid on a dairy farm. The raid was prompted by complaints of food adulteration and product quality. Samples have been sent for testing, and the sale and distribution of the seized ghee have been banned.
Zucchini/courgette, supplies potassium, says Mayo Clinic, an essential mineral that plays a vital role in keeping the body functioning smoothly.
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday claimed that Punjab assembly elections may be held in November this year as against the expected February 2027. Kejriwal also projected Bhagwant Mann as the party's chief ministerial face.
An 18-year-old Dalit youth was allegedly beaten to death and his friend severely injured in Uttarakhand's Pratapnagar block over his friendship with a minor girl from an upper caste community. Police have registered a murder case and invoked the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, detaining one accused.
The 2026 Tata Tiago EV has faster charging, is more spacious, has more features and a lifetime battery warranty. So how is st still so affordable, wonders Rajesh Alva.
A large-scale international study published in the journal, Molecular Psychiatry, has been tracking over 7 lakh individuals and has shown that 34.6 per cent of mental disorders begin before the age of 14 years, 48.4 per cent before 18 years and 62.5 per cent by the age of 25 years.
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of Flight 171 which crashed a year ago in Ahmedabad, has spoken out about his ongoing struggles with 'sleep, anxiety and difficult memories,' highlighting the profound and lasting impact of the disaster.
A 20-year-old BAMS student in Meerut was found dead by suicide, with police and family suspecting exam-related stress as the cause. Aariba, who had recently returned from annual examinations, was reportedly disturbed about her results. Police are investigating the incident.
Toronto will hand out free soccer-themed condoms during the FIFA World Cup as part of a public health campaign promoting safer sex and sexual health awareness.
Mumbai police rescued a 25-year-old medical student from Nanded who had been missing for 47 days and was found begging on the streets due to mental health issues.
A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to Pune businessman Amit Thepade in a Rs 117-crore money laundering case, citing the serious threat economic offences pose to the country's financial health.
Dr Amit Chakraborty, specialist-surgical oncology, head and neck cancer, offers crucial tips to quit smoking and prevent cancer.
The Odisha vigilance department apprehended two government officers on Wednesday for accepting bribes in separate incidents. An Assistant Civil Supplies Officer in Keonjhar district was caught taking Rs 15,000, while a junior engineer with the National Health Mission in Sundargarh was caught taking Rs 5,000.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced that parole would not be granted or extended on political grounds, assuring that eligible prisoners' legitimate rights would be protected. He highlighted ongoing prison reforms aimed at improving rehabilitation, welfare measures, and administration, including plans to amend the prison manual and strengthen security.
A 30-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Beed district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the death after discovering the body with suspicious marks on the neck near Limbaganesh-Anjanwati road.
Four young men were killed and another injured after two motorcycles collided head-on in Assam's Kamrup district, police said.
Recent BJP organisational moves and Rajya Sabha nominations have sparked speculation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may soon undertake a ministerial reshuffle.
An 82-year-old woman, Laxmi Jain, allegedly died by suicide after jumping from her 14th-floor flat in Jaipur's Harmada area. Her family had reportedly locked the flat from outside as she was unwell and had poor eyesight. Police are investigating the incident, which prima facie appears to be a suicide.
A 46-year-old man, Khushi Ram, died after being attacked by an alligator in the Sutiya Nullah water channel near Ballipur village in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. Villagers rescued him, but he succumbed to severe bite injuries. Officials confirmed the incident, noting the area is known for alligators and villagers are advised to avoid it.
Clashes between rival groups in two villages in Haryana's Nuh district after Bakrid prayers have left at least 12 people injured, police said.
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The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of increasing incidents of suicides, unnatural deaths, violence, mental health issues, overcrowding and inadequate psychological support systems in state prisons.
Researchers at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) Pune have developed a new protective enclosure for industrial abrasive saw machines. This innovative technology significantly reduces noise levels by up to 20 dB(A) while also containing sparks, dust, and flying debris, enhancing worker safety and welfare.
Dinesh Trivedi's experience as a businessperson and his fluency in Bengali are expected to be crucial in strengthening India-Bangladesh relations, particularly in attracting Indian investments to Dhaka.
A 28-year-old man died and a 31-year-old woman was hospitalised after falling ill during a music event in Mumbai. Police are investigating the incidents, stating that no evidence of drug use has been found so far, though both individuals had consumed alcohol. Dehydration is a suspected factor in the man's death.
