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.
A woman in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, is accused of murdering her husband by setting their house on fire while he was asleep inside. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the incident.
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 court in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the murder of three people who were burned alive in a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in 2015. The crime was motivated by a love affair and family rivalry.
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Jasprit Bumrah's impact, precision and big-match temperament in the T20 World Cup draw comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar, as India's pace spearhead continues to shape games with unmatched control and cricketing intelligence.
Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a plan to equip police with body cameras, establish new women and cybercrime police stations, and form an Anti-Terrorist Squad as part of a broader effort to modernise the state's police force.
A couple from Punjab has been arrested in Vrindavan for allegedly running a 'kabootarbaazi' racket, defrauding people with promises of foreign travel using forged documents.
Ravichandran Ashwin praised Arshdeep Singh's crucial 19th over and Abhishek Nayar hailed Jasprit Bumrah's game-changing spell against West Indies in the Super 8 match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.
Youth Congress office-bearers were questioned by police in Delhi regarding a protest held earlier in the week. The protest, staged without prior permission, led to an FIR against several women workers. Police recorded statements and granted bail at the station.
India's services sector experienced a slight moderation in growth during February, according to the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index, with new order growth slowing and inflation picking up.
England are relying on Jos Buttler to rediscover his form and deliver a match-winning performance against India in the T20 World Cup semifinal, despite his recent struggles in ICC events.
Delhi Police are increasing security measures, including intensified border checks and crackdowns on traffic violations, to ensure peaceful Holi celebrations.
The US Embassy acknowledged the attack in a post on X, urging Americans to avoid the facility 'until further notice' and announcing that all appointments had been cancelled.
The Indian Army opened fire on suspected terrorists attempting to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district. Troops guarding the LoC successfully thwarted the infiltration attempt, prompting a large-scale search operation in the area.
Sanju Samson's majestic knock of 97 from 50 balls single-handedly powered India to a five-wicket win over West Indies to seal their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
Indian midfielder Baljeet Kaur expresses confidence in the women's hockey team's chances at the FIH World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, highlighting the team's youth and speed as key assets.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged its citizens to immediately depart from several Middle Eastern countries, citing "serious safety risks."
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A man in Uttar Pradesh, India, is accused of hacking to death four family members following a dispute over money. Police have arrested the suspect, while a family member alleges a different person committed the crime.
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India has relocated the majority of its students from Tehran due to the escalating conflict in West Asia. The Indian embassy has arranged for their transportation, food, and accommodation outside of Tehran. An advisory remains in place for other Indian nationals in Iran to stay indoors and exercise caution.
Six people were injured, one seriously, after a bus accident in Jharkhand's Chatra district. The bus, en route from Raipur to Gaya, crashed due to a burst tire.
Patna Police arrested three individuals in two separate cyber fraud cases, involving share market investment scams and mule account operations.
A 55-year-old woman died in a house fire in Bengaluru, while her husband, son, and mother-in-law escaped. The fire broke out in their Rajajinagar residence, and the cause is under investigation.
Police in Nagpur have arrested nine directors of SBL Energy Limited following a deadly explosion at their explosives manufacturing facility that killed 18 workers. A case has been registered against 21 directors and shareholders, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blast and identify safety violations.
Ahmedabad police have arrested a man from West Bengal for sending hoax bomb threat emails to schools and courts in Gujarat.
A 28-year-old man was killed and five family members seriously injured in a violent clash over a land dispute in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
A senior Maharashtra minister has alleged negligence on the part of SBL Energy Ltd following a fatal explosion at its Nagpur detonator-making unit that killed 19 workers. The government has promised compensation and a thorough investigation into safety lapses.
Three people drowned and one went missing in the Hooghly river in West Bengal after bathing following Dol celebrations. The incident occurred at Balaram Sarkar Ghat in Bhatpara.
A 32-year-old YouTuber was allegedly stabbed to death in Bhubaneswar following a minor altercation. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the incident.
Trump said that Iran's leadership, along with its air defence, Air Force, and Navy are 'gone'.
Police in Mathura have filed a case against nine social media accounts for allegedly posting old videos to malign the reputation of the Lathmar Holi festival.
Indian badminton star P V Sindhu describes her stressful experience being stranded in Dubai due to airspace closures, following explosions near the airport.
India, bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the Twenty20 World Cup title, face an England side building momentum in their semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
A man wanted in several criminal cases was arrested in Patna after a brief exchange of fire with police.
The Maharashtra government has launched an emergency WhatsApp helpline for state residents stranded in the Middle East due to airspace closures amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is monitoring the situation and coordinating with central agencies.
Rovman Powell becomes the first West Indies batter to hit 150 T20I sixes during a must-win T20 World Cup clash against India, surpassing Nicholas Pooran as Windies post 195/4 in Kolkata.
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A blast at an explosives factory in Nagpur, India, resulted in 19 deaths. A state minister suspects negligence and announces compensation for the victims' families. An investigation is underway to determine accountability.
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