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 60-year-old man in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly beaten to death by his brothers and nephew over a land dispute. The victim, Bhimsen, was attacked while collecting fodder in his field. One arrest has been made, and police are searching for the other two suspects.
Only about a quarter of institutions show any meaningful alignment between academic curricula and industry requirements.
Multiple avalanches on the Srinagar-Leh national highway at Zojila Pass have resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a child and two women, with rescue operations ongoing.
A wanted militant allegedly involved in a fatal attack on police has been killed in a joint operation in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
A Mumbai court acquitted five Haryana police personnel and two others in the alleged fake encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli in 2016, citing the prosecution's failure to prove murder and other charges.
A man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly murdering his cousin over a property dispute, dismembering her body, and disposing of the parts in a lake.
The IRGC said the strikes were conducted in support of offensives by Hezbollah and residents of southern Lebanon, and described them as the beginning of a series of pre-announced operations against Israel.
A man in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and attempting to pass it off as an accidental fall. Forensic investigation and crime scene reconstruction revealed the truth, leading to the husband's arrest.
Two officials at a Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) ethanol plant in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, were shot dead, allegedly by a blacklisted vendor. The incident occurred after the vendor was removed from his position due to unsatisfactory work.
A court in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced six individuals to life imprisonment for a murder that occurred during a wedding procession in 2017 following a dispute over loud music.
The storm has prompted widespread travel disruption, including mass flight cancellations and warnings to motorists to stay off icy roads, while at least 20 states and Washington, DC, declared states of emergency.
A 40-year-old man, detained following a complaint by his wife, allegedly died by suicide inside a police station in Jharkhand's Koderma district. An inquiry has been launched to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
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An 18-year-old has been arrested for allegedly shooting his aunt dead in Ganeshpur village, Meerut, following frequent arguments.
A speeding car accident in Bhubaneswar resulted in the deaths of three people, including two morning walkers, after the vehicle veered off the road and into a pit.
A 60-foot iron bridge collapsed in Delhi's Roop Nagar, resulting in the death of a woman. Rescue teams responded to the scene.
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.
A couple in Indore was found dead in their home, with police investigating the possibility of a murder-suicide linked to financial difficulties.
A 28-year-old man was killed by a tiger while working in his sugarcane field in Nandlalpurva village, Uttar Pradesh. Forest officials have advised locals to be alert and are attempting to capture the tiger.
An illegal firecracker factory was discovered in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, leading to arrests and the booking of the operator under the National Security Act.
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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A class nine student has been apprehended after allegedly attacking fellow students at a private residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
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.
An 11-year-old girl was found dead in a wheat field in Kanpur, India, with signs of sexual assault, leading to a police investigation and the detention of a neighbour.
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The kidnappers are suspected to be members of the United Kuki National Army (UNKA), a non-signatory to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement.
A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced six individuals to 10 years in jail for culpable homicide related to a 2014 land dispute that resulted in the death of one man.
A 70-year-old tribal woman was allegedly murdered in West Bengal's Birbhum district after being accused of witchcraft. Police have arrested five people in connection with the crime.
A 23-year-old woman in Gurugram died under suspicious circumstances, with her family accusing her husband of injecting her with a toxin. Police have registered a dowry murder case and are investigating the matter.
A hotel owner was shot dead and three others critically wounded in a shooting at a hotel in Rajasthan's Churu district. Police suspect a rivalry between groups involved in the liquor trade as a possible motive. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has condemned the incident, citing a deterioration of law and order in the state.
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.
Punjab Police have arrested the third suspect involved in the murder of two policemen in Gurdaspur. The accused, Inderjit Singh, was apprehended in Amritsar. The killings allegedly involved Pakistan-based handlers and the ISI.
Meghalaya's opposition leader, Mukul Sangma, has called for an independent inquiry into the Garo Hills violence, citing the need for accountability and due process to restore public confidence.
A late-night bus accident in Delhi, allegedly caused by reckless driving, resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries, raising concerns about road safety and driver negligence.
The family of Captain Rakesh Ranjan, who died on a merchant vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, is seeking assistance from the Indian government to repatriate his body. They claim the ship was stranded due to the West Asia conflict and are urging authorities to expedite the process and ensure the release of his financial dues.
The Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, India, is transitioning away from decades of Maoist conflict, with plans to convert security camps into public infrastructure. A senior Maoist commander recently surrendered, marking a significant step in the government's efforts to eliminate Naxalism.
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