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.
A Delhi Police sub-inspector has been arrested after his SUV allegedly struck and killed a woman labourer at a construction site in Punjabi Bagh. The officer, identified as Lucky, has been charged with rash driving and causing death by negligence.
A 32-year-old woman in Delhi was allegedly killed by her husband during a domestic dispute involving an LPG cylinder. The husband has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
West Bengal Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee, who allegedly drowned at Talsari beach in Odisha. Statements from eyewitnesses are being recorded and video footage is being sought from Odisha Police.
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded 7.76 lakh in compensation to a man who suffered permanent disability after being injured in a roadside accident in 2015. The tribunal rejected the insurer's claims of contributory negligence and breach of policy conditions.
A 30-year-old man was fatally shot, and three others were injured in a shooting at a shop in Bawana, Delhi. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive.
A speeding Mahindra Thar struck and killed two boys and their grandfather in Khod village, Pataudi, Gurugram. The driver is currently at large, and police are investigating the incident.
Uttarakhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for information leading to the arrest of seven individuals accused in the death of an engineering student in Dehradun. The accused are currently absconding, and non-bailable warrants have been issued.
Police in Kerala have launched an investigation into the death of a woman who delivered a baby at home in January, allegedly due to inadequate medical care. The woman, Muhseena, died after developing sepsis and organ failure. Authorities are investigating the husband and family, focusing on allegations of denied medical treatment and improper postnatal care.
Damien Martyn has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering well at home.
Two brothers have been arrested in Jharkhand's Palamau district for allegedly assaulting a 60-year-old woman on suspicion of witchcraft. The accused confessed to the crime after one of their cows died, leading them to suspect the woman.
Several Afghanistan cricketers, including Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, condemned Pakistan's military airstrike at a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabulinvestigation.
A Congress leader was murdered in Punjab's Ludhiana district, prompting strong reactions and raising concerns about the state's law and order situation.
Five individuals, including three children, were discovered dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, suspecting a possible suicide.
A surgeon in Chhattisgarh has been sentenced to two years in jail in connection with the deaths of 12 women following sterilisation surgeries he performed in 2014.
An undertrial prisoner in Jharkhand's Pakur district was found dead in her jail cell, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
A 28-year-old man in Ranchi sustained severe burn injuries after jumping onto a train roof and contacting a high-tension overhead wire. The incident occurred at Ranchi railway station, and the man is currently receiving treatment at a railway hospital.
Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, has died at AIIMS-Delhi after being in a coma for over 13 years. His case led to a landmark Supreme Court judgment allowing passive euthanasia and sparked discussions about the right to die with dignity in India.
Police in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, have arrested twenty people following a violent attack in which three individuals were injured with sharp weapons. The incident is believed to be linked to an ongoing dispute between the parties involved.
A woman was injured in a chain-snatching attempt in Delhi's CR Park. CCTV footage shows the attackers trailing and assaulting the victim in broad daylight. Police are investigating the incident and have seized the motorcycle used in the crime.
Two individuals wanted in connection with multiple jewellery shop robberies were arrested in Siwan, Bihar, following a brief exchange of gunfire with police.
A speeding Mahindra Thar SUV mowed down two boys and their grandfather in Khod village of Pataudi, Gurugram. The driver has been arrested and the vehicle seized.
The Indian Army has raised concerns in the Supreme Court regarding the construction of a multi-speciality hospital near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam, citing potential security risks from drone movement and long-range sniper rifles. The court is seeking a balance between public health needs and national security.
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Kasaragod, Kerala, was found dead in a river, prompting his family to allege suicide due to excessive work pressure related to election duties. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Six individuals have been arrested in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, following an attack with sharp-edged weapons that left three people injured. Police suspect the incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the parties involved.
A 40-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi's Sultanpuri area after he refused to give money to the accused, police said.
'People have lost hope of finding justice in this state ... I want to give these victims, their families, the people of this state, a voice.'
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 22-year-old man has been arrested in Jahangir Puri, Delhi, for stabbing a 32-year-old man who intervened in a fight between the accused and the victim's younger brother.
The Rajasthan High Court has banned night safaris and drone use in the Jawai Leopard Reserve to protect wildlife from disturbance due to unregulated tourism.
A 29-year-old man accused of killing an eight-year-old girl in Agra was shot dead in a police encounter. The accused, Sunil, had a reward on his head and was attempting to flee when the encounter occurred.
Two teenagers drowned in the Ganga River in Patna, India, and a third is missing after they went to bathe in the river. Rescue efforts are underway to find the missing boy.
A 32-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Delhi after he attacked her with an LPG cylinder during a domestic dispute.
Suspected militants attacked a police vehicle in Bannu district, Pakistan, resulting in the death of one officer and injuries to two others. The attackers also set the vehicle on fire. Investigations are underway.
An auto driver in Delhi was shot and injured by two assailants on a motorcycle, with police investigating a possible connection to a prior dispute.
Hussain Talat was taken to hospital after suffering a shoulder injury while fielding during the second ODI between Bangladesh national cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrike on a drug treatment centre in Kabul, Afghanistan, calling it a blatant assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty and a threat to regional peace and stability.
A 33-year-old lineman died after being electrocuted while carrying out repair work at a village in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide.
India significantly increased piped natural gas (PNG) connections in March as the government accelerates the expansion of cleaner fuel networks amid global supply disruptions.
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