A 17-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by her father in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district over her alleged relationship with a youth from another community.
A man in Gurugram allegedly killed his wife and four children before attempting suicide at their home in Wazirpur village, police said.
A home tutor in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold and diamond jewellery from a house in Paschim Vihar. Police recovered the stolen items from her residence after an e-FIR was filed and CCTV footage was analysed.
Indian weightlifters are set to compete in the Asian Championships, aiming to leverage home advantage and gain momentum for the upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Virat Kohli discusses his future in international cricket, including the 2027 ODI World Cup, emphasising the importance of feeling valued and adding value to the team environment.
BJD president Naveen Patnaik has written to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking his intervention in the killing of a pregnant woman in Odisha's Ganjam district and demanding action against the culprits.
A Nepali gang allegedly tied up and robbed a senior citizen couple in Hyderabad, stealing gold, silver, and a two-wheeler worth Rs 16.5 lakh. Police suspect the gang administered sedatives to the couple before fleeing. This incident follows a similar crime where a retired IPS officer's wife was murdered, allegedly by another Nepali gang.
Opposition parties have criticised the AAP government in Punjab following twin blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar, citing a breakdown in law and order and intelligence systems. The blasts have sparked a political blame game, with accusations flying between the AAP and BJP.
A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before taking his own life by hanging. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic incident.
A family in Odisha's Balasore district carried the body of a woman on a bicycle for 12 km to a police station, alleging inaction in arresting those accused of her murder. The incident stemmed from a dispute between neighbours during construction work. Police have arrested one person and are searching for two others.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Sequel Buildcon Private Limited for allegedly cheating homebuyers and siphoning off funds issued by PNB Housing Finance for a Noida-based project.
Squash player Ramit Tandon is focusing on the Asian Games in September, using the Indian Open as preparation. He highlights the advantage of competing at home and the challenges of international travel.
A mess employee at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, allegedly committed suicide on campus, marking the fifth such incident in the past three months and raising concerns about the well-being of individuals at the institution.
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.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Operation Sindoor as a landmark mission, commemorating its first anniversary and underscoring India's military strength and resolve against cross-border terrorism.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has questioned the credibility of the West Bengal assembly polls, accusing the Election Commission of partisan conduct and alleging large-scale irregularities during the elections.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released over 2,115 crore directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries under various welfare schemes, benefiting over 58 lakh eligible individuals.
The Indian women's recurve team, consisting of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod, secured a gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating China in a tense shoot-off. This victory marks India's first World Cup women's team gold since 2021 and follows a stunning semi-final win against South Korea.
The Indian trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod secured the women's recurve team gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating China in a tense shoot-off. India finished the campaign with two medals, including a bronze in the men's individual compound section.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that the Congress party would welcome Mallikarjun Kharge as the chief minister of the state, amid speculation about leadership change and cabinet reshuffle.
A speech-and-hearing impaired man was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Gondia court for sexually assaulting a seven-and-half-year-old girl in May 2024.
A 20-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide at her home in Delhi after the NEET exam was cancelled. Family members suspect the cancellation of the national entrance test led to her taking this extreme step.
A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur area following a dispute with a juvenile, police reported. The accused, a 17-year-old, has been apprehended, and the weapon used in the crime has been recovered.
Two cousin sisters, both 10 years old, tragically drowned while bathing in a pond in Odisha's Balasore district on Sunday, according to police reports.
A four-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered allegedly by a 65-year-old labourer with a criminal background, who has been arrested amid outrage and protest over the incident in Maharashtra's Pune district, the police said on Saturday.
India's impressive run in the AFC Women's U17 Asian Cup concluded with a 3-0 defeat against China in the quarter-finals, ending their hopes for a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.
A jeweller was robbed of gold jewellery, cash, and his scooter at gunpoint in east Delhi's Preet Vihar, police said on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the victim was returning home from his jewellery shop.
In West Bengal's political circles, it was widely believed that after Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikhari was perhaps the only leader with a truly significant mass base of his own.
The electorate did not vote for the BJP as much as they voted against the TMC. This is an important distinction that the new government will ignore at its own peril, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review preparedness and plans in light of the West Asia conflict, emphasising the importance of national unity and enhanced security measures.
AAP leaders protest outside Raj Bhavan in Delhi over the alleged rape of a three-year-old at a Janakpuri school, demanding action against police for allegedly intimidating the victim's family and questioning the handling of the case.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against AVJ Developers, bank officials, and others for allegedly cheating financial institutions and homebuyers in Greater Noida.
A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a forest in Delhi's Bhati Mines area, with police suspecting he was strangled. The boy had gone missing after going to the forest with a group to bury a dog. Family members and locals protested, demanding justice.
Delhi Police have arrested a man from Maharashtra for allegedly cheating a Delhi resident of Rs 9.25 lakh on the pretext of arranging a visa and overseas job.
India has expressed its gratitude to Portugal for its cooperation in the extradition of fugitive Abhay Rana, wanted in multiple criminal cases. The extradition marks a significant step in India's efforts to bring back criminals residing abroad.
Police in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have solved the murder case of an 18-year-old youth within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering the weapon used in the crime.
Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district have arrested a man for allegedly killing his brother after a heated argument. The accused initially tried to make the death appear accidental, but confessed after interrogation.
Odisha is in shock after a pregnant woman was brutally murdered in Ganjam district. Political leaders are calling for swift action and justice for the victim and her orphaned daughter.
'He worked over time to become the natural claimant,' a senior UDF leader observed. 'Others had organisational stature, but Satheesan had momentum.' For the Congress, it may signal the beginning of a new leadership template -- one where performance, communication and grassroots credibility increasingly outweigh inherited power structures in deciding who leads the party into its next phase.
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.
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