A woman in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly abandoned her two minor children on a state transport bus to elope with her lover, leaving a note with the children containing an address in Yavatmal and her father's mobile number.
The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed transferring the case of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The notification has been issued by the Home Department, granting consent to extend the powers and jurisdiction of the Delhi Special Police Establishment for investigating the case.
The funeral of Prateek Yadav, son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, took place in Lucknow with thousands of supporters in attendance. Family members and political figures paid their respects.
A woman was arrested in Madhepura, Bihar, for allegedly throwing acid on a mother and daughter during a dispute at a jewellery shop. The incident occurred after the victims attempted to collect jewellery for which they had paid an advance in 2022.
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A clash erupted in a Mathura village after a Dalit wedding procession was met with stone-pelting, resulting in injuries and police intervention.
An eight-month-old girl is in critical condition after her mother allegedly forced her to drink acid in Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara. The infant is on ventilator support and bleeding from her mouth and nose.
A teenage boy and girl, who were in a romantic relationship, were found hanging from a tree in a village in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect the duo died by suicide.
The body of a 10-year-old girl was recovered from the Yamuna River in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, sparking outrage and suspicions of murder. This is the second such incident this month, with family members alleging similarities between the two cases, including signs of physical brutality.
The discovery of a 10-year-old girl's body in the Yamuna River in Himachal Pradesh has sparked outrage and suspicions of murder, marking the second such incident this month.
A 15-year-old girl in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district fainted after a police officer allegedly threatened her with a seven-year jail term if her harassment complaint turned out to be false. The opposition BJD has demanded action against the officer, accusing him of mental harassment.
Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBC heavyweight title after stopping Rico Verhoeven in the penultimate round of their fight in Egypt. The fight was closer than expected, with Verhoeven putting up a strong challenge.
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.
Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma, has applied to a magistrate requesting the reopening of a seized DVR in the presence of independent witnesses, citing discrepancies in the recorded footage and alleging manipulation of evidence.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt cheered Neetu Kapoor's coming family entertainer Daadi Ki Shaadi at a special screening.
KL Rahul says fatherhood has transformed his mindset, bringing calm and clarity to his cricket while helping him manage pressure and rediscover joy in the game.
A woman in Bundi district was allegedly murdered by her husband with an axe while she slept next to her daughters. Police are searching for the absconding husband, with domestic dispute cited as the likely motive.
Lawyers, spies, sexist men, goats and filthy rich folk, there are all kinds to be found on OTT this week
The high court granted the petitioner one opportunity to establish her claim to Indian citizenship.
A man wanted for allegedly killing his 12-year-old daughter in Jammu and Kashmir in 2016 has been arrested in Delhi after being on the run for almost 10 years.
Police in Indore have registered a case against 13 people, including the groom, after a 13-year-old girl was allegedly married off despite warnings from the local administration. The marriage occurred after an exchange agreement between families.
Manchester's Etihad Stadium turned into a tribute to Pep Guardiola -- the man who transformed both the club and English football over his glittering decade as boss.
A mother in Kerala has been taken into custody after her one-year-old daughter was found dead under suspicious circumstances at their home. Police are investigating the cause of death and the mother's mental state.
Madhya Pradesh police are seeking the cancellation of anticipatory bail for ex-judge Giribala Singh in connection with her daughter-in-law's death, allegedly due to dowry harassment. The government has also initiated a probe into whether she can continue as chairperson of the consumer court.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has proposed opening offices in India's Union territories and is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs, according to Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, prompting an emotional response from his daughter, Sehar Shabir Shah, who described it as the end of a long wait for justice.
The father of Monalisa Bhonsle, who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, has requested the intervention of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to ensure her safe return after she married a Muslim man in Kerala, alleging 'love jihad'.
Bhopal police have urged the family of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her marital home, to claim her body from the AIIMS mortuary due to concerns about decomposition as they await a decision on a second autopsy.
Drishyam 3, the latest installment in the popular Malayalam franchise, struggles to maintain the ingenuity and thrilling narrative of its predecessors, with Georgekutty's once-brilliant facade showing significant cracks, leading to a convoluted plot and a less engaging antagonist-driven conflict.
A man in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district has been arrested for allegedly killing his pregnant wife by inserting a hacksaw blade into her private part. The incident occurred on May 14 in Bhitthikala village, and the accused has confessed to the crime.
Badminton player Jwala Gutta is raising awareness about the importance of breast milk donation, revealing she donated nearly 60 litres to hospitals in Hyderabad and Chennai.
Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, has filed an anticipatory bail application in the Madhya Pradesh High Court after failing to get relief from a lower court.
Congress MP Vivek Tankha has requested a CBI investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma, who died at her marital home in Bhopal. The family alleges lapses in the local police investigation.
Two minor girls died of asphyxiation after their mother attempted self-immolation following an alleged family dispute in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh.
Four-time Olympian Deepika Kumari, along with Atanu Das and Abhishek Verma, failed to secure a spot in India's archery squad for the Asian Games in Japan after a selection trial. Teenagers Kirti Sharma and Kumkum Mohod emerged as notable gainers in the women's recurve section.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the death of a trainee doctor at R G Kar Medical College, following allegations of evidence destruction and attempts to downplay the incident.
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after being denied leave for his daughter's wedding. Family members and villagers protested, accusing the administration of ignoring repeated pleas for leave.
A man was arrested after an encounter with police in connection with the murder of his eight-year-old niece in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Arun Kumar, was attempting to flee to Nepal when he was apprehended. He allegedly confessed to the crime and was shot in the leg during an attempt to escape from police custody.
Following a collision between a private car and a cab on Sohna Road in Gurugram, a group of taxi drivers allegedly harassed a girl travelling in the car and assaulted its driver. The girl's mother claimed that even after police arrived, they failed to take action, and the victim was forced to reach a compromise.
The deaths of four members of a family in Mumbai last month were caused by rat poison, specifically zinc phosphide, and not by consuming watermelons as initially suspected, officials have confirmed.
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