A 20-year-old B.Com student was found dead in her hostel room in Ranchi, with police investigating the possibility of suicide.
Police in Jharkhand have arrested four more people in connection with the lynching of an elderly woman suspected of being a child-lifter, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The incident occurred in Lagaba village, Gumla district, where the woman was beaten to death by villagers.
Three children were found dead in a water tank at their home in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, while their mother died in a suspected suicide at Bharatpur railway station. Police are investigating possible links to domestic discord and dowry harassment.
A man was killed by a leopard in a village near Pauri, Uttarakhand, India. Forest officials have been ordered to capture the animal following protests from villagers.
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.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday claimed that Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, is "wounded and likely disfigured" in strikes by the US on the country.
Earlier, another state media outlet showed a display of part of the IRGC's drone arsenal inside a large tunnel. Coinciding with the release of these visuals, the IRGC confirmed the launch of the 48th phase of its retaliatory campaign.
A 55-year-old man was allegedly killed and his two sons injured after an attack related to a dispute over the poisoning of goats in Jharkhand's Garhwa district.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested a report from West Delhi authorities regarding the death of a 26-year-old man during a Holi celebration clash in Uttam Nagar.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, declaring a government holiday and state mourning. Other state leaders also mourned Pawar's passing, highlighting his contributions to Maharashtra's development and politics.
A man accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy was found dead in police custody in Ranchi, Jharkhand. An investigation is underway, and several police officers have been suspended.
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.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova described the incident as a 'gross violation of international law' with potentially 'grave consequences'.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 89 powered India to 253/7 before they survived Jacob Bethell's stunning century to beat England by seven runs and enter the T20 World Cup final.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested a report from West Delhi authorities regarding the death of a 26-year-old man during a Holi celebration clash in Uttam Nagar.
Two people died in Dumka, Jharkhand, after a truck collided with their motorcycle. The accident occurred on National Highway 133, and police are investigating.
Seven people have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations. The incident, stemming from long-standing disputes, led to protests and heightened tensions in the area.
The Supreme Court of India has allowed passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man who has been in a permanent vegetative state since 2013, highlighting the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the right to die with dignity.
A young couple was found dead, hanging from a tree in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect suicide due to a romantic relationship opposed by family members.
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 woman is in critical condition after her two daughters were found dead in their Malviya Nagar residence. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, including the possibility of a suicide attempt by the mother.
A French soldier was killed while several others were injured in an attack in the Erbil region of Iraq, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed. Macron, in a post on X, confirmed that Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion of the 7th Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins lost his life in the attack.
United States President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, asserting that any attempt to impede the transit of petroleum through the Strait of Hormuz would be met with massive military retaliation.
A female rhinoceros was killed in a tiger attack at the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. Forest officials found the rhino's carcass with visible injury marks caused by the tiger. The incident occurred in the Rhino Rehabilitation Area-1 of the reserve.
United States President Donald Trump on Friday declared that there would be 'no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender' amid the escalating West Asia conflict, asserting that Tehran must capitulate before any diplomatic negotiations can proceed.
Veteran Odisha journalist Ashutosh Mishra has died at the age of 68. His death has been met with grief from political leaders and the journalism community.
Police in Bengaluru have arrested eight people, including two minors, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a real estate businessman. The victim, Gopal alias Gopi, was allegedly kidnapped after a car collision and his body was later found in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The investigation revealed a long-standing rivalry between the victim and the main conspirator, who believed Gopal was using black magic against him.
In the central Iranian city of Isfahan, residents gathered at Imam Square to protest the strikes and to mourn what state media termed the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei. Demonstrators raised slogans including "God is great" as the airstrikes continued.
Four people have been arrested in Jharkhand's Gumla district for allegedly lynching an elderly woman, suspecting her of being a child lifter. The incident occurred after rumours spread in Lagaba village, leading to the woman being beaten to death.
A 62-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death in Jharkhand's Gumla district over suspicion of practicing witchcraft. Police have arrested one man in connection with the murder and are searching for another.
A 61-year-old man and his son died after their CNG-fitted car crashed into a garage and caught fire in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Police suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in northeast Delhi's Seemapuri area following a quarrel over a monetary dispute. Police have arrested the accused and launched an investigation.
Two minors, a boy and a girl, were found hanging from a tree in a field in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect a relationship and potential social pressures led to the tragic event, pending post-mortem results.
Two women employees of the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation in Gujarat allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a canal. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Four people were killed and five others seriously injured in a collision between a car and a motorcycle in the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh. The accident occurred on the Jagatpur-Umaria road, resulting in a traffic jam and chaos.
One of the accused in the Gurdaspur police killings has blamed his accomplices for the crime, while questions arise regarding the encounter death of another suspect, prompting calls for an independent investigation.
'I don't see a point in Dhoni batting at Number 8 or 9, because he has the potential to turn games around single-handedly, something no other batter in the CSK team can do.'
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) said it struck several targets in Tehran, Shiraz and Ahvaz simultaneously over the past 24 hours, targeting sites linked to Iran's ballistic missile programme, air defence systems and military headquarters.
A man in Mathura, India, allegedly shot and killed his sister's lover due to his disapproval of their relationship. The sister attempted suicide upon learning of her lover's death and is in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident as a possible honour killing.
A man in Mathura, India, allegedly shot and killed his sister's lover due to his disapproval of their relationship. The sister attempted suicide upon learning of her lover's death and is in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident as a possible honour killing.
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