A single night of deadly floods wiped out an entire village in Assam, leaving families without homes, cattle or hope.
Ninety-two remote villages in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, once a Maoist stronghold, will hoist the national flag for the first time since Independence on August 15. This historic event signifies the end of left-wing extremism in these areas, with the state government leading an extensive campaign to foster national pride.
The water rose from knee level to chest height within minutes before climbing even higher. Homes crumbled, cattle sheds collapsed and everything that could be carried away by the current vanished.
Indian athlete Praveen Chithravel secured a silver medal in the men's triple jump at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, bringing immense pride to his agricultural daily wage worker father and their village in Tamil Nadu.
After 78 years of living with kerosene lamps, the remote village of Bihmari Bongaon in Assam has finally received electricity, marking a significant transformation for its residents and opening new opportunities for education and comfort.
In the remote tribal village of Pahadpur, preparations are in full swing as it looks to script history.
Five forest department personnel were injured in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district after villagers allegedly attacked an anti-encroachment team. Four individuals have been arrested, and a case has been registered under relevant laws.
Two policemen, including an outpost in-charge, were injured when villagers attacked a police team intervening in a clash between two groups in Muzaffarnagar's Joli village. A case has been registered against 20 people, and six have been arrested so far.
Two policemen, including an outpost in-charge, were injured when villagers attacked a police team intervening in a clash between two groups in Muzaffarnagar's Joli village. A case has been registered against 20 people, and six have been arrested so far.
Villagers in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, pelted stones at a government team attempting to remove encroachments for a proposed industrial zone, injuring three police personnel. Police used mild force and teargas, detaining around 40 people, as resistance stemmed from long-term occupation of government land.
Suspected militants attacked Kultuh Kuki village in Manipur's Kamjong district, killing two people and burning 30 houses. This incident follows the recovery of six Naga civilians' bodies, believed to be hostages. Security forces are investigating, while the Kuki Baptist Convention and a Congress leader have condemned the violence and criticised the government's response.
A former deputy mukhiya was allegedly shot dead at his residence in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, police said on Monday.
Security forces in Manipur have conducted extensive search operations in four violence-affected villages in Kangpokpi district, recovering a significant cache of arms and ammunition and destroying thirty illegal bunkers. Similar operations also took place in Churachandpur district. The proactive measures, overseen by the new DGP, aim to curb ethnic violence that has claimed over 260 lives since May 2023, receiving praise from former Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
An armed attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district resulted in the deaths of three people and the burning of seven houses. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen and the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) have condemned the violence, calling for justice and calm.
Suspected militants set fire to five houses in a Kuki-Zo village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, prompting condemnation and calls for investigation.
Villagers protesting against alleged illegal mining in Rajasthan's Ajitpura-Kujeta were attacked with stones and fired upon by unidentified persons, leaving at least six people injured.
A seven-year-old boy has died after being bitten by a stray dog in a village in Gujarat's Amreli district. Authorities have captured two dogs to prevent further attacks, as residents report multiple incidents involving stray dogs in the past month.
An FIR has been registered against a village head and two village development officers in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for alleged embezzlement of over Rs 15.5 lakh in development funds following a complaint and subsequent probe.
A man in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, helped solemnise the marriage of his wife, a mother of five, with her lover at a Shiva temple after she expressed her desire to live with the other man, ending marital discord.
More than seven people, including two women, were injured in a stone-pelting incident in Nai village, Nuh district, following a dispute over a Facebook post.
Villagers in Mathabhanga, West Bengal, have started receiving refunds of 'cut money' they paid to local toughs to access government scheme benefits during the previous TMC regime. The BJP claims this is due to their rise to power, while the TMC denies any involvement in the illegal collections.
A woman village head (sarpanch) was killed and her niece seriously injured after a private school bus hit their motorcycle in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
A local BJP functionary, Vinod, was allegedly beaten to death in Dehradun's Bairagiwala village following an irrigation dispute, leaving three family members critically injured. Authorities have razed "illegal" structures belonging to the accused, and police have registered a case against 12 named suspects and others, deploying forces to maintain law and order.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir launched extensive search operations in Kathua and Poonch districts following the sighting of a Pakistani drone near the International Border and inputs about suspected terrorist movement. An old mortar shell was also recovered in Kathua.
An elderly couple, Purushottam Khunte (70) and Goharini Bai (55), were found brutally murdered at their home in Seduras village, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. Police have launched an investigation, deploying forensic teams and a dog squad, and are exploring all possible angles to identify the assailants.
A 22-year-old woman and her two-year-old son were found dead in Soro village, Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Police suspect suicide and are investigating all angles.
Clashes between rival groups in two villages in Haryana's Nuh district after Bakrid prayers have left at least 12 people injured, police said.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has stated his government will verify reports of alleged Chinese incursions in the Taksing sector of Upper Subansiri district. The claims, made by the Nah Welfare Society, suggest Chinese PLA personnel entered areas near villages close to the Line of Actual Control. Khandu plans to consult with the Indian Army and local bodies before drawing conclusions, while the Army previously rejected similar allegations from the NWS.
India has formally identified 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard names on the official Indian map, a move aimed at countering China's repeated attempts to rename locations in the state. This action reinforces India's stance that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country, despite China's "fictitious names" for the region it calls Zangnan.
Residents of Chandiprasad village in Odisha protest against alleged police torture of a man who refused to identify a body as his missing wife. The state police chief has sought a report on the allegations.
A 21-year-old man, Amit, is accused of brutally stabbing a 28-year-old teacher, Sandhya Sharma, to death in Faridabad. Police investigations reveal that Amit had planned the murder for nearly two months, purchasing a knife specifically for the crime. The motive appears to be unreciprocated feelings and resentment after Sharma had previously filed a molestation complaint against him.
In a Rajasthan village, over 100 girls are embracing football, transforming a barren field into a vibrant playground and chasing dreams once considered unattainable.
A man in Odisha's Ganjam district allegedly cut off his tongue with a knife outside a Kali temple. Police suspect a family dispute may be the reason for the incident, and the man is currently in stable condition.
A 65-year-old man, Virendra Sharma, was allegedly beaten to death in Sikanderpur village, Muzaffarnagar, after he objected to the use of abusive language during a minor altercation. One accused, Nitin, has been arrested, and a case has been registered against him and his father, Ranvir.
Three people were killed and seven houses gutted in an armed attack in Loibol Khullen village, Kangpokpi district, Manipur. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen condemned the "heinous and cowardly" act, vowing to bring perpetrators to justice and enhance security. The Kuki Inpi Manipur also denounced the violence and demanded an investigation.
A 16-year-old student, Sagar, was tragically killed by a goods train in Faridabad after he failed to hear its approach due to wearing earphones while walking along the railway tracks. Police have urged caution near railway lines to prevent such incidents.
A man was killed in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district after a minor dispute between children escalated into a violent clash between adults following Eid prayers.
An 85-year-old man in Anandpura Badera village, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 36-year-old son after the son, under the influence of alcohol, assaulted his 80-year-old mother. The father intervened, striking his son with a stick and a stone, leading to his death. Police have registered a case and taken the father into custody.
Four members of a family, including a former sarpanch and his wife, were burnt alive inside a vehicle at a village in Rajasthan's Ajmer district on Thursday morning, police said.
A female teacher in Faridabad was brutally stabbed to death by a masked man inside a private school. Police arrested the accused, Amit, within hours, who confessed to the crime, which preliminary investigation suggests was an act of revenge after the teacher had previously complained of molestation and harassment.
