A 25-year-old folk artist, Swaroop Khan, was killed and three others injured when a resort wall collapsed during a strong dust storm in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The incident occurred during an evening cultural programme in the Sam tourist area, disrupting power supply and raising concerns about resort safety.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted fresh searches at the Kandi residence of arrested former Kolkata Police officer Santanu Sinha Biswas in connection with the alleged 'Sona Pappu' extortion and land-grab case.
A 38-year-old woman and her 13-year-old son were found murdered in their home in Delhi's Govindpuri area. Police suspect robbery as the motive.
Delhi Police are investigating a blocked roof exit and the use of cooking heaters in guest rooms as key factors in the recent Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 people. Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been arrested, and a Look Out Circular issued against his wife, while the manager remains absconding.
Delhi Gymkhana Club members call takeover "illegal" and highlight heritage and social value.
Gurugram Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly stealing tyres and rims from vehicles parked in residential areas and along roadsides. Authorities recovered numerous stolen items from the accused, including tyres, rims, and alloy wheels.
US President Donald Trump has dismissed media reports suggesting that diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran have stalled, maintaining that dialogue persists despite intensifying geopolitical friction across the Middle East.
Delhi Police have detained six people, including the husband, in connection with the double murder of a woman and her son in Govindpuri. Investigators are exploring all angles, including whether a robbery was staged to mislead the investigation.
The ICC has announced the appointment of Dr. Ros Rivaz as its new Independent Director, succeeding Indra Nooyi. Rivaz brings extensive experience in governance, corporate strategy, and operational effectiveness to the role.
Three individuals, including two siblings, have been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly beating a 38-year-old man to death following a dispute over a minor road accident.
A house fire in Delhi's Tri Nagar area resulted in burn injuries to five people, including a young child. Fire services responded quickly to extinguish the blaze.
Two suspects have been arrested and remanded in custody in connection with the abduction, sexual assault, and murder of a ten-year-old girl in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The prime suspect, K Karthik, and his friend Mohan were apprehended within 24 hours of the crime being reported.
Authorities in Ghaziabad intensified verification drives and sealed three unrecognised madrasas in the Khoda area following the murder of a 17-year-old boy. The incident has led to heightened security measures and a tense atmosphere in the locality.
A 20-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in Delhi's Lal Bagh area while on a video call with a female friend. Lokesh Kumar, a factory labourer, was found hanging in his rented accommodation. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, including relationship issues.
Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Myanmarese territory would not be allowed to be used against India's security interests, as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks to boost bilateral ties in trade, defence, and energy.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized immovable properties worth approximately Rs 7.35 crore belonging to two detained drug peddlers in Kathua district, as part of an intensified campaign against drug trafficking networks.
A woman and her daughter were brutally attacked with sticks in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, over a property dispute. Police have arrested two individuals and are searching for the remaining suspects.
A local court in Meerut has sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the murder of a man in 2015. The convicts were also fined Rs 28,000 each.
A newlywed couple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, died by suicide within two days of each other, leaving both families and the police baffled. The woman, 23, allegedly hanged herself at her parental home, and her husband, 26, ended his life shortly after learning of her death.
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The renewed rush comes days after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that West Bengal would aggressively implement a 'detect, delete and deport' policy against infiltrators.
A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend to death after she refused to leave with him. The incident occurred at the victim's home in Shamli district, with an associate also arrested for assisting in the crime.
A Pakistan-backed ISI-underworld terror module, busted by Delhi Police, had planned to attack policemen and security forces in Mumbai to avenge the demolition of an illegal mosque in Garib Nagar, Bandra.
A media report suggests the US and Israel considered installing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's president as part of regime change plans.
D K Shivakumar, the Vokkaliga strongman and state Congress President, is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today at 4:05 pm at Lok Bhavan. The ceremony will also see some ministers taking oath, though the final list is awaiting approval from the Congress high command.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked by locals during a visit to Sonarpur, West Bengal, to meet families affected by post-poll violence.
Made in India: A Titan Story chronicles the history of the homegrown watch brand Titan, highlighting its journey from challenging a conservative market to becoming a successful consumer brand, driven by the vision of Xerxes Desai and the mentorship of J R D Tata.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested two men and a teenager, and detained their minor sons, for allegedly carrying out a series of house break-ins and burglaries.
Shape of Momo is a compelling drama that masterfully portrays a young woman's rebellion against societal expectations in Sikkim, offering a nuanced look at feminism, family dynamics, and the search for identity, observes Sukanya Verma.
The 17-year-old daughter of IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Kanchan allegedly committed suicide at their residence in Bhopal. She was found hanging at their home in the Char Imli area.
A court in Odisha's Nabarangpur district sentenced nineteen people to life imprisonment for their involvement in a 2016 clash over land cultivation that resulted in three deaths.
CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan has accused a Kozhikode-based cooperative society of fraud following the alleged suicide of a depositor, claiming the society, run by local Congress leaders, failed to return the deceased's money.
A tribal woman walked nearly 3 km carrying her 90-year-old mother-in-law on her back to a bank to collect the latter's Rs 500 monthly pension, pending for four months due to incomplete KYC (Know Your Customer) formalities, in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district.
Four members of a family were killed and one was critically injured after a speeding dumper truck ran over them while they were sleeping outside their house in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
A 17-year-old girl in Ranchi allegedly died by suicide a month after accusing her boyfriend of sexual assault. The 16-year-old boyfriend was detained and is currently in a remand home.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has stated that his government has no information regarding alleged post-poll violence, as claimed by the opposition TMC. He assured that action would be taken after verifying any such charges. The statement came in response to allegations raised in the West Bengal assembly by Leader of the Opposition Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.
CPI(M) leaders have strongly criticised the ED raids on former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and others, alleging political motivation and a conspiracy by the BJP and Congress. They claim the raids are an attempt to intimidate the party and its leaders, and have vowed to fight back against what they see as a politically fabricated case.
The much-awaited board meeting of Tata Sons did not discuss listing of the holding company or a third term for Chairman N Chandrasekaran.
The Judges Inquiry Committee, formed to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, has submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker. The report, concerning allegations that led to impeachment proceedings, will be presented before both Houses of Parliament.
Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district seized opium and opium pods in multiple raids, arresting one suspected trafficker and recovering narcotics worth lakhs of rupees.
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