Four police personnel, including an SHO, have been suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the murder of three members of a family following an argument over smearing cake during a birthday party in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
The Indian Air Force demonstrated its operational versatility by landing various military aircraft on an emergency airstrip on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.
A new study suggests that damage to the brain's white matter can trigger features often associated with neurodegenerative diseases, such as inflammation in the grey matter.
A road accident between an autorickshaw and a motorcycle in Neknoor village, Beed district, Maharashtra, escalated into violence between two communities, resulting in stone-pelting and police intervention.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has voiced its concern over the circulation of obscene videos of young girls in Amravati, Maharashtra, and has directed authorities to remove the content from online platforms. The NCW is closely monitoring the case and has asked for regular progress reports.
Samples of food consumed by a Mumbai family of four, who died of suspected food poisoning, have been sent for chemical analysis. Police are also investigating potential stress factors and the possibility of suicide.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has surged past the halfway mark in the West Bengal assembly elections, leading in 185 seats against the Trinamool Congress's 91, signalling a potential political shift in the state. Early trends suggest a geographically split mandate, with the BJP gaining in border, tribal, and industrial regions, while the TMC holds ground in parts of Kolkata and select rural strongholds.
Three people were shot dead following a dispute at a gym in the Khurja Nagar area of Bulandshahr district. Police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others involved in the incident.
Balbir Punj, a former Rajya Sabha MP, journalist, and BJP leader, has died at the age of 76. Tributes have poured in from prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, recognising his contributions to the party and the world of media.
A tribal man in Odisha was forced to carry his sister's exhumed skeleton to a bank to prove her death and withdraw her money, sparking outrage and prompting government intervention.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj, aiming to boost connectivity, industrial investment, and economic growth in Uttar Pradesh.
A bomb threat call at the Rohini Sector 18 metro station in Delhi caused a security scare, but a thorough search found nothing suspicious. Police detained a person suspected of making the hoax call, who appears to be mentally unsound.
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has responded to the ICC and PCB regarding his positive dope test during the T20 World Cup, denying intentional use of banned substances.
Self-proclaimed godman and astrologer Ashok Kharat has been remanded to judicial custody until May 12 in connection with an eighth case of sexual exploitation. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating a total of 12 cases of sexual exploitation and financial fraud registered against Kharat.
A woman and her two daughters drowned in a pond in Jharkhand's Chatra district while washing clothes, after the younger daughter slipped into deep water and the mother and elder daughter attempted a rescue.
The Maharashtra government is nearing the acquisition of the Air India building in south Mumbai after the Finance Department transferred Rs 1,600 crore to the Public Works Department. The agreement with Air India Assets Holding Limited is expected to be signed within two weeks, providing much-needed office space for state government departments.
An engineering student at Jaypee University of Information Technology in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, was injured after allegedly attempting suicide by jumping from a hostel building. Police are investigating the incident, which briefly raised tensions on campus.
After a disappointing IPL 2026 season, Mumbai Indians face critical decisions to rebuild their team and restore their legacy. From captaincy changes to squad adjustments, here are the key steps they must take to revive their fortunes.
Himachal Pradesh DGP Ashok Tiwari has recommended a detailed examination and action against the SDM of Solan for alleged misuse of official position, conflict of interest, and possible involvement in benami transactions related to land deals.
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has appealed to the Islamabad High Court for release on humanitarian grounds, citing deteriorating health and prolonged solitary confinement. The appeal was made during a hearing regarding his conviction in a corruption case.
Iran's representative in India, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, describes the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US-Israel alliance as a state of 'no war, no peace,' calling for an immediate halt to the conflict and questioning the lack of pressure on the US and Israel to cease aggression.
Anushka Sharma's enthusiastic reactions to Virat Kohli's innings during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans match went viral, capturing the hearts of fans.
Sashastra Seema Bal arrested a man near the Indo-Nepal border in Maharajganj district with over 327 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 20 crore.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India reported a decrease in arrests related to money laundering cases during the last financial year, but the value of assets attached reached a record high. The agency attributed the changes to more targeted investigations and increased efficiency in asset recovery.
Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from parts of West Bengal during the early hours of voting in the second phase of the assembly elections on Wednesday, police said. The incidents were reported from multiple locations, including Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar, they said.
A protest march by KSU activists in Malappuram, Kerala, demanding justice for a BDS student's death in Kannur, turned tense as activists clashed with police and briefly blocked a national highway.
BJD president Naveen Patnaik has requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's intervention in a case where an Odisha tribal man was forced to exhume his sister's skeleton to prove her death to a rural bank. Patnaik seeks accountability for the incident, which has sparked public outrage.
Two individuals sustained injuries after a shooting incident occurred in a salon in Pune's Warje area. Police have detained one suspect and are searching for others involved in the attack, which stemmed from a prior dispute.
India summoned the Iranian envoy after two Indian vessels had to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following an incident of firing by Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reported a decrease in arrests related to money laundering cases but a significant increase in asset seizures during the last financial year. The agency also saw a rise in searches and chargesheets filed.
Two Indian men were shot dead in Covo, Italy, as they left a warehouse used for Vaisakhi festival celebrations. The incident occurred near a gurdwara, and police are investigating the possibility of a planned execution.
The BJP has accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of supporting Umar Khalid by allowing an event linked to him in Bengaluru, despite objections. The BJP highlighted Khalid's legal status, noting he has not been granted relief by courts in cases related to the Delhi riots and faces charges under the UAPA.
An unidentified man was found dead inside a locked women's washroom at Inderlok Metro Station in northwest Delhi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Delhi Police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with a 1995 kidnapping and murder case. The accused had been living under a false identity as a social activist and YouTuber.
A Samajwadi Party delegation visited the family of a 17-year-old girl found dead in the Ganga River in Ghazipur, offering condolences and financial support amid allegations of sexual assault and murder.
The Narcotics Control Bureau secured the return of drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Turkiye, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Two farmers in Bidar district, Karnataka, were killed by a lightning strike while taking shelter under a tree during a thunderstorm, prompting police to issue safety warnings.
A US study has revealed three trajectories of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease -- stable, slow decline, and fast decline -- based on scans of over 1,100 people with elevated amyloid protein levels.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a series of nationwide guidelines aimed at improving road safety on national highways, addressing issues such as illegal parking and accident blackspots.
Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has recused herself from hearing a plea by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeking to quash a CBI FIR against him. The FIR alleges that Chidambaram helped an alcoholic beverage company over the ban on the duty-free sale of its whisky.
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