An eight-year-old girl, missing since March 24th, was found dead inside a flour container in a rented room in Agra. Police are searching for the tenant, who is the primary suspect.
The bodies of two men who had been missing for days were recovered from a well in Rajasthan's Ajmer district. Police suspect they were murdered and thrown into the well.
A 55-year-old man, Ganesh Kashinath Pawar, accused in a cheque bounce case, died of a heart attack at Beed district jail in Maharashtra. He was in judicial custody after failing to appear in court.
The Delhi High Court has intervened in a dispute between Delhi Public School, Dwarka, and parents over fee hikes, ordering the reinstatement of expelled students and directing partial fee payments.
The Delhi High Court has intervened in a fee dispute between Delhi Public School, Dwarka, and parents, ordering the reinstatement of 25 expelled students and directing parents to pay 50% of outstanding fees.
Initial reports suggested that shrapnel caused significant damage to the structure; however, no direct missile impact was reported.
Punjab Police have arrested two more individuals allegedly involved in the recent blast outside the BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, bringing the total arrests to seven. The suspects are believed to be part of an ISI-backed module taking instructions from handlers in Germany and Portugal.
Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured after allegedly being attacked by locals in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. An investigation is underway.
Four youths accused of mocking a Hindu deity were allegedly attacked by lawyers inside a court in Jammu, leading to a police investigation and conflicting claims from both sides.
Delhi Capitals pacer Kyle Jamieson has criticised the IPL's Impact Player rule, joining a growing number of players who believe it diminishes the skill aspect of the game.
After the massive success of his debut film Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday has commenced shooting his second film, a yet-untitled film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, with the first look hinting at an action-packed narrative.
'So far our production is not affected. But every day the situation prolongs, it does bring risks in terms of shipments getting delayed.'
India today is 'socially overstimulated and emotionally undernourished.'
The representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India expressed gratitude towards Indians, calling India a land of 'loyalty and humanity'.
Three academics involved in drafting a controversial NCERT textbook chapter on corruption in the judiciary have approached the Supreme Court to defend their work, stating it was a collective effort and not the view of any single individual.
Police in Jharkhand, India are investigating the discovery of a semi-nude woman's body in Koderma and a partially burnt youth's body in Palamu district. Both bodies are yet to be identified, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The charred body of Raju Bolashetty, son of a former MLA, was discovered inside a car in a forest area of Dharwad district, Karnataka. Police suspect foul play and have launched an investigation.
A 21-year-old college student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 28th floor of her residential society in Noida's Sector 32. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, with family citing mental health concerns.
A 21-year-old woman died in a van fire after a road accident in Haryana's Panipat district while travelling home for Eid. The van was hit by a bus, causing it to ignite and trapping the woman inside.
An Indian worker was killed in an attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.
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A police inspector in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, sustained a gunshot injury, with initial investigations suggesting an accidental discharge of his licensed firearm. Senior police officials are investigating the incident.
A head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in 10 fatalities and 31 injuries. The bus was returning from a public function attended by the chief minister.
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the 'hostage' situation involving seven judicial officials in West Bengal's Malda district, demanding explanations from state officials and authorising the Election Commission to seek a CBI or NIA probe.
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The Bombay High Court has overturned orders that blocked an open inquiry into a former Pune municipal official's alleged disproportionate assets, paving the way for a probe into assets worth around 2,000 crore.
Police in Meghalaya have arrested a man for the murder of a seven-year-old orphan boy, solving a case that remained unsolved for six months. The accused, a neighbour of the victim, allegedly smothered the child after an argument.
An inmate in Neemka jail, Haryana, threw hot oil on another prisoner, causing severe burns and eye damage. The incident follows a recent murder in the same jail, raising concerns about security.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag district, demanding responses from state officials and police regarding the ongoing investigation and lack of arrests.
Jharkhand's ruling JMM party held rallies and the Congress party alleged a BJP link in the murder case of a 12-year-old girl, while the BJP denies any involvement and accuses the ruling alliance of defamation.
Palghar police solved the case of a headless body found in a plastic sack within eight hours, arresting two men for murder stemming from a financial dispute.
A 34-year-old labourer drowned in an open drain in Ghaziabad, India, after reportedly losing his balance while intoxicated. Police suspect he fell into the drain while sitting on the edge.
Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence in Florida after his vehicle rolled over. He was later released and faces multiple charges.
The nephew of one of Indira Gandhi's assassins, convicted in a major drug case in New Zealand, has been identified after losing a legal battle to keep his name secret.
A cybersecurity expert warns that cyberattacks are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure, posing direct risks to human lives beyond mere data theft. The convergence of IT and OT expands the attack surface, making sectors like aviation, transport, and public utilities highly vulnerable.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has responded to criticism following a blast outside the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh, defending his government's record and reiterating his stance on Chandigarh's relationship with Punjab.
An earthquake of magnitude 6 with its epicenter in Myanmar jolted Kolkata and its adjoining areas, causing tremors and concern among residents.
Punjab BJP leaders condemn the blast outside their headquarters, attributing it to forces against peace and brotherhood in the state and criticising the Chief Minister over law and order.
A medical college professor in Bengaluru has been booked for sexual harassment after he allegedly proposed to a female student in a classroom, leading to a physical altercation with students, with videos of the incident going viral.
Punjab BJP leaders condemn the blast outside their headquarters, attributing it to forces against peace and brotherhood in the state and criticising the Chief Minister over law and order.
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