A 38-year-old woman advocate in Delhi is fighting for her life after being attacked by her husband, with her family alleging years of domestic violence and a property dispute as contributing factors.
The mother of Chandranath Rath, who was murdered shortly after the Assembly poll results, is demanding life imprisonment for those responsible, alleging the killing was revenge for Mamata Banerjee's defeat against Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur.
The BJP experienced a mixed bag of results in the West Bengal Assembly elections, with several heavyweight candidates securing victories while others faced defeat. Key wins included Dilip Ghosh, Suvendu Adhikari, and others, but some prominent faces failed to win.
The Special Operations Group (SOG) has uncovered a major fraud in the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme, involving doctors and a lab operator allegedly causing financial losses worth crores to the state exchequer.
Seven people, including two minors and an elderly person, were killed and 21 were injured in storm-related incidents in separate areas of Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The storm also disrupted power supply, damaging transformers and electricity poles.
A prominent cleric, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idrees, was shot dead in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The assassination has sparked protests and condemnation from political leaders.
A modified surgical technique developed at AIIMS, Delhi, is providing new hope for patients with severe spinal deformities. The technique, a refined version of posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR), improves spinal stability and reduces complications, leading to better outcomes and improved quality of life for patients.
Police have registered a case against the management of a private school in Bareilly after a six-year-old student drowned in an open well on the school premises.
A wedding celebration in Uttar Pradesh turned violent after a dispute over music selection led to a shooting and the cancellation of the wedding.
A man was injured after a teacher's husband allegedly opened fire on a government school premises in Rajasthan's Karauli district following a dispute over leave denial.
A 37-year-old security guard was found dead under suspicious circumstances at an under-construction hospital site in Delhi's Sultanpuri area. Police are investigating the cause of death, with a post-mortem examination pending.
There were anxious moments at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday after Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious fall and was taken off the field on a stretcher during the Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings game in the Indian Premier League.
A prominent cleric, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idrees, was shot dead in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The assassination has sparked protests and condemnation from political leaders.
Chelsea suffered a humiliating 3-1 home Premier League defeat by a second-string Nottingham Forest side on Monday, extinguishing any lingering hope of a top-five finish that would guarantee Champions League football next season.
A prominent cleric was shot dead by gunmen belonging to the Islamic State in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said.
The bodies of two young women and a man, all cousins, were discovered in a forest in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district. Police are investigating the cause of death and awaiting post-mortem reports.
A 22-year-old man from Nallasopara in Palghar district died in a Mumbai hospital from injuries sustained in a knife attack on April 5. Police have converted the case to murder and are investigating.
Four students were injured when a ceiling collapsed in a government school in Rajasthan's Banswara district. The school building was reportedly in a dilapidated condition, and complaints had been raised with authorities.
A 23-year-old man died after allegedly hanging himself at a police outpost in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, while being questioned in connection with a theft case. Three police personnel have been suspended for alleged negligence, and a magisterial inquiry has been initiated. The family alleges police brutality and demands a murder case be registered.
A Somalia-born British man has been charged with attempted murder following an anti-Semitic stabbing attack in north London. The investigation, led by Counter Terrorism Policing London, revealed the accused targeted two Jewish men in Golders Green and another man in south-east London.
'Look at the way SIR that was implemented in Bengal. They wanted to entirely curate the voter list in order to suit their purposes and victory.' 'Look at the targeted deletions and the targeted voting list.' 'The difference between the TMC and the BJP was only about 4% but that 4% vote was done so selectively that the difference ultimately showed up as 100 seats!'
Doctors at AIIMS, Delhi, have successfully performed a simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant after 18 years, marking a significant advancement in organ transplantation in India. The surgery was performed on a 30-year-old patient with end-stage renal disease caused by Type 1 diabetes.
Police in Delhi are investigating after a decomposed body was found buried at an under-construction building in Shahdara. The circumstances suggest a possible murder, and authorities are working to identify the victim and determine the cause of death.
A 35-year-old labourer was allegedly beaten to death by his brother-in-law and another man after a drunken quarrel over a 'trivial' issue in Delhi's Shahdara area.
A 24-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide after facing threats and harassment on social media related to his love affair. Police have registered a case of abetment against seven individuals and have detained four in connection with the incident.
A criminal wanted in connection with a robbery case and carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 was arrested after an encounter with police in Saharanpur. The accused, Shahjaan, was injured in the leg during the exchange of fire and has been admitted to a district hospital.
A man was arrested in Amboori, Kerala, for allegedly killing his father, Thomas Abraham, and seriously injuring a relative, Varghese, following a domestic dispute.
A 31-year-old man allegedly shot his wife during a wedding function and then died by suicide in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district on Friday, police said.
Armed men opened fire at a jewellery store in Karimnagar, Telangana, injuring four employees before escaping with gold ornaments. Police have launched a manhunt and are offering a reward for information.
A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Odisha's Bhadrak district was found dead in his house, with his family alleging he took his life fearing failure in the exam.
Tovino Thomas storms into Athiradi like a one-man festival riot, turning this colourful campus entertainer into a loud, chaotic and mostly enjoyable ego clash.
Young buyers often underestimate future health risks.
Actor-politician Vijay's TVK party is likely to form the government, bringing focus to their election promises, including gold for marriage, financial assistance for women, and job creation.
West Bengal Police are investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, and have formed multiple teams to trace the assailants.
Tensions within Real Madrid's squad have escalated, with a dressing room fight between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni resulting in Valverde being hospitalised.
A 23-year-old student from Bihar's Aurangabad allegedly died by suicide in Ranchi on Monday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, with a love affair suspected as a possible cause.
The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to form an all-women SIT to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad, following concerns about the local police's handling of the case and allegations of denial of treatment by private hospitals.
A newly married couple were found dead in their Hyderabad home in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
A speeding car collided with an e-rickshaw in Delhi's Model Town, resulting in one death and injuries to five others. The driver of the car has been taken into custody, and a medical examination is being conducted.
The family of the driver injured in the shooting that killed a BJP leader's aide in West Bengal has demanded justice and urged the government to prevent future incidents.
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