Two teenagers were allegedly hacked to death in Jharkhand's Khunti district, police said on Tuesday. The 16-year-old boy and the girl, 17, had gone to attend a Chhau dance programme at Saiko Market Ground on Monday. After the cultural programme, they went to the nearby Hadia Market, where the attack is believed to have taken place, an officer said. The bodies were found in a secluded area near the Hadia Market, he said.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami met with new district secretaries to discuss the party's future strategy amid an ongoing internal rift. The meeting follows the removal of senior leaders and cross-voting during a recent confidence vote.
A school teacher in Beed district, Maharashtra, was robbed of a gold chain worth Rs 1.05 lakh by two men on a motorcycle, police said.
Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district have arrested five members of an inter-district gang allegedly involved in the theft of mobile phones, recovering 31 smartphones.
A large number of charas packets, estimated to be worth crores of rupees, have been recovered in Gujarat's Kutch and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, according to police reports.
Police in Maharashtra have rescued two minor girl cousins from Uttar Pradesh, a month after they were abducted from the Beed district. The main accused was apprehended in UP after a coordinated interstate operation.
Sixteen people have died in a collision between a pick-up van and an SUV in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district. The accident occurred when the van, carrying labourers, overturned and collided with the SUV on the Indore-Ahmedabad National Highway.
A collision between a state transport bus and an SUV in Thane district, Maharashtra, has resulted in the death of four people. The accident occurred in Murbad taluka, and an FIR has been registered against the bus driver.
The bodies of an elderly couple, reported missing last week, were discovered on a roadside in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating the circumstances.
Three people died in two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Godda district on Sunday. Two men were killed when a truck hit their motorcycle, and another man died in a head-on collision between two motorcycles.
Police in Dombivli, Maharashtra, rescued three young children found abandoned on the roadside. The children, aged 3 to 4, were discovered near a bungalow and have been placed in a child care centre while authorities investigate their origins and circumstances.
The BJP achieved a clean sweep in nine districts of West Bengal, securing all 68 seats in these regions during the recent election. This victory marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule and establishing the BJP's dominance.
Police in Kannur, Kerala, recovered two steel bombs and a country-made explosive from an isolated plot of land. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad defused the explosives, and police have intensified surveillance in the politically sensitive area ahead of the Kerala Assembly election results.
Four Census officials, including two women, were allegedly assaulted in Odisha's Dhenkanal district while collecting data as part of the Census exercise.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district have arrested three alleged drug peddlers and recovered heroin-like substance from their possession.
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 woman Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district during an anti-Naxalite operation.
The half-burnt body of a 24-year-old female student was discovered in her home in Odisha's Gajapati district. Police suspect suicide by self-immolation.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding truck in Parli Vaijnath, Beed district, Maharashtra. Police have registered a case against the truck driver for rash and negligent driving.
Five children have died in two separate incidents in Gujarat's Dahod district, both suspected to be suicide attempts by their mothers. The incidents highlight the devastating impact of domestic issues and mental health challenges on families.
The Ganjam district administration in Odisha has launched a free coaching centre in Berhampur for aspirants preparing for the UPSC and OPSC examinations. Two more centres are planned for Bhanjanagar and Chhatrapur.
A police sub-inspector in Bihar's Vaishali district allegedly died by suicide, shooting himself with his service revolver. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances.
A Border Security Force (BSF) constable was killed in Manipur's Ukhrul district while on patrol. The incident occurred amidst ongoing ethnic clashes between communities in the region.
Police in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, arrested two inter-district drug peddlers and seized heroin from their possession during a routine vehicle check.
A woman sustained a gunshot wound in Manipur's Ukhrul district after suspected miscreants allegedly opened fire. The incident occurred in Mongkot Chepu village, a Kuki habitation, raising tensions in the region.
The Ferozepur district court complex in Punjab received a bomb threat via email, prompting a large-scale police response and evacuation. A thorough search found no explosive devices, and the threat was declared a hoax. This is the second such incident at the court this year.
A man has been arrested in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, for allegedly murdering a 19-year-old college student. The victim was attacked with a sharp weapon while on her way to college.
Security forces have launched a search operation in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspicious individuals moving through the area.
Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district seized narcotics worth Rs 50 lakh during a raid on a house, recovering opium, poppy husk, and poppy seeds. An FIR has been lodged against three members of the household, who are currently on the run.
An NSCN(IM) insurgent surrendered to police in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, along with weapons and ammunition.
Two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Godda district resulted in the deaths of four people, including a four-year-old girl and her aunt, and two brothers.
Police in Ranchi are investigating the alleged murder of a 13-year-old girl who had been missing since March 13. Her body was reportedly cremated secretly. Several people have been detained for questioning.
Police in Kaij, Maharashtra, seized illegal liquor worth over 1.5 lakh from a vehicle transporting it without a valid permit.
Three women were killed in separate lightning strikes in Jharkhand's Chatra district. One woman died while collecting mahua flowers, while two sisters were killed near their home. Several others were injured.
Police in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, have dismantled a sex determination racket operating from a hut in Hadvasi village. One man has been arrested, and two others are being investigated after a local resident reported suspicious activity.
Security forces have initiated extensive search operations in the Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspected terrorist activity in the region.
A Naxalite was arrested in Bihar's Nawada district, and a cache of arms, including an AK-47 rifle, was recovered from his possession.
Mobile internet services have been suspended in five districts of western Meghalaya following violence related to tribal council elections. Curfews are in place and elections have been postponed.
A youth was seriously injured after being shot in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.
The Nashik District Cricket Association has announced the launch of the Nashik Women's Premier League, scheduled for the last week of April, aiming to provide a platform for local women cricketers to showcase their talent.
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