A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before taking his own life by hanging. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic incident.
A court in Latur, Maharashtra, sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the murder of two people over a land dispute from February 2021. Two women accused in the case were acquitted.
A man was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint in Rayagada, Odisha, and later found murdered. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the identified suspects.
Two suspected NSCN cadres were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, after security forces launched a counter-insurgency operation based on inputs about the movement of armed insurgents allegedly involved in extortion activities.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Sequel Buildcon Private Limited for allegedly cheating homebuyers and siphoning off funds issued by PNB Housing Finance for a Noida-based project.
St Stephen's College is set to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) under its newly-appointed principal, Susan Elias, the first woman to hold the position in the college's 145-year history. Elias aims to equip students with AI and quantum computing skills, introducing certification courses for students and alumni.
A mess employee at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, allegedly committed suicide on campus, marking the fifth such incident in the past three months and raising concerns about the well-being of individuals at the institution.
Indian-born Canadian golfer Sudarshan Yellamaraju finished tied for 19th at the Truist Championship, while Kristoffer Reitan secured his first PGA Tour win.
A 27-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district allegedly attempted suicide due to mental stress from the fear of being falsely implicated in a case.
Body parts, suspected to be those of a missing 18-month-old girl, were discovered in an open drain in Ranchi during a search operation. Forensic analysis and DNA testing are underway to confirm the identity of the remains as the search continues.
A clash between two rival groups in Thane, Maharashtra, over a construction dispute resulted in injuries to four people. The incident involved stone-throwing and attacks with iron rods, leading to property damage and the registration of FIRs against 20 individuals.
A 23-year-old security guard was allegedly hacked to death at an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and have identified a suspect with a criminal background.
The Punjab State Election Commissioner has announced that elections for 105 municipal bodies, including eight municipal corporations, will be held on May 26, with vote counting on May 29. The Model Code of Conduct is now in effect, and over 35,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure safety.
Delhi Police have arrested two alleged associates of the Sandeep alias Kala Jatheri gang in Dwarka, recovering illegal firearms from them.
Top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a tough challenge to defeat Indonesia's Muh Putra Erwiansyah and Bagas Maulana in the first round of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.
Police in Lucknow have arrested four people for allegedly using ChatGPT and graphic design software to create and sell fake IPL tickets outside the Ekana Stadium.
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has demanded action against those who orchestrated attacks on the party's offices in the state, also criticising the Aam Aadmi Party and warning against creating Bengal-like conditions in Punjab.
Pakistani security forces killed five terrorists in separate operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operations, based on intelligence reports, took place in the Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts, targeting members of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with a money laundering case involving alleged fake GST purchases and round-tripping of funds. Raids were conducted at multiple locations, and Arora was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This follows previous actions against Arora and other politically connected individuals in Punjab.
Actor and reality show star Shiyas Kareem has been booked on charges of cheating, outraging the modesty of a woman and criminal intimidation, based on a complaint lodged by his woman business partner, police said on Tuesday.
A retired Army Havildar in Ludhiana allegedly shot dead his son after an argument over his relationship with a woman, then died by suicide.
A Delhi court has granted the CBI's request to produce Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former executive of Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG), before a Mumbai court in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud-linked money laundering case.
A 17-year-old girl died by suicide at a 'One Stop Centre' in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, after her parents refused to take her back following her running away with her boyfriend.
A special court in Mumbai granted bail to an organiser of a techno concert where two MBA students died due to a suspected drug overdose. While organiser Akash Samal was granted bail, three other accused were denied relief. The concert, held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, saw attendees allegedly consuming MDMA pills, leading to hospitalisations and fatalities.
Delhi Police have registered a case against the CEO of a south Delhi-based company following a complaint by a former intern alleging sexual harassment, intimidation, and abuse of authority.
Kulgam Police dismantled an interstate narcotics network, seizing illegally obtained assets worth Rs 92.73 lakhs linked to the accused in Jammu.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora and others allegedly linked to him as part of a money laundering investigation. Raids were carried out at multiple locations, including Arora's residence and business premises, following a new case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala stated that the party will accept the high command's decision regarding the chief ministerial post in Kerala. He emphasised that the delay in the decision-making process is part of a democratic procedure and urged party workers to refrain from protests.
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the long-awaited 'missing link' on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, aimed at bypassing the winding Bhor Ghat section and improving safety, will be inaugurated on May 1.
Police in Kozhikode arrested three individuals and seized over one kilogram of MDMA, estimated to be worth more than Rs 30 lakh, during a routine vehicle inspection.
Maharashtra's Chief Minister inaugurated the 'Missing Link' project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, designed to bypass a steep mountain pass, reduce travel time, and boost economic activity.
A Chhattisgarh Armed Force constable, recently returned from election duty in West Bengal, allegedly committed suicide at his rented house in Dhamtari city, following a dispute with his wife.
Four individuals, including a nurse, have been arrested in Telangana for allegedly selling a newborn baby after falsely informing the mother that the child died after birth.
A 17-year-old student in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead inside a library he owned. Police suspect suicide, possibly related to a love affair.
Three transgender persons were arrested in Chennai for allegedly attacking members of a rival group with stones and beer bottles, following a dispute over territory and alms collection.
AU Small Finance Bank has launched its first AI-native loan origination system, built on the Broccoli platform, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. This deployment marks a significant step towards becoming a fully AI-native bank, replacing traditional systems with a hyper-personalised sales and servicing platform.
A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before dying by suicide at his residence in Dayalpur village. Preliminary investigation suggests financial difficulties and addiction to gambling and alcohol as potential factors.
Yuvraj Sandhu finished the third round of the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship with an even par 72, placing him at T-46. Despite a strong start, a double bogey and a late bogey impacted his position on the leaderboard.
The Odisha Congress has called on Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to convene an all-party meeting to address the increasing crime rate in the state. Protests have erupted following recent incidents, including a lynching, with demands for accountability from senior police officers.
An animal lover allegedly assaulted a security guard in west Delhi following a dispute over the alleged beating of a stray dog, police said.
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