A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly killing his daughter with an axe following an argument about dinner.
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A 21-year-old man in Lucknow has been arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his father after an argument about the NEET medical entrance exam.
A man was allegedly abducted and killed by his brother-in-law in Rajasthan's Udaipur district, who suspected him of being responsible for his sister's death.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Ganjam district, Odisha, for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old cousin brother. Police suspect a family dispute as the motive, and are searching for two other individuals believed to be involved in the crime.
Police in Kota, Rajasthan, have confirmed that the death of a NEET aspirant from Uttarakhand was a suicide. The student, who had been preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, was found to be depressed and stressed about his upcoming exams. The Kota administration has issued guidelines to coaching institutes to prioritise students' mental health.
A 30-year-old medical student was found dead in his room in a paying guest accommodation in Gurugram. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which is suspected to be a suicide.
A Delhi court acquitted 12 men accused of abduction and murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Rescue operations at a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district continued for the seventh day on Sunday to locate trapped labourers inside the quarry. The bodies of four labourers have been recovered so far, with the dewatering process expected to reach its final stage soon. The mine was abandoned 12 years ago and was under the Assam Mineral Development Corporation until three years ago. The leader of the workers has been arrested and the police are conducting investigations into the case.
A 26-year-old woman in Ayodhya allegedly killed her husband following a domestic dispute, then committed suicide by jumping in front of a train. Their 22-day-old infant later died during treatment.
Police in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur have registered cases against the X handles of the Congress and Samajwadi Party for allegedly spreading rumours related to the death of a teenage girl.
Police in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur have registered cases against the X handles of the Congress and Samajwadi Party for allegedly spreading rumours related to the death of a teenage girl.
A 21-year-old woman was found dead in her room in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
A 30-year-old man in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested after confessing to killing his wife with an iron rod and dumping her body in a forest.
A woman was fatally shot during a religious ceremony in a village in Shimla district, leading to one arrest. The incident occurred during a temple consecration, with the accused firing a bullet that struck and killed the victim.
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A man in Jharkhand, India, has been arrested for murdering his aunt after allegedly being subjected to constant taunts and accusations of witchcraft. In a separate incident, two men were arrested for the death of their aunt following a dispute over medicinal plants.
The Supreme Court has requested a report from the Karnataka government regarding actor Darshan's plea, who is accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, claiming denial of basic amenities in prison.
Madhya Pradesh tourism minister blames a sudden storm for the cruise boat tragedy in Jabalpur, raising questions about safety checks and vessel fitness.
A dismissed Uttar Pradesh Police constable has been arrested for allegedly murdering a beggar and attempting to fake his own death by burning the body and planting his belongings at the scene.
A man and a girl, reported missing two weeks prior, were discovered dead in an abandoned house in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths, including the possibility of suicide.
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.
The half-burnt bodies of a woman and her daughter were discovered in a trunk at their home in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, prompting a police investigation into a suspected double homicide.
A 26-year-old woman was fatally shot during a religious ceremony in a village in Shimla. Police have arrested two suspects and launched an investigation into the incident.
The body of an unidentified man with head injuries was discovered in Ranbirpur village, Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the death as a possible murder.
Two individuals have been arrested after a woman was fatally shot during a religious ceremony in a village in the Shimla district. The incident occurred during a temple consecration, with the shooting believed to be part of celebratory firing.
Four cadres of the proscribed NSCN Eastern Flank were killed in Manipur's Kamjong district by a rival group, according to police reports.
Three youths in Uttar Pradesh have been arrested for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old friend who persistently asked them to facilitate conversations with their sister and cousin.
A couple in Haryana's Kurukshetra allegedly killed their three-year-old daughter before committing suicide, citing the child's poor health as the reason, police said.
The accused, who resides opposite the victim's house, was identified after CCTV footage confirmed the murder, prompting police to launch a special investigation.
A man has been arrested in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, for allegedly murdering a 19-year-old girl. The incident has sparked outrage, with authorities promising swift justice.
Delhi Police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of a 33-year-old man whose body was discovered in Mungeshpur. The victim, Pradeep, went missing on March 29 and was last seen with the accused.
A 45-year-old woman was found murdered in her home in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, with her body discovered in a bed box after her children reported her missing. Police are investigating the case.
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan believes that injury-prone left-arm seamer Mohsin Khan's fitness is the only thing standing between him and an India debut.
A fast track court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced three people to death and another to seven years' imprisonment for the abduction and murder of a lawyer in 2019.
A man in Lucknow and his accomplice have been arrested for allegedly strangling his minor daughter to death, disfiguring her face with acid, and dumping her body near a canal. The crime was motivated by suspicion about the girl's activities and fear of social stigma, according to police.
A Class 10 student in Gurugram allegedly died by suicide after being upset with his CBSE exam results. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at the student's residence.
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