The family of retired Brigadier Mukesh Joshi, who died in a crossfire in Rajpur, Dehradun, is seeking Rs 1 crore compensation from the Uttarakhand government, citing his distinguished military service and the state's responsibility to protect its citizens.
Delhi Congress will launch a 12-day 'Kalash Yatra' across 33 Purvanchal-dominated Assembly constituencies, carrying the ashes of slain delivery agent Pandav Kumar and demanding Rs 1 crore in compensation for the deceased's family.
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava and a relative of a deceased factory worker in Gujarat's Bharuch district slapped each other amidst tensions over compensation for the victims of a recent factory fire.
The suicide of a NEET aspirant in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to the cancellation of the medical entrance exam, has triggered strong reactions from opposition leaders who are demanding accountability and compensation for the family.
The Jan Suraaj Party has requested a meeting with Bihar's Chief Minister to discuss the murder of a Bihar resident in Delhi and to ensure a fair investigation and support for the victim's family.
Dalit organisations in Kerala are demanding compensation and a High Court-monitored probe into the death of a BDS student, alleging 'institutional murder' and caste-based harassment.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a crop loss assessment following recent inclement weather and promised compensation to affected farmers. The announcement came as Mann presented a report on the power department and addressed other issues including sacrilege laws and drug enforcement.
Dozens of US planes carrying ammunition landed in Tel Aviv, raising concerns about potential strikes on Iran. Negotiations between the US and Iran remain deadlocked over key issues, with both sides issuing fresh demands and warnings.
Family members and Hindu organisations protested in Tonk, Rajasthan, demanding arrests in connection with the alleged suicide of a 17-year-old student. The protesters allege the student was pressured to convert to Islam.
Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran as negotiations remained deadlocked over uranium stockpiles, sanctions relief and war compensation. The US President's sharp remarks came just hours after Iranian media revealed Washington's core conditions for resuming negotiations.
Two arrests have been made in Rajasthan following the suicides of two sisters who alleged repeated rape and police inaction. The younger sister consumed pesticide after claiming she and her sister were repeatedly assaulted. Protests erupted, demanding justice and compensation for the family.
A five-year-old boy was mauled to death by stray dogs in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, prompting calls for compensation from the bereaved family.
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.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports about the alleged sexual exploitation and rape of a woman and her minor daughter by their landlord in Gujarat's Morbi district.
Parents in Bihar allege faith bias after 163 minors were detained in Madhya Pradesh on suspicion of child trafficking, claiming the children were travelling to madrassas with teachers and had valid documents.
Parents in Bihar allege their children were wrongly accused of being trafficked and were instead travelling to madrassas for education, claiming religious bias in the case.
A Dalit bride in Rajasthan was forced to dismount from a mare during her wedding procession, sparking outrage and protests. The incident has led to demands for a fair investigation and action against those responsible.
Three FIRs have been registered against AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava following a slapping incident and related events after a fire at a chemical factory in Jhagadia, Gujarat.
BJD president Naveen Patnaik has written to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking his intervention in the killing of a pregnant woman in Odisha's Ganjam district and demanding action against the culprits.
Families of the two men killed in a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus accident in west Delhi allege rash driving and negligence, demanding justice and compensation.
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has criticised the French Open's prize money structure, supporting players' demands for a fairer share of revenue and broader structural changes in tennis.
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari met with the families of three individuals found dead in a forest in Hazaribag, assuring them of justice. The incident occurred after reporters were allegedly manhandled by family members following questions posed to the minister.
According to Indeed's Mother's Day 2026 Survey, 83 per cent Indian women said they had chosen not to apply for a job because the role felt difficult to manage alongside caregiving responsibilities.
Five tribal farmers in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, consumed poison to protest inadequate compensation for land acquired by a cement company. They are hospitalised and in stable condition as authorities investigate their claims.
Youth League activists clashed with police during a protest march at a dental college in Kerala over the death of a Dalit student. The protest was triggered by allegations of harassment and demands for action against faculty members.
The Indian government has announced the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, effective July 1. The new scheme aims to expand guaranteed wage employment and link it more closely with infrastructure development and climate resilience, but faces concerns from opposition parties and labour rights activists.
A 28-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district. The incident has sparked outrage among local villagers, who are demanding compensation and government jobs for the victim's family.
Amid the arithmetic of subsidies, consumption and capacity, whichever government assumes office in Tamil Nadu after May 4 is likely to inherit a growing debate over how far the state can continue to expand welfare promises without placing additional strain on public finances and the power sector.
Former Haryana deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala has criticised the state government for failing to ensure proper crop procurement arrangements and timely compensation for farmers affected by unseasonal rain.
A 13-year-old rape survivor in Palghar district was visited by an official, sparking outrage and calls for stricter laws and swift justice in the case.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to Delhi and Gurugram authorities regarding separate incidents of alleged assault and a construction site collapse, respectively, seeking detailed reports within two weeks.
A river cruise boat carrying 29 passengers overturned in the Bargi dam reservoir near Jabalpur after encountering a sudden storm, resulting in four deaths and a large-scale rescue operation.
Odisha is in shock after a pregnant woman was brutally murdered in Ganjam district. Political leaders are calling for swift action and justice for the victim and her orphaned daughter.
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to rationalise airfares and provide relief to flyers, highlighting discrepancies in pricing for the same routes and airlines. The court is addressing a plea seeking a robust regulator to ensure transparency and passenger protection in the civil aviation sector.
An ex-serviceman was stabbed to death in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district following an argument, leading to protests and road blockades by villagers.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested a report from West Delhi authorities regarding the death of a 26-year-old man during a Holi celebration clash in Uttam Nagar.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested a report from West Delhi authorities regarding the death of a 26-year-old man during a Holi celebration clash in Uttam Nagar.
Deferred payment plans may come with a cost, which may not be immediately visible.
A fast-track court in Muzaffarnagar sentenced a woman and her three sons to death in a murder case dating back to September 2019.
A forest official in Karnataka is under investigation after a video surfaced allegedly showing him demanding a bribe from a farmer who suffered crop damage due to a wild elephant attack.
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