The murder of a close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in West Bengal has ignited post-election violence, raising concerns about political stability and the transition of power.
A 34-year-old man was killed by his friend after a drunken argument at the Ghazipur poultry market in east Delhi. The accused, a tractor driver, has been arrested.
A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly strangled his six-month-old son to death following a domestic dispute and fled the scene, according to police reports.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.
A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a forest in Delhi's Bhati Mines area, with police suspecting he was strangled. The boy had gone missing after going to the forest with a group to bury a dog. Family members and locals protested, demanding justice.
The CBI is investigating the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, suspecting it was a meticulously planned contract killing. The investigation involves forensic analysis and examination of potential interstate criminal links.
A 30-year-old criminal was killed in a shootout with police on the outskirts of Jammu after attempting to breach a cordon and opening fire. The incident occurred in the Miran Sahib area, and a search is underway for the other criminal involved.
Two individuals have been apprehended in Gurugram for the alleged murder of a former National Security Guard (NSG) commando in Kasan village, Manesar. The accused, identified as Gulshan and Kartik Chauhan, were arrested, and the firearms used in the crime were recovered. The murder was reportedly motivated by revenge for the killing of Kartik Chauhan's father in 2018.
A man in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has been arrested after allegedly shooting dead his wife's two sisters following a domestic dispute. The accused surrendered to police after the incident.
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.
Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court alleging police inaction during post-poll violence in West Bengal and sought judicial intervention to protect citizens.
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, noting that the temporary truce coincides with Russia's Victory Day celebrations commemorating the then-Soviet Union's role in World War II.
The Uttar Pradesh government has provided financial assistance and other support to the family of a 15-year-old girl found dead in the Ganga river in Ghazipur. A cheque of Rs 5 lakh was handed over, along with assurances of housing and land for agriculture.
A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, who went missing in the US, has been found dead, according to the Indian mission in San Francisco.
Three people were shot dead following a dispute at a gym in the Khurja Nagar area of Bulandshahr district. Police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others involved in the incident.
A 33-year-old divorced woman and her two young daughters have died in Kanpur, India, after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected suicide, including possible distress due to family issues and delays in emergency response.
A 34-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his neighbour in Thane, Maharashtra, following a dispute over fetching water from a shared tap.
Four men were killed and two others injured after their car plunged off a culvert in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district.
A man in Gurugram allegedly killed his wife and four children before attempting suicide at their home in Wazirpur village, police said.
Delhi Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly killing his co-worker after a dispute over using the victim's phone in the Begumpur area of south Delhi.
A young man was allegedly murdered following an argument over a single run during a cricket match between two local teams in Visakhapatnam. The dispute, initially resolved by the umpire, reignited later, leading to a fatal stabbing.
A young man was allegedly murdered following an argument over a single run during a cricket match between two local teams in Visakhapatnam. The dispute, initially resolved by the umpire, reignited later, leading to a fatal stabbing.
A man in Gurugram allegedly strangled his wife to death after she refused to give him money for alcohol. He was arrested after a post-mortem revealed the cause of death.
Police in Hyderabad are investigating the murder of Tanuja, the wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. Investigators suspect the culprits, possibly Nepali nationals aided by a domestic worker, fled the city by train. Multiple teams are working to apprehend the suspects, and police have alerted forces in other states and the Sashastra Seema Bal.
Delhi Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the deaths of two cousins returning home from an IPL match. The accused, identified as Tuntun alias Titu, was apprehended in Bihar after an investigation involving CCTV footage and technical surveillance.
A 14-year-old boy who went missing in Nagpur was found murdered, leading to public outrage and accusations of police inaction.
The Election Commission is preparing to launch the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' lists, potentially covering 22 states and Union Territories with approximately 40 crore electors.
Two wanted members of the Bawaria gang were killed in an encounter with police in Mathura. The accused were wanted in connection with a dacoity. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the encounter.
A man was stabbed to death and three others injured in Giridih, Jharkhand, following a dispute over loud music. Police have registered a case and are searching for the suspects.
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A 42-year-old jeweller was shot dead in Baberu town, Uttar Pradesh, by a neighbour. The accused was arrested following a police encounter.
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A 21-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after an argument with his mother, who later hanged herself in shock upon finding his body, police said.
Two minors, a boy and a girl, were found hanging from a tree in a field in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect a relationship and potential social pressures led to the tragic event, pending post-mortem results.
Security forces in Manipur have destroyed 23 illegally constructed bunkers in Ukhrul district and seized 18 IEDs in Tengnoupal district during separate operations.
Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba figure and a close associate of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said.
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died at the age of 38 due to cardiac-lung complications. The news has prompted condolences from across the political spectrum in Uttar Pradesh.
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Tamil Nadu table tennis player I.M. Louis Raj died after collapsing on court during a match at the 32nd National Masters Table Tennis Championships in Pune. The cause of death was cardiac arrest.
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) touted his claims of ending multiple global conflicts after he took charge of the White House and expressed hope that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war could become the next one resolved, saying he would "love to" make it the tenth.
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