A 31-year-old man was shot dead in Chandigarh by two unidentified assailants outside a gym, marking the second shooting incident in the city within 24 hours.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has responded to reports of suspected food poisoning in Eklavya Model Residential Schools by issuing new guidelines to ensure student health and safety.
The Indian Parliament has passed a bill amending the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019, focusing on biological discrimination and excluding social orientations from its scope. The bill aims to provide legal recognition and protection to transgender individuals facing discrimination due to biological issues, while also introducing graded punishments for harm inflicted on them.
Delhi Police have arrested a 54-year-old woman for allegedly killing her two daughters at their residence in Malviya Nagar. The incident occurred earlier this month, and the woman had also allegedly attempted suicide.
'Why would a highly qualified doctor with a promising future choose to wage war against his own country?'
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction of a man for murdering his wife by setting her on fire in 2000, citing the victim's dying declaration and eyewitness testimony from their daughter as crucial evidence.
A man in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his father-in-law following a domestic dispute in 2016.
A sessions court in Mumbai has quashed notices issued against two directors of Amazon Seller Services Private Limited for the alleged illegal online sale of abortion pills, citing that Amazon acts as a platform and not the seller.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reports 66 drug overdose deaths in Himachal Pradesh over three years, with 6,246 cases registered under the NDPS Act. The state government is implementing measures to combat drug abuse, including confiscating assets, launching awareness campaigns, and establishing rehabilitation centres.
The cremation of a warehousing corporation official who died by suicide after accusing former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar of harassment was held in Amritsar. Bhullar has been arrested for abetting suicide, sparking a political row and demands for a CBI probe.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reports 66 drug overdose deaths in the state over three years, along with details of NDPS Act cases, government prevention efforts, and rehabilitation initiatives.
The glycemic index ranks carbohydrate-containing foods by how quickly they raise blood sugar.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Vishal Agarwal, the father of the minor accused of driving the Porsche in the fatal Pune crash, in connection with the blood sample swapping case.
A young boy was killed and another person critically injured in an LPG cylinder explosion at a garage in Budge Budge, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.
The Congress-led UDF in Kerala has criticised the ruling LDF over the Sabarimala gold loss cases, the issue of women's entry to the shrine, and the state's health sector, where government doctors and private nurses are striking over wages.
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, contesting from Nemom, Kerala, declares assets exceeding 93 crore, including movable and immovable properties, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
The wife of a state employee who allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by ex-minister Laljit Singh Bhullar is demanding a CBI probe into his death. The deceased, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, claimed harassment in a video before his death.
A 55-year-old man in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly killed by his son with a brick after a dispute arose while they were drinking alcohol together.
A 25-year-old woman was found dead at her residence in Jaisalmer, India, less than a month before her scheduled wedding. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Maharashtra minister Narhari Zirwal is embroiled in controversy after a video featuring him and a transgender person went viral, prompting calls for his removal from office.
A new study reveals that ovalbumin, the main protein in egg whites, can effectively bind and remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from contaminated water, presenting a sustainable solution for tackling these persistent chemicals.
A notorious history-sheeter, Thoppai Ganesan, with over 30 criminal cases, including five murders, was killed in a police encounter in Chennai's Madhavaram area.
The sophisticated 'white-collar' terror module, spearheaded by a group of doctors recently busted by Jammu and Kashmir Police, had been actively scouting for a suicide bomber since last year, with key planner Dr Umar Nabi pushing the agenda, officials said on Sunday.
The combined income of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife has doubled to Rs 35.16 crore in 2026, according to his election affidavit. The affidavit details the increase in movable and immovable assets of both Sarma and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.
Three men were killed in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, after their motorcycle was struck by an unidentified vehicle. The victims were on their way to a wedding when the accident occurred near Basura village.
A 28-year-old street vendor was stabbed to death in Mumbai's Mankhurd area, with CCTV footage of the incident circulating online. Police are investigating the murder.
The BJP has nominated the mother of a victim in the RG Kar case from Panihati constituency for the upcoming West Bengal elections, aiming to leverage public outrage over the incident. This move is part of a broader strategy to challenge the ruling TMC by highlighting issues of women's safety and governance.
A roof collapse at a government building in Pakistan's Punjab province has resulted in the deaths of eight women and injuries to over 30 others. The women were gathered at the building to receive financial assistance under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).
A former aide to a councillor was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified individuals in Gorakhpur while on a morning walk. Police have launched an investigation, detaining several suspects and analysing CCTV footage.
Five school students, including two girls, drowned in separate incidents in the Koraput and Mayurbhanj districts of Odisha. Three class 10 students drowned in a reservoir after completing their board exams, while two class 2 girls drowned in a pond near their village.
Tamil Nadu's AIADMK, leading the NDA in the state, has released its first list of 23 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, renominating key leaders and fielding experienced legislators from their traditional strongholds.
A 26-year-old Indian man working in Riyadh has reportedly been killed in a suspected missile attack, according to his family. They are seeking official confirmation and assistance from the Indian government to repatriate his body.
Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, has died at AIIMS-Delhi after being in a coma for over 13 years. His case led to a landmark Supreme Court judgment allowing passive euthanasia and sparked discussions about the right to die with dignity in India.
The Haryana Police have launched 'Abhedya', a mobile application designed to curb cybercrime, extortion, and threatening calls. This initiative makes Haryana the first state in India to introduce such a measure, aiming to protect citizens from various forms of digital harassment.
A man accused of killing a 4-year-old girl in Nandigram, Ghaziabad, was arrested after an encounter with police. The accused allegedly confessed to the crime and opened fire on the police during the recovery operation, sustaining injuries in the process.
An artery forceps was discovered in a woman's abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday began the exercise of inspecting the lockers of doctors and medical staff in hospitals as part of enhanced security measures after the recent Delhi blast and recovery of arms and ammunition in the 'white collar' terror module, officials said.
A bank manager in Ghaziabad was shot dead by a security guard following disputes over salary and leave, leading to the arrest of the guard and an accomplice.
A 30-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, died after being beaten with sticks following a parking dispute. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused.
A 28-year-old man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while his cousin filmed him loading a pistol. The video, which went viral, shows the man handling the weapon before the fatal incident.
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