The Supreme Court of India has issued a series of nationwide guidelines aimed at improving road safety on national highways, addressing issues such as illegal parking and accident blackspots.
A 24-year-old Merchant Navy sailor died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle on the Delhi-Dehradun expressway while on leave. His mother was seriously injured in the incident.
A tehsildar from Kaij in Maharashtra's Beed district died in a car accident near Latur. The vehicle overturned on the Latur-Ambajogai highway, resulting in the official's immediate death.
Three people were killed in Nanded, Maharashtra, after a violent clash between two rival gangs. Police have detained five individuals in connection with the incident, which involved daggers and sharp weapons.
A father and his son were stabbed to death in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park following a dispute over money. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the absconding accused.
A 17-year-old boy has been detained in Jalna, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old friend due to suspicions of an illicit relationship between the victim and the boy's mother.
A 50-year-old man was shot dead in a village in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute. Police have launched an investigation and taken two people into custody.
A man in Thane, Maharashtra, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his neighbour, while his parents were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
A mahout from Tamil Nadu died after being attacked by an elephant he was tending near Naruvamoodu in Kerala. The incident occurred when the elephant pulled a palm leaf, dragging the mahout closer and goring him with its tusk.
A 48-year-old man died after being struck by a reversing truck at a ready-mix concrete plant in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting negligence.
NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar has raised concerns about the 2024 plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar, following allegations of a link between a self-styled godman and unusual financial transactions.
An elderly man was stabbed to death in northeast Delhi's Seelampur area following an argument that started because he allegedly stared at the accused, who had an old rivalry with the victim.
A 42-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly killed by her nephew with a spade following a dispute between two families. Two children were also injured when they intervened. Police are investigating the incident and have detained two women for questioning.
An unidentified gunman killed a polio worker on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan, during an ongoing polio eradication campaign. This incident is part of a series of attacks targeting polio workers and security personnel in the region, highlighting the challenges in eradicating polio in Pakistan.
Delhi Police have detained the main accused in the double murder of a man and his son in Delhi's CR Park area. The victims, Rakesh Sood and Karan Sood, were stabbed to death, while their cousin Rahul sustained injuries. The incident stemmed from a long-standing dispute with the accused, Asad.
Data reveals a disturbing trend of Indian worker deaths abroad, particularly in Gulf nations, alongside numerous complaints of exploitation and labour rights violations.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's government has provided a house to the family of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a victim of the Pahalgam terror attack. The gesture is seen as honouring his sacrifice and supporting his family.
A truck accident in Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to five others after the truck collided with a motorcycle and an SUV.
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.
An Indian national was killed in a missile attack on Riyadh, bringing the total number of Indian fatalities in the West Asia conflict to six. The Indian embassy in Riyadh has expressed condolences and is providing assistance to the family.
An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait following Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination plant, bringing the total number of Indian fatalities in the West Asia conflict to eight.
A 27-year-old man died after being run over by a JCB machine in Delhi's Shakurpur area. The driver has been arrested and an investigation is underway.
A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death at his girlfriend's house in Faridabad. Police have arrested five people in connection with the killing, while the main suspect remains at large. The incident stemmed from a previous dispute between the victim and the main accused.
Pakistani security forces killed 13 terrorists in two separate operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operations targeted members of Fitna al-Khawarij, a term used for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
An elderly man suffering from paralysis was shot dead in his home in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, while sleeping in the verandah. Police are investigating the incident.
A 27-year-old factory worker was fatally stabbed in a public toilet in Delhi following a road rage incident. Police have arrested one suspect and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the crime.
A Mumbai court has acquitted five Haryana police personnel in a criminal case related to the 2016 encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli, citing self-defence and lack of prosecution sanction.
The Supreme Court of India has clarified the distinct parameters for suspending sentences after conviction compared to granting pre-trial bail, setting aside a Patna High Court order in a 2016 murder case.
A preliminary investigation into the Vedanta power plant explosion in Chhattisgarh points to excessive fuel accumulation as the primary cause, leading to a deadly pressure build-up.
Three people died and one was seriously injured in a collision between an SUV and a tractor-trolley near Bhopal. The accident occurred on Bairasia Road, with the SUV reportedly speeding at the time of the crash.
Investigators recreated the crime scene at the Delhi residence where the daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered. The police are gathering detailed information about the accused, Rahul Meena, and his movements leading up to the crime.
A 57-year-old woman was killed by a leopard while working in a field with her husband near a forest in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The incident has sparked outrage among local residents.
A food delivery agent was allegedly shot dead by a Delhi Police head constable following an altercation in Jaffarpur Kalan village. The victim, Pandav Kumar, was returning from a birthday celebration when the incident occurred. The accused, identified as Neeraj, allegedly fired at point-blank range after an argument, according to police reports.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a BEST bus driver involved in a fatal accident, citing a lack of practical training for operating electric buses.
A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed in northwest Delhi following a quarrel. Police have apprehended two men and a juvenile in connection with the incident.
A man in Gorakhpur, India, died following a violent domestic dispute with his wife and son, who have subsequently been arrested.
A young hotel employee tragically died in Goa after a high-speed collision involving a Mini Cooper allegedly driven by a businessman's son, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about road safety.
Three people were killed and three others injured in two separate road accidents in Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The incidents involved motorcycle collisions and a pedestrian being struck by a truck.
A 50-year-old grocery shop owner was killed and two others injured in a clash with neighbours in Delhi's Shakurpur area. Police have registered a case and detained one suspect.
A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death in Kota, India, due to a long-standing feud. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.
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