A local court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his mentally challenged wife. The man repeatedly electrocuted her while she was tied to a cot in their home.
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.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming conditions in government primary schools in Nuh district, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignified living.
A 29-year-old man in Gurugram died from a suspected overdose of a sex-enhancing drug. Police found medicine wrappers in his room and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
A 28-year-old man in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide due to marital discord. The man, identified as Vineet, was found at his residence. Police are investigating the matter.
A new study suggests that physical activity can trigger the movement of cerebrospinal fluid, aiding in the removal of waste from the brain and potentially reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar has filed a police complaint against a company and an MPCB official, alleging pollution causing crop damage in Belsani village, Chandrapur. The complaint cites environmental pollution from coal washeries since 2024, leading to crop damage, livestock deaths, and health issues.
The condition of three women remains critical after contracting a kidney infection following caesarean deliveries at a government hospital in Kota. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the infection, which has already resulted in two deaths.
A 25-year-old woman and her two young children died after allegedly jumping into a well in Latur district, Maharashtra, following a family dispute.
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.
A head-on collision between a bus and a truck on National Highway 143 in Odisha's Sundergarh district resulted in the death of four people and injuries to over 20 others.
Thousands of teaching job aspirants in Bihar have been booked and several arrested following protests over delays in the BPSC TRE-4 examination notification, leading to clashes with police and political accusations.
Authorities in Gurugram have uncovered a racket involving the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injections, used for treating type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss, leading to the arrest of two individuals and a nationwide alert.
A 21-year-old B Tech student in Hyderabad allegedly committed suicide after being harassed by a college official for demanding money for a hall ticket due to low attendance.
The Delhi government's Drugs Control Department dismantled an illegal medicine sale operation in Shahdara, seizing a significant quantity of drugs and expired items.
A 37-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 22nd floor of a residential society in Noida, police said.
The Mumbai Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate cases involving alleged bogus birth certificates obtained through forged documents in the city. The city's civic authorities have found that more than 87,000 bogus birth certificates were allegedly issued between 2024 and 2026 by manipulating official records.
A 28-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh died after being attacked, with his family alleging the involvement of the village head and others in the assault.
A 34-year-old woman, reportedly suffering from depression, allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Thane district, Maharashtra. The woman, identified as Varsha Tushar Sawant, was found hanging at her home in Dombivli West. Police investigations suggest she was struggling with mental distress following the deaths of her parents and siblings.
A nurse's body was discovered under suspicious circumstances at a community health centre in Udaipur, leading to the arrest of a doctor and a murder investigation.
Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in an interstate racket manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription drugs, uncovering an illegal processing unit in Delhi.
A postgraduate medical student allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room at Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad, prompting a police investigation and protests over work pressure.
A 22-year-old man in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has been arrested for allegedly killing a man who repeatedly harassed his sister.
A nine-year-old girl was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Rajasthan's Bundi district while going to the fields near her village. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the family and provided compensation, while directing authorities to take preventive measures.
Delhi Police busted an organised racket involved in manufacturing and distributing spurious antacid powder and counterfeit coffee products in east Delhi's Madhu Vihar area, arresting four individuals and seizing goods worth approximately Rs 20 lakh.
A 23-year-old man died after allegedly hanging himself at a police outpost in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, while being questioned in connection with a theft case. Three police personnel have been suspended for alleged negligence, and a magisterial inquiry has been initiated. The family alleges police brutality and demands a murder case be registered.
A nine-year-old girl was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Rajasthan's Bundi district while defecating in a field. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the family and provided compensation, while directing authorities to take preventive measures.
Researchers have discovered that Delhi's urban forests are significant carbon sinks, storing substantial amounts of carbon in trees and soil, with the potential to generate revenue through carbon credits. The study highlights the importance of preserving and expanding these forests to combat climate change.
Two women allegedly molested in Delhi's Nehru Place are struggling with trauma and fear, highlighting the lack of public assistance during the incident.
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 Punjab Assembly has passed the Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026, to modernise the prison system, and the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2026, to enhance transparency and accountability of societies.
Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan acknowledges the LDF's defeat in the Assembly elections, vowing to serve as a responsible opposition and address shortcomings.
Authorities in Gurugram have uncovered a racket involving the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injections, used for treating type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss. Two individuals have been arrested, and a nationwide alert has been issued to detect the fake injections.
An accused in a triple murder case was killed in a shootout with police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, who had a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head, was wanted for the murder of three youths during a birthday party. Two police personnel were injured in the encounter.
A women's group has demanded an inquiry into visuals purportedly showing cricketer Riyan Parag using a vape-like device during an IPL match, questioning whether the incident was an attempt to normalise banned products.
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 man was allegedly stabbed to death during his brother's marriage procession in Odisha's Ganjam district after a dispute over the music being played.
A dog bit nearly 40 people in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, all of whom are receiving treatment at the Satna District Hospital. The injured are being administered anti-rabies vaccinations.
Two teenage girls in Uttar Pradesh allegedly attempted suicide after being filmed while bathing in the Yamuna river. They consumed poison after being scolded by their families over the incident. Police are investigating.
A 26-year-old man, accused in a murder case, who had escaped from a mental health centre in Kozhikode three months ago, was apprehended in Mumbai on Saturday, police said.
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