Police in Bhubaneswar rescued a 17-year-old boy who was kidnapped by six engineering students. The students demanded a ransom of Rs 5 lakh for his release and threatened to kill him if their demands were not met. Police swiftly responded, rescuing the boy and arresting the accused.
The tragedy highlights the dangers of unregulated mining operations in the region. Rescue efforts continued as families mourned the loss, and authorities worked to locate missing miners amid the disaster.
A tragic cruise boat accident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has claimed nine lives after a sudden storm caused the vessel to capsize, prompting extensive rescue efforts.
A devastating fire at a South Delhi bed-and-breakfast claimed at least 21 lives, prompting heroic efforts from locals who spread mattresses to save panic-stricken occupants jumping from the burning building.
A passenger bus accident in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the death of fifteen people and injuries to twenty others. The accident occurred near Kagort village in the Ram Nagar area.
An industrial accident at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (Vizag Steel Plant) in Visakhapatnam resulted in the deaths of at least six workers after molten iron spilt on them. Authorities are investigating the incident, and rescue operations are underway.
India has expressed 'deep worry' and strongly protested to the US after three merchant ships carrying Indian crew members came under attack from the American military off the coast of Oman in four days, resulting in the deaths of three Indian seafarers.
Delhi Police have arrested the owner of the building that collapsed in Saket, resulting in six deaths and several injuries.
Families of the victims who perished in the massive Aliganj fire in Lucknow are mourning their losses, with several alleging that delayed rescue efforts contributed to the high death toll. Many victims, including young animation artists, were trapped, and some attempted to save themselves by jumping from the building.
A 16-year-old girl from Jharkhand was rescued from Uttar Pradesh after being trafficked and allegedly sold for Rs 25,000. Police arrested two men in connection with the case.
A seven-year-old boy kidnapped in Delhi was rescued within five hours, and the suspect, a local tailor, was arrested at New Delhi Railway Station while attempting to flee to Bihar.
The CM will be accompanied by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari during his visit to the tunnel site on Sunday.
A tiger strayed into a residential area near the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, killing a woman and injuring four others. The incident sparked protests by villagers who accused forest officials of negligence, leading to a tense situation.
Bengaluru police have dismantled a prostitution racket operating from rented houses across the city, arresting four individuals and rescuing four women.
A 28-year-old tourist from West Bengal drowned after a boat capsized in Massanjore Dam, Dumka district, Jharkhand. The tourist and four others took a local fisherman's boat without permission and ventured into a danger zone.
A US Air Force officer was rescued from deep inside Iran after his jet was shot down, following a two-day mission involving US Special Operations forces. The officer evaded Iranian forces for over 24 hours, hiding in a mountain crevice and hiking to high altitudes before being rescued.
A fire in a residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area resulted in the deaths of nine people. Rescue operations were carried out, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
A container truck collided with a motorcycle and a car on the Latur-Nanded highway in Maharashtra, resulting in three fatalities and two serious injuries. The truck driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the hit-and-run incident.
A speeding BEST bus in Mumbai's Dadar area collided with multiple vehicles, including cars and motorbikes, injuring at least four people. The bus driver reportedly lost control, leading to traffic disruptions and the driver's detention.
A committee constituted by the West Bengal government to carry out a special audit of sanctioned plans for high-rise residential and commercial buildings in and around the city will meet on Friday to begin the exercise, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said.
A diving team recovered the body of a woman and her child embraced in the wreckage of a cruise boat that capsized in Madhya Pradesh's Bargi Dam, highlighting the challenging rescue conditions and the tragic loss of life.
Mumbai Railway Police's Operation Muskan successfully traced 305 missing children in a month, reuniting 247 with their families.
Fire-related emergencies in Delhi surged by 73% in April compared to March, with 32 deaths reported in fire accidents between January and April, according to official data from the Delhi Fire Services.
Delhi Police busted a prostitution racket operating under the guise of a spa in Paharganj, arresting one man and rescuing five women after a decoy operation.
Delhi Police have arrested the cook of a south Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, alleging his negligence contributed to the blaze. The ongoing investigation is also scrutinising safety violations, unauthorised expansion, and the roles of the owner and an absconding associate in the tragedy.
Police in Una, India, have dismantled a sex racket operating out of a local roadside eatery, rescuing three women and detaining three men.
A powerful explosion ripped through a railway line in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Sunday, injuring at least 20 people, authorities said.
Delhi has seen a significant increase in fire-related fatalities this year, with 45 deaths reported between January and May 27, according to Delhi Fire Services data. The summer months have seen a sharp rise in fire emergencies, with garbage and rubbish fires accounting for a significant share of incidents.
At least 18 people were charred to death, and six others sustained grievous injuries following a massive explosion at a private firecracker manufacturing unit near Virudhunagar, the police said on Sunday.
A speeding BEST bus in Mumbai's Dadar area collided with multiple vehicles, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The bus driver reportedly lost control, leading to a chaotic scene and traffic disruptions.
Delhi Police busted a human trafficking and prostitution racket in central Delhi, rescuing eight women, including a minor. Two men were arrested, and efforts are underway to apprehend other suspects.
Delhi Police have busted an alleged sex racket operating from a building in Paharganj, central Delhi, rescuing four women and arresting one man. Legal action has also been initiated against the premises owner.
A tigress was found dead in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, shortly after critically injuring a forest guard during an operation to move her and her cubs away from a village.
Six labourers died and three were injured when part of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, following a storm. The incident occurred early Friday morning as labourers slept on a slab of the bridge.
A devastating fire in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has resulted in the deaths of at least three people. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, rapidly spread, affecting 13-15 patients who were subsequently shifted. Authorities have brought the fire under control and initiated an inquiry, with concerns that the casualty toll might increase.
Police in Solapur, Maharashtra, have dismantled a prostitution racket operating from a dance academy, rescuing 25 women and arresting five individuals on human trafficking charges.
Residents of Meghaninagar vividly remember the explosion that shook the neighbourhood on the afternoon of June 12, 2025. An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London had crashed into the hostel blocks of B J Medical College. A massive fire broke out, sending clouds of smoke into the sky.
A devastating fire in a five-storey residential building in southeast Delhi's Govindpuri claimed the lives of three family members and critically injured two others. Residents resorted to desperate measures, including climbing out of windows with the help of sarees and shouting for help from the rooftop, as thick smoke and flames engulfed the structure.
Severe storms and heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi and Budaun districts have resulted in 11 fatalities and widespread damage, disrupting rescue operations due to network outages.
A Middle East expert claims that President Trump's approach to Iran is endangering US interests in the Gulf region, with support for the Iranian regime growing amid US-Israel tensions.
