A 17-year-old has been detained in Mumbai for allegedly attacking his friend with a sickle due to the friend's phone conversations with the accused's mother.
A devastating fire at a bed and breakfast hotel in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, has claimed 21 lives, including foreign nationals. The incident has brought intense scrutiny to the densely packed area, a popular hub for patients seeking affordable accommodation near Max Hospital, raising serious concerns about fire safety compliance and building norms in such establishments.
The announcement comes after a massive fire ripped through the Flourish Stay B&B on Wednesday morning, leaving 21 people dead, including 11 foreign nationals, and several injured.
Mahender Garg, who lost eight family members in the devastating hotel fire in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, recounted his cousin's frantic last call and questioned the hotel's safety arrangements, stating, 'My entire family has been destroyed. We never imagined something like this could happen to us.'
Freya Kemp's outstanding all-round performance propelled England to a 26-run victory over India in the second Women's T20 International, levelling the three-match series.
Punjab Police conducted raids at the residence of SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia and others for allegedly storming a police station and attempting to free a detainee. The Akali Dal alleges political vendetta, while police assert that action will be taken regardless of status.
Delhi Police conducted an anti-terror mock drill at the Taj Hotel in Chanakyapuri to assess emergency response capabilities and inter-agency coordination during a simulated terror attack scenario.
The apex women's association in Mizoram, Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), has strongly condemned the alleged trafficking and exploitation of women from the state under the guise of employment outside Mizoram. The organisation is pursuing the matter to ensure the accused receive stringent punishment under the law.
A truck driver has been arrested in Delhi after a multi-vehicle accident resulted in the deaths of three people, including a child, and injuries to four others. The driver was apprehended using CCTV footage after the truck rammed into an autorickshaw.
Odisha Police rescued a girl from a central government-run residential school in Bhadrak district after she ran away following alleged sexual harassment by a teacher. The class 7 student escaped by scaling the boundary wall and sought refuge in a nearby village.
Police in Chhattisgarh have registered a case against BJP MLA Ramkumar Toppo for allegedly assaulting a revenue official. A counter-case has been filed against the official for allegedly misbehaving with Toppo's sister. The incident has sparked protests and demands for the MLA's arrest.
At least seven people and a few security personnel were injured following a clash between two groups over a land dispute in Bihar's Purnea district on Saturday, police said.
Two India-bound LPG tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in the region, while an India-flagged vessel sank after being hit near the strategic shipping corridor.
Nepal is actively involved in rescuing its citizens from Gulf countries due to escalating tensions in West Asia, with thousands registering to return home. The government is committed to ensuring the safety of Nepalese citizens in the region and has formed an Emergency Response Team to manage the crisis.
A river cruise boat carrying 29 passengers overturned in the Bargi dam reservoir near Jabalpur after encountering a sudden storm, resulting in four deaths and a large-scale rescue operation.
Pune police have arrested five individuals from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly kidnapping a businessman and demanding a ransom of Rs 50 lakh. The businessman was rescued, and the suspects were apprehended near Sangamner.
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.
Three dental students drowned in a river near Kothamangalam, Kerala, after being caught in a strong current while bathing. A group of nine students had arrived at Vadattupara when the incident occurred. Authorities recovered the bodies and have initiated an investigation into the incident.
A former village head and three of his family members were allegedly murdered and their bodies set on fire inside a car in Rajasthan. Police have detained the ex-sarpanch's first wife and her children in connection with the crime, suspecting a family dispute over the sarpanch's two wives as the motive.
A man has been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly kidnapping a woman and attempting to force her religious conversion for marriage.
Veterinarians and animal rescuers in Delhi report a surge in cases of heat-related illnesses among birds and stray animals as the city grapples with a severe heatwave. Dehydration, heatstroke, and gastrointestinal infections are rampant, prompting calls for residents to provide water and shade for animals.
India on Friday launched a highly coordinated, priority operation to safely guide 13 Indian-flagged commercial vessels out of the volatile Strait of Hormuz, the ministry of ports, shipping, and waterways announced on Friday.
The Star Wars franchise as a whole has struggled creatively in recent years, and sadly, Grogu's cuteness alone is not enough to save the day, asserts Sreeju Sudhakaran.
A new western disturbance brought thunderstorms and rain to parts of northern India, with hailstorms and snow reported in several regions. The weather caused flooding in Jammu and Kashmir and prompted a yellow alert in Delhi.
A court in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has directed police to register an FIR regarding the Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy that resulted in 13 deaths. The court cited the crew's failure to rescue passengers as potential culpable homicide.
Two women were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses. The arrests were made by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad following a tip-off.
Abdul Rahim, who faced a death sentence in Saudi Arabia, returned to Kerala after a massive crowdfunding effort raised Rs 34 crore for blood money. He was greeted by family and friends after two decades of imprisonment.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai faithfully recreates the chaos, clichs and comic sensibilities of a vintage David Dhawan entertainer, for better and often for worse, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
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.
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the limelight in his first full season of IPL with some dazzling performances for the Rajasthan Royals.
A bus driver died and around 20 passengers were injured after a bus collided with an overturned truck on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.
Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including two women, for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses in various parts of the city. The operation led to the rescue of four women who were allegedly forced into prostitution.
A factory owner and his son died after falling into a well at a pickle manufacturing unit in Delhi's Nangloi area. They were attempting to rescue a worker who had fallen unconscious in the well.
The pale-coloured hog deer is believed to be affected by albinism, a rare genetic condition characterised by the absence or reduction of melanin pigment in the skin, fur, and eyes.
A 15-year-old girl from Uttar Pradesh is missing after reportedly falling into a waterfall in Sohra, Meghalaya, while taking photographs. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Two Indian mountaineers, Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are, died while descending Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit, according to an official in Kathmandu.
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 20-year-old college student has alleged that a man molested and attempted to rape her during a party in Bengaluru, and later he and his associates assaulted her friends and threatened them with dire consequences, the police said on Thursday.
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 revenue official in Chhattisgarh has accused BJP MLA Ramkumar Toppo and his supporters of assault, following allegations of misbehaviour against the official by the MLA's cousin.
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