A massive landslide at Wayanad's Kalladi tunnel project killed three people, with politicians blaming contractors for ignoring repeated warnings to remove dumped earth.
Mumbai and Pune are grappling with severe monsoon weather, triggering an 'orange' alert, widespread disruptions, school closures, and tragic fatalities from landslides and wall collapses.
In Delhi, 8.91 per cent of road accidents in 2023 were caused by overspeeding, while in Bengaluru the share was just over 5 per cent.
Six people were injured, one seriously, after a bus accident in Jharkhand's Chatra district. The bus, en route from Raipur to Gaya, crashed due to a burst tire.
Investigators have revealed that the pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower, suffered from long-term anxiety and had expressed suicidal thoughts in his diaries. The incident, which killed the pilot and injured 13 others, has raised significant security concerns in the highly sensitive Chinese capital, especially given strict airspace regulations.
Investigators have revealed that the pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower, suffered from long-term anxiety and had expressed suicidal thoughts in his diaries. The incident, which killed the pilot and injured 13 others, has raised significant security concerns in the highly sensitive Chinese capital, especially given strict airspace regulations.
A 55-year-old man died after falling into an open manhole in Mumbai during heavy rains, leading to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) suspending four officials and initiating a homicide case against the responsible contractor for alleged negligence.
A new digital political phenomenon, the 'E20 Janta Party', is gaining traction on Instagram, mobilising Gen Z against the government's mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) and demanding Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's resignation.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, and warnings include potential flash floods, structural damage, and disruptions to essential services. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also urged caution and deployed officials to monitor the situation.
Police in Kerala are investigating a sexual harassment allegation made by a woman who was injured in a road accident and subsequently assisted by a local man. The woman claims the man sexually harassed her while she was being transported to the hospital.
The water rose from knee level to chest height within minutes before climbing even higher. Homes crumbled, cattle sheds collapsed and everything that could be carried away by the current vanished.
'We ourselves hadn't heard it initially. Many people called us. The entire village was overjoyed.'
Delhi Traffic Police issued over 1,200 challans for drunk driving during a special enforcement drive on Holi, with the western range recording the highest number of violations.
About 30 Indian nationals living illegally in the US and working as commercial truck drivers have been arrested and will be deported as part of 'Operation Checkmate'.
Two years after the devastating Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides in Wayanad claimed 298 lives, survivors continue to grapple with profound grief and trauma. Despite government rehabilitation efforts providing new homes in Kalpetta, many families face lingering emotional scars and financial hardships, highlighting the long-term impact of the tragedy.
Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar turned the clock back with a class batting an unbeaten 114-run opening partnership.
Authorities in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, have launched an inquiry after a man and his elderly mother were allegedly assaulted at a petrol pump. A video of the incident went viral, prompting swift action from local officials.
A man and his two children were killed in Muzaffarnagar after their motorcycle was hit by a school bus. The man's wife is critically injured. Police have arrested the bus driver and seized the vehicle.
Maharashtra's Chief Minister inaugurated the 'Missing Link' project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, designed to bypass a steep mountain pass, reduce travel time, and boost economic activity.
Four people died and eight were injured in a collision between a multi-utility vehicle and a straw-laden truck on the Indore-Nemawar Road in Madhya Pradesh. The victims were returning from a wedding in Dewas district.
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China, leading to the evacuation of nearly 2 million people. Authorities issued red alerts for rainstorms and orange alerts for the typhoon, causing widespread cancellations of flights and ferry services, and the closure of tourist attractions.
A 44-year-old man was killed in an elephant attack near Kotagiri in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred as the man was walking to his village, prompting a police investigation and a safety advisory from the forest department.
Two men were killed in Jalna, Maharashtra, when the truck they were travelling in crashed into a tree. The truck, carrying cattle fodder, was reportedly speeding and entered the city instead of taking the bypass.
A 23-year-old woman was killed and her friend seriously injured when a dumper truck hit their scooter in Nashik. The truck also hit a car, but the occupants were unharmed. The truck driver has been taken into custody.
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.
A 33-year-old man died and five others were injured after a speeding car collided with an e-rickshaw in Delhi's Model Town area. The car driver, a radiologist, has been taken into custody.
A bus and lorry collided near Gurupura in Karnataka, resulting in injuries to nine people. The accident is suspected to be due to the lorry driver's negligence, and an investigation is underway.
An altercation involving the father of child spiritual content creator Abhinav Arora in Delhi's Tilak Nagar resulted in the arrest of three people under preventive provisions.
Delhi Police in Najafgarh prosecuted 154 vehicles and impounded four during a special drive against tinted windows, citing safety concerns and potential concealment of criminal activities.
A landslide near Tunnel 2 on the Khopoli-Kusgaon 'Missing Link' has caused significant traffic diversions on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
Five people were killed and another seriously injured after a car caught fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Alwar district.
Following a landslide near the Kalladi tunnel project in Wayanad, Kerala, district authorities have begun evacuating families and intensified rescue operations to find seven missing persons. Heavy rains are complicating efforts, while project engineers clarify the landslide did not originate from the active construction zone.
Delhi is set to establish its first underground Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) command centre at the new Delhi Fire Services headquarters, a facility designed to ensure uninterrupted coordination and protection for personnel during nuclear warfare, radiological leaks, or chemical disasters.
'I am now driving an electric vehicle. I have lost faith in petrol-run cars.'
A state-run bus accident in Odisha's Koraput district resulted in one fatality and injuries to 20 passengers after the bus plunged into a gorge. The accident occurred in the Sunki ghat section of Pottangi block, with investigations underway to determine the cause.
A Hindu temple caretaker was found dead in Bangladesh, sparking outrage and demands for justice from minority groups. The caretaker had been missing for three days before his body was discovered.
'I was fortunate enough to be associated with two of the most important battles fought by the Indian Army, the Battle of Tololing and Battle of Tiger Hill.' 'Sometimes, I think how I survived those battles on Tololing and on Tiger Hill.'
Gurugram police have launched an investigation after a CCTV video showing a group of youths assaulting a motorcyclist at a petrol pump went viral. The incident occurred on Thursday night, and police are working to identify the assailants and the victim, despite no formal complaint being filed yet.
Heavy monsoon rains have severely impacted Mumbai and its surrounding areas, leading to landslides, suspension of train services, and at least 13 fatalities over the past few days. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway was also shut due to a concrete pillar collapse and waterlogging.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have filed a case against three individuals, including a safety manager, for causing death by negligence after a 22-year-old worker died in a wall collapse during construction in December 2024.
