A teacher in Bhandara district, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students and showing them obscene videos. The incidents occurred over several months, leading to his suspension and police custody.
A mess employee at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, allegedly committed suicide on campus, marking the fifth such incident in the past three months and raising concerns about the well-being of individuals at the institution.
A court in Thane district has reserved its order until May 21 in a 2008 case involving the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan station by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists. MNS chief Raj Thackeray is among the accused.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned the director of a coaching centre in Latur, Maharashtra, as part of its investigation into the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak. The CBI team is currently camping in Latur and has detained several individuals in connection with the case.
The CBI has taken custody of a person from Nashik in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak. Earlier, Nashik Police detained Shubham Khairnar following a request from Rajasthan Police. The NEET (UG) 2026 exam was cancelled amid allegations of a paper leak, prompting a CBI inquiry. The alleged leak may have links to Latur, where a parent complained about a coaching institute's mock test containing identical questions to the actual exam.
Nashik Police have detained a man in connection with the NEET paper leak following a request from Rajasthan Police. The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2024 exam and the CBI has been asked to investigate.
A school teacher in Bengaluru is under investigation after allegedly slapping and hitting a class two student for failing to answer a maths question. The incident led to a police complaint and subsequent inquiry.
A PhD scholar at IIT Bhubaneswar has died after allegedly falling from the sixth floor of a hostel building on the campus. Police are investigating the incident.
A Mumbai engineering student has been arrested by the Maharashtra ATS for allegedly sharing terrorist propaganda online related to banned organisations like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Islamic State, raising concerns about online radicalisation.
Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud syndicate involved in duping people through fake stock investments, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old student.
A first-year law student at Himachal Pradesh University has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a person during a fight between two groups on campus.
A Delhi court has granted interim bail to a Class XII student accused of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his classmate outside their CBSE examination centre, citing the risk of loss of an academic year.
The CBI has taken custody of five individuals arrested in connection with the NEET-UG exam leak and apprehended two more suspects. The agency is investigating the potential involvement of insiders within the National Testing Agency (NTA). Protests continue across the country, demanding accountability and reforms in the examination process.
A 21-year-old postgraduate student in Dehradun has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend after a dispute over a suspected affair. The victim is in critical condition, and police are investigating.
Heavily armed militants attacked villages in Manipur's Kamjong district near the India-Myanmar border, torching houses and forcing residents to flee. The attack targeted Tangkhul Naga villages, with allegations pointing to Myanmar-based militant groups.
BRS Working President K T Rama Rao has called for the immediate removal of Bandi Sanjay Kumar from the union cabinet following the arrest of his son, Bageerath, in a POCSO case, arguing that the minister's continuation in office could hinder a fair and impartial investigation.
A 17-year-old student in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead inside a library he owned. Police suspect suicide, possibly related to a love affair.
The Maharashtra ATS has arrested an engineering student from Mumbai for allegedly sharing online propaganda material linked to banned terrorist organisations. Two other individuals are also under investigation.
A woman has been detained in Pune for her alleged involvement in the NEET paper leak case and handed over to the CBI for further investigation.
A video showing a student slapping and abusing another at a private university in Greater Noida has surfaced online, causing widespread outrage. University officials claim it was an interpersonal dispute, not ragging, and disciplinary action has been taken. Police are awaiting a formal complaint.
'22 students are fighting over 35,000 seats. In that situation, when someone tells a desperate parent there is a shortcut, and the shortcut costs Rs 3 to Rs 5 lakh versus Rs 1.5 crore -- the maths is seductive.'
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam, which was conducted on May 3, following allegations of irregularities. A CBI inquiry has been ordered, and a re-examination will be scheduled.
Police in Gadag, Karnataka, have arrested five men for allegedly luring students with false promises of scholarships to open bank accounts for illegal transactions.
The Delhi government is considering taking over the management of a private school in Janakpuri following allegations of a sexual assault on a three-year-old girl. The Directorate of Education issued a show-cause notice to the school, citing serious lapses in child safety and compliance with norms, which remains unanswered.
A 13-year-old boy was allegedly strangled to death in south Delhi's Bhati Mines area, police said on Wednesday. The incident has triggered protests in the area.
Delhi Police have arrested a 54-year-old woman for allegedly killing her two daughters at their residence in Malviya Nagar. The incident occurred earlier this month, and the woman had also allegedly attempted suicide.
Meghalaya's Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has announced that the state government will review objections raised by pressure groups and villagers regarding the proposed limestone mining project in Jaintia Hills district.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP government of conspiring against Indian citizens by deleting names from electoral rolls and diverting attention from core issues.
A case has been registered against the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar under the POCSO Act following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. The accused has alleged extortion and criminal intimidation by the teen and her parents.
A 16-year-old student in Faridabad allegedly committed suicide after receiving low marks in his Class 11 examinations, highlighting the immense pressure students face regarding academic performance.
A case under the POCSO Act has been registered against the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar following allegations of sexual harassment. The minister's son has also filed a counter-complaint alleging extortion and criminal intimidation against the girl and her parents.
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A man was arrested after an encounter with police in connection with the murder of his eight-year-old niece in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Arun Kumar, was attempting to flee to Nepal when he was apprehended. He allegedly confessed to the crime and was shot in the leg during an attempt to escape from police custody.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured full cooperation in the CBI probe into the NEET paper leak case, following the arrest of a suspect from Nashik. The NEET (UG) 2024 exam was cancelled amid allegations of irregularities, leaving over 22 lakh medical aspirants anxious.
Five school students, including two girls, drowned in separate incidents in the Koraput and Mayurbhanj districts of Odisha. Three class 10 students drowned in a reservoir after completing their board exams, while two class 2 girls drowned in a pond near their village.
Two medical students were arrested in Pithoragarh for allegedly snatching a gold chain and mobile phone from a woman. The students, identified as Sunny Singh and Himani Bora, were apprehended while attempting to flee.
A 10-year-old boy in Dharwad, Karnataka, was allegedly assaulted by his mother for irregular school attendance and lack of seriousness in studies, prompting a police investigation and intervention by child protection services.
Police in Kota, Rajasthan, have confirmed that the death of a NEET aspirant from Uttarakhand was a suicide. The student, who had been preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, was found to be depressed and stressed about his upcoming exams. The Kota administration has issued guidelines to coaching institutes to prioritise students' mental health.
Two police officers in Bengaluru were allegedly abused and assaulted by a group of four youths after asking them to stop consuming alcohol in a public place. Two suspects, including an engineering student and a software engineer, have been arrested, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining two.
Two individuals have been booked for allegedly defrauding a young man of Rs 20 lakhs under the guise of arranging a student visa for overseas education, according to police reports.
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