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Bihar Student Dies By Suicide In Ranchi, Police Investigate

Bihar Student Dies By Suicide In Ranchi, Police Investigate

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A 23-year-old student from Bihar's Aurangabad allegedly died by suicide in Ranchi on Monday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, with a love affair suspected as a possible cause.

Karnataka Cops Suspended After Student Suicide Allegations

Karnataka Cops Suspended After Student Suicide Allegations

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A college student in Dharwad, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide after being detained during an anti-drug drive. His family alleges police harassment and demands for money led to his death, resulting in the suspension of three policemen.

Parents of deceased Kannur Dental College student claim 'emotional torture' led to his death

Parents of deceased Kannur Dental College student claim 'emotional torture' led to his death

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The parents of a Kannur Dental College student, Nithin Raj R L, who was found dead, allege that their son was subjected to constant emotional torture by faculty members and claim it was a case of murder. Protests have erupted at the college, with student organisations demanding justice and the arrest of the accused.

Ahmedabad blasts: Why HC upheld death sentence for 38 IM terrorists

Ahmedabad blasts: Why HC upheld death sentence for 38 IM terrorists

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

A division bench of justices AY Kogje and Samir Dave, in its July 7 judgment cited the "humongous" conspiracy, the intention to spread widespread terror and the large number of casualties as key reasons for affirming the punishment.

Kerala Nursing Student Found Dead In Bengaluru Hostel

Kerala Nursing Student Found Dead In Bengaluru Hostel

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A 19-year-old nursing student from Kerala was found dead in his hostel room in Bengaluru, with police investigating the possibility of suicide and allegations of foul play.

IIT-Kharagpur Student Dies In Suspected Suicide

IIT-Kharagpur Student Dies In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old IIT-Kharagpur student was found dead on campus, with police suspecting a suicide.

Nursing Student Ends Life In Gujarat Hostel

Nursing Student Ends Life In Gujarat Hostel

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old nursing student was found dead in her hostel room in Mehsana, Gujarat, with a suicide note citing she was 'fed up with her life'.

Shimla Student Commits Suicide After Class 12 Exam Failure

Shimla Student Commits Suicide After Class 12 Exam Failure

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A student in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after failing his Class 12 exams. The student was found in his rented accommodation in Annadale, and police are investigating the incident.

Hindu Groups Protest Over Student Suicide In Tonk

Hindu Groups Protest Over Student Suicide In Tonk

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Family members and Hindu organisations protested in Tonk, Rajasthan, demanding arrests in connection with the alleged suicide of a 17-year-old student. The protesters allege the student was pressured to convert to Islam.

Medical Student Commits Suicide In Gurugram PG

Medical Student Commits Suicide In Gurugram PG

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old medical student was found dead in his room in a paying guest accommodation in Gurugram. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which is suspected to be a suicide.

HC upholds death sentences for 38 IM men in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts

HC upholds death sentences for 38 IM men in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

The Gujarat High Court has upheld the death sentences for 38 Indian Mujahideen operatives and life imprisonment for 11 others involved in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts, which killed 56 people. The court also directed the state government to pay significant compensation to victims' families and those grievously injured.

Hyderabad Student Allegedly Commits Suicide After Harassment

Hyderabad Student Allegedly Commits Suicide After Harassment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

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.

Online Trolling Leads To Goa Student's Tragic Suicide

Online Trolling Leads To Goa Student's Tragic Suicide

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old college student in North Goa died by suicide after facing severe online trolling and legal action over a viral video showing him dumping garbage by the roadside. The Chief Minister has ordered an in-depth investigation into the tragic incident.

Koppal Student Kills Father, Sister; Online Gaming Angle Probed

Koppal Student Kills Father, Sister; Online Gaming Angle Probed

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A Pre-University student in Koppal, Karnataka, allegedly stabbed his father and elder sister to death and critically injured his mother before attempting suicide. Police are investigating the role of excessive online gaming as a potential motive for the tragic incident.

NIT Kurukshetra Student Suicide: Police Investigate

NIT Kurukshetra Student Suicide: Police Investigate

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra was found dead in his hostel room, with police investigating a possible suicide.

JEE Aspirant Dies By Suicide In Kota PG

JEE Aspirant Dies By Suicide In Kota PG

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old JEE aspirant was found dead by suicide in his paying guest accommodation in Kota, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the incident, and no suicide note has been found.

Cong's Pawan Khera meets Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar

Cong's Pawan Khera meets Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Congress leader Pawan Khera met activist Sonam Wangchuk and members of the Cockroach Janata Party protesting at Jantar Mantar against alleged NEET paper leaks. The protest demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with Wangchuk on an indefinite fast. Other opposition leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Dimple Yadav, have also shown solidarity.

Kannur Court Rejects Doctor's Bail In Student Suicide Case

Kannur Court Rejects Doctor's Bail In Student Suicide Case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A court in Kannur dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of a doctor accused in connection with a student's death at Kannur Dental College, while granting bail to another faculty member. The student was found dead after allegedly being harassed by faculty members.

Family Demands Arrests In Kerala Student Suicide Case

Family Demands Arrests In Kerala Student Suicide Case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The family of a BDS student who died after falling from a building at Kannur Dental College in Kerala, in a suspected suicide, met with the City Police Commissioner seeking swift action against those accused of abetment.

Indian Student In Canada Found Dead; Murder Investigation Launched

Indian Student In Canada Found Dead; Murder Investigation Launched

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 23-year-old Indian student, Vidhi Megha, was found dead in a home in the Niagara Region, Canada. Police have launched a murder investigation and a suspect has been charged. The Indian Consulate in Toronto is providing support to the family.

Odisha student death: CM announces ex gratia, Oppn calls bandh

Odisha student death: CM announces ex gratia, Oppn calls bandh

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced ex gratia of Rs 20 lakh for the family of the college student who died by setting herself on fire over alleged inaction on her sexual harassment complaint.

HC seeks fresh medical reports on Wangchuk, defers hospital shift plea

HC seeks fresh medical reports on Wangchuk, defers hospital shift plea

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Delhi High Court is set to hear an appeal by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging a single judge's order that refused to interfere with his ongoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital.

Why Exam Results Can Have Devastating Consequences: Student Suicide

Why Exam Results Can Have Devastating Consequences: Student Suicide

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 20-year-old student in Morena, India, died by suicide after failing his class 12 board exams. The student, identified as Hrithik Dandotia, used a country-made pistol to end his life after failing in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.

Kerala CM denounces 'unacceptable' student suicide, vows investigation

Kerala CM denounces 'unacceptable' student suicide, vows investigation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned the alleged suicide of a student, vowing a thorough investigation into claims of caste-based harassment and loan app involvement.

Noida Student Jumps to Death from 28th Floor

Noida Student Jumps to Death from 28th Floor

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 21-year-old college student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 28th floor of her residential society in Noida's Sector 32. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, with family citing mental health concerns.

Lucknow fire: Autopsy reveals all 15 suffocated to death

Lucknow fire: Autopsy reveals all 15 suffocated to death

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

A post-mortem report for the 15 victims of the Lucknow Aliganj fire revealed that they died from suffocation due to smoke inhalation, not major burn injuries. Doctors found soot in nasal passages and swelling around faces, indicating heavy smoke exposure. The tragedy has led to a high-level probe, arrests, and a directive for fire safety inspections across Uttar Pradesh.

Strike at exam paper mafia, not students, Rahul tells Modi

Strike at exam paper mafia, not students, Rahul tells Modi

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised the Indian government's temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination, calling it a 'new trick' that punishes students instead of tackling the root cause of paper leaks. He highlighted the suicides of two students, Umesh and Riya, linking their deaths to the 'broken, corrupt system' and the government's alleged failure to protect students from exam mismanagement.

At least 15 students killed in Lucknow building fire, many trapped

At least 15 students killed in Lucknow building fire, many trapped

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

A devastating fire ripped through a three-floor commercial building in Lucknow, claiming the lives of at least 12 students and trapping several others. Rescue operations are ongoing, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing ex-gratia for the deceased and injured.

Class XII Student Ends Life in Beed Due to Exam Pressure

Class XII Student Ends Life in Beed Due to Exam Pressure

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A Class XII student in Beed district, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide due to exam stress, according to police reports. The incident occurred in Ambajogai town, where the student was living with her brother and grandmother.

BMC panel probes Mumbai tree collapse, official suspended

BMC panel probes Mumbai tree collapse, official suspended

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has formed a two-member committee to investigate the fatal tree collapse on a school bus in Chembur, which killed a student and injured four others. An assistant garden superintendent has been suspended for alleged negligence, and the committee is tasked with recommending preventive measures.

Police removes Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, taken to Safdarjung hospital

Police removes Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, taken to Safdarjung hospital

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after his health significantly declined on the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, protesting alleged NEET examination irregularities. Despite his hospitalisation, other activists continue their fast.

Odisha student's death: CCTV footage shows a woman seen buying petrol

Odisha student's death: CCTV footage shows a woman seen buying petrol

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Odisha Police are investigating the purchase of petrol by a woman matching the description of a student who died by self-immolation after alleging sexual harassment. CCTV footage is being analyzed, and filling stations have stopped selling petrol in bottles. A UGC fact-finding team is also investigating the incident.

Father alleges foul play in JU woman student's death

Father alleges foul play in JU woman student's death

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The father of a deceased Jadavpur University student is filing a police complaint, alleging foul play in her death after she was found unconscious in a pond on campus.

Kerala CM Reacts to Student Suicide, Vows Investigation

Kerala CM Reacts to Student Suicide, Vows Investigation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned the alleged suicide of a BDS student following accusations of caste-based harassment. An investigation has been launched, and support pledged to the victim's family.

Kannur Dental College Faces Probe After Student's Alleged Suicide

Kannur Dental College Faces Probe After Student's Alleged Suicide

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Police in Kannur, Kerala, have launched an investigation into Kannur Dental College following the death of a first-year student, Nithin Raj R L, who allegedly died by suicide after facing emotional harassment from faculty members. The investigation includes allegations of caste-based discrimination and threats of academic repercussions.

MBA deaths: College student held over drug supply at Mumbai concert

MBA deaths: College student held over drug supply at Mumbai concert

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old college student has been arrested for allegedly supplying drugs at a concert in Mumbai where two MBA students died of suspected drug overdose, leading police to suspect a large-scale drug racket.

Rahul brings protester 'injured by pellet gun' before media

Rahul brings protester 'injured by pellet gun' before media

Rediff.com2 days ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the government, demanding the immediate removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi following alleged pellet gun injuries to student protesters.

'Humiliated' by teachers, Class 8 girl ends life in Bengaluru

'Humiliated' by teachers, Class 8 girl ends life in Bengaluru

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

A Class 8 student in Bengaluru died by suicide, with her parents alleging harassment and humiliation by school staff. The education department has launched an inquiry into the incident, which occurred after the girl and classmates complained about a teacher's harsh behaviour.

'May get killed': Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh in December

'May get killed': Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh in December

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Hasina expressed a desire to face consequences on her home soil, where her parents are buried, amidst repression against her party workers.

Gurugram Student Dies by Suicide After Class 10 Results Disappoint

Gurugram Student Dies by Suicide After Class 10 Results Disappoint

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A Class 10 student in Gurugram allegedly died by suicide after being upset with his CBSE exam results. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at the student's residence.