A man in Odisha's Berhampur district killed his wife and then died by suicide by hanging himself from a tree following a domestic dispute.
At least five people were killed and seven injured in separate incidents allegedly stemming from a property dispute and longstanding enmity in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said.
Repolling is taking place in 15 booths across two assembly constituencies in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, following reports of electoral malpractices during the previous phase of voting. The Election Commission ordered the repolls, and voting is being conducted under tight security with webcasting to monitor the proceedings.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has described Narendra Modi as the 'biggest brand ambassador' of the incumbent government in West Bengal, citing the prime minister's recent visit to Jhargram as proof of the TMC's success in restoring peace to the region.
UN experts have voiced serious concerns regarding the ongoing abduction and forced religious conversion through marriage of women and girls from minority communities in Pakistan, highlighting that impunity is fuelling the practice.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing them of prioritising the wealthy over the poor and failing to create job opportunities.
A 19-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district over dowry demands, police said.
A clash between two wedding processions in a Uttar Pradesh village, triggered by stone-throwing, resulted in one death and six injuries, according to police.
A political row has erupted over the twin blasts in Punjab, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accusing the BJP of trying to create fear ahead of next year's assembly elections. The BJP has hit back, terming the remarks condemnable and alleging that Mann ignored preliminary investigation findings pointing towards possible ISI involvement.
A 34-year-old man in Karnataka has been arrested for allegedly setting his wife on fire after an argument over her wearing a nightdress instead of a sari. The incident occurred in Nandgad village, where the accused, Krishna Patil, reportedly had frequent disputes with his wife, Manjula Patil, over her choice of attire. Manjula sustained severe burn injuries and is receiving treatment.
Cactus Technology Solutions Private Limited has been empanelled by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to provide AI and machine learning expertise for government-led digital initiatives.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP government of mistreating his party workers in Ghazipur, following allegations of sexual assault and murder of a 17-year-old girl. Yadav also criticised the police investigation and announced financial assistance to the victim's family.
A rusticated student and his associates allegedly attacked staff members at Delhi University's Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, prompting a police investigation.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visited Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district to support the 'Maidan Cup' initiative, aimed at transforming the Maoist-affected region into a sports hub. The initiative has developed around 50 school playgrounds and benefits over 5,000 children, promoting sports like kabaddi, kho-kho, athletics, and volleyball.
Police in Kannur, Kerala, recovered two steel bombs and a country-made explosive from an isolated plot of land. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad defused the explosives, and police have intensified surveillance in the politically sensitive area ahead of the Kerala Assembly election results.
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu on Thursday saw a massive voter participation during the ongoing assembly elections, with turnout reaching 89.93 per cent and 82.24 per cent respectively by 5 pm, according to the Election Commission of India.
Four police personnel, including an SHO, have been suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the murder of three members of a family following an argument over smearing cake during a birthday party in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised ZEE5 not to release 'Lawrence of Punjab', a docu-series on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after the Punjab Police expressed apprehension that it posed a risk to public order.
A man in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly stabbed his wife, daughter, and granddaughter after a dispute over watching television escalated following birthday celebrations at their home.
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who won both the Nandigram and Bhabanipur seats in West Bengal, has announced he will vacate one of the constituencies within 10 days, leaving the decision to the party leadership.
A seven-year-old girl, missing since April 4th, was found dead near a relief camp in Imphal West district, Manipur. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and have detained a man for questioning.
A police report indicates that over 115 security personnel and 85 militants were killed in various incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during the first quarter of 2026.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing them of favouring the wealthy over the poor and prioritising power.
Three District Reserve Guard personnel were killed and another injured in an IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district while attempting to neutralise it.
A 23-year-old man in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested after allegedly killing his wife with an iron pipe following a domestic dispute. The man confessed to the crime at a local police station.
West Bengal's final phase of assembly elections focuses on the TMC's southern stronghold, where the BJP aims to make inroads. The outcome will determine whether Mamata Banerjee's party retains its dominance or if the BJP can secure a path to power.
Two accused, each carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, were arrested after being injured in a police encounter in connection with the recent triple murder in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district.
The BJP's West Bengal unit chief, Samik Bhattacharya, criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, accusing it of crushing democracy and fostering lawlessness in the state. He highlighted alleged political violence, economic decline, and disrespect for constitutional posts under the TMC's rule.
'...appearing culturally coercive or administratively vindictive.' 'If it governs as a conquering force, resistance will build.'
'This is a major rupture in Tamil Nadu's political order.' 'For the Dravidian parties, the message is clear: The old DMK-AIADMK binary is no longer guaranteed a future.'
Protests by factory workers in Noida, India, demanding wage increases turned violent, resulting in arson, vandalism, and stone-pelting in Phase-2 and Sector 60 areas. Police have been deployed to control the situation and maintain order.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other UK leaders have condemned an antisemitic attack in Golders Green, London, where two men were stabbed near a synagogue. Counter-Terror officers are investigating the incident.
Kerala Speaker A N Shamseer defends his decision to hospitalise Health Minister Veena George after she allegedly sustained injuries during a protest by KSU activists. He clarifies that he never claimed a weapon was used and that the decision was based on her condition.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case to probe the recovery of 79 crude bombs in West Bengal following a directive from the Union Home Ministry.
A woman was allegedly killed by her husband at a construction site in Virar, Palghar district. The accused is on the run with his second wife and children. The victim and accused were migrant labourers from Bihar.
The BJP's landslide victory in West Bengal has not merely redrawn the electoral map but overturned the operating logic of politics in the state, breaching the TMC's entrenched fortress despite a decade-and-a-half of dominance, minority consolidation, and a sustained "outsider" narrative.
The fourth season of Undekhi attempts to conclude the saga of the powerful Atwal family but struggles with an overcomplicated plot and a multitude of characters, observes Deepa Gahlot.
A Hindu temple caretaker was found dead in southeastern Bangladesh, prompting calls for a thorough investigation and justice from a minority group.
Senior BJP leader Smriti Irani has criticised the TMC government in West Bengal, alleging corruption and failure to ensure women's safety. She promised a monthly cash support of Rs 3,000 for every woman if the BJP is voted to power.
A relative of a BJP candidate was stabbed to death and two others were injured in a clash between Congress and BJP supporters in Mehsana, Gujarat, ahead of local body polls.
