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Mumbai child assault horror: Minor critical after auto driver repeatedly slams head on road after tiff with father

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Mumbai child assault horror: Minor critical after auto driver repeatedly slams head on road after tiff with father

The child sustained critical head injuries and was rushed to a hospital in Mira Road. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the medical facility and is battling for life, he said.

Bengaluru techie couple suicide: AI-linked job loss, secret marriage angle — chilling new details emerge

CITY

Bengaluru techie couple suicide: AI-linked job loss, secret marriage angle — chilling new details emerge

Police say Reddy had been battling anxiety following his job loss, even as his family and wife remained supportive. The investigation is still underway to piece together all aspects of the case.

UP shopkeeper held for locking 7-year-old boy in freezer for ‘stealing’ cold drinks, video sparks outrage | Watch

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UP shopkeeper held for locking 7-year-old boy in freezer for ‘stealing’ cold drinks, video sparks outrage | Watch

A 7‑year‑old boy in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly confined in a deep freezer for nearly five hours by a shopkeeper over a suspected “theft.” A viral video of the incident sparked widespread public anger, and the accused has been arrested.

Two MCD officials caught red‑handed taking Rs 4 lakh bribe

CITY

Two MCD officials caught red‑handed taking Rs 4 lakh bribe

The CBI arrested two MCD officials, including a deputy commissioner, for allegedly accepting a Rs 4 lakh bribe from suspended employees in exchange for a favourable inquiry report.

17-year-old girl fleeing abuse in Andhra gang-raped in Odisha; minor detained

CITY

17-year-old girl fleeing abuse in Andhra gang-raped in Odisha; minor detained

A harrowing case of serial victimization has emerged from Odisha’s Berhampur, where a 17-year-old girl, who fled her home in Andhra Pradesh to escape sexual abuse by her stepfather, was allegedly drugged and gang-raped by two men and a minor.

Hyderabad shocker: 4,000 kg adulterated ginger-garlic paste seized during raid, Rs 22 lakh stock busted | Video

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Hyderabad shocker: 4,000 kg adulterated ginger-garlic paste seized during raid, Rs 22 lakh stock busted | Video

During the inspection, officials found that low-quality raw materials, including garlic peels, were being used in the production process.

From Osmania biscuits to fake paneer: Hyderabad raids expose shocking food adulteration network

CITY

From Osmania biscuits to fake paneer: Hyderabad raids expose shocking food adulteration network

The Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Teams (H-FAST) have carried out 61 raids across different parts of the city in the past few days.

Bihar's shame: Married woman dragged, groped on road while crowd watched and filmed, 2 held

CITY

Bihar's shame: Married woman dragged, groped on road while crowd watched and filmed, 2 held

The footage, shaky and captured in three separate clips totalling roughly 42 seconds, shows the men restraining the woman as she struggles and begs to be released.

SIT detains Nashik ‘godman’ Ashok Kharat’s son, hunt for absconding wife

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SIT detains Nashik ‘godman’ Ashok Kharat’s son, hunt for absconding wife

The SIT probing rape-accused self-styled godman Ashok Kharat has detained his son for questioning, as multiple FIRs and over 100 complaints intensify the investigation.

‘Justice for Zubeen Garg’: How a music icon’s death became Assam’s election flashpoint

CITY

‘Justice for Zubeen Garg’: How a music icon’s death became Assam’s election flashpoint

Assam assembly election 2026: Beyond its electoral calculus, the controversy has reignited a familiar question in Indian politics: where should the line be drawn between public sentiment and political mobilisation?

Himachal Pradesh rolls back vehicle entry tax hike after protests from Punjab, Haryana

CITY

Himachal Pradesh rolls back vehicle entry tax hike after protests from Punjab, Haryana

Chief Minister Sukhu made the announcement in the assembly, stepping back from a decision that had been scheduled to take effect from the midnight of March 31.

Dombivli builder 'Pookie Don' held with 7 guns, 371 bullets hidden behind shoe rack: ‘They were for my reels’

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Dombivli builder 'Pookie Don' held with 7 guns, 371 bullets hidden behind shoe rack: ‘They were for my reels’

Surendra Pandurang Patil had amassed more than three lakh Instagram followers by filming himself dancing awkwardly and flaunting weapons in reels. Patil, who carries multiple cases against him including rape and electricity theft, had been released on bail only a fortnight earlier before his arrest.

Gurugram hit-and-run: Cyclist lies bleeding for 2 hours, dies as family frantically searches 25 hospitals

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Gurugram hit-and-run: Cyclist lies bleeding for 2 hours, dies as family frantically searches 25 hospitals

Following a call, the family rushed to the accident site. People there told them that the person who hit him had placed him in a mini-truck and claimed he was taking him to a hospital. However, when the family started searching, they could not find him anywhere.

From Kashmir conflict zones to PMO: Who was Brigadier Mukesh Kumar Joshi (retd), killed by a stray bullet in Dehradun?

CITY

From Kashmir conflict zones to PMO: Who was Brigadier Mukesh Kumar Joshi (retd), killed by a stray bullet in Dehradun?

Brigadier Joshi joined the Indian Army in 1973. Over the next three and a half decades, he served across some of the country's most demanding and sensitive areas.

Bengaluru IPL phone heist: How 11-member Jharkhand gang stole 25+ phones at Chinnaswamy Stadium

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Bengaluru IPL phone heist: How 11-member Jharkhand gang stole 25+ phones at Chinnaswamy Stadium

According to police, the gang had arrived in Bengaluru two days before the match, travelling by both air and train. They booked hotel rooms, purchased RCB jerseys to blend in with fans, and carefully studied the stadium layout. Their planning helped them target crowded spots inside and around the stadium during the match.

Varanasi airport drama: Burqa-clad Hindu woman detained while flying to Muslim lover in Mumbai; court sets her free

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Varanasi airport drama: Burqa-clad Hindu woman detained while flying to Muslim lover in Mumbai; court sets her free

Airline officials grew suspicious upon finding her dressed in a burqa, while her Aadhaar card identified her as a Hindu. She was accompanied by a Muslim youth.

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Sthree Sakthi SS-513 draw for March 31, check winning numbers

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Kerala Lottery Result Today: Sthree Sakthi SS-513 draw for March 31, check winning numbers

Kerala Sthree Sakthi SS-513 lottery results for March 31, 2026 are out! Check the Rs 1 crore winner ticket number SP 307508, full prize list, and official claim process here.

Bihar temple stampede: What eyewitnesses saw and why huge crowds of devotees swarmed Sheetla Mata Mandir today

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Bihar temple stampede: What eyewitnesses saw and why huge crowds of devotees swarmed Sheetla Mata Mandir today

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday expressed grief on the Nalanda Sheetla Mata Temple stampede and announced Rs 4 lakh each from Disaster Management Department and Rs 2 lakh each from CM relief fund (a total of Rs 6 lakh each) for the next of kin of deceased, according to a press release.

As BJP unveils Sankalp Patra, Gen Z debutante Kunki Chowdhury signals a generational shift in Assam polls

POLITICS

As BJP unveils Sankalp Patra, Gen Z debutante Kunki Chowdhury signals a generational shift in Assam polls

In Guwahati Central, a 26-year-old political debutante from Generation Z is taking on one of the BJP's most entrenched faces — and in doing so, has turned a single constituency into a referendum on whether Assam's 72.83 lakh young voters are ready to reshape the state's political landscape.

Inside Galgotias faculty rule that didn't last two months: 'Lose two days' pay if students score below 60%'

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Inside Galgotias faculty rule that didn't last two months: 'Lose two days' pay if students score below 60%'

The most severe tier, labelled "critical concern", applied to sections averaging below 60 per cent and entailed both a two-day loss of pay and a show-cause notice.

Powerball Winning Numbers for March 30 Drawing Revealed: Did anyone win $180 million jackpot?

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Powerball Winning Numbers for March 30 Drawing Revealed: Did anyone win $180 million jackpot?

Check the winning Powerball numbers for March 30, 2026: 07-11-31-41-57 (PB 20). Did anyone win the $180M jackpot? See payouts, odds, and next drawing date.

In Jewar, farmers are buying flashy SUVs — in cash: Noida airport land payouts fuel showroom boom

CITY

In Jewar, farmers are buying flashy SUVs — in cash: Noida airport land payouts fuel showroom boom

Perhaps the most telling shift is in buyer behaviour. Where EMIs and bank loans were once the norm, dealers say a significant proportion of customers now arrive prepared to close deals immediately and in full.

UP woman kills husband with lover’s help, sleeps beside body with children; ‘loud music masked cries’

CITY

UP woman kills husband with lover’s help, sleeps beside body with children; ‘loud music masked cries’

The victim, Mohammad Mehraj, was a mason and a resident of Piplaoti Kala village. According to police, his wife Ruhi was in a relationship with Farman, who is related to her family.

25 IPL fans lose mobile phones at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during match

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25 IPL fans lose mobile phones at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during match

Many spectators said they noticed their phones missing during the match, especially after moving around the stadium.

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