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Debt-crushed Bengaluru man kills mother, wheelchair-bound sister

Relatives alleged that relentless harassment by creditors may have pushed the family towards the extreme step.

Telangana's new parental care law explained: What it means, who it covers and why it matters

The Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, brings a level of enforceability to elder care that existing national laws have long struggled to deliver.

Navi Mumbai airport expands to 46 destinations, Delhi gets 9 daily flights; 30 new cities added

Among the busiest routes, Delhi is served by nine daily flights, making it the most frequently connected city from NMIA.

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Bhagyathara BT-47 draw on March 30; here’s direct link and how to check Rs 1 crore jackpot

Kerala Lottery Result for the Bhagyathara BT-47 draw will be announced today, March 30. Check prize details, the winners list, how to verify results and the claim process.

MHADA Mumbai lottery 2026: Over 2,600 flats on offer from Dadar to Goregaon - here's how to apply

All applications must be submitted digitally through MHADA's official housing portal at housing.mhada.gov.in.

Visakhapatnam murder: Man kills girlfriend while wife was away, dismembers body; police recover parts from fridge

Ravindra was married and had been in an extramarital relationship with Mounika. His wife had left for her hometown in Vizianagaram a few weeks prior to the incident, leaving him alone at the house.

Vizag dating app murder: Indian Navy staff kills woman, burns head, hides body parts in fridge to destroy proof

The accused, identified as Chintada Ravindra, posted at INS Dega, had been in contact with the deceased Polipalli Mounika since 2021 after meeting her through a dating application

Delhi Police arrest LeT commander Shabbir Lone near Bangladesh border; agencies intensify hunt for TRF chief

Lone was first held by Delhi Police on terror charges in 2007 and, after being granted bail in 2019, fled to Bangladesh where he established the Lashkar cell that kept security agencies and Delhi's Anti-Terrorism Squad on edge.

Retired Army Brigadier, out for morning walk, killed by stray bullet in Dehradun

Police said the accused fled the scene after abandoning their car at some distance. An FIR has been registered, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those involved.

Maharashtra MP Prashant Padole injured as truck rams vehicle on way to airport; flies to Delhi despite injuries

Bhandara MP Prashant Padole was travelling from Bhandara to Nagpur when a truck rammed into his vehicle on the Nagpur–Bhandara route.

Delhi weather: Rain-bearing disturbances to usher in a cooler April, says IMD

Forecasts point to a sharp dip on Monday, with overcast skies and rain expected to hold the maximum between 30 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius — a drop of around 5 degrees Celsius from Sunday's reading.

BTech student jumps from 28th-floor Noida apartment, no suicide note found

According to police, the incident took place around 12.20 am on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. The student allegedly jumped from the balcony of her parents’ apartment while her family members were preparing to go to bed.

1,500 hoax bomb threats across India: Accused turns out to be law school dropout from Mysuru

Police said Shrinivas used a mix of methods while sending emails. Some messages were sent using a VPN (virtual private network), which helps hide the sender’s identity, while others were sent without it.

Telangana's new law: Neglect your parents, lose up to 15% of your salary; even MPs, MLAs aren't exempt

Under the bill, salary deductions of up to 15 per cent or Rs 10,000, whichever is lower, can be imposed on an employee found guilty of neglecting a dependent parent. The deducted amount will be credited directly to the aggrieved parent's bank account, bypassing the employee entirely.

From 'Hong Kong return' to Nashik 'godman': How Ashok Kharat built an empire of fear and belief

Police say the case took a darker turn with multiple allegations of sexual exploitation. According to complaints, women were often called inside alone after initially entering with their husbands.

Delhi: Fire breaks out in parked two-wheelers, residents jump from 1st floor to escape blaze

The residents suffered injuries after they jumped from the first floor to escape the fire.

20-year-old Pune man dies after consuming rat poison over harassment by wife, in-laws

The man recorded himself and narrated the ordeal and sent the video to his friend before consuming poison.

'Surya Tilak' illuminates Ram Lalla's forehead on Ram Navami at Ayodhya temple | Watch

The ‘Surya Tilak’ took place at noon, when a beam of sunlight aligned perfectly with the idol of Ram Lalla, forming a celestial tilak on the deity’s forehead.

Fresh spell of rain, cloudy skies cool Delhi-NCR; more thundershowers likely over weekend

March is typically a dry month in Delhi, with temperatures usually rising from around 25°C to above 30°C. However, due to this active weather system, temperatures are expected to fluctuate in the coming days.

'I am God's reincarnation': Palghar 'godman' booked for rape; survivor speaks out after Nashik astrologer case

The complainant has also alleged that the accused has lured and sexually exploited several other women using a similar modus operandi.

Noida Airport ready for take off: Only daytime domestic flights initially; phased rollout plan explained

Jewar Airport operations will begin with limited domestic flights during the daytime, with airlines such as IndiGo, Air India Express, and Akasa Air expected to operate from the airport. Once operations stabilise, the airport will expand to 24-hour services and introduce international flights later in the year.

Indore society horror: Penthouse owner’s son ploughs car into residents, crushes woman techie to death | Watch

Indore Penthouse Dispute: Residents had allegedly raised concerns about disturbances linked to the penthouse, which was allegedly being used for rental purposes. Tensions had been building for some time, and the situation worsened on the night of the incident.

Caught on cam: Bizman flung into air, killed after speeding car driven by minor rams his bicycle near Mumbai

Police confirmed that the car was being driven by a 17-year-old boy. Due to his age, his identity has not been disclosed.

Watch: Jaipur woman vandalises Royal Enfield bike after it brushes against her scooter

In the viral video, the woman is seen picking up stones and repeatedly hitting the motorcycle, damaging the vehicle. Several bystanders can be seen at the spot, including uniformed personnel believed to be police officers, but no one stepped in to stop her during the incident.

Man slits wife’s throat, runs SUV over her in Karnataka; brutal murder caught on cam

Kalaburagi Superintendent of Police Adduru Srinivasulu said that the couple had been married for four years and were originally from Baramati. Preliminary findings suggest suspicion of an extramarital affair may have triggered the crime.

Nashik ‘rapist’ astrologer used ‘snake deity’ threat to extort Rs 5 crore, forced builder to buy Mercedes, fund foreign trips

A builder from Pune has accused Kharat of extorting nearly Rs 5 crore. The complainant alleged that Kharat created fear by warning him of danger to his life. Under pressure, he was forced to buy a luxury Mercedes-Benz car for the astrologer. The builder also claimed that Kharat used threats linked to a so-called “Snake Deity” to control and intimidate him.

Watch: Ram Navami rush triggers bumper-to-bumper traffic on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Vehicles were stopped and then allowed to move in intervals of 10 minutes to prevent the formation of phantom traffic jams that could further paralyse movement. However, despite the intervention, the traffic has been crawling at a snail's pace.

Dehradun medical student found dead inside car; family alleges harassment by HoD

Meanwhile, the medical college released a statement saying that the student had been undergoing treatment for a mental health condition and had previously attempted suicide on December 31 last year.

Just 2 days to go: Noida Airport set for March 28 grand inauguration; separate VIP entry/exit, massive tents for crowd

According to reports, the inauguration ceremony will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is expected to attract a large crowd. Three massive tents have been set up, with a capacity to accommodate over one lakh people.

Delhi govt may drop tax benefits for hybrid vehicles, to retain 100% exemption for pure EVs

Under the revised policy, strong hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles will no longer receive any incentives. The decision is aimed at encouraging zero-emission transport and reducing pollution in the national capital.

Uttar Pradesh declares additional holiday for Ram Navami on March 27

This year, Ashtami and Navami are also overlapping, and there is a large segment of people who will be celebrating Ram Navami on March 27.

Andhra bus fire: 14 burnt alive after collision with lorry; horrific visuals show bus engulfed in flames

Fourteen people died in the accident and 23 injured persons have been shifted to hospital, including the driver.

Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat on mail, PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rekha Gupta among those named

Authorities and security agencies were pressed into service to thoroughly inspect the premises of the Delhi Assembly and the Vidhan Sabha Metro station

Tracking a face: How Mumbai WR’s facial recognition system is setting a model for crowded railway stations

In recent months, several cases were solved swiftly using the Facial Recognition System (FRS).

Delhi ‘Sheesh Mahal’ renovation: CAG flags 342% cost surge; tender lapses, missing records cited

In response, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rejected the allegations, calling them baseless. The party stated that the residence remains an official government property and defended the work carried out.

‘This is for Iran’: Donations pour in across Kashmir - from children’s piggy banks to family savings

The donation drives come after protests were held following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 1. The region, which has a significant Shia population, has shown strong support for Iran.

Foetus found in fridge of Bengaluru flat, couple says 'unable to dispose it'; case registered

Officials said the woman, who had studied nursing, allegedly cut the umbilical cord herself after her husband brought a pair of scissors from a neighbouring apartment.

Punjab ex-minister Laljit Singh Bhullar arrested after officer names him in suicide video - ‘Ending life out of fear’

Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the district manager of Punjab State Warehousing Corporation in Amritsar, allegedly ended his life by consuming poison early Saturday. Later in the day, a video appeared in which he purportedly claimed harassment by Bhullar appeared on social media.

Muslim groups in Rajasthan pitch Umar Khalid for Rajya Sabha seat

Umar Khalid, a former student leader from Jawaharlal Nehru University, has been in jail since 2020 in connection with the Delhi riots case.

Who is Rupali Langthasa? BJP’s new Haflong face in Assam replacing sitting MLA Nandita Gorlosa

A Banaras Hindu University (BHU) graduate, 36-year-old Rupali Langthasa, is a relatively new face in state-level politics but has been gaining attention for her work in local governance.

Delhi's per capita income estimated at 2.5 times the national average: Economic Survey

The GSDP of Delhi at current prices during 2025-26 is likely to attain a level of Rs 13,27,055 crore as per advance estimate, registering a growth of 9.42 per cent over FY25.

Inside Nashik 'rapist' astrologer's office: Remote-controlled snakes, tiger skin, occult setup used to trap victims

As more victims have come forward, police have uncovered Kharat’s method of operation. His office was allegedly designed to create a mysterious and frightening atmosphere.

Rythu Bharosa benefit will be deposited in farmers' accounts in 3 instalments in 45 days: Telangana CM

Following the recent West Asia conflict, CM Reddy cautioned the farmers of a fertiliser shortage in the coming days.

Will Delhi see higher electricity bills from April? Govt prepares to clear Rs 38,000 crore discom dues

The government is planning to provide subsidies even if tariffs are raised, to reduce the burden on consumers.

Lamborghini drift stunt leads Bengaluru cops to late underworld don Muthappa Rai's son

Taking note of the video, the Cubbon Park traffic police started an inquiry on their own. Within hours, cops traced the car to the residence of Ricky Rai, son of late underworld figure Muthappa Rai.

Gurugram cab strike today: Why are drivers protesting and what are their demands?

According to the drivers, the main reason for the strike is the rising number of safety risks caused by fake or unverified passengers.

Nashik 'rapist' astrologer Ashok Kharat faces fresh FIRs as more women come forward with sexual exploitation complaints

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that more women are now coming forward with complaints. He said authorities are encouraging victims and their families to speak up despite social pressure and fear.

Delhi skies darken as north India braces for fresh weather shifts this week with back-to-back Western Disturbances

This pattern is part of a larger trend, as several weak Western Disturbances are expected to move across north India in the coming days.

Delhi double murder: Mother arrested for killing 2 daughters, 33 and 28, in Malviya Nagar

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Anant Mittal, the arrest was made after reviewing evidence collected during the investigation. The family had been facing domestic problems and was not very social. Police are also looking into possible mental health issues within the household.

Bollywood-style jailbreak with a twist: Runaway inmate back in jail after co-conspirator turns informer

The second inmate, whose identity has been withheld, was unable to replicate the feat without anyone to support him from below and was left with no choice but to raise the alarm.