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Ex-Union minister’s son out on bail in hit-and-run case - ‘CCTV stopped working shortly before crash’

According to police, the victim, 34-year-old Tribhuvan Thakur, works as a DJ and was returning home after performing at an event.

Gurugram woman refuses to pay for cab ride, threatens with molestation case

The driver alleged that Jyoti threatened to frame him for theft or molestation and went to the Sector 29 Police Station, where she created a ruckus.

Girl child smiles: How Haryana’s sex ratio rose from 834 to 923, inching closer to national average

Officials say local monitoring and accountability have played a key role. District authorities are now directly questioned if there is a sudden dip in sex ratio numbers, creating pressure to act quickly.

Pune techie found dead in TCS washroom; police say he died by suicide using phone charging wire

Pune techie suicide: Police said initial investigation suggested he had suffered losses in betting activities. Before taking the extreme step, he had sent a message to his family members.

Gurugram 'con' woman borrows money for drinks during ride, threatens cabbie with molestation when asked for fare

The driver’s account alleges that during the trip, which lasted several hours, Dalal requested money for food and drink, to which he acquiesced, spending approximately Rs 700. However, when he later insisted she pay the fare and conclude the journey, she allegedly became aggressive.

Delhi's Laxmi Nagar assault: New video shows Thar ramming house as accused claims ‘self-defence’

Police said the assault stemmed from a dispute over a gym being run from the basement of a residential house in east Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar.

Maharashtra medical student forced to perform namaz at hostel, police deployed after parents approach VHP

VHP activists have submitted a written complaint to the police, seeking a high-level inquiry into the college's functioning, alleging that similar incidents had taken place in the past.

Ankita Bhandari murder: Audio clip fuels new outrage; CM Dhami commits to meet victim's parents - 'She was our daughter'

Addressing the audio indirectly, Chief Minister Dhami questioned the motives behind its circulation. The primary convict is Pulkit Arya, the son of a now-expelled BJP leader, who owned the Vanantra Resort in Rishikesh where Ankita was employed. Arya and two associates are currently serving life sentences.



Massive fire breaks out in scrap yard, carpet godown in Srinagar

While goods worth lakhs were destroyed, it was a providential escape for several fuel tankers parked in a nearby plot of land.

Violent protests at Delhi's Turkman Gate during late-night demolition drive near mosque; police team attacked, 10 booked

Delhi Turkman Gate violence update: Delhi Police on Wednesday morning registered an FIR against unknown persons in connection with the stone-pelting incident, where a police team was attacked. Nearly 10 people have been detained.

4 of Hyderabad’s 6 drinking water sources critically polluted - Is city waiting for Indore-like tragedy?

Experts warn that Hyderabad’s dependence on polluted sources, combined with the complexity of its supply system, makes the city highly vulnerable.

No mercy on wrong-side driving in Delhi: Why traffic police took this decision

Delhi Police plan to continue strict enforcement through both challans and FIRs. They also aim to improve road signage, run sustained awareness campaigns, and introduce on-site traffic solutions to prevent wrong-side driving.

Delhi records first cold day of year; IMD predicts more snow in hill states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more light rainfall or snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Gurugram: Man found lying in pool of blood with gunshot wound on head; probe on

The family of the deceased suspect the man was murdered over a dispute a few days ago. Following a complaint lodged by the deceased's son, a murder case has been registered at Sector 10 police station, a senior officer said.

Delhi Lok Adalat for traffic challans: Date, online registration, eligibility, documents required and court list

According to details published by the Delhi Traffic Police, the initiative will see benches — typically comprising a judicial officer and a legal services authority representative — hearing eligible cases in a single sitting.

Chhattisgarh: Accused in woman cop assault case paraded in undergarments

The treatment meted out to Chitrasen Sao, who was arrested on Monday, while in police custody drew criticism from activists and a retired IPS official who said it was a blow to the rule of law.

Haryana: Woman with 10 daughters gives birth to a son

The 37-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital on January 3 and the baby was born the next day. She was back home in her village in adjoining Fatehabad district the next day.

How MP Police used AI, omelette clue, UPI trail to solve Gwalior's 'blind murder' case

The breakthrough follows the discovery of a woman’s body in a forested area under the jurisdiction of Gola Ka Mandir police station on December 29.

Three devotees from Telangana on way to Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple killed in road crash

The jeep was packed with devotees from Telangana who were going to Ujjain for darshan of Lord Mahakal (Lord Shiva) when it crashed into the trailer truck loaded with metal items.

Bomb threat emails sent to courts in Karnataka, premises evacuated

Following the threats, judicial officers, lawyers, litigants and court staff were evacuated from the court complexes, and court proceedings were temporarily suspended.

Former Kerala minister and IUML leader Ebrahim Kunju passes away at 73 in Kochi

Former Kerala minister and senior Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader V K Ebrahim Kunju had been admitted to the hospital on Sunday and was receiving care for multiple myeloma, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. He was shifted to the hospital after his health deteriorated.

SC raps CAQM on Delhi air pollution, says 'find reasons first, then solution'

While hearing a batch of petitions on Delhi’s air quality, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reiterated that the court would not function as a “super expert.” However, it stressed that expert-led discussions must be conducted transparently and within a fixed time frame.

Haryana set to witness launch of India's first hydrogen train

Northern Railway's ambitious project, which will operate between Jind and Sonipat, is in its final stages of preparation, a Haryana government statement said on Tuesday.

Delhi Police’s landmark case: First FIR in any UT under new law for wrong-side driving

The accused, identified as Aman from Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly driving against the flow of traffic near the Hanuman Mandir red light at approximately 4.45 pm that Sunday.

Karnataka: Panic grips Shivamogga after three bears spotted in residential area | Video

Panic gripped Shivamogga in Karnataka after three bears were spotted in a residential area.

After taking cybercrime course, man uses training to loot ATM in Hyderabad; arrested

The Miyapur police, under the Cyberabad commissionerate, caught the accused red-handed late Sunday night while he was stealing money from an ATM. The arrest followed a Dial 100 call received by the police.

Lucknow: KGMU doctor’s parents arrested for forced religious conversion, miscarriage; son remains absconding

The case involves two women doctors who accused Rameezuddin and his family of pressuring them to convert their religion for marriage. One of the women is a resident doctor at Agra Medical College, while the other is a resident doctor at KGMU.

DMRC official, family killed in fire at flat in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar

According to a senior police officer, a PCR call was received at 2.39 am regarding a major fire in a fifth-floor flat at Metro Apartments, located opposite the Majlis Park Metro Station in Mukundpur. The apartment complex serves as residential quarters for Delhi Metro employees.

CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates two-week ski training course in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that 500-600 students in the 12-18 age group will be provided certified skiing training this year while also promoting winter tourism in these destinations.

Bengaluru woman techie killed in Subramanya Layout house fire

Fire and emergency personnel forced entry into the building, which was already engulfed in thick, heavy smoke. After dousing the fire, they located Sharmila inside.
Police believe the blaze originated in a room occupied by a friend of the victim, who was away in her native place at the time. Sharmila was residing in the other room.




Telangana surgeon dies by suicide after her partner backs out of marriage

During the investigation, police learned that the young doctor was in a relationship with a man who had allegedly promised to marry her. However, he later refused, citing caste differences, police said.

How Rajasthan village’s ‘treasure hunt’ exposed a big fraud - ‘Hidden pots had no gold, only dust’

Locals, claiming to see yellowish, soap-bar-sized bricks inside the unearthed pots, surged forward, yelling “dhan hai, dhan hai".

Magh Mela 2026: Young sadhu standing on one foot for '7 years' draws attention

The 44-day religious fair, which began on January 3, will conclude on February 15, with lakhs of devotees expected to take ritual dips at the Sangam during the period.

'Superbugs' in Delhi air! Forget toxic smog, capital's winter air now carries antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study reveals

To arrive at its conclusions, the study examined the prevalence and diversity of staphylococci in airborne particles collected from multiple urban settings in Delhi.

Towering Heights: Delhi’s tallest residential tower – All you need to know about DDA’s latest housing scheme

Beyond claiming the title of Delhi’s tallest residential building, the project’s primary significance lies in its status as the capital’s first TOD-based housing venture.

Gujarat typhoid outbreak mirrors Indore crisis: 70 cases in Gandhinagar after sewage mixes with drinking water

Officials admitted that the new pipelines were laid very close to existing sewer lines. When high-pressure water started flowing, weak pipes developed leaks, which allowed contamination. At least seven leaks have been identified in the pipeline network, allowing sewage to mix with the drinking water supply.

Why doctors fear Indore’s water crisis could cause long-term nervous system damage

A Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) conducted at Alpha Brain Study Centre revealed acute nerve damage. The test showed reduced muscle response in both legs, absence of sensory nerve signals, and missing nerve reflexes.

Nikitha Godishala murder: Sister alleges ex-boyfriend looted lakhs from victim, fled to India after her death

Arjun Sharma was detained on Monday following a coordinated international manhunt involving US federal agencies and Indian authorities. His arrest came after he fled the US for India on January 2, the same day he reported his former girlfriend, Nikitha Godishala, missing to police in Maryland.

Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar assault: Gym owner’s son missing after being beaten naked in public — ‘His wedding is in 10 days’

The victim’s mother, Rita Garg, gave a detailed account of the attack as the incident has deeply traumatised the family.

Man beaten to death after minor dispute over vehicle parking in Greater Noida

Two accused individuals have been arrested so far and efforts are underway to nab the rest.

Ankita Bhandari murder: Almora sisters write letter in blood to President Murmu - 'You are also a woman'

The sisters, Kusum Lata Baudai and her younger sister Sanjana, who is a Class 10 student, said they were deeply troubled by reports that the name of a “VIP” has again surfaced in the Ankita Bhandari case.

UP man kills father, sister, niece with axe, dumps bodies in well over land dispute

Taking advantage of the dense fog on the night of January 2, Mukesh dumped the bodies into a well near the house and covered it with straw.

Who is IPS officer Isha Singh: Meet Puducherry’s viral ‘Lady Singham’ who stopped a TVK leader mid-speech at Vijay’s rally

All about IPS officer Isha Singh: The exchange, in which Singh briefly seized the microphone from the leader, was captured on video and quickly spread across social media platforms.

Nikitha Godishala murder: Accused ex-boyfriend Arjun Sharma who fled US arrested in Tamil Nadu

Godishala was discovered dead with multiple stab wounds at Sharma’s apartment in Columbia on January 3. A day earlier, on January 2, Sharma had filed a missing person report, claiming he last saw Godishala on New Year’s Eve. He subsequently left for India the same day.

WATCH: 33-feet, 210-tonne Shiva Lingam rolls into Bihar, devotees line up to pray

The stone, representing Lord Shiva, took about 45 days to reach Gopalganj, covering nearly 2,500 km through Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, Sayan Kunal, a member of the Bihar State Religious Trust Council (BSRTC), said.

Man kills three family members in east Delhi, surrenders at police station

The accused, identified as Yashveer Singh, a resident of the Mangal Bazar area, reached Laxmi Nagar Police Station at around 5 pm and told police personnel that he had killed his family members due to financial problems.

Punjab: Woman, granddaughter mowed down by truck in Fatehgarh Sahib

The deceased have been identified as Manjit Kaur (55) and her granddaughter Khushdeep Kaur, a Class 7 student -- both residents of Sirhind.

Man stabbed to death after altercation with bikers in northwest Delhi, 2 held

The victim, identified as Avinash (35), was found lying injured around 2 am on January 1 in Aman Vihar. He was initially taken to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital and later shifted to Safdarjung Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the next day.

World-class township to come up on Himachal border will be named Him-Chandigarh: CM

A cabinet sub-committee was set up for exploring the possibilities of developing a township and its report was accepted by the cabinet, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said.