A 26-year-old woman in Karnataka allegedly died by suicide after sustained harassment by her husband and in-laws, according to her family. The case has brought focus back on alleged dowry-linked abuse as police investigate the circumstances of her death.
Udhayanidhi Stalin attacked the Congress at a party meeting and blamed it for the BJP's victories. His remarks have intensified focus on strains within the DMK-led opposition alliance.
A special POCSO court in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur sentenced a mosque cleric to life imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl inside mosque premises. The conviction followed the survivor's complaint, a police charge sheet and the court's assessment of key evidence.
A gunman opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House before officers shot him dead. The exchange injured a bystander, triggered a lockdown across the complex and forced reporters to take cover.
A demolition drive near Lucknow district court has triggered protests, clashes and a lawyers' boycott. The dispute over alleged excess action and police force has disrupted hearings and deepened the deadlock.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a man accused of posing as a Gujarat Police PSI on dating and matrimonial platforms to cheat women. Police are now tracing more victims and the full extent of the alleged fraud network.
A 21-year-old Rajasthan man died after police found him injured outside a girl's father's house in Faridabad. The death has led to a murder case, with the family's allegations centring on three days of captivity and assault.
Xi Jinping ordered all-out rescue efforts after a gas explosion at a Shanxi coal mine killed eight people and left 38 trapped underground. The directive was accompanied by orders for a thorough investigation, legal accountability and timely release of information.
The Regional Weather Forecasting Centre has warned of dust storms, thunderstorms, light rain and lightning across parts of Delhi-NCR and nearby states over the next few hours. Officials have advised caution as strong winds may reduce visibility, disrupt traffic and create localised outages.
India relies on imports for nearly 85 per cent of its crude oil requirements, making domestic fuel prices vulnerable to fluctuations in global markets. The fresh hike is likely to put additional pressure on commuters, transporters and businesses across multiple sectors.
The United States has temporarily barred lawful permanent residents who recently travelled through the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan over Ebola concerns. The CDC said the limited move balances public health protection with emergency response needs as the WHO escalated its warning.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the state will enforce the Supreme Court's stray dog directives in crowded public spaces. The move sharpens the debate between public safety concerns and animal welfare safeguards.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Delhi Jal Board has approved a revised policy that lowers water and sewer infrastructure charges. The changes link charges to water demand, widen concessions and push compliance with sustainable systems.
A three-day transporters' strike has disrupted goods movement across Delhi's major hubs and wholesale markets. Traders say stranded trucks and slower deliveries could affect essential commodity supplies if the disruption continues.
Nepal has halted new registrations of all public transport vehicles across its provinces and local bodies. The move has widened debate because it covers electric vehicles too and has raised concerns over fuel dependence and strained infrastructure.
Sariska forest authorities have stepped up dog surveillance and are preparing a vaccination drive against Canine Distemper Virus. The move is aimed at preventing a potentially fatal infection from reaching the reserve's growing tiger population.
Karnataka State Cyber Command raided four Bengaluru locations and arrested two men linked to fake Quick Book call centres. The probe is now tracking shell companies, bank accounts and money trails tied to alleged fraud on US citizens.
Sixteen councillors of Halishahar Municipality submitted their resignations at the Barrackpore Sub-Divisional office. The move has sharpened concerns over internal dissent and continuity in local governance after the recent poll setback.
A video from Vijay's meeting with disability rights representatives triggered allegations that a government official had filmed and shared it as a reel. Clarifications later said the footage was recorded by social worker Dr P Simmachandran with Vijay's permission.
Major pharmacy chains and state chemist bodies are set to remain open on May 20 despite the AIOCD's shutdown call. The decision is aimed at preventing disruption to medicine access and healthcare supply chains.
