The National Testing Agency (NTA) has rejected claims that a Nagpur-based NEET-UG re-examination candidate was mistakenly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi due to a technical glitch. The agency said its records show that the candidate himself selected Abu Dhabi as his first preference.
Police have registered a case of murder and launched an investigation to identify those involved in the fatal assault. According to police, the incident occurred as passengers were attempting to board the Yoga Express amid heavy rush at Shahdara railway station in east Delhi.
A woman and her alleged lover have been arrested for the alleged murder of her six-year-old son in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district. Police claim the child was strangled because he was perceived as an obstacle to the couple's relationship, and his body was later dumped in a forest in the Hastinapur area.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim, identified as Sonu Gond, a resident of Deoria district in Uttar Pradesh, had been performing on stage when three youths allegedly approached him repeatedly, asking him to accompany them and perform according to their wishes. Police said Sonu declined their demands.
The victim, a 45-year-old watchman, was sleeping near a village water tank when he was allegedly attacked during the night. Police said the assailant slit the victim's throat and disfigured his face before fleeing, apparently in an attempt to make identification difficult.
A 19-year-old man of Punjab origin has been arrested in the US state of Texas for allegedly shooting dead his parents and grandmother before attempting to flee the scene. Authorities said the accused, identified as Gaurav Chopra, has been charged with multiple counts of capital murder.
The incident took place in a residential area of Noida, where an argument reportedly broke out over the parking of a vehicle. During the confrontation, the accused allegedly pushed the 77-year-old man, causing him to lose balance and fall.
Marcellus Investment Managers Founder and CIO Saurabh Mukherjea has sparked debate over India's education system, arguing that students who stop studying after Class 12 may earn more than many university graduates.
Five popular influencers - Priti Paswan, Hetal Parmar, Saniya Bharadwaj, Sofik SK and Payal Gaming - were recently targeted by viral explicit videos. While some cases involved privacy breaches and extortion by acquaintances, others utilized AI deepfakes to defame the creators. Cyber police have launched investigations, leading to arrests under strict IT laws.
The UAE has approved a new resolution banning children under 15 from creating or using social media accounts, while allowing regulated access for users aged 15 and 16. Platforms have been given 12 months to comply with the rules or face penalties. The move aims to address concerns about online safety, screen time and the impact of social media on children's mental health.
The Bombay High Court has granted actor Preity Zinta permission to file a suit against Google LLC, Meta and other entities over alleged AI-generated deepfake videos, manipulated images, chatbot personas and related digital content. The proposed suit alleges infringement of personality rights, copyright and moral rights, and seeks an injunction against the respondents.
CCTV footage shows a car entering Mahagun Mirabella residential society's parking area at high speed before hitting the woman and her daughter. The impact knocked both of them to the ground, and they became trapped beneath the vehicle until residents rushed to their aid and helped pull them out in Noida.
Shimla Police have arrested two alleged shooters from Haryana in connection with the murder of school administrator Manisha Mittal, recovering the pistols allegedly used in the crime. The arrests were made within 39 hours of the killing. However, questions continue over whether warnings Mittal reportedly shared about threats to her life received adequate attention before the attack.
Telegram has sparked debate after posting a satirical message on X comparing platform restrictions to banning water because people drown and banning food because it poses a choking hazard. The post comes after temporary restrictions were imposed on Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, including limits on certain platform features to curb fake paper leak claims and misinformation.
Evidence presented to the court revealed that Stacey Hatfield declined medical assistance twice during the birth before her condition severely deteriorated. The ongoing inquest heard that Hatfield had chosen to give birth at her home without the assistance of a midwife, nurse, or any other trained medical professional.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his 20-year-old live-in partner to death at their residence in Bengaluru's Malleswaram area. Police said the accused, Sharath, allegedly informed his lawyer about the crime, who then alerted authorities. The victim, Anusha, and the accused had reportedly been living together for six months. The investigation is ongoing.
US President Donald Trump drew significant attention at the G7 summit 2026 on Wednesday by confidently declaring 'I'm the boss' during a meeting with world leaders.
Both victims sustained gunshot injuries and were admitted to a hospital, where they are undergoing treatment. Ghaziabad Police said the accused was taken into custody after a search operation, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
A 23-year-old woman preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) allegedly died by suicide at her home in Dehradun's Patel Nagar area, police said. The woman, identified as Riya Kumari Thapa, left behind a handwritten note addressed to her parents that read, 'Mummy-Papa, I love you'.
Social media influencer Saniya Bharadwaj has addressed a viral MMS video incident involving her, urging female victims of leaked videos to trust the legal system. In her recent Instagram reel, she vowed to identify the culprit and highlighted the value of genuine support. Her case draws parallels with Payal Gaming’s 2025 deepfake scandal.
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