The deceased, a Class 12 student, was found hanging in her room on the second floor of the house. Police officials said no suicide note was recovered from the scene. Although preliminary reports suggested no immediate message had been left behind.
Acclaimed Bengali filmmaker Anik Dutta, known for directing critically acclaimed films such as 'Bhooter Bhabishyat' and 'Aparajito', died on Wednesday after reportedly falling from the rooftop of his residence in south Kolkata. He was rushed to a private hospital in Dhakuria in critical condition, where doctors later declared him dead.
BJP corporator Priti Satam intervened after a temporary goat shed inside Mumbai’s Marigold Co-Operative Housing Society sparked tensions ahead of Eid al-Adha. Satam said sacrifices must 'strictly adhere to rules' and take place only at BMC-approved locations. The dispute follows a similar Bakrid-related clash in Thane that left three injured.
India’s major commercial carriers, Air India and IndiGo, are set to reduce their domestic flight operations starting June 1 for a 90-day period. The strategic scale-back comes as the domestic aviation industry grapples with a steep rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices and a routine seasonal drop in passenger demand following the end of the academic holiday season.
Muslims in India will celebrate Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) on May 28, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s faith. The festival features the ritual sacrifice of livestock (Qurbani), which follows strict Islamic rules regarding animal health and age. Highlighting community welfare, the meat is divided equally among family, friends, and the needy.
A nine-to ten-month-old leopard cub strayed into the densely populated Rampuri Camp residential area in Maharashtra's Amravati on Tuesday, triggering panic among local residents. The juvenile big cat was first spotted sheltering inside a local godown before it moved into an adjacent commercial shop.
According to reports, Nitish had reportedly contacted his girlfriend and a few other people through video calls before taking the extreme step. Family members later informed police after discovering him hanging inside the house.
A 28-year-old woman was found hanging under mysterious circumstances at her in-laws' residence in Lucknow's Thakurganj area on Monday, just six months after her wedding. The victim's family has alleged she was killed following persistent physical and mental torture linked to a demand for a car.
An Indian astrophysicist from Manipur has named a newly discovered galaxy structure in the early universe after the state’s iconic Loktak Lake, linking a major scientific breakthrough with the cultural identity of Northeast India. The structure, officially named the ;Loktak Protocluster', was identified by an international team led by Dr. Ronaldo Laishram
An Indian-origin woman from Gujarat was shot dead inside a convenience store in the US state of Virginia, with CCTV footage of the incident surfacing online. The victim, identified as Meghna Patel, was reportedly working at the store when a masked man entered and opened fire
Relatives of the deceased alleged that she had been facing continuous harassment over dowry demands after her marriage. Family members claimed she was frequently pressured and mentally tortured by her husband and his relatives.
According to the complaint filed by the victim’s wife, their daughter had allegedly left home with a young man from the same village on multiple occasions. The family claimed that despite earlier interventions and social efforts to resolve the matter, the situation continued to escalate.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started its on-ground probe into the death of Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, marking a major development in the high-profile case that has triggered allegations of dowry harassment and demands for an independent investigation.
The Uttarakhand government has officially revised its public holiday schedule for the upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid). According to a fresh notification issued by the state administration, Thursday, May 28, 2026, has been declared a public holiday across the state, shifting from the previously scheduled date of Wednesday, May 27.
An Ahmedabad sessions court has denied bail to a Gurugram-based businessman accused of repeated marital rape, forced unnatural s*x, cruelty and dowry harassment by his wife. The complainant, a chartered accountant, also alleged physical abuse and constant surveillance by her husband. The court cited the 'heinous crime of mental and physical torture' while rejecting the plea.
A senior neurosurgeon, Chiarag Patel, at University Hospital Wales has been suspended for eight months after a medical tribunal found he had a s*xual relationship with a vulnerable patient while continuing to prescribe controlled painkillers without proper safeguards. The tribunal said the conduct showed 'reckless disregard for patient safety', though it accepted the doctor had shown remorse and insight.
US President Donald Trump issued a directive making it 'mandatory' for major Muslim-majority nations like Saudi Arabia and Egypt to join the Abraham Accords as a condition for a broader peace settlement with Iran. The framework, brokered in 2020, establishes formal ties with Israel based on economic and security interests. Scroll below to know more.
Social media traffic is surging on TikTok, X, and Telegram over an alleged leaked intimate video featuring Colombian creator Katy Cardona (La Blanquita) and Spanish influencer Naim Darrechi, who began dating after La Mansión VIP. However, many trending links using these keywords are clickbait traps for phishing, malware, or SMS scams.
Following a series of hikes, petrol retail prices in India have risen by INR 7.50 since mid-May, pushing New Delhi to INR 102.12. Elevated global crude costs mean only Andaman and Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli sell petrol below INR 100. Meanwhile, ten states, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, have breached the INR 110 mark.
Saudi Arabia has confirmed Eid al-Adha 2026 will begin on May 27. The Dhul Hijjah moon was sighted on May 17, marking the end of Dhul Qadah. The first day of Dhul Hijjah began on May 18, placing the Day of Arafah on May 26 and Bakrid on May 27. The announcement establishes the official timeline for millions of Hajj pilgrims and upcoming public holidays.
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