A 14-year-old girl who had allegedly been kidnapped and s*xually assaulted attempted to die by suicide at the Faridabad district court complex on Saturday after learning that she was pregnant. The minor survived without major injuries after landing on a tin shed below a third-floor window. Police have filed a POCSO case and placed the girl under protection.
Eight-year-old Lillian Smart died at a Louisiana hospital after developing a rare brain infection linked to Naegleria fowleri, a 'brain-eating' amoeba. Health officials believe the infection was acquired while swimming in Lake Claiborne. Her family confirmed her death, saying her brain injuries were too severe for her body to recover.
Mumbai auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers began a three-day strike on August 24 to protest Maharashtra’s mandatory Marathi proficiency rule. Drivers say the requirement and penalties are unfair, particularly for older workers with limited education. The Transport Department has begun checks, giving drivers one month to learn Marathi before possible badge suspension.
Karnataka has recorded 4,212 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases across 32 districts up to August 22, with Bengaluru accounting for the majority. Health Minister U T Khader said there is no need for panic, describing the rise as part of the seasonal monsoon surge. He urged people to remain alert, follow precautions and seek testing if fever persists.
The Delhi Police have dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime network operating a fraudulent employment scheme that targeted job seekers across the country under the pretext of providing recruitment opportunities in major airlines.
Three newborn infants lost their lives early Monday morning after a fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the District Women’s Hospital in Amravati. Preliminary investigations indicate that the blaze erupted around 3:30 AM on the facility’s third floor, reportedly triggered by an explosion in a ventilator machine inside the neonatal ward.
Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, if you are planning to visit your bank branch for an important task, it is worth checking whether your city features on the Reserve Bank of India's holiday list for August 28, 2026. The festival is being celebrated in several parts of the country on this date, and RBI has declared a bank holiday in select cities accordingly.
Urban Company has dragged Kent RO Systems to the Delhi High Court, accusing the water purifier maker of running an advertising campaign that made false and misleading claims about its Native range of purifiers. The company disclosed the litigation in a regulatory filing on Sunday, August 23.
The Delhi Police have uncovered an alleged s*x trafficking operation running under the guise of wellness facilities in South Delhi, rescuing 21 women and arresting two managers during back-to-back raids in Kalkaji on August 22.
US President Donald Trump has issued his first direct response following the breakdown of trade negotiations with Canada, accusing Ottawa of seeking the economic advantages of U.S. statehood without accepting the corresponding obligations.
Four-year-old Tinkle Karga Gongo from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, earned praise after videos of her asserting her Indian identity and singing Jana Gana Mana went viral. The young girl spoke out firmly after an online user misidentified her as Chinese, expressing that such assumptions anger her and emphasizing that she and her family are proud Indians.
An 18-year-old woman died and her 19-year-old childhood friend is recovering in a hospital after both consumed toxic celphos (sulfas) tablets together in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi on Friday evening, according to police reports. The two had been struggling with personal distress-one forced into an unwanted marriage and the other denied permission to marry the person she loved.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to scientists and the nation on National Space Day, praising India's expanding presence in the global space order and highlighting the crucial role played by Gen Z engineers and private sector innovators in driving futuristic technologies.
If you still use cheques for banking transactions, it may be time to check whether your cheque book has the latest security features. Banks have been introducing additional safeguards, including alphanumeric codes on cheque leaves, to strengthen verification and reduce the risk of cheque fraud.
A Japanese father allegedly left his seven-year-old son alone at 2,490 metres on Mount Fuji after the child complained of fatigue, then continued toward the summit with his elder son. A mountain hut worker found the boy sitting alone as rain fell and alerted police. The child was sheltered, reunited with his father and remained unharmed.
An ultra-bionic female humanoid robot priced at 120,000 RMB, or around USD 17,000, is drawing attention at Beijing’s World Robot Conference, with video showing its realistic blinking features. More than 300 companies are showcasing over 2,000 exhibits as Chinese robot makers shift from crowd-pleasing demonstrations toward commercial uses in factories, logistics and homes.
Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food business licences of 13 establishments, including Radio Club and Khar Gymkhana, over alleged hygiene violations. The action comes amid a statewide food safety drive. On August 13, officials inspected 86 online food delivery establishments, suspended 14 licences, issued 60 improvement notices and seized dairy and other food products worth over INR 1.6 lakh.
Two schoolboys aged 13 and 15 drowned while swimming in a water tank at a cattle shed in Gautam Nagar, Aarey Colony, Goregaon East, around noon on Friday, civic officials said. Fire brigade personnel rescued Zaib Patel and Nakhib Patel and took them to Trauma Care Hospital, where doctors declared them ‘brought dead’. Both studied at Jogeshwari Gunfa English Medium Secondary School.
The Federation of Indian Associations concluded its India Day weekend celebrations with the ‘Bharat Beyond Borders 2.0’ Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on August 16. The New York event brought together diplomats, elected officials, celebrities and community leaders to mark India’s 80th Independence Day and the United States’ 250th anniversary with music, performances and recognitions.
Sugar prices have surged across Indian markets, with retail rates reaching around INR 65 per kg in some places, triggering memes and jokes online. From '50 Ki Cheeni Dena!' to ethanol jokes, social media is reacting to the price rise as festive demand approaches. The government has announced duty-free imports of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar to ease supply pressure.
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