North Carolina school counselor Lesli Bryant, 37, has been accused of s*xting two teenage students at Orange High School and allegedly sending nude photos while asking them to share similar images, according to police and court records. Bryant faces charges of second-degree s*xual exploitation of a minor and indecent liberties with a student.
Mumbai’s seven reservoirs have seen a major rise in water levels after heavy monsoon rainfall, with storage increasing from around 28% to 41.36%. Vihar and Tulsi lakes have reached full capacity and started overflowing, while the city’s total water stock jumped 24.44% in 48 hours. The BMC said continued rainfall has improved Mumbai’s water reserves.
Amitabh Bachchan's Ayodhya land investment made headlines after HoABL founder Abhinandan Lodha revealed the actor personally called him to buy an INR 15 crore plot. Speaking at the HT India Next Real Estate Summit 2026, Lodha shared details of the conversation as Ayodhya continues to emerge as a major destination for long-term real estate investment.
A Dalit labourer was allegedly beaten, caste-abused and threatened with death after drinking water from a vessel outside a private clinic in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district. Police said the accused claimed the container had been 'polluted' because it was used by a Dalit. Two people have been arrested after the victim, who was hospitalised for 12 days, lodged a complaint.
Heavy rain flooded a marriage garden in Indore, forcing a groom to carry his bride in his arms through waterlogged pathways to the mandap. Despite nearly two feet of water at the venue, the couple completed their wedding rituals as planned. Videos of the rain-soaked ceremony have gone viral, with many calling it a memorable monsoon wedding.
The Ruby Princess cruise ship has reported its second consecutive gastrointestinal illness outbreak during an Alaska voyage. Six crew members and one passenger were isolated after developing symptoms, days after 125 people fell ill on the vessel's previous trip. Princess Cruises has intensified sanitation measures while the ship continues its scheduled itinerary.
A major landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the Wayanad-Kalladi tunnel construction road project site at Kalladi, near Meppady, on Tuesday. Debris and rubble sliding down from the hillside injured five people and damaged local vehicles.
A former economic development official from the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing has been sentenced to death following his conviction for accepting approximately USD 325 million (2.21 billion yuan) in bribes over a 30-year period.
The Thane police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against nine individuals, including seven women, for allegedly operating an organized prostitution racket near the Kalyan railway station.
A dead lizard was allegedly found in the mid-day meal served to students at a government school in Delhi's Hari Nagar, prompting police to register an FIR against unknown persons. The food, supplied by an NGO, was stopped after the discovery during distribution. Police collected food samples and the lizard for investigation. No illness was reported among students.
The Ranchi district police have arrested a woman and her lover for the alleged murder of her 29-year-old husband, bringing an end to a 17-day search for the victim’s missing remains.
Five members of a family were killed and another was critically injured early Tuesday morning after their speeding SUV rammed into a truck on the Maihar-Rewa National Highway-30 in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district. The victims were returning home after attending a relative's birthday party when the fatal accident occurred around 1:00 AM near Rigra village.
A crocodile was spotted in Mumbai's Powai NITIE area, prompting an alert on X and a response from the BMC, which sought the exact location to assist. The user later confirmed that the reptile had been 'rescued safely by the concern authority.' No injuries were reported, and the incident ended without any untoward occurrence.
The Nizamabad district police have arrested a 32-year-old woman and two accomplices for allegedly murdering her husband by injecting toilet cleaner and sedatives through an intravenous cannula while he was recovering from a previous attempt on his life.
A video capturing a mob attacking a family inside their car on the busy Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway has sparked outrage online after being widely shared on social media.
Four minors were detained after allegedly bursting a firecracker inside SRK Mall in Agra, triggering panic among shoppers. Police said the loud explosion caused fears of a bomb blast, but no one was injured. Officers recovered additional fireworks, including sky shots and cotton bombs, from the juveniles' vehicle before handing them over to their families.
Australian police are investigating cannibalism as part of the murder probe into the death of a four-year-old boy in Wyong, New South Wales. The child's 32-year-old mother has been charged with domestic violence murder after officers discovered the boy's body. Authorities also ordered a forensic examination of the woman's mouth, while the NSW government has launched an independent review.
Who is Influencer Arisha? The Instagram influencer with over one lakh followers has been named in an FIR in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal over allegations of honey-trapping, blackmail and extortion. The complainant alleged he was threatened with the release of private photos and videos and paid nearly INR 4 lakh. Police said the allegations are under investigation.
A 42-year-old man from Gujarat has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district for allegedly murdering and dismembering his 38-year-old married lover following a dispute over a mobile phone chat. The suspect, Hemal Khakharia, was apprehended on Sunday night following a police encounter. The incident highlights ongoing regional concerns regarding violent crime rates.
The body of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells has been recovered off the Mississippi Gulf Coast following a large-scale search effort over the holiday weekend, local authorities and family members confirmed on Monday. A park ranger discovered the remains on Monday morning, July 6, at approximately 8:45 a.m. in the water near the northwest end of Horn Island.
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