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A woman died and three others were injured during a Rakshabandhan event in Bareilly. The stampede occurred after a large crowd surged towards the stage. Organizers had invited approximately twenty thousand women to the event. Gifts and food were promised to all attendees, swelling the crowd. Police and civic officials have not yet issued a formal statement.

Reports have surfaced claiming that Kurup is alive and living in Brunei under a different name and using another passport. He is wanted in connection with 1984 murder of Chacko in Mavelikara, allegedly as part of a plan to fake his own death and claim a life insurance payout

During a recent event at an educational institution, Kapikad allegedly used sexually derogatory language while referring to Lord Ayyappa and Malikappurathamma

The four were killed and another person injured when armed assailants attacked a vehicle in an isolated area between Makui Ashang and Thanamba Naga villages around 8.30 a.m. on August 27, officials said

Almost 90% of the staff working in Mangaluru Central, Mangaluru Junction and Panambur stations are from Keralam, say functionaries of the Southern Railway Employees’ Sangh

Railway officials say the minimum fine for travelling without a ticket has been doubled from ₹250 to ₹500, with the revised penalty coming into effect in June 2026

The graduating batch comprises 1,162 B.Tech, 575 M.Tech, 130 PhD, 102 M.Sc, 76 MBA, 65 B.Arch, and 18 M.Plan students

India’s proposed strategic-fuel programme would expand crude, LNG and LPG storage, but building reserves alone will not guarantee energy security; the system will work only if India can move the fuel through ships, pipelines and distribution networks, while having clear rules on ownership, financing, and replenishment

The accused, identified as Rojith, was found in possession of an air pistol, handcuffs, a fake police identity card, and a photograph of himself dressed in a police uniform. posed as a Sub-Inspector attached to the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Supriya Sule fondly honored her cousin Ajit Pawar, who tragically passed away seven months ago in a plane crash near Baramati. Reflecting on their cherished childhood memories, she expressed the profound emptiness his departure has left in her life, recognizing him as Maharashtra's longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister. His spirit and love continue to guide her from afar.

The platform, developed by mental health professionals at NIMHANS and technologists at IIIT-B, allows young people to share their concerns anonymously and seek emotional support without fear of judgement

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Even after a decade of passing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, the plight of the parents of differently abled individuals continues. A. S. Jayanth meets some of the parents to document their struggles

Imran Khan's sons have raised alarming issues regarding his health and living conditions in prison. They claim he is suffering from extended isolation and insufficient medical attention, with Kasim Khan revealing that their father's eyesight has notably deteriorated in one eye. Their attempts to visit him in Pakistan have been thwarted. Additionally, former international cricket captains are calling for humane treatment for Khan.

A 26-year-old man accused of killing a Delhi University student was arrested after a gunfight. The accused had been on the run since allegedly stabbing the woman to death at her home. Police teams laid a trap and apprehended the suspect following an exchange of fire. The accused allegedly fired four rounds while police returned seven shots. He suffered three bullet injuries to his leg and is now being questioned.