In Rohtak, a Christmas event turned chaotic when Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal members disrupted, accusing organizers of using the celebration for religious conversion. The protestors recited 'Hanuman Chalisa' on stage. WWE wrestler 'The Great Khali' left without attending. The organizers denied the conversion allegation, stating the event aimed at spreading hope.
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An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Mayurbhanj district was found dead in his Kota hostel room on Thursday night in a suspected suicide. No suicide note was discovered. This is the third coaching student suicide in Kota this year. Abhijeet Giri had been preparing for the medical entrance exam since April and was performing well in his studies.
Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of rigging the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections. He cited a substantial increase of 72 lakh voters after the Lok Sabha elections, mainly benefitting the BJP. The Congress expressed concerns about deleted voters and anomalous voter rolls, questioning the legitimacy of the election results.
A Bihar police constable, Deepak Kumar, has been removed from duty after a video showed him dancing on RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav's orders during Holi celebrations. The incident has sparked political outcry, with opposition leaders condemning Yadav's behavior as reminiscent of RJD's past conduct.
An overhead water tank collapsed. Three students died at the scene. Three other students suffered injuries. They were taken to TRIHMS. The deceased were class 9 students. The injured were from classes 6 and 7. Police detained the principal, owner, and four staff. An investigation is underway.
Strong earthquake tremors were felt early Monday morning in New Delhi and parts of northern India, causing residents of high-rise buildings to rush out. The earthquake, with its epicentre near Dhaula Kuan, measured 5.0 in magnitude. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries as officials urged caution.
A farmer from Kheri district alleges his pregnant wife was sold by her parents to a man in Sitapur. He claims his wife was forcibly made to terminate her pregnancy and sold against her will. Police registered a case after the DGP's intervention, despite the alleged political influence of his wife's father. The investigation is ongoing.
Cognizant Technology Solutions has sold its 13.68-acre property in Chennai for Rs 612 crore. This sale is part of Cognizant's efforts to consolidate operations within three other buildings in Chennai. The new India headquarters will be at the MEPZ campus. The buyer, Bagamane Group, is expected to redevelop the Thoraipakkam property.
Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed faced a fan's confrontation regarding his send-off to India's Shubman Gill during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The incident has gone viral on social media. During a second ODI against New Zealand, a female fan questioned Abrar's behavior. Pakistan's recent performance in ODIs has been disappointing, with a defeat against New Zealand.
Yuva Sena’s Rahool Kanal warned comedian Kunal Kamra of a 'Shiv Sena-style' welcome in Mumbai. Kamra has anticipatory bail from Madras high court after multiple FIRs over a satirical video targeting Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Despite opposition support and anticipatory bail, Kamra faces significant legal and political pressure.
A Chennai woman, amidst a family dispute, tragically attempted suicide after slitting the throats of her two young sons. The 18-month-old died in the hospital, while the older child and the mother remain in critical condition. The incident occurred after an argument with her estranged husband.