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Mumbai: A man who was getting off a train from the wrong side, trying to slip in between two iron bars alongside the tracks died after his neck got wedged between two vertical iron bars at Mumbai Central railway station, a little after 9.30 am on Wednesday. He was left dangling between two bars of the iron fencing along the Virar fast line, leaving him with serious injury. An Aadhaar card copy found on his person identified him as Dhila Rajesh Hamira Bhai (27). He was taking a shortcut by alighting from the wrong side on platform 4. Eyewitnesses told railway officials that he was trying to get off the coach from the side facing the iron fencing, instead of alighting on the platform. A doctor from the emergency services team of 108 Ambulance helpline declared the man 'dead' at the site itself. The body was then moved to Nair Hospital for a postmortem. While railway authorities are investigating the sequence of events, they have urged passengers not to attempt unsafe de-boarding practices.
BALASORE: In a heart-wrenching incident, a man was forced to carry his 17-year-old daughter's body on a trolley rickshaw for around 7 km to a community health centre in Balasore's Baliapal for postmortem after reportedly failing to afford an ambulance. Asha Bindhani, a minor girl suffering from mental illness, reportedly died by suicide on Thursday afternoon in Deula village under Baliapal police limits. After spotting her, locals informed her father Madhu Bindhani and the police. Madhu, a daily wage labourer, rushed to the spot and found his daughter dead. Shortly after, police arrived and ...Read More >
Balasore: A grieving tribal man was forced to carry his daughter's body on a trolley rickshaw for nearly 6 km due to financial constraints in Bindhani Sahi village under Baliapal police station limits in Balasore district. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with photos and videos of the body being transported on the trolley going viral on social media. The visuals have triggered sharp criticism over the alleged apathy of the police and local administration.According to reports, 19-year- ...Read More >
Medak, December 14: Four members of a family were killed in a road accident involving a bike and a tractor trolley in Telangana's Medak district on Saturday evening. The collision occurred around 7:30 pm near a hotel on National Highway-161, police said. According to the sub-inspector of Shankarampet police station, the family was travelling from Serilingampally to their native village on a known person's Pulsar motorcycle to attend the elections scheduled for the next day. Arunachal Pradesh Road Accident: Truck Carrying 22 Labourers From Assam Falls Into Deep Gorge Between Hayuliang and Chakl ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): A five-year-old girl died after an iron rod allegedly "accidentally" fell on her from an under-construction building in East Delhi's Jagatpuri Extension, police said on Monday. According to the GTB Enclave Police Station, a PCR call was received around 11 a.m. on September 28 reporting that an iron rod had fallen on a child in Gali No. 4, Jagatpuri Extension. Also Read | Zubeen Garg Ambulance Video Moments Before His Mysterious Death Shows Singer Being Administered CPR; Wife Garima Saikia Garg Demands Justice (Watch Video). Police and emergency teams r ...Read More >
According to his brother Mohammad Shakib Alam, Hussain, who also lived partly with his in-laws in Barui village, was returning home when his bicycle broke down near Bhattapar village under Roh police station, forcing him to look for a puncture shop. A 50-year-old cloth vendor who was robbed and assaulted by a mob, had his ears cut off and was branded with an iron rod in Nalanda district last week, died during treatment on Friday night, officials said. Mohammad Athar Hussain, a resident of Gagan ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Swetcha Votarkar, a 40-year-old Telugu television anchor, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her residence in Hyderabad on Friday night. The incident came to light after her neighbours alerted the police around 9:30 PM. "When we entered her room, she was found hanging from the ceiling fan," said the Chikkadpally police inspector. An ambulance was called immediately, and paramedics confirmed her death at the scene. While initial reports suggest suicide, police stated that no suicide note was recovered. A case of suspicious death was registered based on a complaint filed by Swe ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A reactor blast at a chemical unit in Hyderabad led to a massive fire accident. It claimed several lives and left over 20 workers injured. The explosion occurred at Seegachi Chemicals which is located in the Pasamailaram industrial zone in Patancheru area. After the blast, multiple fire engines and ambulances were deployed for rescue operations. Witnesses reported seeing thick plumes of smoke billowing from the chemical plant. Authorities fear the death toll might rise as search efforts continue in the gutted facility. Initial reports suspect multiple fatalities. In the fire ac ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: A 62-year-old man from Delhi's Chandni Chowk recently died in Mussoorie after suffering a suspected heart attack, with his family unable to access timely medical help due to the unavailability of an ambulance and severe traffic congestion, officials said on Saturday. Despite police escorting the car, Kamal Kishore Tandon's family took over an hour to cover less than 4km on Thursday, they added. Tandon was visiting his family's home near Library Chowk. His nephew Arjun Kapoor said Tandon began experiencing chest pain and uneasiness around 7pm. "We immediately called the ambulance help ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar received another bomb threat on Tuesday. The dog squad has been deployed at the Golden Temple premises as part of a security check. The holy site for Sikhs received a bomb threat via e-mail for the second consecutive day. Also Read | India Raises Pahalgam Terror Attack at SCO Meeting: EAM S Jaishankar Calls for 'Uncompromising Position' on Combatting Terrorism. Pratap Singh, Secretary of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), demanded strict action against the miscreants. Pratap Singh told reporte ...Read More >
Delhi mock drill: A massive disaster preparedness drill, 'Suraksha Chakra', was conducted across Delhi-NCR on Friday, with sirens, alerts, and emergency vehicles simulating a major earthquake. Held at over 55 locations, the mock exercise tested real-time response and coordination among agencies like NDRF, Delhi Police, and the armed forces. Temporary relief camps and rescue operations were also part of the simulation. Residents across Delhi-NCR are hearing sirens and receiving emergency alerts o ...Read More >
Actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party has credited Rs 20 lakh each to 39 families who lost loved ones in the Karur stampede. The total disbursed amount is Rs 7.8 crore. The party also announced Rs 2 lakh for the injured. Vijay's party will adopt victim families for long-term support in education and employment. Actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party on Saturday said Rs 20 lakh each has been credited to the families of those who lost their lives in the Karur sta ...Read More >
The alleged murder took place on Saturday. A woman was allegedly killed by her fiance inside their house in Gujarat's Bhavnagar city, an hour before the couple was to get married on Saturday, police said. The incident near Tekri Chowk in the Prabhudas Lake took place during the course of an argument over a saree and money between the couple. According to the police, accused Sajan Baraiya and victim Soni Himmat Rathod were living together for the last one to one-and-a-half-years. They were enga ...Read More >
Nalanda (Bihar) [India], March 31 (ANI): Nalanda DM Kundan Kumar on Tuesday confirmed that a total of eight people died in the Maa Sheetla Mandir stampede earlier today; meanwhile, eight were admitted to the hospital for treatment. Speaking to reporters, the official mentioned that out of eight, seven deceased have been identified, whereas 6 lakh, including Rs 4 lakh from the Disaster Relief Fund and Rs 2 lakh from the CM relief fund, have been announced for the bereaved families. "Eight people died in the incident. Eight people have been brought for treatment here. Ambulances were rushed to ...Read More >
A 23-year-old college student drowned on Wednesday afternoon after he entered a 20-foot-deep water-filled vacant plot owned by Noida authority in Sector 94, where he had allegedly gone to drink alcohol with three friends to celebrate the successful completion of his semester exams, officials said. Police identified the victim as Harshit Bhatt, a resident of Indirapuram in Ghaziabad. He was a third-year student of Bachelor of Physical Education in his final semester at Amity University, officials ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a "pioneering warrior" who challenged British authority and remains a lasting symbol of courage and patriotism. Recognised as one of the earliest voices of resistance, Mangal Pandey played a key role in the events that sparked the Revolt of 1857, which eventually led to the dissolution of the East India Company and the establishment of direct British rule under the Government of India Act of 1858. Taking to X, Prime Minister Modi wr ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday debunked all allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi about rigging and match-fixing in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. In his articles titled 'Those Rejected by the People Deny the Mandate', published in the same three newspapers where Gandhi's write-ups appeared, CM Fadnavis advised the Congress MP to "accept defeat, introspect on where you went wrong, why your connect with the people is lacking, and what needs to be done." He taunted Gandhi, saying that the latter was preparing excuses for "defeats ...Read More >
Haridwar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday demanded that hotel, dhaba and eatery owners on the Kanwar Yatra routes should display their names and identities on boards outside their business establishments. The owners, who hide their identities under fake names, on the Kanwar Yatra routes should not be spared, he told reporters here. "Tampering with faith of the Hindu devotees during the Kanwar Yatra will not be tolerated," said the Unnao MP. The food shops on the Kanwar Yatra routes should have a board outside with the names of their owners clearly written on them, h ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
Balasore: A daily wage earner was forced to carry his daughter's body in a trolley rickshaw to the hospital for post-mortem due to a lack of financial resources and official support. Madhu Bindhani, a resident of Bindhani Sahi in Deula panchayat under Baliapal police station limits, transported his daughter's body in a trolley for nearly 6 km from his house to the Community Health Centre (CHC) for autopsy. According to Bindhani, his daughter had a history of psychiatric issues. Her body was found hanging from a tree in the village. Upon being informed, the local police arrived at the scene an ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, July 20: In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Gujarat, five members of a family -- including three children -- died by suicide in Ahmedabad's Bagodara village by allegedly consuming a poisonous substance, police said on Sunday. The deceased have been identified as Vipul Kanjibhai Vaghela (32), his wife Sonal Vipulbhai Vaghela (26), and their three children: Simran (11), Mayur (8), and Prince (5). Vipul earned a livelihood by driving a rickshaw. The family, originally from Devi Poojak Vas in Dholka's Barkotha area, had been living in a rented house near the Bagodara ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result SAMRUDHI SM 12 Results Live: The first winner of today's lottery game- SAMRUDHI SM 12 lottery- takes home Rs 1 crore as a cash prize. The Kerala lottery is one of the most trusted games in the country. Kerala Lottery Result Sunday 20-07-2025: The Kerala lottery is back with another fun game- that may lead you to win Rs 1 crore! The results for today's Kerala lottery games- SAMRUDHI SM 12 Sunday- are announced. The Kerala lottery results are announced here, so people with tickets for today's game can stay in touch with this live blog. Samrudhi Lottery Series: MN, MO, MP, ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 10-year-old child, who was reportedly addicted to playing video games on mobile, allegedly committed suicide in Delhi's Nangloi. The deceased child was found hanging from a dupatta inside his house when his parents were out at their work. On information, the Nangloi police rushed to the site and shifted the body for postmortem. A senior police official of the Delhi Police stated that the child was a student of class 5, who has allegedly committed suicide. The exact reason for his extreme step is yet to be determined. The police are investigating the matter and said that so far, n ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into the garbage vehicle. Joint Commissioner of Police, C Vamsi Krishna, confirmed that the body has been ...Read More >
Swetcha Votarker, a well-known Telugu TV host, was tragically found dead early Friday at her Hyderabad home in Jawahar Nagar. Her body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in her bedroom, according to police, which initially raised suspicions that she had committed suicide. However, because there was no note, authorities are also looking into other possibilities, such as foul play. For a thorough post-mortem, her body has been moved to Gandhi Hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 2 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday claimed that the frontier state holds the distinction of being India's largest carbon sink, an ecological powerhouse playing a pivotal role in combating climate change and aiding the country's march toward net-zero emissions. In a social media post as part of his administration's 'Pema 3.0 - Year of Ref-orms and Growth' campaign, Khandu highlighted that Arunachal Pradesh contributes a remarkable 14.38 percent to India's total carbon sequestration. With an impressive 79 percent forest cover, the state currently boasts a carbon stock of ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Almost everything that could have gone wrong at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday did, a TOI post-mortem conducted 24 hours after the massive Messi mess has revealed. Eyewitnesses who had a ringside view of the chaos were near-unanimous about where it all began. Someone from the crowd of hangers-on accompanying politicians and organisers, positioned close to Argentine football icon Lionel Messi, kept pestering him for an autograph on a T-shirt when the pen scratched his body. The incident immediately set off alarm bells within Messi's security phalanx, who "suggested" that the arrangement ...Read More >
Kolkata: Sealdah trial judge Anirban Das, who sent the RG Kar rape-murder accused to life behind bars, sentenced a 45-year-old to death on Wednesday for murdering and robbing an elderly Chitpore couple 10 years ago. The judge ordered that Sanjay Sen, alias Bappa, "be hanged from the neck until dead" for murdering the couple -- both retired professors -- who trusted him and even paid for his marriage.The judge, on Jan 20, sentenced RG Kar rape-and-murder accused Sanjoy Roy to life behind bars and spared him death, reasoning that "we must rise above the primitive instinct of 'an eye for an eye' ...Read More >
AGRA: A 55-year-old serial sex offender, most recently accused of raping and murdering an eight-year-old girl in Mainpuri, was shot dead by police in an encounter in UP's Farrukhabad district on Friday morning.Manu Subhash, a resident of Pakhna village under Mohammadabad kotwali police station, carried a reward of ₹1 lakh on his head. "Acting on a tip-off, police teams surrounded him near his village. When cornered, Manu opened fire. Police retaliated and shot him in the chest. He was rushed to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead," said SP Arti Singh. Police recovered a coun ...Read More >