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Jason Hughes, a 40‑year‑old math teacher in Georgia, died after confronting students who had toilet‑papered his yard as a prank. During the incident, Hughes tripped and was struck by a pickup driven by 18‑year‑old Jayden Ryan Wallace. He later died in hospital. Wallace and four other teens face charges including vehicular homicide. The community mourns […]
A 69‑year‑old retired district judge in Malkajgiri, Telangana, was duped by cybercriminals posing as law enforcement in a “digital arrest” scam, police said. They falsely claimed his number was tied to serious crimes and coerced him into transferring more than ₹1 crore before he realised and filed a complaint; an investigation is in progress.
A construction worker, identified as Md Khaleel from Erragadda, was allegedly crushed to death by a large stone during an argument with an unidentified man in Borabanda, Hyderabad, on March 8. The two reportedly argued while Khaleel was at a labour adda seeking work. Police are investigating the case and the motive behind the fatal confrontation.
In Ballari, Karnataka, a 15-year-old student attacked classmates in Gurukul International Residential School, killing one and injuring eight. The incident happened late at night in the dormitory. The hostel warden was also injured while trying to intervene. Police filed an FIR and are searching for the boy, who is currently absconding
In Bihar’s Madhubani district, 38‑year‑old Roshan Khatoon died on March 1 from injuries after a mob allegedly assaulted her when she sought help over a local dispute. She was reportedly tied to a pole and beaten, forced to drink water mixed with alcohol and urine while fasting for Ramzan. Police have registered the case and […]
In Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, 28‑year‑old Aamir was allegedly killed by cow vigilantes who accused him of smuggling cows, though he was driving a truck of vegetables, his family says. Vigilantes reportedly rammed his vehicle and shot him without warning, leaving another man injured. Police registered a murder case, while authorities await post‑mortem results.
Mumbai Police arrested Gujarat resident Kishan Bhaveshbhai Makwana for allegedly helping cyber fraudsters open bank accounts to park stolen money. The action followed a complaint by a 77-year-old Goregaon resident who was cheated of ₹2.25 crore after fraudsters threatened him with arrest in a fake terrorism investigation.
In Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district, a disabled Dalit man and an Odisha migrant worker were reportedly hacked to death by a gang in Perumpaththu village on March 2, in what police are treating as a caste‑linked attack. Five others, including members of the Other Backward Class, were injured. Several suspects have been arrested and investigations are […]
In Nagpur’s Koradi area during Holi preparations, a grandmother allegedly poured boiling water on her four‑year‑old grandson after he accidentally sprayed paint on her while playing, police said. The boy suffered severe burns below his waist and was hospitalized with around 45 % burns. CCTV footage captured the incident, and police have begun proceedings.
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) revealed that at least 1,097 civilians have been killed in Iran since the start of war on 28 February, including children. Thousands more are wounded, amid strikes by United States and Israel that have spread across several provinces, underscoring the challenge of verifying casualties in this conflict.
A 35‑year‑old software engineer in Bengaluru died by suicide after an argument with her mother‑in‑law over cooking at home, police said. Her family has accused her in‑laws of dowry harassment. The married woman, with a four‑year‑old son, was found hanging. Her husband has been arrested and the mother‑in‑law is being sought by police.
Seven people were injured while performing the Agnigundala ritual at the Sri Parvathi Ramalingeswara Swamy temple in Amanagallu village, Telangana, on March 4. During the ritual, a woman slipped while devotees carried the rath over burning coals, causing others to fall. All injured were rescued quickly and are receiving treatment, with no serious injuries reported.
Two women from the Hindu Raksha Dal who spray‑painted anti‑Muslim graffiti reading “This road is not for Muslims” on the Uttarakhand‑Delhi highway have since been embraced as local Hindutva icons by supporters. They defended the act, saying it reflects their mission to oppose Muslims and “protect” Hindus, even as a police case was filed against […]
A law student in Rajasthan has accused her university professor of failing her exam due to her caste, sparking controversy and demands for investigation. The student claims the low grade was unfair and influenced by discrimination, prompting calls from peers and activists to address caste bias in academic evaluations. Authorities are reportedly looking into the […]
In Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow, 13-year-old Unaiz Khan was fatally shot during a friend’s birthday party when a minor reportedly fired a licensed revolver, allegedly while making a video. Police say it was accidental, but family disputes this, claiming it was intentional. The case is under investigation, with several minors and adults being questioned by authorities.