India
Delhi Building Collapse: 3 Months' Deposit, Zero Liability – How the Hostel's Rent Agreement Protected Its Owners
A 27-hour rescue operation in Delhi ended after a hostel building collapse left seven people dead, with 12 others pulled from the debris. Five survivors were injured, three of them reported to be in serious condition.
Delhi Building Collapse: 3 Months' Deposit, Zero Liability – How the Hostel's Rent Agreement Protected Its Owners
A 27-hour rescue operation in Delhi ended after a hostel building collapse left seven people dead, with 12 others pulled from the debris. Five survivors were injured, three of them reported to be in serious condition.
Supreme Court Strict on Senior Citizens' Rights and Old Age Homes, Seeks Fresh Reports from All States
The Supreme Court has sought reports from all states on the condition of senior citizens' rights and old age homes. The move came during the hearing of a 2016 public interest litigation aimed at ensuring a dignified life for the elderly.
When Will Marital Rape Petitions Be Heard? Supreme Court to Fix Date After Centre's Stand
The Supreme Court has said it will wait for the central government's stance before deciding on a hearing date for petitions seeking criminalisation of marital rape.
Big Revelation After Delhi PG Accident: Hostel Agreement Stated Students Themselves Responsible in Case of Accident
After a five-storey building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan on Sunday killed six people, questions are being raised over the cause and responsibility for the accident. It has emerged that the hostel's agreement stated that students would themselves be responsible in case of an accident.
Mandya: Toyota Hilux Rams Swift Turning Towards Petrol Pump From Behind, Woman Dies, Four Injured
A road accident in Karnataka's Mandya district on Sunday afternoon left one woman dead and four others injured. The Swift car was turning towards a petrol pump when a Toyota Hilux coming from behind rammed into it.
Delhi building collapse: 27-hour rescue, 7 deaths and 3 arrests – what happened so far
A 27-hour rescue operation following a building collapse in Delhi has come to an end, with the incident leaving 7 people dead. Police have arrested three people, and several MCD officials have been suspended.
Sagar Spurious Liquor Case: One More Death Takes Toll to 13, Collector Clarifies on Reports of 22-24 Deaths
One more person died in the Sagar spurious liquor case in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, taking the death toll to 13. Treatment is underway for 96 patients across four hospitals, seven of whom are said to be in serious condition. The collector has clarified reports claiming 22 to 24 deaths.
'A 1,000-year flood is waiting': Expert issues warning for India's Himalayas after deadly Nepal flash flood
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Nepal has highlighted similar risks facing India's Himalayan states, where glacier collapses and lake outbursts could trigger severe flooding. Scientists are calling for stronger monitoring, safer construction practices and faster early-warning systems.
NIA removes UAPA charge against US mercenary VanDyke and six others in Myanmar training case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has removed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) charge against US national VanDyke and six others accused in a case linked to training in Myanmar. The agency had earlier arrested three Ukrainian nationals from Delhi, three from Lucknow, and a US citizen from Kolkata.
Suicide Note Cites Reason for Death: Delhi's Former Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta Dies by Suicide, Body Found Hanging from Fan
Rakesh Mehta, who served as Chief Secretary of Delhi during former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's tenure, has allegedly died by suicide. His body was found hanging from a fan.
Backstab at UN? New world map cuts Arunachal, Aksai Chin from India, marks them 'disputed territory'
A new world map linked to the United Nations has depicted Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as separate from India, labelling them 'disputed territory'. The map also shows the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir along with a note on the region's unresolved status. India has clarified that its support for the UN resolution does not amount to approval of any specific map or border depiction.
MP: Patwari Who Crossed River on Elderly Man's Back Suspended by Collector
A patwari named Nilesh Namdeo, who had gone to Sidhi for a survey, was suspended by Collector Vikas Mishra after a video of him crossing a river while sitting on an elderly man's back went viral.