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Agra man axed father to settle scores with neighbour who assaulted him and wife, say police

Victim's wife identified four people as attackers. Later, probe revealed some of these men had thrashed her son and daughter-in-law two months earlier.

Luigi Mangione, main accused in UnitedHealth CEO assassination, indicted for murder

Mangione is currently being held on gun charges in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested last week.

Karhal woman ‘died of strangulation, no injuries to private parts’. Cops probe ‘killed for voting BJP’ claim

The Dalit woman's family has alleged that she had an argument with accused who was pushing her to vote for SP in Karhal bypoll, days before her body was found Wednesday.

Bengaluru is fast losing ‘safe for women’ tag—live-in murders, anxious parents, growing fear

Bengaluru was ranked as the best Indian city to live in by a global survey in 2011. Now, its reputation has been taking a hit in the last three years.

New book looks back at the Ranga-Billa case. How was it shaped by post-Emergency India?

In his book Fallen City, Sudeep Chakravarti explores the impact of the crime that came to be called the Ranga-Billa case on post-Emergency Delhi.

UP man brought to justice in 2 months for killing lover. Admission before media sealed ‘Khalnayak’ fan’s fate

In Khurja, Adnan and Asma's affair was known to entire locality. Despite intervention, affair went on leading to murder after convict suspected her of having another affair.

Actor Darshan ‘made many calls after murder to arrange cash for fall guys’, cops retrieve taser

Bengaluru police remand note says Pavithra Gowda was 'main reason' for murder, and accused Dhanraj gave 'voluntary statement' he was in possession of taser used to attack Renukaswamy.

Nine days on, Agra cops yet to make breakthrough in murder inside mosque near Taj

Victim's face was crushed beyond recognition while her dishevelled clothes suggested possibility of sexual assault. Murder came to light when people arrived for prayers.

In Ajmer maulana killing, children got the better of cops. Spotlight now on madrasa safety

The incident has shaken Ajmer, increased the demand for security of the city's madrasas and mosques, including mandatory registration of these institutions.

4-yr-old allegedly killed by CEO mom was ‘smothered with cloth or pillow, not bare hands’, shows autopsy

Police are reportedly 'examining the possibility of the woman giving the boy a heavy dose of cough syrup before killing him', after finding two bottles of the medicine in their hotel room.

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Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.