The Times of India Nylon manjha claims 3 lives, 2 die chasing kites

Three people died, and a policeman is critically injured due to banned nylon manja during Makar Sankranti celebrations in Maharashtra. Incidents occurred in Nashik, Akola, and Nandurbar, where victims' throats were slit while riding bikes. Two individuals also died chasing kites, and several others were injured. Police registered 19 offences for using illegal nylon manja, seizing materials worth Rs 35,350.

The Times of India Amid political crossroads, Sharad Pawar invites PM Modi to literary event

Sharad Pawar, NCP-SP chief, invites PM Modi to inaugurate the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Delhi. This gesture is seen as gratitude for granting classical language status to Marathi. The event, first organized in 1878, holds historical significance. Shiv Sena highlights that the classical language status resulted from collective efforts, not attributed to one leader alone.

The Times of India Bangladesh high court cuts life term of Ulfa-I chief to 14 years

Bangladesh High Court reduced the life sentence of Ulfa leader Paresh Baruah to 14 years and five others to 10 years for their attempt to smuggle arms in 2004. The court had earlier commuted their death sentences to life imprisonment. The illegal arms, intended for separatist groups in northeast India, included grenades, rocket launchers, and submachine guns.

The Times of India UP doctor accused of killing wife in Pattaya during vacation

A city-based doctor, Dr. Ashish Srivastava, has been accused of murdering his wife Priyanka Sharma by sedating and drowning her in a bathtub during their vacation in Thailand. Her father, Satyanarayan Sharma, reported the incident, alleging long-standing marital issues and harassment. An FIR has been filed and an investigation is underway.

The Times of India NCLT staff go off work over salary delay

The Times of India Delhi to Moscow: Send home desis in Russia army

The Indian government has taken up the issue with Russian authorities regarding the death of an Indian from Kerala serving in the Russian military and an injured compatriot. It has reiterated its demand for the early discharge and repatriation of remaining Indian nationals still serving in the Russian armed forces.

The Times of India Man invites friend for party, hammers him to death for ‘raping’ wife

A 30-year-old man in Badlapur, identified as Suraj, was arrested for allegedly killing his wife’s suspected rapist. Suraj invited his friend Nagesh, who had allegedly sexually assaulted his wife, to a party and then bludgeoned him to death with a hammer. The post-mortem report led to Suraj’s confession.

The Times of India PIO nurse stabbed by patient in Manchester hospital

An Indian-origin nurse, Achamma Cherian, was critically injured after being stabbed by a patient with scissors at Royal Oldham Hospital. The suspect, Rumon Haque, has been charged with attempted murder. The incident has shocked the community and highlighted concerns about the safety of healthcare workers.

The Times of India 25-year-old climbs 900 steps to Palghar temple, dies

A 25-year-old man collapsed and died while descending from Mahalaxmi temple in Dahanu after experiencing nausea. Milan Dombre, from Talasari, had climbed 900 steps with his family before the incident. He was declared dead at the Kasa rural hospital, with suspicions of a heart attack. The temple is popular, especially on Tuesdays, Fridays, and weekends.

The Times of India 6 Armymen hurt in mine blast in J&K's Nowshera

Six Army jawans were injured in a landmine blast near a forward post along the Line of Control in Nowshera sector of J&K’s Rajouri district. The incident occurred during a routine patrol when the troops accidentally stepped on a landmine. The injured soldiers were immediately treated at 150 General Hospital, Rajouri, and their condition is stable.

The Times of India ‘Mystery illness’ kills 2 more from Rajouri’s Badhaal village

Authorities remain perplexed by a mysterious illness that has caused 14 deaths in Badhaal village, J&K's Rajouri district since December, with four siblings dying recently. Only one family and their relatives have been affected. Experts from the National Centre for Disease Control and Institute of Epidemiology are set to investigate.

The Times of India Tired of Bengaluru traffic, this techie quit her job to blaze a trail the world over

Ashwini Ganapathi Bhat, a Bengaluru resident, is set to take part in the Lake Sonoma 100 Miler Sufferfest trail run in California. Transitioning from a nine-year IT career to ultra-trail runner, she aims to complete the 160km race. Ashwini is supported by Tekion and aspires to grow trail running in India, especially among women.

The Times of India Day after PM Modi, Rajnath Singh rains plaudits on Omar Abdullah

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised J&K CM Omar Abdullah for supporting Modi's efforts to bridge the 'dil ki doori' with Kashmir. Singh emphasized the significance of abrogating Article 370 and reaffirmed India's stance on PoK. He criticized past governments for ineffective handling of terrorism, credited the armed forces for peace improvements, and highlighted sacrifices by the people of J&K, including the Muslim community.

The Times of India Bengaluru horror: 6-yr-old sexually assaulted, killed as mother fetched wood

A mother in Bengaluru found her six-year-old daughter being sexually assaulted by her colleague after leaving her briefly to fetch firewood. The girl died from suffocation. The assault led to mob violence, and the police had to intervene. The accused, showing no remorse, is being charged under the Pocso Act and other legal sections.

The Times of India 3 Hindu families that fled Sambhal during 1978 riots get back land

Nearly 47 years after the 1978 communal riots in Sambhal, three displaced Hindu families have regained partial possession of their ancestral land, with the district administration returning 10,000 sq ft out of a 15,000 sq ft plot. Authorities are investigating the ownership of the remaining land.