Pune: Liquor dare turns fatal, friend arrested for hiding body
A 19-year-old daily wage worker in Pune died after a drinking dare. His friend, instead of seeking help, hid the body. Police have made an arrest under the new BNS.
A 19-year-old daily wage worker in Pune died after a drinking dare. His friend, instead of seeking help, hid the body. Police have made an arrest under the new BNS.
Tea workers in Assam's Brahmaputra Valley halted operations in a one-hour strike, demanding a wage hike from Rs 250 to Rs 351. The ACMS warns of a total shutdown if demands are ignored. Read more.
Karnataka minister confirms a Congress worker was killed by a bullet from an MLA aide's gunman in Ballari. The incident sparks political blame game. Read the full details.
A Bengaluru man's post revealing he earned Rs 4,000 in four days as a Rapido bike captain has ignited a fierce online debate about gig worker pay and sustainability in India.
A six-year-old migrant worker's daughter was abducted and strangled in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Police suspect personal animity as the suspect, Yusuf Meer, remains on the run. Read the full story.
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Karnataka govt transfers top police officials in Ballari after violence over a banner led to a Congress worker's death. BJP demands CBI probe. Latest updates here.
Punjab & Haryana High Court invokes Rajdharma and Bhagavad Gita to order state to regularise long-serving daily wage workers, emphasising justice and non-cruelty as state's duty. Read the landmark judgment details.
A BJP woman worker in Karnataka alleges she was stripped and assaulted by police during arrest in Hubballi. The incident sparks major political outrage. Read the full details.
A 27-year-old man was murdered in Trichy's Lalgudi over an ongoing feud stemming from a money dispute and a Diwali quarrel. The accused, a former friend, has been arrested. Read the full details.
A 31-year-old man, struggling with mental distress and setbacks, died by suicide inside Karur Govt Medical College Hospital. Police investigation is ongoing. If you need help, call TN health helpline 104.
Months after a daily-wage worker died in a balcony collapse in Ghaziabad's Shalimar Garden, an FIR was registered against the house owner following a court order. The victim's wife alleges police inaction and threats from the accused.
Amit Mer's mother died from contaminated water in Bhagirathpura, Indore. The crisis has killed 10, sickened 3000+, and devastated daily wage workers. Read the full story.
Tragedy strikes in North Bengaluru as 8-year-old Krishna Kumar drowns in Bidaralli lake. The Class III student's family had moved from Bihar. Read the full report.
US-based gangster Mani Bhinder claims responsibility for killing Congress worker Umarseer Singh in Moga. Police probe political rivalry, block samiti polls link. Read the full investigation.
Congress worker Umarseer Singh shot dead in Moga. Family alleges murder by rivals after his sister-in-law won panchayat seat despite threats. Read the full story.
BJP MLA G Janardhana Reddy files complaint against Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy & others after Ballari statue clash FIR. Minister Zameer gives Rs 25 lakh to slain worker's family. Get the full story.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces potential stricter firearm licence norms after a Congress worker's death in Ballari clashes. He pledges to prevent the revival of the 'Republic of Ballari'.
A 34-year-old migrant worker from Bihar died after a car hit his motorcycle near Musiri. His colleague was injured. The reckless driver has been arrested under BNS sections.
A 36-year-old transgender sex worker was found murdered in a makeshift tent off Chennai's Vanagaram service road. Police are scanning CCTV footage. Read the latest details.
Umarseer Singh, a Nestle employee and Congress worker, was shot dead in Moga. Family protests, police probe political rivalry. Get the latest updates on the case.
Karnataka police probe reveals the bullet that killed a Congress worker in Ballari was fired from a gun assigned to a party MLA's bodyguard. Shocking details emerge.
Ballari SP Pavan Nejjur suspended within 24 hours of charge. Congress worker killed in clash outside BJP MLA Janardhana Reddy's residence. CM orders probe. Read for full details.
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A Congress supporter dies during firing amid protests over contaminated water in Indore. Full details on the escalating political crisis and public health emergency.
A 23-year-old guest worker from Odisha died after falling from a building terrace in Coimbatore's Avarampalayam. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
Two separate murders in Madurai late Wednesday see swift police action. Five auto drivers arrested for hacking a driver, while search intensifies for killers of a construction worker. Latest updates.
A political clash in Ballari's Havambavi area turned deadly, resulting in the death of a Congress worker. MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy claims it was an assassination attempt. Get the latest updates.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court mandates the regularisation of workers with over 10 years of service in Haryana, citing 'Rajdharma' and fairness. Landmark ruling impacts thousands.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs Haryana govt to regularise long-term daily wage workers with arrears & interest, calling denial 'unfair labour practice'. Read the full verdict details.