A 95-year-old man's final rites were stalled for nearly two days in Balasore's Rangamatia village due to a dispute over Christian burial customs. Police mediation finally resolved the conflict. Read the full story.
Over 1,000 SDPI leaders in Chennai set the stage for 2026 elections, demanding action against hate campaigns, repeal of new labour codes, and land for burial grounds. Read their full agenda.
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has invited applications for its PhD programme for 2025-26. Apply online at iimc.gov.in before January 30, 2026.
Senior advocate Dore Raju files objection against SIT report in Sowjanya case as Dharmasthala Temple seeks victim status. Belthangady court to hear arguments on January 23. Read the latest updates.
Archaeologists in Malawi uncover the world's earliest known intentional cremation, dating back 9,500 years. This discovery challenges assumptions about ancient hunter-gatherer societies and their rituals. Read more to explore the fascinating details.
A Palamu man, with his girlfriend's help, murdered his wife and buried her body. To hide the crime, he killed a dog and buried it at the same spot. Police have exhumed the body and are hunting for the accused.
Senior advocates for Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Temple file an intervening application, requesting the temple be declared a victim. The next hearing is scheduled for January 3. Get the latest updates.
Bangladesh bids farewell to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. She was laid to rest beside her husband, President Ziaur Rahman, in Dhaka. Read the full story and global reactions.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot, who died at 91, will be buried by the sea in Saint-Tropez. A public tribute is planned for fans. Read more about the final farewell to the legend.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot, 89, reveals her final resting place will be by the sea in Saint-Tropez. Discover the details of her poignant farewell plans.
A two-day controversy over the burial site of Ratnammavva in Kolagal village, Ballari, was resolved with official intervention. Over 200 police personnel were deployed to maintain peace. Read the full story.
A tense standoff over a Christian woman's burial in Dhamtari ended after her family gave a written undertaking to 'return' to Hinduism. Police mediated as villagers protested. Details inside.
Madras High Court halts demolition of century-old cemetery, ruling right to life includes dignity in death. Bishop's authority not absolute over sacred burial grounds. Read the landmark order.
CN Chinnayya, the key complainant in the Dharmasthala mass burial case, has sought police protection citing threats to his life and his wife's, a day after his release from Shivamogga prison. Details inside.
Bangladesh remains tense after Osman Hadi's burial. Supporters give Yunus govt 24 hours to arrest killers. Latest updates on protests and political fallout.
A crucial witness in the Dharmasthala mass burial case has formally requested police protection. The Belthangady police have registered a complaint and are investigating further.
Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, who died after a Dhaka shooting, will be buried beside Kazi Nazrul Islam. His death has triggered widespread protests across Bangladesh. Read for details.
Clashes erupted in Badetevda village, Kanker, after a dispute over the burial of a sarpanch's father. Over 20 police personnel were injured. The village remains sealed as tensions simmer.
A landmark 50,000-year study overturns old theories, showing monsoon currents and river sediments, not plankton growth, are the primary drivers of long-term carbon storage in the Indian Ocean seabed.
Shivamogga police release the complainant in the Dharmashtala mass burial case after 10 days in judicial custody. The case involves allegations of illegal burial of 37 bodies.
US VP JD Vance calls mass migration 'theft of American Dream,' igniting debate over his Hindu-Indian wife's heritage and H-1B visa stance. Read the full controversy.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & Deputy CM DK Shivakumar attend mass wedding of 75 couples organized by MLA NH Konaraddi alongside his son's reception. Leaders stress on ending caste system.
Haryana HCMS Association's mass casual leave on Dec 8 & 9 proceeds after govt talks fail on key demands like ACP & SMO recruitment. Read the full details.
A mass shooting at a bar in South Africa's Gauteng province leaves 12 dead, including children. Police launch a manhunt as the nation grapples with gun violence.
Gunmen kill 11, wound 14 in Pretoria township shebeen attack. South Africa grapples with high murder rate and illegal liquor premises violence. Read the full report.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation officials went on a two-day mass casual leave, protesting outsider interference. Essential services remain unaffected. Read the full story.
About 40 VMC Class-I officers began a two-day mass casual leave, alleging extreme mental stress and arm-twisting by elected representatives. The protest highlights a deep rift between Vadodara's administrative and political wings.
Jalandhar's Mass Media Wing launches a major campaign to create tobacco-free youth. Learn about the awareness drive, health risks, and community action.
Archaeologists in Sudan uncover a 4,000-year-old grave with charred insects and fossilised faeces, offering a rare glimpse into the forgotten funeral traditions of the ancient Kingdom of Kerma. Discover the mystery!
Luqmaan Khan, 25, arrested after police found loaded magazines and a notebook detailing a planned attack on the University of Delaware Police Department. Read the full details of the foiled mass shooting plan.