Indian Deaths

Climate-linked insurance scheme: Why govt is exploring it and what's ahead

The scheme could help someone in Uttarakhand or Punjab whose house was washed away in the floods. Let's unfold the climate-linked insurance scheme and understand how it can help people

Stampede at TVK chief Vijay's rally: Several feared dead in Karur

Several people fainted during the rush at the venue and were immediately taken to nearby hospitals in ambulances.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed concern over the incident

TVK chief Vijay's rally stampede kills 38: How the incident unfolded

The incident occurred about 400 km from Chennai during a massive gathering addressed by Vijay, the chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

193 dead in rain-related incidents this monsoon in state: Raj minister

Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena on Saturday claimed that 193 people have died in rain-related incidents in the state so far this monsoon, making it the highest ever death toll in a season. Speaking to journalists at the circuit house during a brief stop in Baran on his way to Jaipur from Peepalodi village in Jhalawar on Saturday afternoon, the minister said the state has seen huge crop losses and that the state government is carrying out a survey on it, which will be completed by September 15. Meena also claimed that the Union government is set to bring strict law against counterfeit fertilisers, seeds and pesticides to protect farmers from cheating. Rajasthan has experienced the highest rainfall, with Baran district being most affected, he said, adding that all dams in the state are full. "At least 193 people have died so far in rain-related incidents this monsoon in the state, which is highest ever," the minister said. "Baran district accounts for 13 deaths and .

Table Space Founder and CEO Amit Banerji dies of heart attack at age 45

Amit Banerji and Karan Chopra launched workspace operator Table Space in 2017, with plans for an IPO this year

Zakir Hussain remembered: Tributes pour in from leaders, tycoons & artists

At age 73, Zakir Hussain leaves behind a six-decade-long career that took Indian classical music to new heights

Woman hires contract killer to murder her daughter, gets killed herself

In a shocking revelation in the case of a woman's murder here six days ago, the woman herself became victim of the murder plot she had allegedly devised to kill her daughter, police said. The daughter, in collusion with her lover, allegedly killed her mother Alka (36), police added. The daughter allegedly eloped with her lover a few days ago, which led Alka to plot her murder. She allegedly hired a contract killer, who was recently released from jail after serving a 10-year sentence for rape, for Rs 50,000, according to police. "The investigation revealed that Alka was furious with her daughter for her misconduct and elopement, leading her to plot her daughter's murder through a hired killer. The hired killer, unknown to Alka, was another lover of her daughter. Together, they strangled Alka to death and disposed of her body in a millet field," Station House Officer (SHO) of the Jasrathpur police station Om Prakash Singh said. About eight months ago, Alka's daughter eloped with her

Fifth student death in 2024: Body of missing Kota IIT aspirant teen found

16-year-old Rachit Sondhiya, who had been missing for nine days, was found in Rajasthan's Chambal valley

Bombay HC calls hospital conditions in Maharashtra 'unacceptable'

Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital in Nanded reported 31 deaths, including 16 children, within 72 hours

Committee formed to investigate Nanded hospital deaths: Maha minister

At least 31 people died in the government-run Dr Shankarrao Chavan Medical College and Hospital reportedly due to an alleged scarcity of medicines

All reported births, deaths to be digitally registered from October 1

Digital birth certificates will serve as a single document that can be used for admission to educational institutions, applications for driving licences, government jobs, passports, or Aadhaar

Over 90% heatwave deaths occurred in 5 states between 2018 and 2022

Number of heatwave days in India expected to rise in coming years

Gufi Paintal, best known as Shakuni Mama in Mahabharat, passes away

79-year-old actor Gufi Paintal passed away on Monday after battling age-related heart and kidney issues for over a week at Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital

Kataria made rich contribution to public service, social justice: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed anguish at the death of Lok Sabha member and former Union minister Rattan Lal Kataria and said he made rich contribution towards public service and social justice. The 71-year-old Kataria passed away at a hospital in Chandigarh. Modi tweeted, "Pained by the passing away of MP and former Minister Shri Rattan Lal Kataria Ji. He will be remembered for his rich contribution towards public service and social justice. He played a key role in strengthening BJP in Haryana. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.

Elaben Bhatt: Prominent Gandhian, founder of SEWA passes away aged 89

Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, Ela founded SEWA in 1972, which has over 2 million self-employed women as members across 18 states in India

Heat-related deaths rise by 55% in India from 2000-04 to 2017-21: Lancet

Warning that health is at the mercy of fossil fuels, from 2000-2004 to 2017-2021 heat-related deaths increased by 55 per cent in India, the 2022 Lancet Countdown report said

Radhakishan Damani to be the main trustee of Jhunjhunwala's investments

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, who passed away on August 14, is said to have 'meticulously' planned everything about his wealth as he had been sick for over 8 months

Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka see spike in deaths due to hooch between 2016-20

In India, the number of hooch tragedies has only gone up. According to a report in ABP live, India sees the death of 3 people every day due to the consumption of spurious liquor

Delayed diagnosis, reluctance to take booster dose pushing severe cases up

Patients are turning up many days after onset of symptoms, say doctors

Noted environmentalist M K Prasad, 'Save Silent Valley' campaigner, dies

Noted environmentalist M K Prasad, a prominent figure in the historic grassroot level movement to save the evergreen tropical rain forests in Kerala's Silent Valley from destruction, died on Monday