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Made to play host to hundreds of arduous devotees of Lord Venkateswara, the quiet neighbourhood of Bairagipatteda became witness to the first stampede that happened for Vaikunta Ekadasi tokens in Tirupati. An over-enthusiastic, jittery crowd, which went beyond the control of the poorly coordinated security officials at the spot, turned the silent residential locality into a death zone for two minutes, leading to six deaths, finds A.D. Rangarajan  

A 21-year-old student from Padmavati lost Rs10 lakh to fraudsters who promised to help her participate in a beauty pageant in Egypt. The student frequently participated in beauty pageants and was exploited. Her parents took a loan to support her. The girl discovered the fraud when she found the travel ticket was fake. She then filed an FIR.

Trust not directly linked to the Dalai Lama, but associated with the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamsala, says Trust official; fresh FCRA registration granted for religious purposes, among others

Song sung by CPI(M)-affiliated Kerala Secretariat Employees Association at the inauguration of a golden jubilee building of the organisation

The grading process under FSSAI in the district has so far covered 91 hotels and two schools. Efforts are under way to certify six campuses and two temples under the voluntary scheme

Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his Bandra residence, raising concerns about safety in Mumbai. Celebrities including Parineeti Chopra and Raveena Tandon expressed their shock and called for stronger security measures. Director Kunal Kohli and writer Shobhaa De questioned the law enforcement's efficacy, emphasizing the vulnerability of Bandra's high-profile residents.

Police are investigating an attack on Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence which lacked surveillance cameras and security arrangements. The intruder's image was captured on the building's CCTV. The reported incident raises concerns about security measures for high-profile individuals, referencing past threats to Salman Khan as similar risks.

Three writ petitions have been filed in the Madras High Court seeking proper medical treatment for the injured inmates

A 52-year-old doctor was found murdered at his south Delhi flat on Thursday noon. Police arrested Sunny Sharma (23), a nutritionist, who claimed the doctor behaved inappropriately with him. The doctor had stab wounds and appeared to have been attacked the previous night. Further investigations revealed Sharma used a knife and scissors to commit the crime.

The Supreme Court is set to examine discrepancies in the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act regarding the annulment of underage marriages. The issue arises as males are considered legal adults at 18 but can marry only at 21. A woman challenges an order that annulled her marriage, arguing that her husband's plea was filed beyond the prescribed time.