A man in Bengaluru's Rajarajeshwari Nagar allegedly pushed his ailing mother from the third floor of a building, resulting in her death. Police have taken the accused into custody following the incident. The victim, described as ailing, was killed in a fall from the residential structure in the RR Nagar locality. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, including the accused's motive and the nature of the relationship between the two. The case points to a pattern of violence against elderly and infirm family members that law enforcement agencies across urban India have flagged as an underreported concern. Local police are expected to file formal charges as the investigation proceeds.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. Several Bollywood actors, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Aditi Rao Hydari, called the resignation a victory for peaceful democratic protest and urged the government to pursue long-term
Actor Jyotika publicly demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Instagram, backing student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. Her post follows actor Suriya's request that fans skip his birthday celebrations in solidarity with the student agitation.
India has moved from policy announcements to live commercial chip shipments in 2026, with 12 semiconductor projects worth ₹1.64 lakh crore approved and a second phase, Semicon 2.0, adding ₹1,27,500 crore before the first phase completes.
Delhi Police fired tear gas and baton-charged thousands of student protesters near Jantar Mantar on Monday as they tried to march on parliament demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks.