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Bengal Man Who Beheaded Wife Had Snuck Into Lion Enclosure 3 Years Ago

NDTV News Desk | Friday February 16, 2024

Goutam Guchhait, a 40-year-old man from West Bengal, was arrested on Wednesday after he beheaded his wife and walked around in public with her severed head. The horrific scene in Purba Medinipur district was filmed by locals.

On Camera, Bengal Man Parades With Wife's Severed Head

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Friday February 16, 2024, Kolkata

His wife's severed head in one hand and a sickle in another, a man in Bengal was seen walking around at a bus stop, making vague and threatening remarks.

Multiple Rounds Fired Outside House In Delhi, None Hurt

Asian News International | Friday February 16, 2024, New Delhi

Two unidentified youths fired several rounds outside a house in north-east Delhi's Yamuna Vihar late on Thursday night, police said.

IIT Delhi Student, 24, Found Dead In Hostel, Cops Suspect Suicide

Press Trust of India | Friday February 16, 2024, New Delhi

In a suspected case of suicide, an M.Tech student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi was found hanging in his hostel room, police said on Friday.

Pune Prison's Jailer Attacked By 12 Inmates, Suffers Wrist Fracture

Press Trust of India | Friday February 16, 2024, Pune

A jailer was injured after he was assaulted allegedly by some inmates of the Yerawada central prison in Pune, an official said.

7 Killed After Fire Breaks Out In Paint Factory In Delhi

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 15, 2024

At least seven people were killed in a fire that broke out in a paint factory in outer Delhi's Alipur on Thursday evening, police said.

Karnataka Man Dies By Suicide Over Wife's Instagram Reels Obsession: Cops

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 15, 2024, Chamarajanagara, Karnataka

Allegedly annoyed by his wife's obsession over making Instagram reels, a 34-year-old man died by suicide after hanging himself from a tree in Hanuru area here on Thursday, police said.

Delhi High Court Registrar General Gets Bomb Threat, Investigation Begins

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 15, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi High Court's registrar general received a bomb threat through an email, with the police saying today they have launched investigations.

3 Men With A Knife Loot Hyderabad Jewellery Shop, Robbery Caught On CCTV

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday February 15, 2024, Hyderabad

A dramatic CCTV footage has emerged from a jewellery shop in Hyderabad, which shows three men looting the store at knifepoint on Wednesday. The incident took place around 1:30 pm at the shop in Hyderabad's Akbarbagh area.

3 Arrested For Stealing Lights, Metal Plates From Connaught Place Escalators

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 14, 2024, New Delhi

Three people were arrested for in connection with the theft of concealed lights and metal plates from escalators in subways of Connaught Place, police said on Wednesday.

At 71.09 Lakh, Delhi Metro Records Highest-Ever Daily Riders On Feb 13

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 14, 2024

The Delhi Metro on February 13 registered the highest-ever count of daily passenger journeys at 71.09 lakh, a record achieved on a day when huge traffic jams were reported in NCR amid heavy security arrangements in view of a farmers' march to Delhi.

At 7.1 Million, Delhi Metro Records Highest-Ever Daily Ridership On Feb 13

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 14, 2024, New Delhi

The Delhi Metro on February 13 registered the highest-ever count of daily passenger journeys at 71.09 lakh.

NEET Aspirant Poses As Doctor In Delhi Hospital, Arrested

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 14, 2024, New Delhi

A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly posing as a doctor at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in central Delhi, police said on Wednesday.

Maharashtra Man Enters River For Fishing, Shark Bites His Leg

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday February 14, 2024

A man was fishing in the waters of a bay in Maharashtras Palghar but had a horrifying encounter when a shark surrounded him and bit him in the leg.

4 Straight Dry Days In Bengaluru From Today. Here's Why

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday February 14, 2024, Bengaluru

Bengaluru will see a four-day liquor ban starting Wednesday (February 14), which is alsoValentine's Day.