Indian Deaths

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

Death of Kathak Maestro Birju Maharaj marks end of era: President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind said the demise of legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj marks the end of an era

PM Modi expresses anguish over death of Kathak Maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed anguish over the sudden death of Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj.In his tweet, Modi acknowledged Pandit Birju Maharaj's remarkable contribution to the Indian dance form."Extremely saddened after learning about the demise of Pandit Birju Maharaj, who gave Indian art a special recognition across the globe. It's an irreparable loss to the entire art world. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti," he tweeted.Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family on Monday after suffering breathlessness. He was 83.Reportedly, the Kathak exponent had been suffering from a kidney ailment and was under treatment for the past one month.

Legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj dies aged 83 in Delhi

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj died at his home in the early hours of Monday, his granddaughter said

Pandit Birju Maharaj, legendary Kathak dancer, dies of heart attack at 83

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj has passed away, news agency ANI reported on Monday. He was 83.