Two student groups protesting against the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old Dalit girl at a university hockey ground here pelted stones at each other on Monday, prompting police to use force to disperse them, officials said.

A man was arrested for allegedly throwing in a canal his 18-month-old daughter who was rescued by a 'kanwariya', police said on Monday.

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi and his son who left the Enforcement Directorate office in the wee hours of Tuesday have been summoned to appear this evening in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal sand mining.

The Kerala government has declared a public holiday across the state following the demise of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Chandy, aged 79, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday at a private hospital in Bengaluru, where he had been undergoing treatment for cancer.

Four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said.

A rare and visually appealing fish known as the 'Spotted Moray Eels' was discovered dead near Suratkal Beach. Scientifically named Gymnothorax moringa, it is locally referred to as the Aroli fish. With its distinctive black spots, this fish resembles a mirrored snake and is considered highly attractive.

In a crackdown on illegal gambling activities, the police have arrested seven individuals in connection with a case of gambling in a public place at Bunder port in the city. 

Mangalore University Examination Chancellor has put an end to the rumours circulating on social media regarding the postponement of degree examinations scheduled for June 18. The Chancellor has clarified that the examinations will be conducted as per the original schedule without any changes.