Dreaded gangster Munna Bajrangi was shot dead inside a high security prison in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat early on Monday, police said.

The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board, an advocacy group that campaigns for shariah law among Muslims, will set up arbitration centres called Darul Qazas in every district of the country, Zafaryab Jilani, a senior member of the board, told HT Sunday.

Manjeshwara: Five persons including three women were killed and eight others injured in a horrific accident between a lorry and Toofan jeep at 6 am today at Nayabazar in Uppala on NH 66.

The Syrian air defences have hit an Israeli warplane during an airstrike by Israel on Syria's T-4 Air base, the Syrian Army said.

The death toll from devastating floods resulting from torrential rains pounding Japan has increased to 104, with 56 others reported missing, authorities said on Monday.

Giving a shock to her parents and the bridegroom, a bride eloped with her lover on the wedding day here on Sunday.

Vittla police on Sunday arrested four persons on charges of obstructing the police from discharging their duty and attempting to assault them.

The police on Sunday arrested one person on charges of doing illegal activities in the name of massage centre at Chilimbi Moksha Therapy Centre in Urwa police station limit in the city and rescued three girls.