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Couple, son killed, houses set afire as fresh ethnic violence erupts in Manipur

A protest for the release of six missing Nagas in Manipur. (PTI/File)
india news
Published on Jun 05, 2026 12:16 pm IST

Bakersfield hostage standoff ends after FBI kills suspect; all hostages rescued

Law enforcement work the scene after a man barricaded himself inside a bank, June 2, 2026, in Bakersfield, California.
us news
Published on Jun 03, 2026 10:04 pm IST

Kuki-Zo body seeks handover of all Manipur hostages, dead or alive

A protest demanding the release of hostages. (PTI)
india news
Published on May 22, 2026 02:29 pm IST

Kuki-Zo Council appeals for peace, calls for return of all hostages in Manipur

A twin ambush at separate locations killed three church leaders in Kangpokpi district and one Naga man in Noney district on May 13. Kuki and Naga bodies have said 48 people (28 Kukis and 20 Nagas) have been held hostage. (PTI)
india news
Published on May 22, 2026 01:53 pm IST

Tony Kiritsis: 5 things to know about the hostage crisis behind Dead Man's Wire

Bill Skarsgård stars as Tony Kiritsis in Dead Man’s Wire, which arrives on Netflix on May 28.
hollywood
Updated on May 22, 2026 05:07 am IST

Naga women hold protests in Manipur to seek release of six hostages

The protest was organised by the Koubru Range Naga Women’s Union. (HT Sourced Photo)
india news
Published on May 20, 2026 09:10 pm IST

Manipur hostage crisis: Shutdowns, blockade continue to disrupt normal lives

A protest in Imphal for the release of hostages. (ANI)
india news
Published on May 19, 2026 08:49 am IST

Manipur forces begin rescue ops after civilians abducted in Kuki-Naga clashes

The hostage crisis started on May 13 after unknown persons killed four civilians. (PTI)
india news
Published on May 17, 2026 07:18 pm IST

Manipur deputy chief ministers key negotiators in abduction crisis

Amid escalating tensions and the killing of three Kuki-Zo church leaders on Wednesday
india news
Published on May 17, 2026 11:07 am IST

He worked with big TV channels: What Mumbai hostage-taker's assistant told cops

Dead body of Rohit Aarrya brought to JJ Hospital in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, September 30, 2025.
india news
Updated on Nov 01, 2025 04:20 pm IST

Food, fuel, ‘anti-corruption film’: Chilling kidnap plan of Mumbai hostage-taker

The accused was shot by the police during a confrontation, leading to his death.
india news
Updated on Nov 01, 2025 02:59 pm IST

Rohit Aarrya told kids they would be ‘kidnapped’ for the film shoot

Police officials were present outside the RA Studio in Powai on Friday (Raju Shinde/ HT Photo)
mumbai news
Updated on Nov 01, 2025 02:55 am IST

Reel became real: How Rohit Arya's ‘hostage shoot’ turned into real-life tragedy

Rohit Arya was shot in the chest and declared dead at the hospital.
india news
Updated on Oct 31, 2025 10:13 pm IST

Days before Mumbai hostage scare, actor received ‘film’ offer from Rohit Arya

Police shot Rohit Arya dead following a 3.5-hour-long stand-off with him at the RA studio at Mahavir Classic in Powai.
india news
Updated on Oct 31, 2025 07:15 pm IST

'Used crackers, acted sweet': Mumbai hostage witness on how accused fooled them

Rohit Arya (L) who held the children hostage and Mangala Patankar (R) who was accompanying her granddaughter to the auditions.
india news
Updated on Oct 31, 2025 04:07 pm IST

Housing society to civic bus: Times when a hostage crisis shook Mumbai

The police received an alert regarding a person, identified as Rohit Arya (50), taking the 17 children hostage at around 1.30 pm.
india news
Published on Oct 31, 2025 11:42 am IST

3-hour standoff, ₹2 crore ‘debt’: Blow-by-blow account of Mumbai hostage scare

Mumbai on Thursday witnessed a tense three-hour hostage drama in Powai, where police rescued 17 children after shooting dead the captor during the operation.
india news
Updated on Oct 31, 2025 06:01 pm IST

‘Split-sec’ call: How Mumbai Police officer ended hostage crisis, shot accused

Two police teams climbed up the duct line of the building with the help of the fire brigade and barged in the studio fall from two directions.
india news
Updated on Oct 31, 2025 03:43 pm IST

‘Unpaid’ dues, a school project: Story behind Rohit Arya, Mumbai hostage-taker

Police shot Rohit Arya dead following a 3.5-hour-long stand-off with him at the RA studio at Mahavir Classic in Powai.
india news
Updated on Oct 31, 2025 11:59 pm IST

‘Not a terrorist, but…’: Rohit Arya's video after taking 16 children hostage

The accused Rohit Arya died on Thursday during the rescue operations.
india news
Updated on Oct 31, 2025 01:09 am IST

Mumbai hostage scare: How police rescued 16 children held captive in Powai

The rescue operation involved coordinated efforts by the Mumbai Police and the Fire Brigade, lasting over an hour.
india news
Updated on Oct 30, 2025 07:35 pm IST

Israel’s big claim: ‘One of 4 bodies returned by Hamas isn’t that of a hostage’

A convoy transporting the bodies of deceased hostages, kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, arrives at Abu Kabir forensic centre, as part of a prisoner-hostage swap and a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel on October 15, 2025.
world news
Updated on Oct 15, 2025 09:09 pm IST

As Israel’s Hostages Came Home, a Mother From Nepal Learned Her Son Would Not

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As Israel’s Hostages Came Home, a Mother From Nepal Learned Her Son Would Not
world news
Published on Oct 15, 2025 11:00 am IST

Another shot at Nobel? White House’s ‘peace’ post after Trump’s Gaza deal

US President Donald Trump listens to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (off frame) during a joint press conference in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on September 29, 2025.
world news
Updated on Oct 09, 2025 08:40 am IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
us
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Murder accused holds his family hostage for 10 hour, 4 cops injured in rescue op

The man, Soban Mahato, is an accused in a 2018 murder case and was recently released on bail, officials said.
india news
Published on Sept 04, 2025 09:30 pm IST

India 'strongly rejects' Pakistan's claim after Balochistan train hijacking

People carry the coffin of a railwayman killed by armed militants who ambushed a train in the remote mountainous area of Balochistan province, during his funeral in Quetta on March 13, 2025.
india news
Updated on Mar 14, 2025 01:20 pm IST

‘Gunmen shot them all…’: Blow-by-blow account of Pakistan train hijack horror

An injured train passenger is being transported following an operation against armed militants who ambushed the train in the remote mountainous area in Mach, southwestern Balochistan province on March 12, 2025.
world news
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 03:44 pm IST

Islamabad’s Balochistan headache

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Reports emerging from the province suggest the latest attack was primarily aimed against the security personnel travelling on the train (REUTERS)
editorials
Published on Mar 12, 2025 09:26 pm IST

Who was Andrew Duarte? Officer killed in UPMC hospital shooting

During a hostage situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital, five individuals were wounded, including Officer Andrew Duarte, who later died.
us news
Published on Feb 23, 2025 05:53 pm IST
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