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    Suicide Prevention News

    Bengaluru: Second IISc student suicide in 15 days as 22-yr-old dies in hostel

    A 22-year-old IISc Bengaluru student allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room, 15 days after another student died in a similar incident.
    India News
    Published 1 day ago

    Teen jumps from hill, parents follow; all three dead

    His parents followed him and pleaded with him not to take the extreme step. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
    Cities
    Published 1 day ago

    20-year-old IIT Bombay student found dead in his hostel room: Police

    According to data obtained through the Right to Information Act, 65 students died by suicide across IITs between 2021 and 2025.
    India News
    Updated 24 days ago

    Govt orders suicide barriers on Atal Setu

    Govt orders suicide barriers on Atal Setu
    Cities
    Published 54 days ago

    IT professional dies by suicide; husband, in-laws booked for abetment

    An IT professional allegedly died by suicide by jumping from third floor of residential building in Sinhagad Road area after facing prolonged alleged harassment from her in-laws over infertility issues. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
    Cities
    Published 64 days ago

    Student suicides are a failure of institutions

    Attitudes, not numbers, are the most alarming aspect of the report. The larger malaise — that of apathy to students — triggered not only suicide, but also suicidal attempts, ideation, passive death wish, self-harm, and mental health struggles. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
    Editorials
    Published 73 days ago

    IHBAS holds ‘Gatekeeper Training’ for teachers to boost mental health awareness

    During the day-long session, two teachers from each school were trained to identify signs of mental health distress such as social withdrawal, persistent sadness, academic decline, substance abuse and previous suicide attempts, among children. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 107 days ago

    NIT-Kurukshetra suicides: Haryana panel seeks report from director, DC, SP

    Four students of National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, have died by suicide since February 16, 2026, raising concerns regarding student safety, mental well-being, and institutional accountability. (HT file photo)
    Cities
    Published 122 days ago

    ‘Cyberstalking drove him to this’: David Wilcock suicide rumors take new turn

    David Wilcock suicide rumors take new turn, 'death threats’ claims emerge
    World News
    Published 123 days ago

    Karnataka student dies by suicide after alleged affair rumours with professor

    A medical student in Karnataka died by suicide after facing harassment from her classmates over rumours that she was involved in a relationship with a faculty member.
    Cities
    Published 142 days ago

    23-yr-old Hyderabad doctor dies by suicide after family objects to keeping cat

    The woman, found at home, had just finished her MBBS and was studying for postgraduate exams.
    Cities
    Published 154 days ago

    Hyderabad YouTuber dies by suicide after sending ‘I love you’ message to mother

    Investigations suggested that emotional distress from relationship issues may have led to the incident. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
    India News
    Updated 177 days ago

    Prince William opens up on mental health, understanding his 'emotions'

    Prince William opens up on mental health, understanding his 'emotions'
    Lifestyle
    Published 185 days ago

    Mother, daughter found dead in Karnataka due to alleged harassment by neighbour

    Two women in Mandya, Karnataka, were discovered dead in an apparent suicide as they prepared for a wedding due to suspected harassment from a neighbour. (AFP)
    Cities
    Published 195 days ago

    Kolkata Metro launches audio message discouraging people against suicides

    Kolkata Metro launches audio message discouraging people against suicides
    Cities
    Published 195 days ago

    'Is snatching child’s phone a sin?’: Father of 3 sisters who died by suicide

    'Is snatching child’s phone a sin?’: Father of 3 sisters who died by suicide
    India News
    Updated 195 days ago

    Family was unaware of IIT-B student being depressed

    Family was unaware of IIT-B student being depressed
    Cities
    Published 198 days ago

    ‘Can never marry an Indian’: Diary shows Ghaziabad sisters' Korean obsession

    Ghaziabad: Police sealed the area where the three half sisters had fallen after jumping from the window of their flat on ninth floor.
    India News
    Updated 198 days ago

    What is the 'Korean love game’ linked to the suicide of three girls in Ghaziabad

    Police are investigating the link between their gaming addiction and their psychological state.
    India News
    Updated 199 days ago

    Haryana to hold workshop on student mental health, suicide prevention

    Thirty colleges from four districts will join sessions on crisis identification, classroom practices and psychological safety, officials said. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 221 days ago

    Telangana Dalit intern doctor dies by suicide after marriage promise broken

    The intern's suicide is linked to the withdrawal of a marriage proposal by a senior doctor.
    India News
    Published 229 days ago

    Bengaluru man takes own life amid blame for wife's suicide two days ago

    A Bengaluru man died by suicide in Nagpur days after his wife took her own life. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 237 days ago

    Maha accounts for 14% of all users on TISS suicide prevention chat-service

    Launched in March 2023, ReYou is a real-time, chat-based suicide prevention service designed for young adults aged 18 to 24. (Kiattisak - stock.adobe.com)
    Cities
    Updated 248 days ago

    NTF extends mental health survey deadline as institutions show poor response

    The number of student suicides in India climbed to a record high of 13,892 in 2023, according to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in September. (Representative photo)
    India News
    Published 268 days ago

    Kolkata woman dies by suicide, family alleges ‘panic’ due to ongoing SIR

    Mondal's family claimed that her anxiety intensified soon after the SIR process commenced.
    India News
    Published 277 days ago

    Construction worker falls to death from Nayandahalli flyover in Bengaluru

    The construction worker died on the spot after leaping from a moving auto in Bengaluru. (Representational Image)
    Cities
    Published 285 days ago

    IT engineer found dead in Ghaziabad hotel room, police launch probe

    Police are, however, treating the case as a suicide and have begun examining CCTV footage to identify any visitors during his stay.
    India News
    Published 289 days ago

    25-year-old MBA graduate found dead in Bengaluru home. Suicide suspected: Report

    The woman's family reported her missing days before her body was found in Bengaluru. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    India News
    Published 292 days ago

    Young live-in couple from Odisha found hanging in rented home in Bengaluru

    Bengaluru double-suicide: Preliminary findings suggest the man may have taken his life first, and the woman followed shortly afterwards. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    Cities
    Published 305 days ago

    Emotional Prince William holds back tears as he discusses impact of suicide

    Emotional Prince William holds back tears as he discusses impact of suicide
    World News
    Published 317 days ago
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