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Govt orders suicide barriers on Atal Setu

Govt orders suicide barriers on Atal Setu

Published 14 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))

Published 24 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)

Published 33 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)

Published 67 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)

Published 81 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

Published 82 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.

Published 102 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.

Published 113 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)

Updated 137 days ago

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

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

Published 145 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)

Published 154 days ago

Kolkata Metro launches audio message discouraging people against suicides

Kolkata Metro launches audio message discouraging people against suicides

Published 155 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

Updated 155 days ago

Family was unaware of IIT-B student being depressed

Family was unaware of IIT-B student being depressed

Published 158 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.

Updated 158 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.

Updated 159 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)

Published 181 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.

Published 188 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)

Published 197 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)

Updated 208 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)

Published 228 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.

Published 237 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)

Published 244 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.

Published 249 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)

Published 252 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)

Published 264 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

Published 276 days ago

Action on national suicide prevention policy is need of the hour

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Published 284 days ago

Saving student lives with institutional interventions

Recognising that student suicides now outnumber even farmer suicides, the Supreme Court sought to go beyond reactive measures. It constituted the National Task Force for Student Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention under the chairmanship of justice (retd.) S Ravindra Bhat. (HT Archive)

Published 284 days ago

NEET aspirant clears exam, dies by suicide over ‘not wanting’ to study medicine

The student was a resident of Nawargaon in Sindewahi taluka in Maharashtra

Updated 292 days ago

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