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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.

Updated 4 days ago

Govt orders suicide barriers on Atal Setu

Govt orders suicide barriers on Atal Setu

Published 34 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 44 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 53 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 87 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 101 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 102 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 122 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 133 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 157 days ago

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

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

Published 165 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 174 days ago

Kolkata Metro launches audio message discouraging people against suicides

Kolkata Metro launches audio message discouraging people against suicides

Published 175 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 175 days ago

Family was unaware of IIT-B student being depressed

Family was unaware of IIT-B student being depressed

Published 178 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 178 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 179 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 201 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 208 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 217 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 228 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 248 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 257 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 265 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 269 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 272 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 284 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 297 days ago

Action on national suicide prevention policy is need of the hour

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Published 304 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 304 days ago

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