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suicide prevention news

Govt orders suicide barriers on Atal Setu

Govt orders suicide barriers on Atal Setu
mumbai news
Published on Jun 30, 2026 05:40 am IST

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))
pune news
Published on Jun 20, 2026 03:00 am IST

Student suicides are a failure of institutions

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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 on Jun 10, 2026 09:29 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Published on May 08, 2026 03:18 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 23, 2026 05:59 pm IST

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

David Wilcock suicide rumors take new turn, 'death threats’ claims emerge
us news
Published on Apr 22, 2026 01:14 pm IST

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.
bengaluru news
Published on Apr 02, 2026 10:39 pm IST

Meta alert helps police save youth from suicide attempt in Varanasi

Police said the alert system with Meta, in place since 2022, helps track and prevent such incidents. (For representation only)
others
Published on Mar 31, 2026 03:18 am IST

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.
others
Published on Mar 23, 2026 08:59 am IST

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 on Feb 26, 2026 07:46 pm IST

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

Prince William opens up on mental health, understanding his 'emotions'
health
Published on Feb 18, 2026 05:11 pm IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Feb 09, 2026 12:28 pm IST

Kolkata Metro launches audio message discouraging people against suicides

Kolkata Metro launches audio message discouraging people against suicides
kolkata news
Published on Feb 08, 2026 11:15 pm IST

Family was unaware of IIT-B student being depressed

Family was unaware of IIT-B student being depressed
mumbai news
Published on Feb 06, 2026 06:42 am IST

‘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 on Feb 05, 2026 03:43 pm IST

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 on Feb 05, 2026 07:20 am IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on Jan 14, 2026 07:57 am IST

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 on Jan 06, 2026 12:14 pm IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Dec 29, 2025 10:09 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 09:00 am IST

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 on Nov 27, 2025 05:55 pm IST

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 on Nov 18, 2025 06:56 pm IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Nov 11, 2025 11:00 am IST

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 on Nov 06, 2025 11:08 pm IST

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 on Nov 03, 2025 08:01 pm IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Oct 22, 2025 01:30 pm IST

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

Emotional Prince William holds back tears as he discusses impact of suicide
us news
Published on Oct 10, 2025 10:31 am IST

Action on national suicide prevention policy is need of the hour

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mumbai news
Published on Oct 03, 2025 08:31 am IST

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)
opinion
Published on Oct 03, 2025 12:01 am IST
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