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  40-foot-deep water pit left unguarded: Questions galore after Amity student's death in Noida

  Uttar Pradesh | April 09, 2026 10:30 IST

  Harshit Bhatt went into a nearby waterlogged area to bathe but unexpectedly slipped into deeper water and started drowning. In an effort to rescue him, three of his friends also entered the water.

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  Greater Noida tragedy: Five-year-old boy drowns in a water filled pit near Preet Vihar colony

  Uttar Pradesh | March 19, 2026 11:33 IST

  A five-year-old boy from Greater Noida's Preet Vihar Colony drowned after falling into a deep pit filled with accumulated water while playing near his home. Locals pulled him out and rushed him to a hospital, but he could not be saved.

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  Noida techie death: Two more builders arrested by police on charges of negligence

  India | January 22, 2026 23:59 IST

  Yuvraj Mehta (27), who worked in Gurugram, was returning home in Sector 150 in Noida when his car fell into a water-filled pit near a construction site on the intervening night of January 16-17. He died after frantically pleading for help for around two hours.

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  Noida society builder arrested after techie drowns to death in Sector 150

  Uttar Pradesh | January 20, 2026 23:42 IST

  This came a day after UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the incident and formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Besides, IAS officer Lokesh M has been removed from the position of Noida Authority CEO and put on waiting list after the incident.

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  Manipur man risks it all to rescue drowning dog, wins hearts online | WATCH

  Trending | June 02, 2025 17:06 IST

  A heartwarming video of a Manipur man's bravery goes viral! Watch as he risks his life to rescue a drowning dog. This inspiring act of kindness has won hearts online, leaving millions in awe.

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  Maharashtra: Four Class 10 students drown in Ulhas river in Thane after playing Holi

  Maharashtra | March 14, 2025 23:56 IST

  The children, in the 15-16 age group and Class 10 students, had ventured into the river after celebrating Holi and got swept away when its water level rose suddenly.

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  Rajasthan: Seven boys of same family drown in Bharatpur's Banganga River, CM expresses condolences

  Rajasthan | August 11, 2024 22:30 IST

  Rajasthan news: Police official said that villagers along with police officials rushed to the spot however they failed to save any of the victims.

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  US: Indian national from Maharashtra, on vacation with friends, drowns in Glacier National Park

  World | July 13, 2024 9:43 IST

  Siddhant Vitthal Patil from Maharashtra has been missing since June 6 when he went hiking above the gorge at the Glacier National Park. His body has not been found as the gorge is unsearchable due to turbulence, hence Patil has been presumed dead by authorities.

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  US: Indian student drowns in New York, authorities working for repatriation of mortal remains

  World | July 09, 2024 9:53 IST

  The student, identified as Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, drowned at Barbervilley Falls in New York's Albany on July 7, the Indian mission informed. The incident came in the wake of a spike in the deaths of Indian or Indian-origin students in the United States.

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  Russia: Bodies of four Indian students who drowned in St Petersburg recovered, being flown to India

  World | June 08, 2024 14:36 IST

  The four students from Maharashtra, identified as Harshal Anantrao Desale, Jishan Ashpak Pinjari, Jia Firoj Pinjari and Malik Gulamgous Mohammad Yakub, were studying at the Novgorod State University. A fifth Indian student was saved from drowning and was last reported receiving medical attention.

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  Delhi: 11-year-old boy drowns in swimming pool in Alipur area, family members hold protest

  Delhi | May 23, 2024 9:07 IST

  The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead, he said. The officer said family members of the victim held a protest outside Alipur police station, saying there was foul play in the boy's death.

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  Pakistan: Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations turn tragic as 15 drown in boat accident, 11 rescued

  World | April 12, 2024 14:07 IST

  People gathered in large numbers in the Kund Park region of Nowshera district to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, when the boat accident occurred. This came on the same day as a truck carrying pilgrims fell into a ravine in Balochistan's Hub district, killing 17 people.

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  Australia: Four Indians, including two women, drown at Philip Island beach in Victoria

  World | January 25, 2024 13:23 IST

  Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green offered his condolences to the loved ones and friends of the Indians who drowned in Victoria. It is reportedly the worst drowing incident seen in Victorian waters in almost two decades.

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  Gujarat: Four persons drown in Bhavnagar while swimming in Malan River

  Gujarat | August 27, 2023 10:29 IST

  Gujarat news: All the four persons, belonging to Lakhupara village in Mahuva taluka of the district, drowned, the police said. A search and rescue operation was launched and three bodies were fished out on Saturday evening, while one was found on Sunday morning, the official said.

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  Tamil Nadu: Four girl students of govt school, on short trip to Karur, drowns in Kaveri river

  February 16, 2023 0:15 IST

  Bodies of all four girls have been recovered who drowned in Kaveri river in Mayanur, Karur district, cops informed.

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  Mumbai: One man drowns in water-filled quarry, search for second person continues

  India | July 05, 2022 23:41 IST

  A fire brigade official said the man whose body was fished out from the quarry was identified as Shekhar Pappu Vishwakarma (19). He was declared dead on arrival at a civic-run hospital, the official added. 

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  Patna: 4 youths drown in Ganga; SDRF continues search for more bodies

  India | May 22, 2022 19:49 IST

  The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team reached the site and retrieved the bodies of the four deceased people while looking for the other two.

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  6 boys drown in Kharasrota River in Odisha, 3 bodies recovered

  India | March 20, 2022 7:49 IST

  According to locals, the boys went to the river for taking a bath after playing Holi on Saturday.

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  25-year-old drowns in swimming pool in Delhi farmhouse

  India | September 30, 2021 23:36 IST

  Police reached the hospital and collected the medico-legal case of the deceased. The body was shifted to the mortuary.

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  Three men drown in river Ganga at Rishikesh

  India | July 11, 2021 13:01 IST

  Five people were visiting Rishikesh when they decided to take a dip in the river on Saturday evening.