Suicide: News

05 Dec 2024

Kanpur

Kanpur constable accuses inspector's son of rape, extortion

A woman constable in Kanpur has leveled serious allegations against Navneet, son of a female inspector. She accuses him of rape and extortion, alleging he swindled ₹15 lakh from her in the name of marriage.

12 Nov 2024

Seoul

South Korean actor Song Jae-rim found dead at 39

South Korean actor Song Jae-rim, who most recently starred in the K-drama Queen Woo, was found dead at his Seoul apartment on Tuesday. He was 39.

09 Nov 2024

Aligarh

Nitin Chauhaan's suicide: Wife reveals actor was struggling with depression

Actor Nitin Chauhaan, who appeared in TV shows such as Crime Patrol and Gumraah, was discovered dead in his Mumbai home on Thursday (November 7). He was 35.

08 Nov 2024

Mumbai

'Splitsvilla' fame Nitin Chauhaan (35) dies by alleged suicide

Television actor Nitin Chauhaan, who rose to fame after winning the reality show Dadagiri 2, passed away at 35 on Thursday, allegedly by suicide.

03 Nov 2024

Box Office

Who was Guruprasad? Kannada filmmaker dies by suicide

Renowned Kannada filmmaker Guruprasad, known for his unique storytelling and direction, has died by suicide. The news of his death came as a shock to the Kannada film industry.

30 Oct 2024

Bobby Deol

Who was Nishad Yusuf? 'Kanguva' editor (43) found dead

Nishad Yusuf, a popular film editor in the Malayalam and Tamil cinema industry, was found dead at his home in Kochi on Wednesday.

29 Sep 2024

Chester Bennington

Chester Bennington's 'hour-by-hour battle with addiction' revealed in new book

Chester Bennington, the late frontman of Linkin Park, was privately grappling with an "hour-by-hour battle with addiction" to alcohol in the months leading up to his death by suicide in 2017.

16 Sep 2024

Chhattisgarh

Man commits suicide after harassment by Ganesh pandal organizers

A 55-year-old man, Dhannu Lal Sahu, has allegedly committed suicide in Durg district, Chhattisgarh.

13 Sep 2024

Malaika Arora

Anil Mehta switched off phone after final call to Malaika-Amrita

Malaika Arora and her family are grieving the tragic demise of Anil Mehta, who died on Wednesday.

12 Sep 2024

Malaika Arora

Anil Mehta is Malaika Arora's stepfather, not father

Malaika Arora and her family are mourning the loss of Anil Kuldip Mehta who tragically died after falling from his sixth-floor balcony in Bandra on Wednesday.

12 Sep 2024

Malaika Arora

Malaika Arora's father Anil Mehta died of 'multiple injuries': Report

Malaika Arora's father, Anil Mehta, passed away on Wednesday morning in a tragic incident. The post-mortem report has reportedly revealed that the cause of death was "multiple injuries."

12 Sep 2024

Philadelphia

Jon Bon Jovi saves woman from suicide attempt in Nashville

Legendary rock musician and Hollywood singer-actor Jon Bon Jovi recently saved a woman from a suicide attempt on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville.

11 Sep 2024

Malaika Arora

Who was Malaika Arora's father who died of suspected suicide 

Bollywood actor Malaika Arora's father, Anil Mehta, died by suspected suicide on Wednesday, September 11, according to reports.

11 Sep 2024

Malaika Arora

Malaika once revealed how her parents' divorce changed her life

In a tragic turn of events, Malaika Arora's stepfather, Anil Mehta, died by suspected suicide on Wednesday morning, according to Mumbai Police.

01 Sep 2024

YouTube

NewsBytes Recommends: Suicide prevention film 'Not Today'—raw, honest, impactful

The Hindi film industry boasts projects about nearly every possible subject: mature romances, teenage love, generational conflict, and spy stories, among several others.

'We don't know...how': Kolkata doctor's father reacts to viral audios 

The father of the 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered has responded to viral audio clips in which he is heard having phone conversations with a staff member from Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

29 Aug 2024

Calcutta High Court

'Hurry...she may have committed suicide': Kolkata hospital's chilling call audios

A series of frantic phone calls was made by the RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata to the family of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered on August 9, India Today reported.

13 Aug 2024

Calcutta High Court

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: HC sends principal on extended leave

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed Dr Sandip Ghosh—former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital—to take extended leave.

05 Aug 2024

Meghan Markle

Know why Meghan Markle opened up about having suicidal thoughts

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently highlighted her mental health journey and the significance of transparency.

22 Jul 2024

Murder

'Attack on Titan' editor receives 11-year sentence for wife's murder

Park Jung-hyun, a former editor at the publishing house Kodansha, known for his work on Attack on Titan, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.

25 Jun 2024

Afghanistan

'Bad hijab' arrests: Afghan girls accuse Taliban of sexual assault

Teenage girls and young women in Afghanistan have leveled accusations of sexual violence and assault against the Taliban following their arrests for wearing "bad hijab."

11 Jun 2024

Celebrity

Channel 4 launches investigation following true crime producer's suicide

Channel 4 has initiated an independent investigation following the tragic death of John Balson, a producer who died due to suicide.

10 Jun 2024

Mumbai

Kajol's co-star from 'Trial,' Noor Malabika Das (37) found dead

In a tragic piece of news, actor Noor Malabika Das, who starred in Kajol-led TheTrial, was found dead in her Mumbai apartment on June 6. The police suspect the cause of death to be suicide.

18 May 2024

Telugu Films

Telugu actor Chandrakanth dies by suicide days after co-star's death

In a shocking turn of events, Telugu actor Chandrakanth died by alleged suicide at his home in Alkapur, Telangana on Friday.

15 May 2024

South Korea

Yoo Ah-in drug trial: Actor was depressed, suicidal, testifies psychiatrist 

South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in, known for his performances in productions such as Burning, Six Flying Dragons, and Hellbound, is currently under investigation over allegations of illegal narcotics use.

23 Apr 2024

Celebrity

Former Miss USA's posthumous memoir details heartbreaking 'battle with depression' 

Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 Miss USA winner and Emmy-nominated correspondent for Extra, was known for her public achievements.

16 Feb 2024

Delhi

MTech student found dead in IIT-Delhi hostel room

In a suspected case of suicide, a 24-year-old M.Tech student was found hanging in his room at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

13 Feb 2024

Kota

JEE aspirant found dead in Kota, 4th suicide this year

A student from Jharkhand, preparing for engineering entrance examinations, was found dead in his hostel room in Kota, Rajasthan, on Tuesday.

31 Jan 2024

Japan

Who was Hinako Ashihara, what caused 'manga' artist's death

The manga community is in mourning over the loss of renowned Japanese artist Hinako Ashihara, who was tragically found dead in a suspected suicide near Tokyo on Monday. She was 50.

09 Jan 2024

Bengaluru

Bengaluru CEO tried killing self after murdering son in Goa

Bengaluru-based Mindful AI Lab CEO Suchana Seth—who allegedly killed her four-year-old son in Goa on Monday—tried ending her life after committing the crime.

Cause of Indian-origin family's death in US revealed

A murder-suicide involving an Indian-origin affluent family in Massachusetts has been confirmed after examining autopsy results.

01 Jan 2024

Gujarat

Gujarat: Father, 3 children jump in front of train, die

In a shocking incident, a man and his three children allegedly died by suicide by jumping in front of a moving train in Botad district, Gujarat.

30 Dec 2023

South Korea

Explainer: What is South Korean celebrity death curse

The tragic death of acclaimed South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, who garnered global fame with the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has left everyone in shock.

27 Dec 2023

South Korea

'Parasite's Lee Sun-kyun (48) found dead amid drug allegations

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun—recognized for his role in the Oscar-winning Parasite—was found dead in his car on Wednesday in Seoul's Seongbuk district, Yonhap reported. He was 48.

28 Sep 2023

Kota

NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Kota, 27th this year

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant identified as Mohammad Tanveer died by suicide in Rajasthan's Kota on Wednesday. This is the 27th such case reported in the coaching hub this year.

25 Sep 2023

Balika Vadhu

Late Pratyusha Banerjee's boyfriend says he's ready for trial

Rahul Raj Singh, the actor-producer boyfriend of late actor Pratyusha Banerjee is set to face trial in the abetment to suicide case.

14 Aug 2023

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: Man ends life after NEET aspirant son's suicide

A double suicide incident reported in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has jolted the country.

12 Aug 2023

Assam

BJP leader kills self after intimate photo-leak with senior leader

In a shocking incident in Assam, prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Indrani Tahbildar was reportedly found dead at her residence in Guwahati on Friday.

02 Aug 2023

Bollywood

Nitin Desai, esteemed art director, dies by suicide in Karjat

Renowned art director Nitin Desai tragically died on Wednesday morning due to suicide, reportedly, at his studio in Karjat. He was 57.

28 Jul 2023

Celebrity

Who is Ichikawa Ennosuke? Kabuki actor suspected in parents' suicide

Japanese Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke made shocking headlines after his name appeared as a suspect in the alleged double suicide of his parents. According to reports, it is speculated that Ennosuke assisted his parents in committing suicide.

06 Jul 2023

Music Industry

Who was CoCo Lee, Chinese American singer-actor dead at 48

Hong Kong-born American singer CoCo Lee (48) tragically passed away on July 5 (Wednesday) due to suicide.

01 Jul 2023

Punjab

Punjabi singer Ranjit Sidhu dies by alleged suicide

Punjabi folk singer Ranjit Sidhu allegedly died by suicide on Friday night, multiple reports revealed on Saturday.

29 Jun 2023

Celebrity

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's mother opens up about her son's death

Stephen "tWitch" Boss's untimely demise in December shocked the entertainment world. The dancer was found dead in Encino, Los Angles. Later, it was found out that it was a suicide and he shot himself dead.

Check inmates' mental health to curb in-prison suicides: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued an advisory to the Centre, states, and union territories over instances of suicide in prisons, reported PTI.

21 Jun 2023

K-Pop

Controversial Korean singer Choi Sung-bong (33) found dead at home 

South Korean singer Choi Sung-bong, aged 33, was found dead at his home in Seoul. The incident took place on Tuesday (June 20) and is suspected to be a suicide.

20 May 2023

Murder

Affair, cancer: Video of Shiv Nadar University murder-suicide accused surfaces

In a major development in the Shiv Nadar University murder-suicide case, a 23-minute-long video has surfaced where the accused, Anuj Singh—who killed his alleged lover and died by suicide on Thursday—justified his actions.

09 May 2023

Sooraj Pancholi

Jiah Khan suicide case: Court order highlights suicidal tendencies, sentiments

Actor Sooraj Pancholi was acquitted of abetment charges in the Jiah Khan suicide case by a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mumbai on April 28.

29 Apr 2023

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: 9 students die by suicide after intermediate results

As many as nine students in Andhra Pradesh have allegedly ended their lives after the state's Board of Intermediate Education announced results of intermediate first and second years on Wednesday, reported NDTV.

28 Apr 2023

K-Pop

ASTRO Moonbin's new memorial space to be open till June

ASTRO Moonbin's untimely demise took the Korean culture world by storm. The pop star aged 25 died of suspected suicide and his fans are left heartbroken.

27 Apr 2023

Jiah Khan

Before verdict, revisit the timeline of Jiah Khan-Sooraj Pancholi case

On June 3, 2013, India was rocked by the news of the death of actor Jiah Khan.

24 Apr 2023

K-Pop

ASTRO Moonbin's memorial space will be open till April end

The recent news of ASTRO Moombin's untimely demise shook the entire K-pop fraternity and fans globally. The singer-actor was aged 25 and was a pillar of the band ASTRO. He reportedly died due to suicide.

23 Apr 2023

Kannada Films

Kannada actor Sampath Ram dies by alleged suicide at 35

Kannada film and TV actor Sampath J Ram, who predominantly worked in television serials, passed away on Saturday. He was 35.

20 Apr 2023

K-Pop

ASTRO Moonbin passes away at 25: Remembering pop singer-actor's journey

The Korean pop and entertainment world was rattled by the news of the untimely demise of singer Moonbin late Wednesday night (per IST).

20 Apr 2023

K-Pop

K-pop star Moonbin (25) found dead; police suspect suicide

In a shocking piece of news, 25-year-old K-pop star Moonbin aka Moon Bin was found dead at his apartment in Seoul on Wednesday. The member of the boy band ASTRO was found unresponsive at his apartment. His death was confirmed by the band's music label Fantagio on Thursday.

07 Apr 2023

Celebrity

Akanksha Dubey suicide case: Samar Singh arrested in Ghaziabad

Singer Samar Singh, reported boyfriend of Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey, has been arrested from Ghaziabad. The accused was absconding and after repeated attempts, the police finally nabbed him.

Belgian man dies of suicide after chatting with AI bot

A Belgian man recently died by suicide after chatting with an AI chatbot ELIZA on an app called Chai for several weeks.

27 Mar 2023

Varanasi

#AkankshaDubey suicide case: Singer-boyfriend Samar Singh accused of murder 

The news of Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey's sudden demise on Sunday shocked the nation.

26 Mar 2023

Celebrity

Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey allegedly dies by suicide aged 25

Rising Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey is no more.

24 Mar 2023

Colorado

United Airlines trans stewardess dies after sharing emotional post

A transgender woman flight attendant, who gained popularity after appearing in a commercial for United Airlines, was allegedly found dead in her Colorado home on Monday, reported The Independent.

19 Mar 2023

Celebrity

DJ Azex found dead in Bhubaneswar under mysterious circumstances

Popular DJ Azex, whose real name was Akshay Moharana, was found dead at his residence in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on Saturday, said multiple media reports.

10 Mar 2023

Murder

Jammu: Man stabs doctor girlfriend to death, attempts suicide later

A 27-year-old woman doctor, named Sumedha Sharma, was allegedly found stabbed to death at her boyfriend's house in Jammu, the police said, reported India Today.

04 Mar 2023

Uttar Pradesh

UP: 14-year-old girl commits suicide after getting barred from exam

A 14-year-old girl in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, died by suicide after her school barred her from taking an exam due to non-payment of fees, her family members alleged, according to PTI.

01 Mar 2023

Telangana

Telangana: 16-year-old student dies by suicide in classroom

A 16-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide in a classroom at his college near Hyderabad, Telangana.

27 Feb 2023

Telangana

Telangana: Woman doctor who attempted suicide due to harassment dies

A 26-year-old postgraduate medical student from Telangana's Warangal, who was being treated at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, after allegedly attempting suicide a few days ago, died on Sunday, doctors said.

American billionaire financier Thomas Lee dies by suicide at 78

United States (US) billionaire financier Thomas Haskell Lee, one of the early pioneers in private equity and leveraged buyouts, has passed away at 78.

14 Feb 2023

Tunisha Sharma

Tunisha Sharma wasn't depressed, claims co-actor Chandan K Anand

Television actor and Tunisha Sharma's co-star from Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul, Chandan K Anand, in a new interview, has said that the late actor, was not depressed.

29 Jan 2023

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh: Man kills wife, shoots himself after recording video

In a shocking incident, a leading businessperson in Madhya Pradesh's Panna allegedly shot himself on Saturday after killing his wife.

07 Jan 2023

Tunisha Sharma

Tunisha Sharma death: Sheezan Khan's bail plea adjourned till Monday

The bail plea of TV actor Sheezan Khan—charged with abetting his co-star and former girlfriend Tunisha Sharma's alleged suicide by the Waliv Police—has been adjourned by a Vasai court on Saturday.