{
  "id": 10420950,
  "title": "Indian influencer Nidhi Tiwari, with 1.6m followers, dies by suicide at 30",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/indian-influencer-nidhi-tiwari-with-1-6m-followers-dies-by-suicide-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T09:13:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-influencer-nidhi-tiwari-with-16m-followers-dies-by-suicide-at-30-1.500690475"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: Influencer Nidhi Tiwari, who amassed a combined 1.6 million followers across Facebook and Instagram, tragically took her own life at the young age of 30, according to Indian media outlets. The 30-year-old resident of Singrauli district in Madhya Pradesh was discovered hanging at her residence in the Bhusa Mod area on Saturday. Her family promptly rushed her to the hospital, where medical personnel pronounced her deceased. Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise.\n\nPakistani TikTok star with 1.3 million followers was also shot dead, with her sister sustaining injuries in a separate incident. Tiwari's social media influence was significant, with nearly 900,000 followers on Facebook and roughly 700,000 on Instagram. As one of the more prominent social media personalities from the Vindhya region, her posts frequently garnered thousands of reactions, while certain videos garnered millions of views. She gained further recognition after winning the Miss Pretty India title in 2024. Following her achievement, Tiwari's profile expanded beyond her hometown of Singrauli as she endeavored to establish a career in modeling and acting.\n\nLocal reports suggest that Tiwari harbored aspirations of entering the film industry, having actively pursued modeling, event opportunities, and digital content creation. Her social media accounts also showcased her passion for entertainment and fashion. Her family informed local media that Tiwari was in conversation with someone on the phone on Saturday evening prior to her death. However, police have advised against speculating about the reasons behind her death, stating that the events leading up to it are still under investigation. Police are scrutinizing her call records, digital activity, and other pertinent information as they strive to unravel the circumstances surrounding her death.\n\nMorwa police station in-charge, Dr Gyanendra Singh, indicated that officers are currently collecting information from Tiwari's family, acquaintances, and others associated with the case. As the investigation unfolds, a more comprehensive understanding of the events is anticipated. News of Tiwari's passing elicited widespread grief on social media platforms, with followers posting tributes and condolence messages. Many expressed admiration for her journey from Singrauli to a broader audience and her endeavors to establish herself in modeling and entertainment. Tiwari's death has garnered particular attention in her home district, where her large online presence rendered her a notable figure in the local social media sphere.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Indian influencer Nidhi Tiwari, who had a combined following of about 1.6 million on Facebook and Instagram, has died by suicide at the age of 30, Indian media reports said. Tiwari, a resident of Singrauli district in Madhya Pradesh, was found hanging at her home in the Bhusa Mod area on Saturday, according to the reports. Family members rushed her to hospital, where doctors declared her…",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Madhya Pradesh Influencer Nidhi Tiwari With 16 Lakh Followers Dies By Suicide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/madhya-pradesh-influencer-nidhi-tiwari-with-16-lakh-followers-dies-by",
        "published": "2026-09-28T06:51:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "MP content creator Nidhi Tiwari dies by suicide at 30; last post leaves followers emotional",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mp-content-creator-nidhi-tiwari-dies-by-suicide-at-30-last-post",
        "published": "2026-09-28T09:48:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Content creator Nidhi Tiwari dies at 30; her final post on self-love draws attention",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/content-creator-nidhi-tiwari-dies-at-30-her-final-post-on-self-love",
        "published": "2026-09-28T10:04:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}