A CISF jawan was injured in a firing incident outside the residence of BJP candidate Pawan Singh in West Bengal, prompting an Election Commission report. The incident occurred amidst tensions between TMC and BJP supporters, with both parties trading accusations of instigating violence.
The daughter of a senior IRS officer was found murdered in her southeast Delhi residence. Police suspect sexual assault and are investigating a former domestic help who is absconding.
A resident doctor at a medical college in Beed, Maharashtra, was found dead in his rented accommodation, with police investigating potential causes including work-related stress and personal issues.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee in connection with the school jobs scam. This follows his release on bail after being arrested in 2022.
Police in Kerala have launched an investigation after an explosive was thrown at the residence of a BJP worker in Kathirur. Forensic experts are examining the explosive to determine its nature.
The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch, Jammu, has registered a fraud case against a man accused of deceiving a complainant by promising overseas employment for his son.
A businessman in Patna, Bihar, was shot outside his home, prompting a police investigation to find the assailants and determine the motive.
Fraudsters in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly duped 11 residents by promising low-cost housing under a government scheme and forging their credentials to open bank accounts for larger financial transactions.
Two cyber fraudsters have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a resident of East Delhi of over 20,000 by posing as electricity officials.
Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Saturday confirmed a drone strike targeting the residence of Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in Duhok amid escalating tensions in West Asia, triggering a sharp blame game between the United States and Iran.
Odisha Police visited the residence of BJD MLA Manorama Mohanty in connection with a case against her husband for allegedly threatening a tehsildar. The MLA alleges political vendetta and misconduct by the police, while the BJP calls for due process.
Residents of three jhuggi-jhopri (JJ) clusters near the prime minister's residence in Delhi have been asked to vacate their premises after the Centre allotted them permanent houses under a rehabilitation plan.
A 23-year-old domestic help has been arrested in Jammu for allegedly stealing Rs 3.5 lakh from the house of a senior citizen in Delhi. The accused, identified as Tilakram, confessed to the crime and used the money for personal expenses.
A 23-year-old domestic help has been arrested in Jammu for allegedly stealing Rs 3.5 lakh from the house of a senior citizen in Delhi. The accused, identified as Tilakram, confessed to the crime and used the money for personal expenses.
A 69-year-old man in Mumbai was defrauded of 1.57 crore (157,000) in a 'digital arrest' cyber scam. The victim was tricked into transferring funds to accounts controlled by cyber criminals posing as police officers.
A gang of armed dacoits targeted two houses in Kavadgaon village in Beed district of Maharashtra, making off with valuables and cash worth over Rs 2.16 lakh and brutally attacking a resident.
A village panchayat clerk in Palakkad, Kerala, was arrested by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2,500 for issuing a residence certificate.
Police in Thane, India, seized firearms, weapons, and counterfeit currency from the home of a known criminal, Surendra Pandurang Patil, during a raid.
Two Bangladeshi nationals, including a minor, were detained in Bengaluru for residing illegally in the city following a police verification drive.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has refused to relocate despite receiving information about a possible attack on his residence amid ongoing unrest in the Garo Hills region, appealing for peace and dialogue.
Nuh Police have arrested a brother and sister for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 5 lakh from a local resident by threatening to falsely accuse him of rape.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma addresses security concerns and appeals for peace amid unrest in the Garo Hills region following clashes during local elections.
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 20,000 under the guise of arranging a loan through social media. The accused, Satvinder Kaur, was apprehended after a technical investigation revealed her involvement in the scam.
Delhi Police have arrested a Nigerian national for allegedly defrauding a Rohini resident of Rs 65,700 through an online scam involving a fake foreign traveller persona.
Several residents of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, including students, are stranded in Iran due to ongoing joint strikes by the United States and Israel, prompting calls for government assistance.
Opposition parties in Punjab have announced a joint protest at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence, demanding the arrest of former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar following the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The move follows allegations of harassment and demands for a CBI investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
A 17-year-old girl was found dead at her residence in a village in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
The Maharashtra government has launched an emergency WhatsApp helpline for state residents stranded in the Middle East due to airspace closures amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is monitoring the situation and coordinating with central agencies.
The Punjab Police has reportedly withdrawn the security cover for Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh after he switched from AAP to BJP. This follows protests by AAP workers outside the residences of Singh and other defectors.
Two individuals arrested in connection with a theft case escaped from police custody in North Paravoor, Kerala, while being taken for remand proceedings.
The body of a 19-year-old youth, who had been missing for three days, was discovered on the banks of the Karnavati river in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Police have launched an investigation into the death.
A resident of Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly obstructing and verbally abusing female officials engaged in the National Census-2027 work. The incident occurred in Ward No 43, R T Nagar area, between April 20 and April 25. The accused refused to provide census information and verbally abused the officials. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and investigations are ongoing.
Unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at the Belagavi residence of a woman advocate, Pooja Kakatkar, in the early hours of Sunday. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating the incident.
Police in Nuh have booked a groom and his father and arrested five drivers for causing a disturbance during a wedding procession. The incident involved reckless driving, loud music, and dangerous stunts on public roads.
Flows from overseas Indians into Non-Resident Indian (NRI) deposit schemes have fallen by 24.17 per cent to approximately $11.04 billion between April 2025 and February 2026, down from $14.56 billion in the previous year, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.
A District Forest Officer in Tripura is under investigation after a large sum of cash was recovered at Agartala railway station from a relative, leading to a raid on the officer's residence.
Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the armed robbery at a doctor's residence in Assam's Nagaon district. The incident involved an attack on the doctor and his wife, with police investigations ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.
The bodies of an elderly couple, reported missing last week, were discovered on a roadside in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating the circumstances.
Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing factory and arrested 11 individuals following a raid on a house in Alipur village.
A major fire in Bengaluru gutted at least 20 temporary sheds where migrant workers from West Bengal were living. No injuries were reported as most workers were away voting. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
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