Two individuals wanted in connection with a murder case sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with police in Odisha's Jharsuguda district. The encounter occurred near Karlakhaman Government School in the Saguan forest area. The injured suspects have been identified as Sunil Mahananda and Chand Banchhor, who were allegedly involved in the murder of a man in the Belpahar police station area.
A man was detained at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government after being found with live bullets during security screening. The incident occurred shortly before the oath-taking ceremony, attended by high-profile BJP leaders and other dignitaries.
A pregnant woman was allegedly hacked to death while protesting in front of her in-laws' house in Odisha's Ganjam district, demanding rights for her daughter.
A 19-year-old nursing student from Kerala was found dead in his hostel room in Bengaluru, with police investigating the possibility of suicide and allegations of foul play.
Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a man accused of creating and posting an obscene video of a 19-year-old college student on social media after she rejected his marriage proposal.
A college student in Dharwad, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide after being detained during an anti-drug drive. His family alleges police harassment and demands for money led to his death, resulting in the suspension of three policemen.
A 35-year-old transgender person, Radhika Mohan Jadhav, died by suicide in a Nagpur hospital after losing both legs in a train accident. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Five students from a law college in Pune have been booked for allegedly ragging a junior student. The FIR was registered after the complainant escalated the matter to the UGC following dissatisfaction with the college's initial investigation.
A 21-year-old B Tech student in Hyderabad allegedly committed suicide after being harassed by a college official for demanding money for a hall ticket due to low attendance.
Police in Pune have registered a case against five law students for allegedly ragging a junior, following a complaint initially lodged with the college authorities in 2024. The FIR was filed after the complainant escalated the matter through the UGC's anti-ragging mechanism.
Two cow smugglers were arrested in Gurugram after a brief encounter with police, resulting in injuries to the smugglers and a police officer.
Police in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have solved the murder case of an 18-year-old youth within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering the weapon used in the crime.
A man and his female friend were assaulted in Berhampur, Odisha, leading to political condemnation and allegations of deteriorating law and order under the BJP government.
The investigation into the death of a student at a private dental college in Kannur, Kerala, has been handed over to the state Crime Branch following allegations of harassment and a statewide protest.
A 30-year-old man in Kerala has been arrested after allegedly killing his mother at their home. The man surrendered to police and a murder case has been registered.
A 32-year-old man was shot dead in Jharkhand's Palamu district over an alleged land dispute, police said.
Three suspected members of an inter-state gang involved in theft were arrested following an encounter with police in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. In a separate incident in Shahjahanpur, two alleged criminals sustained gunshot injuries during an exchange of fire with the police.
A 72-year-old man in Meerut has been arrested for allegedly keeping his deceased daughter's body inside their house for nearly four months.
A woman in Odisha's Bolangir district allegedly died by suicide after her husband succumbed to injuries from a road accident. The woman, identified as Padmini Bag, jumped off a hospital building, overwhelmed by the sudden loss.
Bengaluru police have arrested 10 individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotics in the city, seizing drugs worth crores.
A man was allegedly stabbed to death during his brother's marriage procession in Odisha's Ganjam district after a dispute over the music being played.
BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani has alleged that he was assaulted by three officials during a public hearing regarding water supply disruptions in Jaipur. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged assault, and an investigation is underway.
A man was arrested in Bareilly for impersonating a candidate during a Home Guard recruitment exam. The accused confessed to impersonating another candidate in an earlier shift as well. A case has been registered against him under relevant sections of the BNS and the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, in connection with a dacoity case. The accused allegedly trespassed into a house, threatened the occupants, and stole valuables.
Two men have been arrested for the alleged theft of gold ornaments worth Rs 1.13 crore at the house of Karnataka Housing Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan in Bengaluru last month, police said.
Three suspected members of an inter-state gang involved in theft were arrested following an encounter with police in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. The suspects sustained bullet injuries during the exchange and were apprehended with weapons and stolen cash.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.
A 23-year-old woman has died and her mother is critically injured following an alleged acid attack in their home in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident.
Police in Kozhikode, Kerala, have arrested a man for allegedly pelting stones at the Executive Express train last month, resulting in injuries to a passenger.
Bengaluru police have arrested 10 individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotics in the city, seizing drugs worth crores.
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is impacting lifestyles worldwide, from reduced gold purchases in India to energy conservation in Europe and Japan, as governments urge citizens to adapt to the global energy shock.
An 11-year-old boy was allegedly thrown into a burning tandoor (clay oven) for eating rasgullas during a wedding ceremony in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. The child sustained severe burns and is currently hospitalised.
Nuh police apprehended a wanted history-sheeter after a brief encounter near a village. The criminal and a constable sustained leg injuries during the exchange of fire. Police recovered an illegal pistol and cartridges from the scene.
Two separate incidents of alleged suicide have been reported in Rajasthan, involving a nursing student and a B.Sc student. Police investigations are underway to determine the reasons behind these tragic events.
Seven women, including two wives of an accused peon, have been arrested in connection with an alleged embezzlement of Rs 5.5 crore from the District Inspector of Schools office in Pilibhit, officials said on Saturday.
Police in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two individuals in connection with the death of a young woman who died after an acid attack. The woman and her mother were attacked in their home, and the woman later died from her injuries.
Two teenage girls in Uttar Pradesh allegedly attempted suicide after being filmed while bathing in the Yamuna river. They consumed poison after being scolded by their families over the incident. Police are investigating.
A 23-year-old woman died after an alleged acid attack on her and her mother while they were sleeping in their house in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident.
Police in Kerala have filed an extortion case against an online loan app following the death of a student who allegedly faced harassment and intimidation over loan recovery.
A rape accused who escaped from police custody at a Prayagraj hospital has been re-arrested in Pratapgarh district after sustaining injuries in a police encounter. The accused, Jalaluddin, was initially arrested for allegedly raping a two-year-old girl and later escaped while receiving treatment at a hospital.
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