Haryana's Director General of Police, Ajay Singhal, chaired a review meeting to assess law and order, NEET exam security, and the progress of the drug-free campaign in the state.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches at multiple premises in West Bengal as part of a money laundering probe linked to arrested Kolkata Police officer Shantanu Sinha Biswas and an alleged criminal Biswajit Poddar alias Sona Pappu.
Krutrim, India's first AI unicorn, has successfully repositioned itself as a focused domestic AI Cloud Services provider, reporting its first annual net profit in FY26.
Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including two women, for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses in various parts of the city. The operation led to the rescue of four women who were allegedly forced into prostitution.
Delhi Police have arrested three suspected members of the 'kaccha-baniyan' gang following a robbery in Sarvodaya Enclave. The arrests occurred after a brief exchange of fire with the suspects near Ambedkar Nagar.
Police in Uttar Pradesh have arrested a father and stepmother in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Meerut district. The girl's maternal uncle filed a complaint alleging the teenager was killed by her father and stepmother after years of alleged harassment.
A man in Jharkhand's Pakur district allegedly murdered his wife and daughter, suspecting his wife of infidelity. Police have arrested the man and recovered evidence from the scene.
A Junior Assistant in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh.
Delhi Police have arrested a 55-year-old man who allegedly posed as an AC and RO mechanic to rob residents in northwest Delhi's Keshav Puram and Pitampura areas.
The body of a 22-year-old woman, missing for three days, was discovered in a rented room in Manesar. Her husband and his live-in partner are suspected of murder and are currently absconding, according to police reports.
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A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before dying by suicide at his residence in Dayalpur village. Preliminary investigation suggests financial difficulties and addiction to gambling and alcohol as potential factors.
A 22-year-old woman climbed a water tank in Lucknow after her husband went missing. Police successfully brought her down after hours of counselling and contacted her husband.
A minor dispute between teenagers in Pune escalated into a clash between two communities, resulting in a mob attacking police with stones in the Kondhwa area.
A 13-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly seriously injuring a woman while attempting to steal from her home in Thane district, Maharashtra. The teenager, booked for attempted murder, allegedly committed the crime in the Murbad area. The victim, a teacher, was stabbed multiple times and is in serious condition.
A case has been registered against DMK MLA P K Sekar Babu and his supporters under various charges, including attempt to murder, following a clash during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
A case has been registered against DMK MLA P K Sekar Babu and his supporters under various charges, including attempt to murder, following a clash during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Ahmedabad is preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with key sports complexes slated to be ready by 2029. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave and the Gujarat Police Academy will be central to the Games, featuring 17 disciplines including shooting, badminton, and hockey. Celebrations are planned across 8,000 locations to mark Commonwealth Games Day.
Police in Indore have registered a case against 13 people, including the groom, after a 13-year-old girl was allegedly married off despite warnings from the local administration. The marriage occurred after an exchange agreement between families.
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with a dowry harassment case after her daughter-in-law sustained severe burn injuries and her two minor granddaughters died allegedly due to suffocation.
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.
US President Donald Trump announced he halted planned military strikes on Iran following requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, citing ongoing discussions that could lead to a deal.
'Once the numbers come out, they fear that the OBCs would start to demand, and articulate what they are lacking, why they are lacking and what should be done to go forward.'
A 30-year-old woman was found dead in her room in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, and her husband has been detained for questioning.
A 17-year-old girl in Thane district committed suicide after being upset over her class 12 Maharashtra board examination results.
Delhi Police have arrested four members of a gang, including a juvenile, involved in murder and robbery cases. The gang members were apprehended after a resident reported threats and the flaunting of illegal firearms on social media.
Three men were killed in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, after their motorcycle was hit by an unidentified vehicle. The incident occurred late Thursday night as they were returning home from a wedding ceremony.
A 39-year-old former Army man, Prakash Baburao Sasatte, was found dead at his residence in Latur district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which was discovered after neighbours reported a foul smell emanating from his house.
A court in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a domestic help to life imprisonment for the murder of his employer nearly two years ago. The accused, Wasim, confessed to the crime, citing a financial dispute as the motive.
The Enforcement Directorate has requested police protection for homebuyers and witnesses in a money laundering case involving Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt Ltd, following reports of threats and intimidation.
A 22-year-old Indian national has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a scheme to smuggle individuals from Canada into the United States, coordinating operations to illegally transport people across the US-Canada border into New York.
The International Olympic Committee mourns the death of veteran Indian sports administrator Randhir Singh, recognising his significant contributions to the Olympic Movement in India, Asia, and worldwide.
The West Bengal government has further scaled down security arrangements for several political leaders, former officials, and other prominent individuals after a review of threat perceptions.
Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to the recovery of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility that she fell into a nearby drain, while the BJP has alleged abduction.
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A man in Jharkhand's Khunti district returned home days after his family mistakenly identified another body as his and conducted his last rites. Police are now exhuming the body for a DNA test to correctly identify the deceased.
The draft regulations for use of AI in courts 'shall apply to the use, deployment, or integration of AI in any judicial, adjudicatory or administrative function of the Supreme Court of India, high courts, and all courts including the Tribunals and statutory Commissions performing adjudicatory functions, within the territory of India'.
Hyderabad police have arrested six individuals, including a Telangana Congress leader, in connection with the murder of an advocate. The motive appears to stem from long-standing disputes over Waqf properties and management issues.
A jewellery shop owner in Mumbra, Thane, was stabbed and injured during a failed robbery attempt. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.
An elderly couple and their two grandchildren were allegedly murdered by two close relatives to grab family property in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district, police said on Thursday.
