Nine individuals operating clinics in Surat's Dindoli area without proper medical qualifications were arrested on Thursday by the police's Special Operations Group. The accused, with minimal educational backgrounds, had been practising medicine for up to a decade, leading to the seizure of medical equipment and medicines worth Rs 95,138.
Authorities in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, raided Sapna Dairy and seized significant quantities of adulterated paneer, desi ghee, cream, and other food ingredients. The raid followed a tip-off, leading to the recovery of 10 quintals of paneer and other items. Samples have been sent for testing, and an FIR is being registered against the dairy operator.
A minor victim has identified granite baron R Veeramani, the main accused in an alleged sexual harassment case, during an identification parade at Puzhal Central Prison. Veeramani is among eight individuals arrested by the Greater Chennai Police's Anti-Vice Squad for multiple cases involving minors. Authorities are also taking steps to prevent suspects from fleeing and to bring back an alleged accomplice from abroad.
Eight police personnel in Patna have been suspended for allegedly accepting bribes from two men detained during a narcotics raid. The two men were released without being named in the FIR, leading to an inquiry and subsequent suspension of five sub-inspectors and three constables.
Assam Police have dismantled a financial fraud network operating through mule bank accounts, arresting six individuals. The Special Task Force (STF) investigation uncovered a multi-crore rupee fraud involving around 300 frozen accounts, with suspected links to Pakistani intelligence operations. The syndicate has been active for two years, with masterminds reportedly operating from outside Assam.
Two girl students in Hyderabad were allegedly sexually assaulted by two men after being made to drink alcohol at a party. Police have registered a case of rape and kidnapping under the BNS and POCSO Act, and one victim was hospitalised.
A 51-year-old convict, Sreenivasan, serving a life sentence for murder, was found hanging in his cell at Poojapura Central Prison in Thiruvananthapuram. Police registered an FIR and are investigating the incident. Sreenivasan had been diagnosed with cancer and was reportedly depressed.
India vice-captain Shafali Verma received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by throwing the ball in frustration after dropping a catch during the second T20I against Zimbabwe.
The Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police conducted raids on the properties of former Rajya Sabha member Nekkenti Bhaskar Rao and his family in Rayagada and Bhubaneswar. The raids are part of an investigation into large-scale financial irregularities, criminal misappropriation of funds, extortion, and criminal intimidation involving a truck owners' association.
Police in Beed district arrested eleven people after busting a gambling den in Parli Vaijnath, recovering items worth Rs 29.6 lakh, including cash, playing cards, mobile phones, and vehicles. A case has been registered under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act.
A privately run helicopter carrying five pilgrims from Badrinath and its pilot crashed into a hillside in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, killing all six on board. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a probe into the incident.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has approved the implementation of its student union constitution, setting May 15, 2027, as the deadline for completion and directing protesting students to end their agitation. The university will notify election schedules based on Lyngdoh Committee guidelines, with elections to be held within six weeks of the academic session start, approximately six weeks from July 16, 2027. Disciplinary actions against protesters will also be revoked.
Police in Rajkot, Gujarat, booked 38 individuals, including 35 male guests and three hotel staffers, for suspected liquor consumption following a raid on a birthday party at a local hotel on Saturday night. The raid, conducted by the Local Crime Branch, led to the seizure of Indian Made Foreign Liquor bottles, highlighting Gujarat's strict prohibition laws.
Bihar's Education Department has mandated a formal dress code for teachers and non-teaching staff in all educational institutes and banned the use of DJs and disco during campus entertainment programmes. Education Minister Mithlesh Tiwary emphasised the need for discipline and dignity, citing concerns over casual attire and inappropriate entertainment undermining the academic environment.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested an Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Rohit Koltakke, in connection with the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) drug inspector exam paper leak, bringing the total arrests to 13. Koltakke allegedly obtained confidential question sets from MPSC under secretary Abhijit Lendve. The leak compromised the integrity of the March 22 screening examination for Drug Inspector posts.
The Delhi government's Drugs Control Department conducted extensive inspections, detecting numerous violations and seizing illegal medicines worth Rs 13.29 lakh. These efforts are part of a zero-tolerance approach against spurious and counterfeit drugs, aiming to ensure quality and safety standards in the national capital.
Telangana's EAGLE Force has arrested four individuals in Medak district for allegedly adulterating toddy with prohibited substances. Searches at toddy shops led to the seizure of undeclared bottles and mobile phones. Eight consumers tested positive for benzodiazepines, highlighting serious health risks. Five cases have been registered under NDPS and Telangana Excise Acts, with efforts underway to apprehend two absconding accused.
The Indian government is reportedly planning to introduce a social media code of conduct for its officers and employees. This move aims to regulate their online activities, preventing the posting of personal opinions or content that glorifies their work on platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram, addressing the current lack of specific guidelines.
An enforcement officer of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Sonu Maurya, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jaipur on Wednesday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. Maurya had reportedly demanded Rs 2 lakh from a firm owner to prevent an FIR and bank account freezing related to provident fund non-deposits.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four more individuals in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation into a call centre scam that defrauded US nationals. The scam involved callers posing as US agency officials to intimidate victims into transferring money or assets, with proceeds laundered through cryptocurrency and hawala channels.
Mumbra Police in Thane have seized mephedrone worth over Rs 1.50 crore from four foreign nationals, including three Tanzanians and one Nigerian, following a raid on Thursday. The accused have been booked under the NDPS Act, and authorities have urged residents to conduct tenant verification for foreign nationals.
In a shocking incident, a 12-year-old girl allegedly killed a four-year-old boy in an act of revenge after being scolded over a chocolate.
The United States has reportedly conducted a clandestine military operation targeting Iran's Qeshm Island, part of a series of limited attacks against Tehran. This strike occurred on Monday, shortly after US President Donald Trump suggested a deal with Iran was possible, despite ongoing military actions. US officials indicate these strikes are kept minimal and secret to avoid escalating to a wider military campaign. The incident follows previous US actions and Iran's report of capturing a US drone.
AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey's proposal to liquidate the federation's fixed deposit to cover deficits from recent international friendly matches was rejected by members during a Special General Body Meeting on Sunday. Members cited an Executive Committee decision that the FD cannot be liquidated, while concerns were raised about the financial burden and transparency of hosting high-profile games.
A police officer in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district was killed when a truck carrying over 1,800 litres of illicit liquor ran him over while fleeing. The incident occurred during an investigation into an alleged spurious liquor racket that reportedly caused 10 deaths.
Delhi Police's Operation CyHawk 6.0 led to the arrest of 944 people and registration of 1,032 cases in a two-day cybercrime crackdown. The operation investigated 4,002 complaints involving an alleged fraud of Rs 479 crore, targeting organised networks across 17 states and five Union Territories.
Delhi Police arrested RK Regan Singh alias Gandhi, a 35-year-old alleged cadre of the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA), in Yusuf Sarai. He was wanted in two UAPA cases in Manipur and was handed over to Manipur police for further investigation.
Mutilated bodies of two Kuki youths, missing for three days, were found in Manipur's Senapati district, leading to protests and clashes with security forces in Kangpokpi. Allegations point to "Naga militants," while a tribal committee demands justice and political resignations amidst ongoing ethnic violence in the state.
Nanded police in Maharashtra have filed a chargesheet within 24 hours in a molestation case involving a minor girl. A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stalking, obstructing, and making inappropriate comments to the girl on Wednesday. The case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act.
District and sessions courts across several Maharashtra cities, including Pune, Thane, Hingoli, Beed, and Nanded, received email threats of bomb blasts on Monday. This led to evacuations and extensive searches by police and bomb disposal squads. All threats were later declared hoaxes, and investigations are underway to trace the source of these emails.
The Bihar Special Task Force (STF), in collaboration with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and district police, conducted two separate operations leading to the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers. Authorities seized charas valued at Rs 10 crore and 61 grams of smack in East Champaran and Purnea districts. One arrested individual, Rajesh Sahni, is believed to be part of an international narcotics syndicate supplying drugs across several Indian states after procuring them from Nepal. Investigations are ongoing.
Protests and clashes with security forces have erupted in Manipur's Kangpokpi district following the discovery of the mutilated bodies of two missing youths in neighbouring Senapati. The incident has intensified existing ethnic tensions, drawing condemnation from Deputy Chief Ministers and calls for an impartial investigation from the Naga Peoples' Organisation.
Police have arrested the caretaker of a retired IAS officer, who was found murdered in Bhopal over a month ago. The accused, Varun Kumar, was apprehended in Agra and allegedly attempted to escape while being brought to Bhopal, resulting in him being shot in the leg during a scuffle with police. He is now hospitalised, and police plan to interrogate him to determine the motive and sequence of events.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted extensive search operations across 11 locations in Maharashtra and Gujarat, targeting an international narcotics syndicate involved in money laundering. The raids, stemming from an NCB complaint, led to the seizure of incriminating materials and digital devices, revealing a network dealing in various illicit drugs and using crypto assets to launder proceeds of crime.
The Enforcement Directorate has frozen assets valued at approximately Rs 103 crore after conducting searches at 12 locations connected to Bharath Lajhna Multi State Housing Co-operative Society Ltd (BLM) and its founder, R Premkumar, in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The action is part of an ongoing money laundering investigation, revealing diversion of public funds for personal gain and acquisition of luxury assets.
Mumbai Police Crime Branch has detained another suspect from Sonipat, Haryana, in connection with the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. This brings the total arrests to 12, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility for the October 18 attack where two people were injured.
Six individuals, including three directors of Hingoli Urban Nidhi Ltd, have been booked for allegedly defrauding 61 depositors of Rs 1.69 crore. The credit society promised attractive returns and insurance cover but failed to repay investments made between May 2020 and March 2024, eventually shutting down its office. The Economic Offences Wing is investigating the case.
The Pune Municipal Corporation is undertaking extensive road upgrades across 84 kilometres in preparation for the Pune Grand Tour (PGT) 2027, an international Category 2 cycling competition. These works include improving road surfaces, repairing footpaths, standardising signage, and expediting utility-related infrastructure to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the six-stage event scheduled from January 26 to 31.
A stone-pelting incident erupted in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, on Friday, when a dispute over the installation of a welcome gate escalated into mob violence. Police personnel and a revenue official's vehicle were attacked, resulting in injuries to officers and damage to property. Authorities have registered a case and deployed additional forces to maintain peace while an investigation is underway to identify those involved.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested two Nigerian nationals and seized mephedrone and cocaine valued at Rs 2.2 crore. The Anti-Narcotics Cell of Navi Mumbai police conducted the operation, which is part of a larger drug case where nine individuals have been arrested so far.
