Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described Om Birla as an outstanding Member of Parliament and "excellent" Speaker of the Lok Sabha, praising him for functioning above party lines and carrying everyone along while presiding over the House.
BJP MP Khagen Murmu has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging she insulted President Droupadi Murmu. The demand follows the President's expression of displeasure over changes to her programme's venue and the absence of the CM or senior ministers.
Delhi Police have arrested a woman for allegedly racially abusing and using insulting language against her neighbors from the Northeast in Malviya Nagar.
Punjab Police have arrested three members of a cyber fraud gang who used voice-changing software and fake social media profiles to extort money from women by threatening to circulate AI-generated objectionable videos.
Pratibha Rannta is making waves for her performance in her latest film, Accused, but off-screen, she's accused of only one thing -- being a total fashionista.
BJP councillor and former Kerala DGP R Sreelekha denies allegations of revealing the identity of a rape victim, claiming the complaint is a 'character assassination' attempt. She asserts that the POCSO Act does not apply in this case, as the victim was not a minor.
A deputy commissioner of state tax (GST) and a private individual were arrested for allegedly seeking and accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh in Nashik, Maharashtra. An assistant commissioner is also wanted in connection with the case.
A school teacher in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly assaulting a class two student for failing to answer a maths question. The incident occurred at a private school, and the parent filed a complaint with the police. The teacher has been called in for questioning and has apologised to the parents.
A woman in Lucknow, frustrated by alleged inaction in a land dispute, attempted self-immolation near Lok Bhawan but was rescued by police. The incident highlights the woman's grievances regarding encroachment and lack of resolution despite multiple applications.
Chandigarh Police have launched an investigation into a fraud involving fake fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) worth 116.84 crore, allegedly issued by a private bank manager, impacting the Chandigarh municipal corporation's funds.
A criminal wanted in a cow slaughter case was injured in an encounter with police in the Nagal area of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Ragib, was arrested after a shootout with police. Two of his associates managed to escape.
'India cannot speak of a demographic dividend if half its young women are unable to participate in paid work.'
Gurugram Police arrested a wanted criminal, Ankit Kumar, after a brief encounter near Pachgaon chowk. The accused, who had escaped from a jail in Uttar Pradesh, was injured in the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalized.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has affirmed that the United States and his administration have achieved nearly total dominance over Iranian airspace following a series of coordinated military strikes.
Delhi Police have arrested three men, including an employee of a jewellery trader, for allegedly fleeing with Rs 54 lakh in Chandni Chowk. The employee confessed to planning the theft with his accomplices.
Seven labourers died and four were injured in Gurugram after a soil collapse at a construction site. An inquiry has been launched amid allegations of inadequate safety measures.
A woman was fatally assaulted in her home in Uttar Pradesh by her brother-in-law and other family members while her young son witnessed the attack.
Punjab Police is using intelligence-led policing and digital tools, including AI-powered voice recognition, to combat organised crime and dismantle gangster networks operating across states and continents.
A group of khair smugglers in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, attempted to crush a forest department team after being intercepted. The smugglers were arrested and a case has been registered against them.
Delhi Police have arrested five shop owners in Rohini for selling counterfeit iPhone spare parts and accessories, seizing fake items worth approximately Rs 1.6 crore.
Police in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district busted a sex racket operating at an ice cream factory, arresting seven people, including five women.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad as part of an investigation against Reliance Power Ltd., a group company of Anil Ambani, concerning alleged money laundering and financial irregularities.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused President Droupadi Murmu of acting on the advice of the BJP and questioned her silence on issues affecting tribal communities in other states. This comes after Murmu raised concerns about the pace of tribal development in West Bengal.
A BJP Kisan Morcha leader and two others have been arrested in Chhattisgarh for allegedly cultivating opium worth Rs 8 crore in a maize field. The illegal cultivation was discovered on farmland between Samoda, Jhenjhari, and Sirsa villages.
Kanpur Crime Branch arrests a medical store owner for allegedly illegally buying and selling codeine-based cough syrup as part of a larger investigation into the illicit trade of regulated pharmaceuticals.
The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against seven individuals accused of misappropriating funds from the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan scheme, intended for school construction in the Kupwara district.
Two members of the Sunil Rathi gang have been arrested for allegedly extorting businessmen in Haridwar and Dehradun. The arrests were made by a joint team of Uttarakhand Police STF and Dehradun Police. The investigation revealed links to Sunil Rathi, who is currently in jail.
A medical store owner in Hoshiarpur was shot and injured by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle. Police are investigating the incident.
Delhi Police have arrested a 19-year-old, allegedly associated with the Kala Jathedi gang, and recovered two semi-automatic pistols and live cartridges from him.
'The important thing is to TRY and do the right thing.' 'To remember that the public's eyes are on us all the time. So try to be on your best behaviour as much as possible. One may not always succeed.'
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation in Amritsar, arresting six individuals and seizing weapons linked to Pakistan-based smugglers.
Maharashtra Minister Pankaj Bhoyar reports a decline in dowry-related crimes over the past five years, attributing it to intensified government efforts through vigilance committees and special probe teams.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been operating in the Arabian Sea since the end of January.
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 Municipal Corporation of Delhi demolished illegal portions of a house linked to an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash case, where a 26-year-old man was killed. The demolition was carried out amid heavy police presence to maintain order.
Following a fatal clash during Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar, the victim's family is demanding a CBI probe and strict action against those involved, while authorities have demolished parts of a house linked to one of the accused.
From a modest salary to Rs 1 crore, here's Ramalingam Kalirajan's smart compounding blueprint for young earners
India is preparing its athletes for the unique accommodation arrangements at the upcoming Asian Games, which will feature repurposed shipping containers as housing units.
A village sarpanch was shot dead in Punjab's Moga district, with police suspecting personal rivalry as the motive. This marks the third such killing in the state in recent months, raising concerns about law and order.
'People are talking about Vijay Crishna's roles in cinema, the few roles that he did, but his real body of work was on stage.'
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