The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at 19 locations in Haryana and Chandigarh concerning the alleged embezzlement of Rs 590 crore from Haryana government accounts held with IDFC First Bank. The investigation focuses on identifying business entities involved in concealing the money trail and proceeds of the crime.
The Lok Sabha was informed that over 1 crore public grievances were received in the last five years through the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). The government has taken several measures to improve the accountability and efficiency of the grievance redressal mechanism.
A former aide to a councillor was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified individuals in Gorakhpur while on a morning walk. Police have launched an investigation, detaining several suspects and analysing CCTV footage.
The Bombay High Court has criticised the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for failing to process the exit permit of a US national facing religious conversion charges, despite a court order allowing him to travel.
A notorious history-sheeter, Thoppai Ganesan, with over 30 criminal cases, including five murders, was killed in a police encounter in Chennai's Madhavaram area.
Delhi Police have dismantled multiple illegal LPG storage and refilling units across the city, seizing a large number of cylinders and apprehending several individuals involved in the illicit operations.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for dialogue to address the ongoing conflict in West Asia, emphasising the importance of diplomatic engagement and sustained efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.
In the present hyper-connected world, there are many domestic and global factors that affect financial markets. Of them, the most powerful and often least predictable are geopolitical events, which often boil down to one diplomatic headline.
A murder accused out on bail was killed in broad daylight in Kollam, Kerala, by a group armed with weapons. The victim, Aluva Atul, was attacked after leaving a police station.
A 55-year-old man in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly killed by his son with a brick after a dispute arose while they were drinking alcohol together.
IUML leader P K Kunhalikutty confirms the party will contest the same number of seats in the upcoming Assembly elections as in 2021, amidst ongoing seat-sharing discussions within the UDF alliance.
Telangana Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad involving a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA.
A Naxalite was arrested in Bihar's Nawada district, and a cache of arms, including an AK-47 rifle, was recovered from his possession.
A 28-year-old man in Ranchi sustained severe burn injuries after jumping onto a train roof and contacting a high-tension overhead wire. The incident occurred at Ranchi railway station, and the man is currently receiving treatment at a railway hospital.
A property dealer in Jaipur narrowly escaped an attack when unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle. Police suspect the incident stems from an old rivalry and are investigating the case.
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Delhi Police was arrested by the vigilance unit for allegedly accepting a bribe of 20,000 in connection with a dowry harassment case.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an advisory urging Indian citizens in Iran to coordinate with the embassy before attempting to cross any land borders, citing potential logistical and immigration difficulties.
A special court in Thane acquitted two men charged under MCOCA in a 2023 chain-snatching case due to lack of evidence linking them to the crime.
A 28-year-old man in Ranchi sustained serious burn injuries after climbing onto the roof of a train and coming into contact with a high-tension overhead wire.
Durgeshwar Singh of India won the silver medal in the 90 kg category at the 6th Acropolis International Wushu Championship held in Athens, Greece.
A surgeon in Chhattisgarh has been sentenced to two years in jail in connection with the deaths of 12 women following sterilisation surgeries he performed in 2014.
A roof collapse at a government building in Pakistan's Punjab province has resulted in the deaths of eight women and injuries to over 30 others. The women were gathered at the building to receive financial assistance under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).
Police in Maharashtra have arrested three individuals in connection with an attempted break-in at a jewellery store in the Palghar district. The suspects were apprehended in Thane city following an investigation that included CCTV footage analysis.
Police in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, arrested a criminal with a Rs 25,000 reward on his head after an encounter. The criminal sustained a gunshot wound to his left leg during the exchange.
A man has been arrested in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly attacking the home of an RSS functionary and his neighbour. The accused and his family are alleged to have vandalised property and looted cash and jewellery.
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Delhi for illegally selling LPG cylinders, leading to the recovery of 62 cylinders and a vehicle. The accused was selling cylinders without authorisation and at inflated prices.
A truck accident on the ITO flyover in Delhi resulted in one death and two injuries. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the truck driver.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh, India, has accused her husband and in-laws of assault following a dispute over a shortage of cooking gas cylinders.
A retired school teacher in Kanpur was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.57 crore (approximately 150,000) in a sophisticated cyber scam involving impersonations of Mark Zuckerberg and associates of Elon Musk.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a fresh chargesheet against retired and serving Jharkhand government engineers and officials in a money-laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the state's rural development department.
A Mumbai court has rejected the discharge plea of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde in a 2016 case involving the alleged assault of two school teachers. The court cited victim statements and witness testimonies as sufficient grounds to proceed with framing charges against her.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that all government officials listed in the Officers of Doubtful Integrity (ODI) will be removed from sensitive positions. The decision follows concerns raised in the state assembly regarding officials with questionable integrity holding key posts and receiving extensions.
A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of vandalism and arson during the 2020 Delhi riots, citing unreliable police witness testimonies and the prosecution's failure to examine a key public witness.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the suicide of an intern doctor at AIIMS Rajkot, who left a note alleging assault by classmates.
Three individuals have been arrested in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district for allegedly killing and burning a wild animal, suspected to be a rare Caracal wild cat. The incident came to light after a video was uploaded to social media.
A Samajwadi Party leader has been booked for allegedly urging Muslims not to celebrate Eid as a protest against a US attack on Iran, claiming it was an appeal from jailed leader Azam Khan.
Thieves broke into a primary school in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, and stole an LPG cylinder used for preparing mid-day meals. One suspect has been arrested, and police are searching for his accomplice amid rising concerns about LPG shortages.
A bank manager in Ghaziabad was shot dead by a security guard following disputes over salary and leave, leading to the arrest of the guard and an accomplice.
BJP workers protested in Baranagar, Kolkata, demanding the release of party members arrested in connection with a clash that occurred before Prime Minister Modi's rally. The protest disrupted traffic and led to allegations of false implication and political motivation.
A 28-year-old man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while his cousin filmed him loading a pistol. The video, which went viral, shows the man handling the weapon before the fatal incident.
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