Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, Bhageerath, has petitioned the Telangana High Court for anticipatory bail in a POCSO case involving allegations of sexual harassment of a minor. He has also filed a petition to quash the criminal case. The case was registered based on a complaint by the mother of the alleged victim.
Police have arrested Dr Ravindra Kute, former president of the Indian Medical Association's Maharashtra chapter, for alleged involvement in an illegal sex determination racket.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested three founders of online gaming platform, Gameskraft, in an alleged fraud-linked money laundering case. Deepak Singh, Prithvi Raj Singh and Vikas Taneja have been taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
A Thane court acquitted two men accused of robbery under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), citing a lack of substantial evidence linking them to the crime.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar to be a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, suggesting the Muslim community seek land elsewhere for a mosque.
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has included cases of crime and cruelty against animals in its annual 'Crime in India 2024' database, recording 9,039 cases under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act across the country.
Mumbai police arrested two men from Uttarakhand for allegedly possessing heroin worth Rs 3.82 crore in the western suburbs. The Anti-Narcotics Cell's Kandivali unit seized 765 gm of heroin from an apartment in Versova, Andheri. The accused were couriers for a large drug syndicate operating out of north India and have been booked under the NDPS Act.
Three passengers arriving from Bangkok at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport were arrested for possessing hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 4.53 crore. The arrests were made under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.
A large number of charas packets, estimated to be worth crores of rupees, have been recovered in Gujarat's Kutch and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, according to police reports.
A man in Gurugram allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before dying by suicide, according to police reports. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic event.
Customs officers at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have arrested two Indian passengers for allegedly smuggling suspected marijuana worth nearly Rs 9 crore from Vietnam.
The AIADMK is facing a potential split after post-election disagreements, with one faction voting against the government and another defying party orders. Key leaders have been removed from their posts, and accusations are flying between the opposing sides.
Two alleged drug traffickers were arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and 504 grams of illegal smack worth around 1 crore was recovered from their possession.
Police in Champawat, Uttarakhand, have arrested two people, including the alleged mastermind, in connection with a conspiracy to fabricate a gangrape case involving a minor girl. The accused are charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act.
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in jail and fined Rs 10,000 for molesting an 11-year-old girl in Delhi's Nihal Vihar area.
A live wire connected to the door handle of a house in Kerala injured a child, in what police suspect was an attempt to harm the woman and her children.
Police sources indicate a physical copy of the NEET-UG paper was allegedly leaked from a Nashik printing press and brought to a doctor in Gurugram, prompting an investigation. The NEET (UG) 2026 exam was cancelled amid paper leak allegations, triggering nationwide outrage.
Police have arrested four individuals and apprehended two juveniles in connection with a violent assault at a hotel in Katra, Reasi district. The accused are allegedly involved in an attack at the R K Palace hotel on May 2, which resulted in serious injuries to one man.
A speech-and-hearing impaired man was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Gondia court for sexually assaulting a seven-and-half-year-old girl in May 2024.
Four Myanmar nationals were arrested in Manipur's Churachandpur district for alleged drug trafficking, with heroin seized in two separate operations.
A 27-year-old man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a police official and uploading fabricated videos on social media platforms using AI to gain followers.
Two shooters have been arrested in Punjab for allegedly firing at the home of singer Rahul Fazilpuria's event organiser in Gurugram. The shooters, linked to gangster Deepak Nandal, confessed to planning the attack on Saurabh Yadav, injuring a security constable.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that an individual cannot obtain details of their spouse's income from authorities by filing an application under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the state assembly regarding the arrest of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, accused of rape, assuring a thorough investigation and protection for potential victims.
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Authorities rescued six minors, aged 6 to 10, from begging at Mira Road Railway Station in Thane district, Maharashtra, following a complaint. The Women and Child Development Department reaffirmed its commitment to a 'child beggar-free campaign'.
A 32-year-old history-sheeter was arrested in Thane for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm and live ammunition. The arrest was made by a Crime Branch team near the new Kasheli bridge. The accused had previously been booked for murder but was acquitted.
AAP leaders protest outside Raj Bhavan in Delhi over the alleged rape of a three-year-old at a Janakpuri school, demanding action against police for allegedly intimidating the victim's family and questioning the handling of the case.
Police in Srinagar have attached immovable properties worth over Rs 2 crore belonging to alleged drug peddlers as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan'. The attached properties include residential houses in Chanapora and Qamarwari, acquired through proceeds from drug trafficking.
Himachal Pradesh Police detained 19 habitual drug traffickers under the PIT-NDPS Act as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics trade, particularly involving chitta (smack) and heroin.
A 38-year-old man in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly committing an unnatural act with his 12-year-old nephew. The arrest follows a complaint filed by the boy's father, leading to a case registered under the POCSO Act.
A BJP politician in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a police complaint alleging he was defrauded of 50 lakh in a land deal. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.
Ludhiana Police have busted a large cyber fraud racket, arresting 132 people involved in running fake call centres that targeted foreign nationals through various online scams.
These new tariffs were imposed by Trump on all countries, including India, on February 24 for 150 days following a Supreme Court verdict that struck down his earlier sweeping levies.
Delhi Police have arrested a social media influencer for allegedly posting objectionable content targeting the family of the late businessman Sunjay Kapur.
An explosion at a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting investigations and government action.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against AVJ Developers, bank officials, and others for allegedly cheating financial institutions and homebuyers in Greater Noida.
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Delhi Police have arrested a 44-year-old man, identified as Mohit Sharma, who is alleged to be the kingpin of an inter-state temple theft operation. Sharma, wanted in multiple cases across Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka, specialised in stealing silver idols and donation articles from temples.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming conditions in government primary schools in Nuh district, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignified living.
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