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A dog bit nearly 40 people in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, all of whom are receiving treatment at the Satna District Hospital. The injured are being administered anti-rabies vaccinations.
A man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly murdering a woman in December 2025 and concealing her body under the kitchen floor of his rented house. The accused, a plumber, allegedly killed the labourer after an argument and hid the body before fleeing. The crime was discovered months later when the house owner found the decomposed body.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP-led central government of playing 'dangerous games' with Punjab, alleging the misuse of agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the CBI for political purposes.
A software engineer earning a high salary allegedly abandoned his career to run a fake online trading racket, duping investors of nearly Rs 100 crore.
The Supreme Court has permitted the NIA to file its charge sheet upon completion of the investigation into the incident in West Bengal where judicial officers were illegally confined by a mob.
Three District Reserve Guard personnel were killed and another injured in an IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district while attempting to neutralise it.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has informed the Madhya Pradesh High Court that a massive structure dating back to the Parmar kings existed at the Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque complex, and the current structure was built from the remains of temples.
Delhi Police have arrested two men allegedly associated with the Neeraj Bawana gang in Dwarka, recovering a foreign-made pistol and ammunition. The accused, Pardeep Singh and Ashish, were apprehended following a tip-off and are believed to have been planning a crime.
A 59-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand's Palamu district after police seized opium worth Rs 25 lakh from his residence. The accused, Shankar Singh, was allegedly involved in buying and selling opium and planning a lavish wedding for his son.
A road accident in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh resulted in the death of 12 labourers and injuries to 20 others. The incident occurred when a pick-up van carrying the labourers overturned and collided with an SUV. Authorities are investigating the accident, and compensation has been announced for the victims' families and the injured.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the state government will introduce an anti-drug law allowing for the confiscation of drug smugglers' properties. Mann criticised previous administrations for enabling drug trafficking and highlighted the enactment of an anti-sacrilege law, promising stricter measures against sacrilege and drug-related offences.
Odisha Police have arrested a former banking correspondent for allegedly misappropriating around Rs 27 lakh of depositors' money in Jajpur district.
A man was allegedly stabbed to death during his brother's marriage procession in Odisha's Ganjam district after a dispute over the music being played.
Sporadic incidents of violence were reported in Howrah and Haroa areas of West Bengal in the run-up to the second phase of polling. Clashes broke out between Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters in Howrah, while a police sub-inspector was injured in Haroa during a clash between TMC and ISF supporters.
Delhi Police have busted an illegal arms supply network operating between Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh, arresting three people, including a key supplier from Meerut.
Delhi Police arrested three men involved in an illegal network supplying banned pharmaceutical drugs across Delhi and the NCR. The accused, working as medical representatives, were caught with substantial quantities of psychotropic substances and controlled medicines.
Mamata Banerjee, the outgoing Chief Minister of West Bengal, has refused to step down after her party's defeat in the assembly elections, alleging a conspiracy and irregularities in the counting process. She also accused the Election Commission of working in favour of the BJP and announced a fact-finding committee to investigate post-poll violence.
Delhi Police have arrested a 23-year-old man wanted in Bihar for two robbery cases involving over Rs 12 lakh. The accused, Roshan Kumar, was hiding in Delhi and has been involved in multiple criminal cases.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh, including premises linked to an alleged associate of an OSD in the CMO, as part of a money laundering probe into a land fraud case.
Delhi Police have arrested five individuals from Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar for their involvement in an interstate cyber fraud racket. The syndicate supplied mule bank accounts to cyber criminals, routing cheated money from online investment and task-based scams.
The Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate arms trafficking syndicate with alleged international connections, arresting nine individuals and seizing a cache of sophisticated firearms and ammunition.
Investigators are probing the network of Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged international drug trafficker, and have uncovered links with chemists and pharma dealers who allegedly aided his illicit trans-national racket.
Mouni Roy made a striking appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, showcasing two glamorous looks, just days after announcing her separation from husband Suraj Nambiar.
Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba figure and close associate of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said.
D N Jeevaraj of the BJP has been declared the MLA for Sringeri after a recount of postal ballots, following a High Court order. This reverses the 2023 election result where Congress candidate T D Raje Gowda had won.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized two houses in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, belonging to an accused in the 2017 CRPF Lethpora attack.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Crime Branch investigation into the mob lynching of a GRP constable accused of attempted rape. The incident occurred on May 7, and the investigation aims to identify and prosecute those responsible. The victim's father alleges police involvement in the assault.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid and subsequent arrest of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, calling it a politically motivated act by the BJP-led central government. AAP leaders allege the BJP is misusing central agencies to suppress opposition voices and destabilise the AAP government in Punjab.
'The AIADMK front comes second, and then the TVK.'
V D Satheesan, a 61-year-old lawyer-turned-politician, has emerged as a prominent figure in Kerala politics, known for his aggressive opposition to the Left government and his role in revitalising the Congress party. His journey from student politics to a key leadership position highlights his strategic acumen and dedication to addressing local issues.
A Delhi Police constable with a criminal history and six others have been arrested for the robbery of Rs 50 lakh in Delhi's Azad Market area. Police recovered most of the stolen money.
Delhi Police have arrested a 27-year-old man from Himachal Pradesh for allegedly shooting dead a person involved in his cousin's murder. The accused, Abhishek, had been on the run for nearly two months.
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.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that central forces will remain deployed in West Bengal for at least seven more days after the assembly elections, assuring voters of security during and after the polls.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has initiated suo motu proceedings after reports of alarming conditions in government primary schools in the Nuh district. The commission has sought detailed reports from authorities, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignity.
A 21-year-old IIT-Kharagpur student was found dead on campus, with police suspecting a suicide.
The Indian government has announced the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, effective July 1. The new scheme aims to expand guaranteed wage employment and link it more closely with infrastructure development and climate resilience, but faces concerns from opposition parties and labour rights activists.
The Election Commission has issued a stern notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'terrorist'. Kharge has been asked to explain his remarks within 24 hours.
Ayush Shetty suffered a straight-game loss to Christo Popov as India trailed France 0-1 in the semifinals of the Thomas Cup Finals.
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