Police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, have busted a gang involved in supplying prohibited medicines, seizing over 11 lakh Tramadol Hydrochloride capsules worth over Rs one crore. Three individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to identify other gang members and prospective buyers.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered strict action against those forcing people into manual scavenging after three sanitation workers died cleaning a septic tank at a hospital in Raipur. The CM has directed officials to ensure assistance to the victims' families and take legal action against those responsible.
A man accused of robbing and murdering a 58-year-old woman in Goa has been arrested by police in Thane district.
Police in Odisha have made further arrests in connection with the assault on a couple in Berhampur, after a video of the attack went viral on social media.
The Madras High Court acknowledged the existence of corruption within the judiciary while dismissing a PIL seeking a ban on the Tamil film 'Karuppu'. The court emphasised the need for introspection and improvement within the judicial system, stating that judges are not exempt from criticism.
A man from Assam has been arrested with over 620 gm of heroin in Mizoram's Champhai district. The heroin was allegedly smuggled from Myanmar and was being transported to Assam.
Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, has filed a bail application in the Jabalpur High Court after his anticipatory bail was rejected by a magistrate court. Sharma was found dead at her home in Bhopal, and her family has accused her in-laws of causing her death.
'If there is one motto in my family, it is to make people laugh. My father only wants to make people laugh.'
US President Donald Trump concluded his Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing it as 'incredible' and highlighting 'fantastic trade deals' and a 'very strong' relationship between the two leaders.
A 15-year-old girl in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district fainted after a police officer allegedly threatened her with a seven-year jail term if her harassment complaint turned out to be false. The opposition BJD has demanded action against the officer, accusing him of mental harassment.
Police in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, seized illegal liquor worth Rs 5.14 lakh from a pickup vehicle and arrested one alleged smuggler during a checking drive.
A 24-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly abducting and molesting a minor girl after she rejected his marriage proposal. The victim was allegedly beaten, molested, and held captive after refusing the proposal.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have filed an FIR against two government employees assigned census work for alleged dereliction of duty. The employees, a clerk and a compounder, failed to report to their designated office and refused to initiate assigned tasks for the Census 2027, despite repeated contact from higher authorities.
Police in Dibrugarh, Assam, have arrested three youths for allegedly extorting money in the name of ULFA(I). The accused targeted a doctor, demanding Rs 60 lakh through SMS messages and an extortion letter.
'The software vendor had a black mark against him and yet they went ahead with him. Why was this company shortlisted? Who is responsible for signing off this software?'
'If we had not passed an order against Ranveer Singh, the film industry would have collapsed.'
A group of lawyers and activists have petitioned the Chief Justice of India to retract recent Supreme Court remarks that cast doubt on the legitimacy of environmental pleas against developmental projects.
This desperate struggle by PBKS after riding high will be recorded as one of the most shocking turnarounds of the IPL 2026 season.
The father of a victim in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash case has strongly criticised the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to the accused, alleging a failure to deter crime. He also referenced a viral video purportedly showing celebrations by the accused family.
Lucknow University has launched an inquiry and police have detained an assistant professor following allegations of misconduct involving a female student, including claims of inappropriate conversations and offers to leak examination papers.
A rape survivor in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, was allegedly forced to wait for five hours at a district hospital for a medico-legal examination, leading to a probe ordered by the civil surgeon.
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of orchestrating attacks on BJP offices in the state, demanding action against those responsible and warning against creating 'Bengal-like conditions' in Punjab.
The CBSE has taken up on 'top priority' the cases related to alleged mismatched answer sheets and other concerns faced by students in the re-evaluation process, a source in the board said.
The Bihar Education Department has directed all private and government-aided schools to adhere to NCERT guidelines, ensuring school bag weight does not exceed 10 per cent of a child's body weight. Schools must install weighing scales and monitor bag weights regularly, with violations leading to action.
Union Minister Annpurna Devi has condemned the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand and called for immediate arrests and strict punishment for the perpetrators. She also criticised the state government's response.
Lucknow University has formed a disciplinary committee to investigate assistant professor Paramjeet Singh following allegations of misconduct, including inappropriate conversations with a student and leaking examination papers.
The Uttar Pradesh government reports that 289 criminals have been killed in police encounters over the past nine years as part of a sustained crackdown on crime. During this period, police conducted over 17,000 encounter operations, resulting in thousands of arrests and injuries.
In a significant diplomatic development, US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached a tentative 60-day memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire and paving the way for formal talks regarding Iran's nuclear programme.
A 25-year-old man killed his 10-month-old daughter as he was unable to bear the financial burden of raising a second girl child, a police officer said on Monday.
Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, has withdrawn his anticipatory bail application from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Delhi Police dismantled an interstate cyber fraud network involved in routing illicit funds through bank account kits, SIM cards, and ATM credentials, leading to the arrest of three key individuals from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
A senior clerk in the Maharashtra education department was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh to approve the operation of a junior college.
The much-awaited board meeting of Tata Sons did not discuss listing of the holding company or a third term for Chairman N Chandrasekaran.
West Bengal Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari has directed police to take strict action against the use of loudspeakers beyond permissible sound limits at religious places and events across the state.
Two online content creators have been arrested in West Bengal for allegedly posting an offensive video targeting Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has issued notices to properties linked to TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, seeking building plans for scrutiny amid allegations of unauthorised construction.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a new 'territorial security' paradigm to complement conventional border security, involving public participation and advanced technology. He also highlighted progress in securing vulnerable areas along the Pakistan border and plans to expand the BSF's operational mandate.
Kannada actor Darshan's wife, Vijayalakshmi, visited him at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru, where he is lodged in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. She was accompanied by their son, Vinish. The Karnataka High Court has also directed ministries to examine broadcasts related to the case.
Delhi Police have arrested four members of a gang, including a juvenile, involved in murder and robbery cases. The gang members were apprehended after a resident reported threats and the flaunting of illegal firearms on social media.
The Trump administration maintains the US is 'not at war' with Iran, despite military engagement reaching a critical legal threshold under the War Powers Resolution, potentially leading to a confrontation with Congress.
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