A court in Mumbai sentenced a Bangladeshi national to seven months in jail for illegally entering India and working abroad with forged documents, highlighting concerns about national security.
Bihar Police have reported an increase in attacks on their personnel during an intensified crackdown on criminals. The police reject allegations of caste-based targeting and assert their commitment to law enforcement.
Mizoram Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly uploading obscene content on social media platforms. The arrests followed an investigation into YouTube accounts circulating sexually explicit material, leading to charges under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma, has applied to a magistrate requesting the reopening of a seized DVR in the presence of independent witnesses, citing discrepancies in the recorded footage and alleging manipulation of evidence.
A man in his late 50s was killed in a hit-and-run accident on MG Road in Bengaluru early Friday morning. Police are investigating the incident and analysing CCTV footage to identify the vehicle and driver involved.
A special court in Pune has allowed the prosecution to conduct a test identification parade of the accused in the sexual assault and murder case of a four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. The court also ordered a medical examination to assess the accused's mental fitness. Charges are likely to be framed on May 28.
Kerala Police have launched an investigation into a hoax email claiming bomb blasts at collectorates and courts across the state. The email, received by a District Collector in Rajasthan, prompted security checks in Kerala before being deemed a false alarm.
Most defections originated from three major parties -- the Congress, BJP and BSP.
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.
Punjab Police busted a fake currency module in Malerkotla, arresting four individuals and seizing counterfeit currency worth Rs 5.50 lakh.
West Bengal's new government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has approved several key policy changes, including the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, land transfer for border fencing, and the adoption of new criminal laws.
Police in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, have arrested six men allegedly involved in firing at a garment showroom over a ransom demand. The accused, identified as members of a gang, were apprehended with arms and ammunition.
A jewellery shop owner in Mumbra, Thane, was stabbed and injured during a failed robbery attempt. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.
West Bengal's Bharatiya Janata Party government has moved to institutionalise its "detect, delete and deport" policy by directing all district administrations to set up "holding centres" for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners awaiting repatriation -- a step that appeared to give administrative shape to one of the party's most potent political themes in the state.
A 41-year-old inmate at Mandoli Jail was allegedly stabbed by fellow prisoners, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault.
A 63-year-old passenger from Kerala has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly sexually harassing a 24-year-old cabin crew member on a flight from Bahrain.
Apart from Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, the Barasat MP, those attending the meeting included TMC MLAs Anisur Rahaman Biswas of Deganga, Bina Mondal of Swarupnagar, Mohammad Abdul Matin of Haroa and three more legislators from the Basirhat subdivision of North 24 Parganas district.
A doctor and hospital staff were allegedly assaulted and medical equipment vandalised at the district hospital in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the registration of an FIR.
Former judge Giribala Singh, booked in connection with her daughter-in-law's death allegedly due to dowry harassment, claims Bhopal Police have not contacted her for her statement. This comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a notice to Singh regarding her anticipatory bail and the police issued a final notice for her to record her statement.
In West Bengal's political circles, it was widely believed that after Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikhari was perhaps the only leader with a truly significant mass base of his own.
The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed transferring the case of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, to the CBI. The family has also filed a plea in the High Court for a second post-mortem, citing flaws in the initial one.
A 23-year-old woman from Manipur has alleged harassment and physical assault by her employers at the IIM Bangalore campus. Police have registered a case and are investigating the allegations, which span from June 2021 to May 2026.
Authorities in Meerut conducted a joint operation targeting illegal meat shops, resulting in closures and notices issued for violating food safety norms.
A 23-year-old student at a private coaching academy in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide due to mental harassment and humiliation over poor academic performance. Police have registered a case against academy staff based on a complaint by the student's father.
The appointment of Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer as the Chief Minister's secretary has ignited a political firestorm, raising questions about election credibility and sparking accusations of hypocrisy among political parties.
The opposition parties, including Congress, Raijor Dal and Trinamool Congress, opposed the move and demanded wider consultation with all the stakeholders before its introduction.
A 42-year-old powerloom worker from Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly killing a 33-year-old woman after she refused to have a relationship with him.
Three individuals have been arrested in Ahmedabad's Vejalpur area for allegedly slaughtering cows in violation of Gujarat's strict laws against cow slaughter. The arrests followed a police raid on an open field where the act was reportedly taking place.
A 22-year-old man was allegedly murdered by a group of people in Mumbai's Mahim area following an argument stemming from an old rivalry.
A woman and her daughter were brutally attacked with sticks in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, over a property dispute. Police have arrested two individuals and are searching for the remaining suspects.
Abduction remains the most common motive, accounting for more than half of kidnapping cases, followed by abduction of women for marriage.
Police in Greater Noida have arrested two more individuals in connection with the alleged dowry death of a 24-year-old woman, Deepika Nagar. The victim's in-laws claim she died after falling from the terrace, but her family alleges she was murdered over dowry demands.
The 2026 election appears to have reinforced a new political formula in Assam: Strong organisation, continuous grassroots engagement, effective alliance management and welfare-based voter outreach.
Cockroach Janata Party, which according to Dipke had 201,000 followers on X, came about following a controversy over Chief Justice of India Surya Kant using "parasites" and "cockroaches" while pulling up a lawyer for his plea seeking senior designation.
Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly defrauding a tour operator of Rs 1 lakh using fake currency notes under the guise of a currency exchange scheme.
A labourer was allegedly kidnapped from a train in Thane by an individual posing as an RPF officer, who then demanded ransom from the victim's family.
The Punjab Police have dismantled a transnational terror-gangster network, arresting two operatives and seizing illegal weapons. The suspects were allegedly acting on instructions from handlers based in Germany and Dubai, and were planning targeted shootings.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports about the alleged sexual exploitation and rape of a woman and her minor daughter by their landlord in Gujarat's Morbi district.
'The situation globally is quite challenging, but we have the confidence and courage of conviction that we will come out winners even in this challenging time.'
Petrol price has been increased by 87 paise in Delhi from Rs 98.64 to Rs 99.51 per litre. Diesel rates have gone up by 91 paise from Rs 91.58 to Rs 92.49.
