Six individuals have been arrested across two districts in Bihar for their alleged involvement in a murder case and an attack on Special Task Force (STF) personnel. Three of the accused sustained bullet injuries during an exchange of fire with police while attempting to flee in Sitamarhi, while three others were arrested in Vaishali for assaulting STF members.
Following the horrific Jamui molestation case, new incidents of harassment have been reported in Bihar's Samastipur and Muzaffarpur districts, leading to five arrests and prompting strong criticism from opposition leaders against the BJP-led NDA government over the state's law and order situation.
Jhalawar Police have dismantled an interstate syndicate that used AI tools and digital arrest traps to extort money, leading to the suicide of a 56-year-old woman. Six individuals, including four women from Bihar, have been apprehended, and three minors detained, following an extensive investigation that traced the gang 1,500 km away.
Jhalawar Police have dismantled an interstate syndicate that used AI tools and digital arrest scams to extort money, leading to the suicide of a 56-year-old woman. Six individuals, including four women, were arrested from Bihar, and three minors were detained in connection with the case. The gang lured victims with fake old-coin trading schemes and employed psychological torture, including AI-generated threatening videos, to coerce them.
Bihar police are investigating multiple past incidents of molestation and moral policing across several districts, including Kishanganj, Banka, and Samastipur, following recent public outrage. These cases, some months or even a year old, involve vigilante groups harassing individuals, often for inter-faith interactions, and have led to arrests and significant political controversy.
A government school principal in Bihar's Nawada district, Mahesh Prasad Yadav, has been arrested following allegations of molesting girl students. Police initiated an investigation after receiving a complaint, recording student statements, and examining CCTV footage. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the serious case further.
'Nitishji as CM never supported the UCC and publicly expressed his strong reservations over UCC.'
Bihar-born Abhishek Anand's journey from tennis-ball cricket and IIT Kanpur to Japan's national team has culminated in a historic opportunity to face India on Tuesday.
The Haryana Police STF has busted an alleged inter-state ammunition racket, seizing 25,000 live cartridges and arresting five persons in Jhajjar. Preliminary investigations indicate a Badaun gun house owner is a key link in the network, which spans Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. The operation was launched following crucial intelligence from the Bihar STF.
Goa Police have made arrests in two separate child rape cases involving a three-year-old girl in Mapusa and a four-year-old girl in Canacona, raising significant concerns about child safety in the state.
A Nepali woman and her Indian accomplice have been arrested in Nepal's Morang district for allegedly killing her husband with an iron rod. The victim, Budha Ram Soren, was killed on Sunday by his wife, Kamala Baske, and Sunil Mishra, a resident of Bihar.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Bihar's Darbhanga district was injured after unidentified miscreants opened fire on a police team during patrolling on Thursday. ASI Randhir Kumar sustained a bullet injury to his left leg and is undergoing treatment. Police are conducting raids to apprehend the accused and ascertain the motive.
Jharkhand police have seized a total of 441 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.2 crore in two separate operations. In Garhwa, 426 kg of ganja was found in a truck, while the RPF arrested four interstate drug peddlers with 15 kg of ganja at Tatisilway Railway station.
Vidarbha secured an innings and 20 runs victory over Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, with Harsh Dubey and Parth Rekhade taking five wickets each. This win propelled Vidarbha to the top of the Group A points table. Other matches saw Goa win with a bonus point, while Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir were set to gain points on first-innings leads.
A 22-year-old man was killed after his car, allegedly travelling at around 200 kmph, crashed into a wall inside the Dwarka Expressway airport tunnel. The impact ripped the engine off and caused a fire. The victim, Abhinav Singh, was returning to Gurugram from Ludhiana when the accident occurred. Police are investigating, including retrieving videos Singh allegedly sent to friends showing the car's speedometer.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Bihar, recovering counterfeit Indian currency worth Rs 2.65 lakh, after dismantling a fake currency supply network in Paharganj. The accused were apprehended during a raid and were planning to sell the fake notes.
The incident follows similar harassment cases reported recently in Jamui and Samastipur, raising concerns about women's safety in the state.
Bihar Police have arrested three individuals in connection with a deeply disturbing viral video from Jamui showing the harassment of a young couple, an incident that has sparked widespread social media outrage and strong political condemnation.
A special court in Mumbai denied temporary bail to Vickykumar Gupta, an alleged shooter in the 2024 firing outside Salman Khan's residence, who sought to attend his brother's wedding in Bihar. The court, however, permitted him to attend the ceremony via video conference from jail, subject to security protocols.
Nine alleged animal smugglers from Bihar and Jharkhand were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district on Thursday. Police rescued 17 animals being transported in a cruel manner in three pickup vans and recovered mobile phones and cash from the accused. A case has been registered under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2026, India's premier domestic T20 competition, is set to begin, offering a crucial platform for young talents and veteran players to impress IPL scouts ahead of the mini-auction on December 16. The tournament is a final opportunity for many uncapped Indian players to secure an IPL contract and for established stars like Mohammed Shami and Suryakumar Yadav to make a strong statement for national team comebacks or IPL retention.
The eighth Khelo India Youth Games will be held in Hyderabad from December 11, featuring 27 competitive sports and a sailing demonstration. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the details, highlighting the inclusion of softball as a competitive sport and rowing replacing rugby. The event aims to promote a wider range of sports, aligning with PM Modi's vision for Olympic participation.
Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers have led to severe flooding in 15 districts of Bihar, affecting over 49 lakh people. Major rivers like the Ganga and Kosi are flowing above danger levels, prompting the deployment of disaster response teams and the establishment of relief camps and community kitchens for those displaced.
Floods have forced hundreds of government schools across Bihar to shut, disrupting studies for thousands of students.
The Bharatiya Janata Party launched a nationwide protest against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's "indecent and offensive" remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where Kharge retorted "Modi ka baap bhi jayega" during a speech.
The Supreme Court clarified on Wednesday that it has not yet made a final ruling on the legality of the Election Commission's "logical discrepancy" category used for scrutinising voter details during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The court noted that its previous permission for this exercise in West Bengal was only an interim arrangement and its Bihar SIR decision was not a final determination of all related issues.
A man in Hoshiarpur allegedly strangled his wife to death over suspicion of an affair. He initially reported her missing but later confessed to her family members. Police have arrested the husband and recovered the body, with further investigation underway under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
At the trailer launch, Salman will announce the film's release date -- either November 20 or December 4.
Nepal's devastating flash floods have created a worrisome flood situation in Bihar.
A 30-year-old man, Rahul alias Gulab, allegedly bludgeoned his colleague, Dilip Kumar (28), to death at an under-construction building in northwest Delhi's Model Town. The murder, which occurred on Friday, stemmed from repeated disputes over money and humiliation. Rahul was later arrested from Mughal Sarai Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh.
An SSB jawan, Manjeet Kumar, allegedly died by suicide using his service rifle at a border outpost in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Saturday, and preliminary information suggests he was distressed after his elder brother's death two and a half months ago.
Police in Jamui, Bihar, have arrested two main accused in the molestation of a minor girl, bringing the total arrests to five. The arrests followed an encounter where the accused were injured. The incident, captured in a viral video, has ignited a fierce political debate between the ruling NDA and opposition parties over law and order in the state.
Six individuals have been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a Rs 70 lakh robbery that occurred near the Gulabi Bagh underpass on October 24. The mastermind, Mantu Yadav, a former cleaner familiar with cash movements in Kucha Mahajani, allegedly planned the crime. Police conducted raids across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Bihar, recovering a significant portion of the stolen cash and identifying two more suspects.
The Supreme Court has ordered expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh to surrender by December 1 in the Dular Chand Yadav murder case. Singh, who was previously granted bail by the Patna High Court, faces a plea for bail cancellation. The court also directed Bihar Police to complete the investigation within four months.
A 15-year-old girl with mental disabilities was allegedly raped in Bihar's Begusarai district. Villagers apprehended two accused individuals following the incident and handed them over to the police. The alleged crime occurred on Sunday evening at an abandoned house, and a forensic team has collected evidence.
A man accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district was killed in a police encounter early on Monday. Dilip Roy allegedly opened fire at a police team attempting to arrest him, leading to police retaliation. This marks the fourth reported police encounter in West Bengal since the BJP came to power in May, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stating police are allowed to retaliate in self-defence in certain cases.
After months of reshoots and uncertainty, Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi is finally heading to theatres, but its trailer raises intriguing questions about how much of the original Battle of Galwan story remains.
Javed Iqbal alias Guddu Alam, husband of former Harewa panchayat mukhiya Umme Kulsum, was shot dead on Monday while returning from a wedding in Saharsa district, Bihar. Police are investigating the murder, with preliminary findings suggesting old enmity, though a recent dispute involving Iqbal's son is also being considered.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sparked a major controversy on Sunday with his remark "Modi ka baap bhi jayega" during an event in Patna, in response to an audience member's comment about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The statement drew sharp condemnation from senior leaders of the BJP and other NDA allies, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who criticised the use of "indecent and unparliamentary language" and demanded an apology from the Congress.
