Jaipur Police arrested 281 drug peddlers and seized over 35 kg of cannabis during the 'Clean Sweep' initiative, targeting public areas known for drug activity.
An FIR under the POCSO Act has been lodged against four persons, including a VHP leader and a film director, based on a complaint by a girl who gained attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela and later married a Muslim man in Kerala.
A Youth Congress leader, Fairoz Pathan, was murdered in his Dharwad home by unidentified assailants. Police are investigating the incident and have obtained CCTV footage.
A 29-year-old man accused of killing an eight-year-old girl in Agra was shot dead in a police encounter. The accused, Sunil, had a reward on his head and was attempting to flee when the encounter occurred.
A man accused of attempting to assassinate National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has been remanded to police custody for questioning. The incident occurred as Abdullah was leaving a wedding function in Jammu.
Employees of Mumbai's BEST undertaking have launched an indefinite strike, severely impacting public transport and electricity services. The strike, called by a joint action committee, demands budget merger with BMC, settlement of dues, and implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission, among other issues. Despite court orders and MESMA invocation, the strike continues, causing widespread inconvenience to millions of commuters and electricity consumers.
A para-athlete has been arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly shooting dead national-level para-athlete and gold medallist Chirag Tyagi, with police suspecting a revenge motive linked to a document verification complaint.
An app cab driver, Nishant Dhar Shukla, has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody in Thane for brutally assaulting a 70-year-old man, Sarosh Dastur, who objected to him spitting on the road. The incident, captured on video, sparked widespread outrage and prompted official intervention.
A 17-year-old JEE aspirant was found dead by suicide in his paying guest accommodation in Kota, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the incident, and no suicide note has been found.
A 26-year-old woman was murdered in Lucknow following a domestic dispute. Her husband has been arrested and the suspected murder weapon recovered.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, and warnings include potential flash floods, structural damage, and disruptions to essential services. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also urged caution and deployed officials to monitor the situation.
The investigation into the death of a student at a private dental college in Kannur, Kerala, has been handed over to the state Crime Branch following allegations of harassment and a statewide protest.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against Sukesh Chandrashekar and 20 others under MCOCA and other offences related to extortion and organised crime.
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to two NESCO Ltd employees, Sunny Jain and Balkrishna Balram Kurup, who were arrested in connection with the alleged drug overdose deaths of two students at a concert in Goregaon. The court rejected the police's request to stay the bail order, allowing the employees to be released on a surety of Rs one lakh each.
A 26-year-old woman was murdered in Lucknow following a domestic dispute, leading to the arrest of her husband.
Authorities in Nanded, Maharashtra, conducted a joint operation against illegal sand mining along the Godavari river, seizing and destroying equipment worth Rs 30 lakh. The raid, led by the Nanded collector, also resulted in the confiscation of 125 brass of illegally mined sand and the apprehension of four individuals involved in illegal transport.
''These people who were running the show at the Ram temple have something to hide, therefore they are not ready for a CBI investigation.'
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by her maternal uncle and stepbrother in Uttar Pradesh, who resented her conversations with boys over the phone, police said.
The CBI has filed two chargesheets in connection with the siphoning of Rs 657 crore from Haryana government and Chandigarh Smart City Limited funds held at IDFC First Bank. The fraud involved fictitious transactions, shell entities, and alleged gold purchases and real estate investments, with IDFC First Bank having already reimbursed the Haryana government.
The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered a money trail of Rs 10 crore related to the Bokaro treasury scam, freezing several fixed deposits and arresting multiple individuals, including police personnel and an accountant.
A 34-year-old woman in Bhiwandi, Thane district, allegedly committed suicide by consuming rat poison after a domestic dispute with her husband. Police are investigating the incident and recording statements from her in-laws.
Delhi Police dismantled a major international arms trafficking module with links to Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, arresting 10 operatives and recovering a cache of foreign-made weapons.
An 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil refugee woman was killed in Chennai after a clash between two groups that started in a nightclub and ended in a fatal car crash. Police have arrested several suspects and are investigating the incident.
An 18-year-old boy was found dead in a Nagpur shopping mall in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
Gelatin sticks were discovered near the venue of PM Narendra Modi's programme in Bengaluru, prompting a police investigation and heightened security measures.
Srinagar police have dismantled a major interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module, arresting five individuals, including two Pakistani terrorists who had been operating for 16 years. The operation uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to LeT terrorists across multiple states.
Ghaziabad authorities have sealed two illegal madrasas in Indirapuram and Loni, citing lack of registration, NOCs, and inadequate facilities. This action is part of an intensified crackdown on unrecognised institutions, which gained momentum following the recent killing of a teenager in the area.
The Supreme Court has criticised the Gurugram Police and a magistrate for their handling of a four-year-old rape victim's case, demanding the presence of key officers and investigation records in court.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly stealing 27 LPG cylinders. The arrest comes amid rumours of cooking gas shortages.
Three juveniles were apprehended in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting and robbing a person of cash and a vehicle. The incident occurred on May 15, and the stolen vehicle was later found near Jayanna Circle. Police have seized a two-wheeler, a mobile phone, and cash from the juveniles, who confessed to the crime.
Three juveniles were apprehended in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting and robbing a person of cash and a vehicle. The incident occurred on May 15, and the stolen vehicle was later found near Jayanna Circle. Police have seized a two-wheeler, a mobile phone, and cash from the juveniles, who confessed to the crime.
Bengaluru police have arrested 23 people in connection with illegal betting during the IPL T20 cricket tournament, seizing cash, mobile phones, and betting chips worth over Rs 13 crore.
Delhi Police arrested ten Bangladeshi nationals for illegally staying in India after their medical visas expired. They were apprehended during a verification drive and deportation proceedings have begun.
Police in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar seized 131 cattle ahead of Bakri Eid, resulting in eight persons being apprehended.
The Delhi Police have heightened security measures for Holi, deploying over 15,000 personnel to maintain law and order and curb traffic violations, including drunken driving.
A 60-year-old disabled man was allegedly strangled to death during a robbery at his home in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for two others.
A 17-year-old JEE aspirant, Aryan Ojha, was found dead by suicide in his Kota hostel room, marking the sixth such incident in the coaching hub this year. Police are investigating the case, and no suicide note was found.
Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a prostitution racket operating in Jammu, rescuing three girls and arresting three individuals, including a woman, following a raid on a house allegedly used for trafficking activities.
Kochi city cyber police have recovered over 1 crore stolen from an 81-year-old man through a 'digital arrest' online fraud. The incident occurred in November when the man was defrauded of around 1.30 crore. Police intervention led to the recovery of 1.06 crore from a bank in Jammu and Kashmir.
A devastating fire in Rohtak's D-Park market resulted in the deaths of three people and gutted approximately ten shops. The blaze, believed to have started in a shoe showroom, took several hours to control, prompting local MP Deepender Singh Hooda to demand government compensation and jobs for affected families.
