Police in Gujarat's Kutch district seized 20 packets of charas, each weighing one kilogram, from an island off the Jakhau port. The contraband is estimated to be worth Rs 2.5 lakh per kilogram in the international market.
A remand prisoner, Sarath Prasad, lodged at the Alappuzha District Jail, was found dead in his cell on Sunday, in what police suspect is a suicide. He had been arrested for allegedly attacking a doctor and was remanded to the jail on Friday. An investigation is underway.
Police in Srinagar have seized multiple properties worth approximately Rs 5 crore belonging to individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking and related unlawful activities as part of the 'Nasha Mukt J-K Abhiyan'.
The family of Twisha Sharma, who died last week, alleges dowry harassment and seeks a CBI probe into her death. A court rejected a plea for a second autopsy, prompting the family to express concerns about the preservation of forensic evidence. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured the family that the state government will seek a CBI investigation.
Police in Hyderabad have filed a case against social media users who shared photos and information about the victim and her parents in the POCSO case involving the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar.
Mumbai police have recorded statements from four developers in connection with a cheating case related to the Malad Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project, after it was revealed that two directors of a real estate firm allegedly defrauded them.
A court in Kolkata granted bail to Bangla Pokkho's founder, Garga Chatterjee, who was arrested for allegedly spreading misinformation through social media posts during the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Twelve individuals have been arrested in Muzaffarnagar following a series of police encounters across the district, with ten of the accused sustaining bullet injuries during the exchanges.
A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.
Following the demolition of a house linked to an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash, the victim's family is demanding a CBI probe and strict action against all those involved in the incident.
A same-sex relationship between a Hindu and a Muslim woman in Sohna, Gurugram, has sparked community discussion after relatives filed a police complaint. The women, originally from Delhi, claimed they married in a temple and sought protection, leading to a gathering in their neighbourhood.
Bengaluru police have arrested five individuals for selling banned Hydro Ganja, seizing 3.686 kg of the substance worth Rs 2.56 crore.
Police in Dombivli, Maharashtra, rescued three young children found abandoned on the roadside. The children, aged 3 to 4, were discovered near a bungalow and have been placed in a child care centre while authorities investigate their origins and circumstances.
A trainer aircraft operated by a private company made a crash landing in Baramati, Pune district, Maharashtra, due to a technical snag. The trainee pilot, the sole occupant, escaped safely with no serious injuries.
A 29-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Telangana after she eloped with her lover. The incident occurred while she was being escorted home by police.
A Delhi court has sought a response from Tihar jail authorities regarding the safety of two men accused of assaulting Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, following their claims of being beaten and threatened by fellow inmates.
British Sikh groups are cautioning against calls to ban the kirpan in the UK following the murder conviction of a man who claimed to carry the knife for religious reasons, arguing that it unfairly targets the entire community.
RJD MLA Osama Sahab has been booked for allegedly grabbing land in Bihar's Siwan district. The police conducted a raid and have initiated further legal action.
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 revenue department official in Madhya Pradesh used his authority to track down and seek legal action against a man who allegedly stole his slippers from a temple.
A 25-year-old woman allegedly killed her two minor children before dying by suicide following a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district, police said.
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.
A newly married couple were found dead in their Hyderabad home in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam, which was conducted on May 3, following allegations of irregularities. A CBI inquiry has been ordered, and a re-examination will be scheduled.
Two wanted members of the Bawaria gang were killed in an encounter with police in Mathura. The accused were wanted in connection with a dacoity. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the encounter.
The Forest Department in Palakkad, Kerala, has launched a search operation following the suspected killing of a cow by a leopard in Kanjikode. The incident occurred near forest land, prompting officials to investigate and consider further measures like camera traps and cage traps.
An investigation has been launched in Mizoram after it was discovered that 16 convicts were released from Lunglei district jail using forged documents. Police have apprehended 12 of the released convicts, and a special investigation team has been formed to probe the fraud.
India has expressed its gratitude to Portugal for its cooperation in the extradition of fugitive Abhay Rana, wanted in multiple criminal cases. The extradition marks a significant step in India's efforts to bring back criminals residing abroad.
Five students from a law college in Pune have been booked for allegedly ragging a junior student. The FIR was registered after the complainant escalated the matter to the UGC following dissatisfaction with the college's initial investigation.
A prominent cleric, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idrees, was shot dead in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The assassination has sparked protests and condemnation from political leaders.
A prominent cleric was shot dead by gunmen belonging to the Islamic State in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said.
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.
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CBN) in Madhya Pradesh seized over 3,000 kilograms of poppy husk from a truck in Ratlam district, where it was being smuggled under a cover of potato chips.
The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested another person in connection with the alleged Hazaribag treasury scam, bringing the total number of arrests to six. The investigation, ordered by the Jharkhand government, focuses on the illegal withdrawal of money from the Hazaribagh Treasury. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to handle the case.
Police in Pune have registered a case against five law students for allegedly ragging a junior, following a complaint initially lodged with the college authorities in 2024. The FIR was filed after the complainant escalated the matter through the UGC's anti-ragging mechanism.
A first-year BTech student was found dead in a private university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Police are investigating allegations of mental torture by seniors after the student was found hanging in his hostel room.
The Maharashtra government has suspended a deputy collector for his alleged links with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, in the first such crackdown on officials after the case rocked the state earlier this year.
The Uttarakhand Special Task Force and the Forest Department have arrested two suspected wildlife smugglers with ivory worth Rs 1.5 crore in Udham Singh Nagar district.
Punjab Police are investigating a low-intensity explosion near the army cantonment boundary wall in Amritsar's Khasa. The DGP suspects Pakistan's ISI may be involved, coinciding with the Operation Sindoor anniversary. Investigations are underway with multiple teams utilising various intelligence resources to apprehend the perpetrators.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly providing logistical support and shelter to foreign members of the Jaish-e-Muhammad's Saifullah group in Kishtwar district.
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