A murder suspect was apprehended after an encounter with police in Delhi's Ashok Vihar area. The accused sustained a leg injury during the shootout and is currently hospitalised.
The TMC has filed a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging unauthorised sorting of postal ballot covers at an EVM strongroom in Kolkata. TMC workers protested outside the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, claiming that postal ballots were taken to a room without CCTV coverage. Similar protests occurred at a strongroom in North 24 Parganas, while the BJP shared a video from Purba Bardhaman district.
Fahim Khan, a key accused in the Nagpur riot case, has been arrested in connection with the death of Irfan Ansari during the violence that occurred in March 2025.
Heavy rains and a hailstorm lashed Bengaluru, providing relief from the summer heat but also disrupting normal life with waterlogging, traffic chaos, and uprooted trees.
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.
Four Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district on Friday, police officials said.
Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground, a historic venue for political rallies and demonstrations, is set to host the swearing-in ceremony of Bengal's first BJP government, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. The ground has been a stage for political heavyweights and pivotal moments in Bengal's history.
A Delhi Police head constable, Neeraj Balhara, allegedly used his recently issued Glock service pistol to kill a 21-year-old delivery agent in Jaffarpur Kalan. Balhara has been apprehended, and an investigation is underway.
Police in Odisha have made a fifth arrest in connection with the lynching of a man accused of attempted sexual assault. The victims, however, are requesting the release of those arrested, claiming they saved their lives.
Bangladesh Police have issued a nationwide security alert following intelligence reports of potential militant attacks on key installations, including the parliament complex and places of worship.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in the Pune district of Maharashtra, following widespread outrage over the heinous crime.
A woman Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district during an anti-Naxalite operation.
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer, Manoj Agarwal, has refuted allegations of potential malpractices at counting centres, assuring that robust security measures are in place. This comes after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised concerns about possible tampering with EVMs.
A Bihar Police havildar was found dead in his barracks in Patna, with suicide suspected due to an ailment, according to police reports.
Three jail personnel, including a deputy jailor, have been suspended following the death of an inmate at the district jail in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. The inmate, an undertrial prisoner facing rape and POCSO charges, died from burn injuries sustained under suspicious circumstances.
The family of Dr Raj Kumar Thapa, a JKAS officer killed in Pakistan shelling in Rajouri, remembers his sacrifice and dedication to duty a year after his death.
A 21-year-old woman was found dead in her room in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
The electorate did not vote for the BJP as much as they voted against the TMC. This is an important distinction that the new government will ignore at its own peril, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).
A police constable was killed and four other personnel were injured after militants attacked a security team protecting a polio vaccination drive in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed a plea challenging the Election Commission's directive to deploy central government and PSU employees for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of fostering a 'mafia culture' and 'maha jungle raj' in West Bengal following the killing of an aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The party alleges the incident reflects institutionalised post-poll violence in the state and demands a CBI probe.
A woman in Saharanpur district has accused police personnel of illegally detaining her husband, subjecting him to harassment, and extorting Rs 80,000 for his release. Police are investigating the allegations, stating they appear false based on initial findings.
Attacks on polio vaccination teams in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces have resulted in casualties and raised concerns about the safety of health workers and the progress of polio eradication efforts.
A polio vaccination team in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was attacked, resulting in injuries to a police constable. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in eradicating polio in the region.
Supporters of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the ruling TMC clashed in West Bengal's Murshidabad district during the first phase of the state assembly polls, leading to police intervention and heightened security measures.
An accused in a triple murder case was killed in a shootout with police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, who had a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head, was wanted for the murder of three youths during a birthday party. Two police personnel were injured in the encounter.
A Mumbai court has acquitted five Haryana police personnel in a criminal case related to the 2016 encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli, citing self-defence and lack of prosecution sanction.
A bomb threat call at the Rohini Sector 18 metro station in Delhi caused a security scare, but a thorough search found nothing suspicious. Police detained a person suspected of making the hoax call, who appears to be mentally unsound.
Commuters in Kolkata and surrounding areas are experiencing significant difficulties due to a shortage of buses, as many vehicles remain engaged in election duties related to the West Bengal polls. Normal service is not expected to resume until after the counting process on May 4.
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly impersonating a CISF officer to deceive a woman and her family into marriage. He used photographs in uniform on social media and matrimonial platforms to falsely project himself as a central government employee.
Five police personnel in Punjab's Tarn Taran have been booked for allegedly facilitating the release of the impounded passport of an international drug lord wanted by the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, leading to accusations of political violence and demands for investigation.
A non-cognisable case has been registered against three individuals for conducting a pre-wedding photoshoot at prohibited locations within the historic Raigad Fort, a site of significant cultural importance associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has implemented a fast-track mechanism for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), allowing scheme launches after 30 days of filing, aiming to reduce timelines and accelerate capital deployment.
Following a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, US lawmakers from both parties have condemned political violence and called for national unity. President Trump and other officials were evacuated unharmed.
US President Donald Trump and other top officials were evacuated unharmed from the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association after a man armed with multiple weapons fired shots outside the hotel ballroom.
Five officials, including three members of the Special Task Force (STF), sustained injuries in a crude bomb explosion in Begusarai district, Bihar, during a search operation related to robbery cases.
A personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, triggering political tensions and a police investigation.
Six individuals have been arrested in Manipur for allegedly attempting to steal weapons from police and violating a curfew imposed due to the situation following a bomb blast in Bishnupur district.
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