A 55-year-old businessman in Lucknow allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his licensed firearm. Police are investigating a family dispute as a possible cause.
The Indian rupee depreciated by 28 paise to settle at 93.44 against the US dollar, influenced by ongoing uncertainties surrounding West Asia peace negotiations, volatile crude oil prices, and the Reserve Bank of India's recent adjustments to non-deliverable forward market regulations.
Two men arrested for allegedly assaulting an army brigadier and his son in Delhi's Vasant Enclave have been granted police bail, with further investigation ongoing.
A man has been arrested in Gujarat for allegedly abducting and raping a 17-year-old girl for nearly a year. The girl has been safely rescued, and the accused has been sent to judicial custody.
A 21-year-old man was killed and his friend injured after a Delhi Police head constable allegedly opened fire following a casteist altercation in Jaffarpur Kalan village.
A Zomato food delivery agent was killed in a road accident involving an autorickshaw and a truck on the Western Express Highway in Mumbai. The drivers of both vehicles fled the scene, and police are investigating.
Three suspected members of an inter-state gang involved in theft were arrested following an encounter with police in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. The suspects sustained bullet injuries during the exchange and were apprehended with weapons and stolen cash.
A 28-year-old man, accused of abducting a minor girl, allegedly died by suicide inside a toilet at the Chandpa police station in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the suspension of two police officers.
A note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State was found at the home of a man arrested for allegedly attacking two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra. The accused, who lived in the US for several years, appeared to have undergone 'self-radicalisation'.
Police in Hoshiarpur have arrested three men in connection with the vandalism of a Dr B R Ambedkar statue. The investigation suggests possible links to the banned organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
A 24-year-old man died from a gunshot wound at his home in Shahbuddinpur village, Muzaffarnagar. Police are investigating the circumstances, with the family claiming it was an accidental discharge while cleaning a licensed weapon.
Gurugram police demolished illegal structures on government land in Kasan village, allegedly linked to a criminal, as part of an ongoing drive to dismantle criminals' financial networks.
Delhi Police have arrested four more individuals in connection with the alleged assault on an Army brigadier, his son, and the threatening of his wife in Delhi's Vasant Enclave.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a mother's habeas corpus petition, asserting that a father, as the natural guardian of a Hindu minor, cannot be deemed to illegally detain the child unless a court order is violated.
The TMC has dismissed reports of I-PAC suspending operations in West Bengal, accusing the BJP of conspiring to disrupt the party's election campaign through intimidation. Mamata Banerjee has offered jobs to I-PAC employees if they are forced out.
A 25-year-old woman and her two young children died after allegedly jumping into a well in Latur district, Maharashtra, following a family dispute.
A man wanted in several criminal cases has been arrested for allegedly demanding Rs 1.2 crore as extortion from a land dealer in Jharkhand's Palamu district.
A Delhi court acquitted 12 men accused of abduction and murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old man allegedly linked to the 'thak thak' gang, recovering stolen jewellery, foreign currency, and documents.
A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly defrauding a woman and her associates of Rs 46 lakh by falsely promising them government jobs.
A 65-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the 29th floor of a building in Ghaziabad. She had been struggling with mental health issues following the death of her husband.
A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly posing as an employee of a digital payment platform and duping shopkeepers in East Delhi by claiming to check defective sound boxes.
The director of an aviation firm and a dhaba owner have been arrested in Delhi for assaulting an Army brigadier and his son after the officer objected to them drinking alcohol in public.
A man in Karnataka has been arrested for allegedly setting his wife ablaze after an argument over her wearing a nightdress instead of a sari. The woman sustained severe burns and is receiving treatment.
A food delivery agent was fatally shot in Delhi following a late-night argument, with his friend also injured. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused, who is allegedly a Delhi Police head constable.
Following two blasts targeting the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Punjab, the Railways Ministry is intensifying security measures, including increased patrolling, expanded surveillance, and drone deployment, to safeguard railway infrastructure and prevent further disruptions.
A police team in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was attacked while attempting to arrest a local strongman, resulting in injuries to two officers.
A 45-year-old woman in Bengaluru allegedly smothered her 13-year-old daughter before committing suicide at their home in Whitefield. Police are investigating the tragic incident, with preliminary findings suggesting the woman suffered from psychiatric issues and worried about her daughter's future.
Delhi Police have arrested six members of a Bangladesh-based dacoit gang following a midnight encounter. The gang is accused of violent robberies and murders across multiple states, fleeing to Bangladesh between crimes.
A youth kidnapped five days ago was rescued by police in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, and six people, including a woman, were arrested. Police also recovered part of the ransom money, weapons and a car used in the crime.
A 28-year-old man was found dead in a Delhi guest house after an argument with his partner. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the apparent suicide.
The 22-year-old daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered at her Delhi residence. Police suspect a former domestic help, who is currently absconding.
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government to assess the well-being of a child in a disputed paternity case, ensuring access to basic necessities and a minimum standard of living.
A controversy surrounding BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi has intensified after a video surfaced in which he threatened a police officer. The threat follows accusations against Lodhi's son, who is accused of injuring five people with his SUV.
A 40-year-old iron trader in Kanpur, India, allegedly died by suicide due to mounting financial losses in his business. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
A 28-year-old married woman allegedly died by suicide by hanging herself at her parental home in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the cause of death.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee and others as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged teachers recruitment scam.
There is something that makes the Uthiramerur assembly constituency in Kancheepuram district special.
A gangster was arrested in Chandigarh after a brief exchange of fire with police. The accused, Mukesh alias Golu Gohana, sustained a bullet injury during the encounter and is currently hospitalised. Police recovered a pistol and cartridges from his possession.
Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a petrol pump manager for allegedly denying fuel to a private ambulance, resulting in the death of a 50-year-old patient.
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