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.
A man was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly firing a gun outside a hotel after arguing with staff over providing identification. The incident occurred after a group refused to provide ID when requesting a room.
Sporadic incidents of violence were reported in Howrah and Haroa areas of West Bengal in the run-up to the second phase of polling. Clashes broke out between Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters in Howrah, while a police sub-inspector was injured in Haroa during a clash between TMC and ISF supporters.
NIA begins probe into Bhangar crude bomb case after 79 explosives recovered in West Bengal, raising serious security concerns ahead of elections.
A man in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly stabbed his wife, daughter, and granddaughter after a dispute over watching television escalated following birthday celebrations at their home.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has demanded a CBI inquiry into the killing of a girl in Hardoi's Bilgram area, asserting that Uttar Pradesh has become 'number one' in crimes against women under the BJP rule.
The woman who confronted BJP workers during a protest in Mumbai's Worli area last month has criticised all political parties for disregarding the general public.
The Delhi Police organised various awareness drives, self-defence training sessions, and community outreach programmes to commemorate International Women's Day, focusing on women's safety, legal literacy, and community involvement.
Counting of votes begins in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal, with significant implications for regional and national parties.
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, winning 2-1 on aggregate, to reach the Champions League final for the second time in their history. Bukayo Saka's goal proved decisive in a tense semi-final clash.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar to be a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, suggesting the Muslim community seek land elsewhere for a mosque.
A 27-year-old man was allegedly charred to death in Bengaluru after his girlfriend set him on fire at her house. Police suspect the murder was premeditated, as the woman believed he had been avoiding her.
Polling is underway for local body elections in Haryana, including municipal corporations of Ambala, Panchkula, and Sonipat. An average voter turnout of 25 per cent was recorded till 1 pm. The main contest is expected between the Congress and the ruling BJP.
A man in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his two daughters after they allegedly stole a mobile phone.
A CISF jawan was injured in a firing incident outside the residence of BJP candidate Pawan Singh in West Bengal, prompting an Election Commission report. The incident occurred amidst tensions between TMC and BJP supporters, with both parties trading accusations of instigating violence.
Gurugram Police arrested a wanted criminal, Ankit Kumar, after a brief encounter near Pachgaon chowk. The accused, who had escaped from a jail in Uttar Pradesh, was injured in the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalized.
'When I asked Suvendu about the news that Didi was going to fight in his constituency, he said, 'Aami okhaney lorbo aar okhaney okey harabo (I will contest from there and defeat her there)' This was his comment while we were standing on the truck doing our roadshow.'
A Dalit groom with a physical disability was assaulted and subjected to casteist abuses for riding a horse during his wedding ceremony in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district.
Nuh police arrested seven individuals in a special drive against cow smuggling, seizing cattle, banned meat, and vehicles.
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.
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 son of a local Congress leader was killed and another injured after three men barged into their house and opened fire in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district on Friday, police said.
A professor in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, who was acquitted of sexual exploitation charges, has taken voluntary retirement and been barred from the college premises.
A traffic police ASI was injured in Delhi's Shahdara after a car driver allegedly hit him and dragged him for nearly 100 metres while he clung to the vehicle's wipers.
Comedian Samay Raina discusses the controversy surrounding his show 'India's Got Latent' and hints at a second season in a new stand-up special.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case to probe the recovery of 79 crude bombs in West Bengal following a directive from the Union Home Ministry.
A pro-Khalistan terror module, backed by Pakistan's ISI, carried out a blast at a freight corridor railway track near Patiala, resulting in the death of the suspect. Police have arrested four members of the group and suspect the module aimed to create terror and disrupt peace in the state.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh was severely injured after her husband allegedly bit off parts of her nose and cheek during a domestic dispute. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused.
Authorities in Hoshiarpur demolished an illegal structure built on panchayat land by a family allegedly involved in drug trafficking, as part of the state government's campaign against drugs.
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.
Occasionally, the silence of the night shift would be shattered by an ear-splitting alarm: 'ALERT, ALERT... This is a security warning.' We were drilled to move away from the windows and avoid the lifts, recalls Krishna Kumar NP, a veteran Dubai-based journalist.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district, Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured a fast-tracked trial and pushed for the death penalty for the accused, amid public outrage and protests.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora has challenged his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), claiming it is illegal and unconstitutional. The Punjab and Haryana High Court heard arguments and adjourned the matter to May 14. Arora was arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 100-crore GST fraud-linked money laundering case.
Ambala police arrested three youths and recovered nearly 2 kg of explosive material from them. An investigation is underway to determine the source and intended purpose of the explosives.
A 22-year-old M Tech student was found dead in his hostel room at IIT Kharagpur, marking the second such incident in 10 days and raising concerns about mental health support for students.
Opposition parties in Punjab have criticised the Bhagwant Mann government following a blast incident at a freight corridor rail track in Patiala, citing intelligence failures and a lack of grip on law and order.
A case has been registered against officials in Kaij Nagar Panchayat, Maharashtra, for allegedly misappropriating Rs 4.24 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Funds meant for house construction were allegedly transferred to unintended beneficiaries.
A 22-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, following an argument that started after his motorcycle brushed against another vehicle.
Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a plan to equip police with body cameras, establish new women and cybercrime police stations, and form an Anti-Terrorist Squad as part of a broader effort to modernise the state's police force.
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava and a relative of a deceased factory worker in Gujarat's Bharuch district slapped each other amidst tensions over compensation for the victims of a recent factory fire.
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