Odisha police have registered an FIR to investigate the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who allegedly drowned during the shoot of a Bengali television serial at Talsari beach in Balasore district.
A 60-year-old farmer in Maharashtra's Beed district has been arrested for allegedly cultivating cannabis plants hidden within a jowar (sorghum) crop.
Arunachal Pradesh Police rescued seven women from two lodges and arrested two individuals for alleged immoral trafficking activities. The women, primarily from Assam, were reportedly exploited for sex work.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval for UAE-based Emirates NBD (ENBD) PJSC to acquire up to a 74 per cent stake in RBL Bank for $3 billion, marking the largest foreign investment ever in a domestic Indian bank.
Latur police conducted a 21-hour operation targeting illegal liquor operations, resulting in 74 cases and the seizure of illicit liquor worth Rs 4.19 lakh. The drive also led to arrests under the Arms Act and for drunk driving.
Police in Hisar, Haryana, rescued 13 camels being illegally transported for slaughter and arrested three individuals on charges of animal cruelty after intercepting a truck carrying the animals from Rajasthan.
The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahrain-proposed resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure freedom of navigation amid concerns and opposition from some members.
A court in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced five individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of a Dalit man in 2001. The verdict was delivered after the court found the accused guilty based on presented evidence.
Two men were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly selling MDMA. Police seized 25.65 grams of the narcotic substance. The investigation revealed the accused were selling MDMA to make easy money, supplied by two individuals who procured the drug from Himachal Pradesh.
A Delhi court has discharged a woman accused of using forged documents to apply for her son's passport, cautioning against the misuse of criminal charges in matrimonial disputes. The court found that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the charges of forgery and cheating.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has detained Sandeep Singh, a major drug trafficker, for a year under the PITNDPS Act, following a history of drug-related criminal activities and cross-border operations.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the 69th All India Police Duty Meet (AIPDM) 2025-26, emphasising the need for police to stay ahead of criminals in the digital age and improve investigation skills.
A 22-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a minor in a swift trial under the POCSO Act.
Forest authorities in Thane, Maharashtra, are investigating two incidents of monkeys being shot with arrows in the Yeoor forest and are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the culprits.
The son of a councillor in Goa has been arrested for allegedly shooting and circulating obscene videos of local minor girls, sparking protests and an ongoing police investigation.
Jindal Steel has successfully deployed syngas in its galvanising and colour coating line furnaces to combat shortages of natural gas, LPG, and propane. This innovative approach allows the company to sustain operations and promotes energy self-reliance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, citing the Malda incident as evidence of lawlessness and accusing the party of 'maha jungleraj'. He framed the upcoming elections as a battle between the TMC's 'fear' and the BJP's 'trust', addressing issues such as infiltration, corruption, and demographic change.
Delhi Police have arrested two alleged sharpshooters linked to the Neeraj Bawana-Naveen Bali gang, recovering illegal firearms and ammunition from their possession.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate racket dealing in stolen mobile phones, arresting two individuals and seizing 83 high-end handsets.
Police in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have identified additional suspects in an illegal kidney transplant racket involving multiple private hospitals, following the arrest of five doctors and the alleged kingpin.
Uttarakhand Police have arrested two more individuals involved in the murder of a retired Brigadier following an encounter. This brings the total number of arrests to nine, with one suspect still at large.
A consignment of meat seized in Jalna, Maharashtra, on suspicion of being beef has been identified as buffalo meat, leading to its release along with the trucks that were transporting it.
Two Ugandan women have been detained in Mumbai for illegally staying in the city after their visas expired. The deportation process has been initiated.
A family in Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of black magic, promising divine remedies through rituals and pilgrimages.
An autorickshaw driver in Palghar, Maharashtra, was arrested after brutally assaulting a four-year-old boy following an argument with the child's father. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the driver slamming the boy to the ground and hitting his head with an iron rod. The child is in critical condition.
A history sheeter allegedly opened fire at a youth in Thane city due to an old enmity. The youth escaped unhurt, and police are searching for the accused.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the Reliance Anil Ambani Group for alleged bank loan frauds totalling 73,000 crore across seven cases. The Supreme Court is monitoring the investigation, which also involves the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
An explosion outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh has triggered an investigation by the NIA, raising concerns about security and potential threats to party officials.
Delhi Police have dismantled a counterfeit toothpaste manufacturing unit in Khanjawala, arresting the owner and seizing a large quantity of fake toothpaste and manufacturing equipment.
A 28-year-old man from Thane district has been arrested for allegedly molesting girls after community members reported multiple incidents to the police.
Delhi Police arrested a 42-year-old Nigerian national in Rohini and seized over 100 grams of cocaine worth approximately 1.25 crore.
Author Harinder Singh Sikka has publicly criticised filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, stating that her adaptation of his espionage novel 'Calling Sehmat' into the film 'Raazi' diminished the true spirit of his protagonist due to 'ideological bias'.
Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing operation in Bawana, arresting one individual and seizing 75 cylinders.
A 42-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of 71.1 lakh by cyber criminals posing as CBI officers who threatened to implicate him in a false case.
Punjab Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, with preliminary investigations suggesting a link to Pakistan's ISI.
Police in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested six more individuals in connection with an Iftar party held near the Sonpathri Ashram Temple, bringing the total number of arrests to ten. The arrests stem from allegations of cooking non-vegetarian food and improperly disposing of the leftovers, which allegedly hurt religious sentiments and violated forest regulations.
Punjab Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, with initial investigations suggesting a link to Pakistan's ISI.
A man allegedly opened fire at a youth in Thane, India, due to a long-standing dispute. The victim escaped unhurt, and police are searching for the suspect.
A Shiv Sena leader has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder case from 2016, in which he was previously listed as absconding.
An IED explosion in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province injured nine people, including four police personnel, when attackers targeted a police patrol team in Lakki Marwat district.
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