Several district courts in Madhya Pradesh were evacuated and searched after receiving email threats claiming the presence of 'poisonous gas bombs.' The threats turned out to be a hoax, and investigations are underway to identify the source of the emails.
Former Reliance Communications Group managing director Amitabh Jhunjhunwala has been lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail after being arrested by the CBI in connection with a multi-crore bank loan fraud case.
A 48-year-old man has been arrested in Karkala, Karnataka, for allegedly posting derogatory casteist comments and issuing a death threat against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on social media. The accused was taken into custody after a complaint detailed abusive remarks made on a Facebook post.
Delhi Police have arrested Sajid Ali, a man who repeatedly attacked his wife, blaming her for the deaths of their two children. Ali, a proclaimed offender, was wanted in multiple cases including attempt to murder and grievous hurt, and was apprehended in Ghaziabad after evading authorities.
Delhi Police have arrested Sajid Ali, a man who repeatedly attacked his wife, blaming her for the deaths of their two children. Ali, a proclaimed offender, was wanted in multiple cases including attempt to murder and grievous hurt, and was apprehended in Ghaziabad after evading authorities.
A man named Azmat Abad was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly posting an objectionable comment on a social media post depicting Lord Shiva. Police stated that the comment had the potential to disrupt communal harmony and create tension in the area. He was apprehended during a crime-curbing drive and is being produced before a competent court.
Vinesh Phogat has vowed to return stronger after losing in the Asian Games selection trials to Meenakshi Goyat. Phogat expressed her frustration with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and alleged unfair treatment during the trials, despite being allowed to compete following court intervention.
Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu has been arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to illegally grab 10 acres of government land in Telangana. Police claim he was involved in financial transactions worth Rs 12 crore to create fake documents for the land.
A sessions court in Delhi has upheld the acquittal of a man in a domestic cruelty and marital rape case, citing vague allegations and contradictions in the complainant's statements.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra in a rape case registered against him last year. The court has ordered him to surrender his passport and report to the police station twice a month.
Odisha Police searched the Sambalpur district court building after receiving an email threatening a bomb blast. This is the third such threat in two months.
The Allahabad High Court has rejected a petition to dismiss a case against a woman accused of defrauding an aspirant of over Rs 22 lakh with false promises of a PhD degree and a university job.
Police in Ranchi and Chatra districts of Jharkhand have seized brown sugar and poppy husk, leading to the arrest of five individuals, including one woman, in separate operations.
A 27-year-old man in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly shot his wife dead following an argument over a court case and then killed himself with the same weapon. The couple, who had a love marriage five years ago, had been living separately due to differences.
A local court in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has convicted a man and sentenced him to life imprisonment for murdering a 25-year-old woman after she married another man.
Kin of 2019 Easter Sunday attack victims in Sri Lanka protested against alleged opposition attempts to obstruct ongoing investigations. The protests follow the arrest of former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay and accusations of political conspiracy related to the attacks. The current government has reopened the probe, citing past political interference.
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the Bokaro Superintendent of Police to provide the case diary and details of the investigation into the disappearance of an 18-year-old woman, expressing concern over delays and potential lapses in the police investigation.
A Goa court has granted bail to Ajay Gupta, one of the owners of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, where a fire resulted in 25 fatalities last December. The court cited a lack of direct evidence against Gupta in the police chargesheet.
A 26-year-old gym owner, Kapil, was shot dead by two unidentified bike-borne assailants in Hansi, Haryana, while conducting an outdoor exercise session. Police are investigating the motive and are working to apprehend the culprits, with CCTV footage capturing the incident.
The West Bengal government has transferred approximately 32 acres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing along the India-Bangladesh border, a process that had been pending for several years. The state cabinet also approved proposals for additional land transfers for permanent border outposts and further fencing work in various districts.
A special NIA court in Mumbai has issued a proclamation order against three wanted accused in the 2014 ISIS link case, threatening property confiscation if they fail to appear before the court.
Kerala Police have arrested 13 individuals for allegedly attempting to abduct a passenger arriving from abroad at Karipur airport and rob him of gold and cash. The operation was launched based on a tip-off, leading to the seizure of vehicles and the discovery of a larger conspiracy. Authorities are also investigating the possibility of the passenger carrying smuggled gold.
A court in Tiruppur has sentenced 25 Bangladeshi nationals to two years' rigorous imprisonment for illegally staying in Tamil Nadu without valid documents.
Samarth Singh, accused in his wife's dowry death case, attempted to surrender in Jabalpur court after withdrawing his bail application. Twisha Sharma's family alleges dowry harassment and abetment to suicide.
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.
Shi Yongxin, the former head priest of China's Shaolin Temple, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison on graft charges, including embezzlement and bribery.
The Calcutta High Court will hear the plea for further investigation into the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The victim's parents seek further investigation, claiming multiple individuals were involved in the crime.
Former Rajganj block development officer Prashant Barman was arrested in New Town near Kolkata for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and is wanted in connection with a businessman's murder in 2025.
Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, has withdrawn his anticipatory bail application from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag district, demanding responses from state officials and police regarding the ongoing investigation and lack of arrests.
An Ahmedabad court has sentenced a Nigerian and a Zambian national to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in an international drug trafficking case involving heroin smuggling from Dubai.
A long-standing rivalry in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, culminated in a triple murder where a trader and his son were shot dead by an assailant, who also succumbed to injuries. Police have launched a major investigation, making one arrest and forming multiple teams to apprehend other suspects involved in the feud.
Kerala Police have dropped attempted murder charges against Kerala Students' Union (KSU) activists accused of assaulting former Health Minister Veena George, citing lack of evidence. The charge sheet, filed after a detailed investigation including CCTV footage review, retains other offences like unlawful assembly and voluntarily causing hurt.
Bhopal police have fined a sub-inspector Rs 5,000 for procedural lapses in the initial investigation into the death of former model-actor Twisha Sharma. The action follows allegations by Twisha's family regarding delayed evidence collection, particularly the ligature material. The case, involving dowry death charges against her husband and mother-in-law, has since been transferred to the CBI.
Bhopal police have fined a sub-inspector Rs 5,000 for negligence in the initial investigation into the death of former model-actor Twisha Sharma. The action follows family allegations of procedural lapses, including the late submission of crucial evidence. The case, involving dowry death charges against Twisha's husband and mother-in-law, has since been transferred to the CBI.
A self-styled godman, Shaji alias "KGF Swami", has been arrested in Thrissur, Kerala, for allegedly cheating people by promising to supply gold at discounted rates. Police seized fake gold and multiple identity cards from his residence, and he is suspected of involvement in other fraud cases.
The CBI has arrested two alleged masterminds from Mumbai in connection with the Rs 800 crore LUCC chitfund scam in Uttarakhand, officials said.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to former judge Giribala Singh regarding the cancellation of her anticipatory bail in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, who allegedly faced dowry harassment.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of dowry death and cruelty in his wife's suicide case, citing a lack of reliable evidence and hostile testimonies from key prosecution witnesses. However, he was found guilty under Section 174A of the IPC for failing to appear in court.
A Mumbai sessions court has directed a magistrate to issue summonses to former Maharashtra DGP Satish Mathur and other senior officers for allegedly not registering an FIR in a MHADA fraud case.
