Nida Khan, an accused in the Nashik TCS sexual harassment and religious coercion case, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. She is accused of targeting employees in a WhatsApp group, pressuring them to pray and eat non-vegetarian food, and advising women employees to adhere to Islamic traditions.
Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender who had been absconding for seven years in connection with a narcotic case. The accused, Harpreet Singh, was arrested near Dilshad Garden Metro Station.
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to activist Surendra Gadling, who was arrested in 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The bail was granted due to his long incarceration and the unlikelihood of a trial commencing soon.
The Supreme Court has ruled that no cognisable offence was committed by BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma regarding alleged hate speeches during the 2020 anti-CAA protests in Delhi. The court upheld a previous decision by the Delhi High Court, stating that the speeches did not incite violence or target a specific community.
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died at the age of 38 due to cardiac-lung complications. The news has prompted condolences from across the political spectrum in Uttar Pradesh.
Former IRS officer Ashok Kumar Aggarwal has challenged a three-month jail term awarded to two CBI officers in an assault and trespass case, seeking a harsher sentence and higher compensation.
Elvish Yadav, winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, has reported receiving an extortion threat for Rs 10 crore from an individual claiming ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the matter.
Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead at his home in suspicious circumstances after securing bail in a corruption case. He was charged with taking a kickback on aircraft purchases for the national carrier and had allegedly admitted to bribing former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn from the French Open due to a thigh injury sustained at the Italian Open, joining a list of high-profile absentees.
Uttarakhand Police have filed the country's first chargesheet under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in a case involving alleged 'triple talaq' and 'halala'. The chargesheet, submitted in a Haridwar court, names nine individuals accused of dowry harassment, marital torture, and illegal divorce.
The Kerala High Court has dismissed former state Transport Minister Antony Raju's plea seeking suspension of his conviction in an evidence tampering case, stating it is not in the interest of law or public interest.
Dhanbad Civil Court received a bomb threat via email, which was later determined to be a hoax. Police are investigating the source of the email and have tightened security around the court complex.
India is the only significant power that all parties trust, or at least do not distrust, notes former defence secretary Ajay Kumar.
The AIADMK is facing a potential split after post-election disagreements, with one faction voting against the government and another defying party orders. Key leaders have been removed from their posts, and accusations are flying between the opposing sides.
Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender wanted in connection with a 2014 murder case after he evaded arrest for over a decade.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case registered against him for alleging that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife possessed multiple passports and undisclosed properties abroad.
A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of vandalism and arson during the 2020 Delhi riots, citing unreliable police witness testimonies and the prosecution's failure to examine a key public witness.
The CBI is investigating the alleged involvement of a public servant associated with the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the NEET-UG paper leak case. Several arrests have been made, including lecturers and individuals accused of distributing leaked questions for monetary gain.
The highly anticipated film Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, encountered unexpected trouble just hours before its scheduled release, leading to the cancellation of its 9 am shows and disappointing fans.
A special court in Gujarat has sentenced five individuals to five years in prison for the 2016 Una flogging incident, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass. The verdict follows massive protests sparked by the incident.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh will seek a meeting with the Delhi Lieutenant Governor to discuss the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl at a private school in Janakpuri and demand strict action.
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.
A court in Gurugram has sent Punjab's Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora to seven days of ED custody in a money laundering case, officials said on Sunday.
A Mumbai court has acquitted five Haryana police personnel and two others who were accused of staging a fake encounter that resulted in the death of gangster Sandeep Gadoli in 2016.
Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a fraud and extortion case linked to the Sona Pappu network.
Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has called for a police investigation into the alleged involvement of AIMIM and its ex-MP Imtiaz Jaleel in the Nashik TCS case, following the arrest of accused Nida Khan. Shirsat alleges AIMIM is encouraging religious conversions and that Khan is part of a larger network.
YouTuber Elvish Yadav expresses relief and questions the impact of harassment after the Supreme Court quashes the snake venom case against him, citing procedural flaws.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Sanjit Chakraborty, a proclaimed offender allegedly involved in two chit fund scam cases in Tripura involving over Rs 7.75 crore. Chakraborty was arrested in Kolkata after being absconding since 2013.
Two former Chinese defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges, official media reported.
A Delhi court has convicted two men for attempting culpable homicide and harassing a woman, citing manipulated defence witness testimonies and corroborating medical evidence.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured full cooperation in the CBI probe into the NEET paper leak case, following the arrest of a suspect from Nashik. The NEET (UG) 2024 exam was cancelled amid allegations of irregularities, leaving over 22 lakh medical aspirants anxious.
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.
Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh are the top contenders for West Bengal Chief Minister.
Bengaluru police have arrested five individuals for selling banned Hydro Ganja, seizing 3.686 kg of the substance worth Rs 2.56 crore.
A Delhi High Court hearing was disrupted after a participant played obscene content during a videoconference. The court has issued directions to address the incident and prevent further dissemination of recordings.
The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the Election Commission's circular regarding the deployment of central government personnel for vote counting in West Bengal, dismissing a plea by the TMC.
Bengaluru police arrested three individuals for allegedly selling deer antlers, a violation of the Wildlife Protection Act. The accused confessed to intending to earn large sums of money from the illegal sale.
A Delhi court has sentenced three former officials of a company to four years in jail for defrauding the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI). The court emphasised that leniency would undermine the justice system and public confidence in the law.
The CBI has arrested five individuals and conducted searches across India in connection with the NEET UG paper leak case. Protests have intensified, and calls for the Education Minister's resignation have grown louder. Political parties are trading blame, and the Supreme Court is considering a plea for an overhaul of the National Testing Agency.
India is closely monitoring Sri Lanka's decision to offer foreign investors control of an airport near the China-controlled Hambantota port, as it could present a rare opening for Indian firms seeking strategic footholds in the Indian Ocean.
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