Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests during his visit to Kolkata ahead of the assembly elections. Demonstrations included 'go back' slogans and black flags, prompting police intervention. Kumar is in Kolkata to review election preparedness with political parties and officials.
Meghalaya Police in East Khasi Hills distributed helmets to riders transporting children without headgear, focusing on education and safety over fines.
'US and Iran have not annulled the ceasefire, and the possibility of continuing negotiations remains open.'
Thrissur Rural Police in Kerala have arrested over 100 convicts who had been absconding for years after being sentenced by courts for various crimes. The arrests were made during a special operation called 'Operation Iron Grip'.
Pakistani security forces killed 13 terrorists in two separate operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operations targeted members of Fitna al-Khawarij, a term used for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
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.
A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to Pune businessman Amit Thepade in a Rs 117-crore money laundering case, citing the serious threat economic offences pose to the country's financial health.
An accused thief who escaped police custody during a medical examination was recaptured after a brief encounter with police in Jhansi. The accused sustained a bullet injury and is hospitalised.
Former NCB Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede has denied demanding or accepting a bribe from Shah Rukh Khan to exonerate his son Aryan Khan in the 2021 cruise ship drugs case. His counsel argued before the Bombay High Court that the CBI lacks evidence to support the bribery allegations.
The Delhi Traffic Police will deploy personnel at major intersections across the city on Holi to enforce traffic rules, particularly focusing on drunken driving and other violations. Strict action, including license suspension, will be taken against offenders.
A man was arrested in Delhi for allegedly using camels to smuggle illicit liquor from Haryana through forest trails, in an attempt to evade police checkpoints.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable assets worth over Rs 5 crore belonging to former Assam excise secretary Indreswar Kalita in connection with a money laundering investigation.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against former Reliance Communications president Punit Garg and another individual in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud.
Seven individuals, including the son of an Andhra Pradesh IAS officer, were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs during a pub raid conducted by the Telangana's EAGLE Force.
The son of a senior IAS officer from Andhra Pradesh was among seven people arrested for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs during a raid on a pub in Hyderabad. The raid, conducted by the Telangana's EAGLE Force, targeted drug abuse in public areas.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, seeking his release from jail. The court found no merit in his challenge to the India-UAE extradition treaty and a trial court order.
The Delhi government is developing a drone policy focused on creating research clusters, establishing testing facilities, enabling drone use in traffic management, and providing subsidies to support the drone ecosystem.
Amidst heightened market volatility and muted investor sentiment, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced one-time relaxations for initial public offering (IPO) timelines and minimum public shareholding requirements, providing relief to numerous companies.
The Punjab government has announced cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of 28 proclaimed offenders, including foreign-based gangsters, prompting criticism from the BJP regarding the state's law and order situation.
A mob attacked police personnel attempting to disperse a highway blockade in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, resulting in injuries to at least 12 officers.
A court in Madurai, India, has sentenced nine police officers to death for the custodial deaths of a father and son in Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu, in 2020. The victims, P Jayaraj and J Bennix, were killed after being arrested for violating COVID-19 lockdown rules.
Inspections conducted across 49 entities including pharmacies, wholesalers, and clinics to detect violations and misleading marketing practices.
Three gangsters were arrested in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, after a brief gunfight with police. Two of the gangsters sustained gunshot wounds to their legs during the encounter. The arrested individuals are reportedly associated with the Prince Khan gang and were wanted in connection with firing incidents in Dhanbad and Ranchi.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the expulsion of 12 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh as part of the state's ongoing efforts to combat illegal immigration.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington is considering a "joint venture" with Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz, following his announcement of a two-week ceasefire.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the immediate release of a man sentenced to 22 months in civil prison for failing to pay maintenance to his wife, highlighting legal interpretations of maintenance enforcement.
Delhi Police arrested over 600 individuals and detained over 8,300 suspects during Operation CyHawk 4.0, a major crackdown on cybercrime. The operation targeted financial networks and call centres involved in online scams, recovering significant digital evidence and tracing defrauded money.
Odisha police conducted coordinated raids across multiple districts targeting individuals involved in illegal cattle transportation and smuggling, resulting in significant seizures and detentions.
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has filed a discharge application in connection with the Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) 'scam' case, claiming the predicate offence has been closed and no money laundering case is made out.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed Christian Michel James's petition for release in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam case, upholding his continued detention.
One of the most uncivilised characteristics of this war has been the total disregard for international law and the laws of armed conflict, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).
A villager died and several police officers were injured after a mob attacked a police team in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, who were attempting to arrest a wanted man.
Gautam Gambhir moves Delhi High Court against AI deepfakes and identity misuse, seeking takedown orders and Rs 2.5 crore damages.
Uttar Pradesh police seized over 710 cartons of Indian-made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth approximately 1.20 crore in Chandauli, arresting two smugglers attempting to transport the contraband to Bihar, where alcohol is banned.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad as part of a money laundering investigation against Reliance Power Ltd., a group company of businessman Anil Ambani.
A CBI court in Lucknow sentenced a former CRPF DIG and two others to three years in jail for a 2009 bribery case related to constable recruitment.
This election is different. It is no longer simply about governance or welfare. It is about identity, fear, and who belongs. The BJP has successfully shifted the terms of the debate from what the government has delivered to who the real Bengali is and who is an outsider, points out Ramesh Menon.
Uttar Pradesh authorities have launched a statewide crackdown on black marketing of LPG and other essential commodities, resulting in FIRs against distributors and arrests.
A Pakistani policeman, Shah Munir, was found dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after being abducted by militants. The incident raises concerns about the security situation in the Bajaur district, where several police personnel have been killed recently.
A former Metropolitan Police officer of Indian origin has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a 'crash for cash' scam in the UK, involving fraudulent personal injury claims after staged vehicle collisions.
