India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector, excluding construction and corporate enterprises, added approximately 7.5 million workers in a single year, reaching 128.1 million employed in 2025, according to the NSO's ASUSE 2025 report.
Police are investigating claims of a firing incident outside the residence of Diljit Dosanjh's manager in Karnal, allegedly at the behest of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's aides. The incident has sparked a political row, with AAP accusing BJP of intimidation tactics after Dosanjh declined to join the party.
A case has been registered against a teacher at a government school in Gurugram following accusations of molestation and inappropriate remarks by several class 9 students.
Teenaged high jump star Pooja Singh broke the national senior record en route to winning the gold medal at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships. The 19-year-old cleared 1.93m, bettering Sahana Kumari's 14-year-old record. India secured seven medals, including four gold, on the second day of the competition.
Railway Board officials clarify that a bullet train image at Rail Bhawan is representational, not the actual design, contrary to media reports.
Police in Meghalaya have busted an interstate ATM theft racket, arresting six individuals in connection with a break-in at a bank ATM in the Ri-Bhoi district.
Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, has died at the age of 79. Leaders across the political spectrum have expressed their condolences.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth more than Rs 11 crore as part of its money laundering investigation into the illegal operation of a Goa nightclub where 25 people were killed in a massive fire in December last year.
Delhi Police have arrested three alleged sharpshooters and two weapon suppliers linked to the Kapil Sangwan gang, thwarting an extortion plot targeting a clinic in southwest Delhi.
A Thar vehicle in Gurugram allegedly lost control and collided with an Alto, severely damaging it. The Thar driver allegedly threatened the occupants of the Alto after the accident. Police have initiated an investigation.
Nowhera Shaik, the prime accused in the Heera Group investment fraud case, has been arrested in Gurugram. She was apprehended in a joint operation by the Enforcement Directorate and Haryana Police and has been taken to Hyderabad.
Four people have been apprehended in connection with the murder of a 60-year-old watchman in Outer Delhi's Peeragarhi village. Police say the 'well-planned' murder was carried out following a verbal altercation. The accused removed the number plate of the SUV used in the crime to avoid identification.
The Supreme Court has emphasised that the expert committee tasked with defining the Aravalli hills and ranges must consult domain experts and other stakeholders to ensure public input is heard.
Rajasthan police arrested seven individuals, including alleged gangster Vinod Pathaina, seizing illegal arms, ammunition, and a bulletproof jacket in Bharatpur district.
A tailor has been arrested for allegedly setting vehicles on fire during labour unrest in Noida on April 13. Police allege the accused incited workers to strike and then participated in arson, damaging vehicles with iron pipes. The accused was identified using scientific and electronic evidence.
Olympian Anish Bhanwala won gold in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Suraj Sharma won silver and Vijayveer Sidhu took bronze.
Baldev Singh, a hockey coach who transformed Shahabad Markanda into a hub for hockey talent, will be awarded the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on May 25.
CCTV footage collected from cameras near a temple allegedly showed the accused first assaulting the victim with a stick before mowing him down with a vehicle, police said.
Delhi Police have arrested three alleged interstate robbers, including an associate of the Nitu Dabodiya gang, from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua area, following a 10-day chase related to two armed robberies in Delhi last month.
A 72-year-old chartered accountant was robbed, assaulted, and kidnapped from his home in Delhi. Police have arrested two suspects after a 36-hour chase.
Punjab Police conducted raids on the residence of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and others in connection with an incident where they allegedly stormed a police station and attempted to forcibly release a detainee. Police have also issued a lookout circular against Majithia to prevent him from leaving the country.
Punjab Police busted a fake currency module in Malerkotla, arresting four individuals and seizing counterfeit currency worth Rs 5.50 lakh.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Nowhera Shaik, the prime accused in the Heera Group-linked alleged investment fraud, from an Airbnb property in Gurugram. Shaik was living under a fake identity and using forged documents. The Heera Group allegedly collected over Rs 5,978 crore from the public, promising high returns but failing to return even the principal amount.
Large parts of India are experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels. Authorities have issued alerts and health advisories as the heatwave intensifies across multiple states.
Newly appointed Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has outlined his plans to strengthen the party in the state, aiming for a majority in the 2027 assembly elections. He criticised the ruling AAP government and promised to address key issues such as crop diversification and law and order.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has criticised Congress leaders for visiting 'anaj mandis' in Haryana and challenged them to assess the performance of Congress-governed states. He highlighted the development work carried out in Haryana under the current government.
Delhi Police have arrested Akash, an alleged gangster from Haryana's Faridabad, who was wanted in multiple cases including murder and drug offences.
A fugitive wanted in a major narcotics case was brought back from Azerbaijan by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, who secured his extradition in coordination with the CBI.
Police in Haryana have arrested seven individuals, including the suspected mastermind, in connection with a robbery of gold and cash from a bullion trader's employees. The accused are part of an interstate gang involved in organised robberies across the NCR, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.
Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling MDMA in the city. The police seized 17.5 kg of MDMA, estimated to be worth Rs 35 crore.
Police in Chandigarh have arrested four people in connection with a shooting at Panjab University, which was orchestrated by gangsters based abroad. The shooters targeted a student leader, but he was unharmed.
A hotel co-owner in Kullu has been arrested for allegedly destroying evidence related to an LSD drug racket case, including deleting CCTV footage and hard disk contents.
Shots were allegedly fired outside the residence of Diljit Dosanjh's manager in Karnal, with a social media post linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility. The incident has sparked a political row between AAP and BJP, with allegations of intimidation tactics.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in a money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 145 crore fraud involving fixed deposits of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea from a Dubai-based businessman seeking consolidation of 24 criminal cases against him, emphasising the need for a victim-centric judicial approach.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud racket based in Mewat, arresting four individuals for allegedly impersonating Indian Air Force officials and defrauding businessmen using forged documents.
Police in Manipur's Churachandpur district have arrested three individuals and seized 5 kg of heroin. The arrests were made in Bolkot, and the suspects have been identified as residents of Manipur and Haryana. This follows a previous seizure of raw opium in the same district.
Mumbai police have filed a 1624-page chargesheet against 17 accused in connection with the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence. The chargesheet was presented in a special MCOCA court, detailing the involvement of 15 arrested individuals and two wanted suspects linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the Red Fort area car bomb explosion case, which resulted in 11 fatalities and extensive property damage.
Police in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, rescued multiple minors from suspected trafficking operations at a railway station, arresting two individuals and placing the children under protective custody.
