At least 15 security officials were killed and several were injured in a suicide attack and ambush at a police post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
A Mumbai court sentenced a taxi driver to two years in jail for outraging the modesty of a hotel professional by forcibly kissing her hand. The court rejected the defence's argument that it was a routine greeting, stating it occurred outside her official duties.
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted raids at over 40 locations across the state, including Mumbai, targeting individuals connected to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, who is accused of influencing Indian youth towards anti-national activities through social media.
The West Bengal government has directed all state-run and aided schools to mandatorily include the singing of Vande Mataram during morning assemblies with immediate effect.
Police in Kochi have arrested another individual in connection with a racket allegedly involved in supplying forged documents for organ donors and recipients. The accused, Rasheeda, is the wife of the prime suspect, Najeeb, who is currently absconding. This follows the arrest of several others involved in the forgery of documents required for organ donation.
A suspended sub-inspector (SI) of police was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly sexually harassing a woman under the false promise of marriage.
Jammu police arrested a wanted criminal and recovered a commercial quantity of a heroin-like substance, an illegal pistol, and live ammunition from his possession during a checkpoint near Railway Pul Narwal.
A hand grenade was recovered from a car near Kurukshetra following the interrogation of an arrested gangster, revealing a planned extortion plot.
A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced seven people to life imprisonment for the murder of a man in 2020, related to a long-standing feud.
An Indian worker was killed and three others were injured in a drone attack in the Moscow region, the Indian embassy in Russia said. The incident occurred amid escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
A 27-year-old man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a police official and uploading fabricated videos on social media platforms using AI to gain followers.
The Gujarat CID Crime has dismantled an international cryptocurrency network worth Rs 226 crore, revealing links to a front organisation of the terror group Hamas. Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the syndicate, which is implicated in cyber fraud, narcotics, and terror funding.
One person was killed and his wife injured in a fresh attack in Manipur's Noney district on Wednesday evening, when suspected militants fired on their vehicle, officials said.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is introducing new access control rules for players during the Indian Premier League (IPL) to strengthen discipline and ensure stricter compliance with tournament protocols.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will handle key portfolios including police, general administration and welfare of women, youth and children. Veteran leader K A Sengottaiyan has been designated as the Finance Minister.
A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.
Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, busted an illegal arms factory, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of weapons and manufacturing equipment.
Gurugram Police have arrested three Nigerian nationals for allegedly defrauding people through social media platforms by posing as women. The police recovered mobile phones, a laptop, and SIM cards from the accused, who are also charged under the Passport Act and the Foreigners Act.
A wedding ceremony in Palghar district turned violent after a dispute over dowry erupted between the families of the bride and groom, resulting in several injuries.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.
The Telangana Prisons Department is set to launch a Jail Museum in Hyderabad, offering visitors a unique 'life in prison' experience and insights into the history and functioning of prisons.
A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.
The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the killing, which occurred shortly after the BJP's victory in the assembly elections.
The West Bengal government plans to remove the football-themed sculpture outside Salt Lake Stadium, designed by former chief minister Mamata Banerjee, and upgrade the venue's infrastructure.
The US has announced federal charges against Nazeer Hameed, an Indian national, for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of Sasikala Narra and her six-year-old son Anish Narra in Maple Shade, New Jersey. Hameed fled to India after the murders and now faces charges for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Opposition parties in Punjab are criticising Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for refusing to order a CBI investigation into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official, alleging a cover-up to protect a former minister.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh, including premises linked to an official in the CMO, as part of a money laundering probe against realty groups accused of fraudulent land use changes and investor fraud.
A rape survivor in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, was allegedly forced to wait for five hours at a district hospital for a medico-legal examination, leading to a probe ordered by the civil surgeon.
The West Bengal government has initiated a re-verification process for all caste certificates issued since 2011, following allegations of irregularities during the previous administration.
Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, seized nearly 5,000 'import quality' sharp-edged weapons from an abandoned godown, suspecting their potential use in organised crime.
Jharkhand Police seized narcotics and illicit liquor worth over Rs 2.54 crore and arrested seven persons in separate operations across five districts.
A man in Pune has been arrested for allegedly strangling his three-year-old daughter and abandoning her body in a forested area. The incident came to light after his son was found alive by passersby.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed civil and police authorities to collaborate in curbing organised crime, instilling fear among criminals, and building public confidence. This follows a review of the state's law and order situation after recent incidents, including a mob lynching and a murder case.
Police in Kerala have arrested five individuals following searches at multiple locations, uncovering a racket allegedly providing forged documents for organ donors and recipients. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into possible links to individuals in other states.
Pakistani security forces have killed 35 members of Balochistan-based terrorist groups and arrested at least three senior commanders in intelligence-based operations in recent days, according to the provincial government.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a jeweller, in connection with a theft in Bindapur, recovering melted silver, cash, gold and silver jewellery, and old coins.
Police in Kochi have arrested five individuals and conducted raids following a tip-off about a racket allegedly providing forged documents for organ donors and recipients. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into possible links to other states.
The BCCI is set to tighten off-field protocols for IPL 2026 due to concerns over unauthorised access to team environments.
Ludhiana Police have busted a large cyber fraud racket, arresting 132 people involved in running fake call centres that targeted foreign nationals through various online scams.
Three individuals wanted in connection with multiple robbery cases in Delhi have been apprehended in Kathua district following a joint operation by Delhi Police and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
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