The murder of a Jalandhar-based RTI activist has sparked outrage and political condemnation in Punjab, with opposition parties criticising the AAP government's handling of law and order.
Odisha forest officials arrested three individuals in Ganjam district for allegedly killing a spotted deer. The accused, residents of Khapraganda, are suspected of killing the deer to sell its meat after it wandered into their village from a nearby forest.
A funeral in Ghazipur turned chaotic when a crowd allegedly pelted stones at police, injuring several personnel. The incident occurred during the funeral of Kamlesh Bind, a criminal killed in a police encounter, with locals alleging it was a fake encounter. Police have vowed strict action, including potential NSA charges, against those involved in the disturbance.
Heavy rain and strong winds caused damage and fatalities in Jharkhand's Palamu district, with two people killed and another injured.
A 22-year-old man in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide after his wife also died by suicide a few days earlier, police said.
A man in Kerala was killed by a wild elephant while sleeping near his house on the edge of a forest. Despite warnings, the man and two others were sleeping outside due to the summer heat when the tragic incident occurred.
A man in Jharkhand's Pakur district allegedly murdered his wife and daughter, suspecting his wife of infidelity. Police have arrested the man and recovered evidence from the scene.
A para-athlete has been arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly shooting dead national-level para-athlete and gold medallist Chirag Tyagi, with police suspecting a revenge motive linked to a document verification complaint.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is significantly investing in automation, robotics, and technology-led solutions to scale up its construction activities, as increasing traditional manpower is no longer a viable growth option, according to CFO R Shankar Raman.
A local singer in Bihar's Jehanabad district has been arrested for allegedly posting an abusive comment against Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on social media.
A woman and her two brothers were attacked in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, by the family members of a man who allegedly attempted to outrage her modesty.
A woman and her nephew died of electrocution while drawing water from a hand pump outside their house in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, after a short circuit caused electric current to pass through the pump.
The start of the West Asia conflict has led to a sharp increase in crude-linked raw material prices, pushing up the price of helmets across the country.
A 41-year-old man in Faridabad allegedly drowned himself in a canal after his wife stopped him from drinking alcohol. The man, reportedly an alcoholic and unemployed, had frequent fights with his wife, who supported the family by working as a teacher.
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.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting four individuals in Ferozepur and seizing a significant quantity of heroin and cash.
The farmers in Kashmir's border areas are now growing organic vegetables and that decision is changing their lives for the better.
The NIA has declared former TMC MLA Saokat Molla absconding in connection with the Bhangar blast case in West Bengal, intensifying searches and alerting border agencies to prevent his escape. Three arrests have been made in the case, with Molla identified as a prime suspect.
A 23-year-old criminal, Nitin alias Chhota, wanted in a kidnapping-for-ransom case, was arrested in Gurugram after an encounter with police. He was injured in the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalised. The accused has a history of 17 criminal cases across Delhi and Haryana, including dacoity and murder.
Three individuals, including two siblings, have been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly beating a 38-year-old man to death following a dispute over a minor road accident.
A Delhi court recently acquitted five accused, including an army personnel and a Border Security Force personnel, in an espionage case. While acquitting the accused persons, the court flagged serious lapses in the investigation.
Through his commitment to democratic norms, debate, dissent and constitutionalism, Jawaharlal Nehru helped ensure that parliamentary democracy took deep root in independent India. Utkarsh Mishra evaluates Nehru's 17 years as India's first prime minister, examining his role in nation-building, democratic institution-building, economic planning, scientific advancement and foreign policy.
A 32-year-old woman and her three daughters died after allegedly consuming a pesticide in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district. The incident occurred in Hirwar village. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Indian mountaineer Tulasi Reddy Palpunoori from Hyderabad successfully summited Mount Everest after years of rigorous training and preparation, transforming from a fitness enthusiast to an accomplished mountaineer.
A 15-year-old girl from West Bengal, allegedly abducted and trafficked to Greater Noida, was rescued in a joint operation. The accused has been arrested.
Police in Ferozepur have busted a heroin smuggling racket, arresting four individuals and recovering 7.85 kg of heroin. The accused were allegedly involved in cross-border narcotics supply and were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler.
A man with a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head was arrested after a gunfight with police in Bihar's Khagaria district. The accused, Buddin Mian, was wanted in 14 criminal cases and sustained a leg injury during the exchange of fire.
A 51-year-old man was allegedly strangled to death in Faridabad for opposing his daughter's relationship with the accused, who has been arrested.
A 23-year-old security guard was allegedly hacked to death at an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and have identified a suspect with a criminal background.
A man in Jharkhand's Khunti district returned home days after his family mistakenly identified another body as his and conducted his last rites. Police are now exhuming the body for a DNA test to correctly identify the deceased.
One more person has been arrested in connection with the lynching of a GRP constable in Odisha, bringing the total number of arrests to 18. The incident occurred after the constable was accused of attempted rape following a road accident.
D K Shivakumar has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administering the oath of office and secrecy. The ceremony also saw 13 other ministers, including a Deputy CM, taking their oaths, attended by prominent Congress leaders and religious figures.
A woman and her three daughters died after allegedly consuming pesticide in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, police said.
An attempt to murder case has been registered against Dhananjay Deshmukh, brother of slain sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, after he allegedly placed a gun to the complainant's head following a dispute in Beed, Maharashtra.
A government school teacher in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, was arrested for allegedly securing his job 12 years ago using a fraudulent disability certificate. The arrest is part of a special campaign by the SOG to identify individuals who obtained government jobs through forged documents. An investigation revealed the teacher, Bane Singh, claimed 42% disability but had only 6%, while another accused, Yogesh Kumar, had no disability despite claiming 42% hearing impairment.
Police in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, have registered FIRs against two madrasas for allegedly operating illegally without proper registration or approval from the Minority Welfare Department. The action follows the sealing of these institutions in the Khoda area and is linked to the recent murder of a 17-year-old, Surya Chauhan, whose alleged killer was later killed in a police encounter. Three individuals have been named in the FIRs, with one madrasa specifically cited for lacking various essential certificates.
Kerala police have identified a victim in a 1986 murder case after the accused confessed to the crime last year. The victim, identified as Mohanan, was allegedly killed in self-defence by the accused, Muhammadali, who was a teenager at the time.
Meerut police have solved the case of a missing 17-year-old girl, arresting a 42-year-old man who allegedly murdered her over a monetary dispute and disposed of her body in a drain.
A Class 10 Dalit student in Madhya Pradesh's Niwari district committed suicide after allegedly being pressured by a man against whom she had filed a harassment complaint.
A 25-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from a building in Delhi's Inderpuri area, leading police to register a dowry death case against her husband and his brothers.
