A migrant labourer was arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly killing his first wife at a construction site in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following a dispute over an alleged extramarital affair.
A Delhi Police officer disguised himself as a fruit seller to arrest a habitual offender and crack a daylight burglary case, recovering jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP-led central government of playing 'dangerous games' with Punjab, alleging the misuse of agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the CBI for political purposes.
Five officials, including three members of the Special Task Force (STF), sustained injuries in a crude bomb explosion in Begusarai district, Bihar, during a search operation related to robbery cases.
Suvendu Adhikari has been elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the state's first BJP chief minister.
Police in Jharkhand's Koderma district rescued an abducted boy and arrested three kidnappers. The abduction was orchestrated by the boy's brother-in-law, who wanted to marry the boy's elder sister.
The wife of a sub-inspector in Munger, Bihar, allegedly died by suicide using her husband's service revolver. Police are investigating the circumstances, including possible domestic disputes, while the deceased's mother alleges murder.
Delhi Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly killing his co-worker after a dispute over using the victim's phone in the Begumpur area of south Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the state's past 'BIMARU' (sick) status to corruption during previous governments, highlighting improvements in recruitment processes and medical facilities under his administration.
Greater Noida police arrested three members of a gang involved in fraudulent property registrations, cheating people of approximately Rs 3 crore. The gang used forged documents to sell properties, particularly targeting owners who lived away.
A 24-year-old man in Gurugram was allegedly strangled to death by his wife's teenage lover and an accomplice. Police discovered the body in a trunk at the victim's residence in Sector 54. The accused have been arrested, and the wife has been detained for questioning.
The body of a 24-year-old delivery agent, allegedly murdered in Gurugram, was discovered in an iron box in a slum area. Police have booked a woman, with whom the deceased was in a live-in relationship, and her friend for the murder.
Sashastra Seema Bal arrested a man near the Indo-Nepal border in Maharajganj district with over 327 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 20 crore.
The BJP achieved a clean sweep in nine districts of West Bengal, securing all 68 seats in these regions during the recent election. This victory marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule and establishing the BJP's dominance.
'This is a major rupture in Tamil Nadu's political order.' 'For the Dravidian parties, the message is clear: The old DMK-AIADMK binary is no longer guaranteed a future.'
A woman in Faridabad allegedly killed her 18-month-old daughter by throwing her into a drain, claiming poverty drove her to the act.
Indian Railway Police rescued 163 minor boys from a train in Madhya Pradesh, suspecting they were being trafficked from Bihar to Maharashtra for labour. Eight individuals have been arrested, claiming the children were en route to a madrasa for education.
Delhi Police are searching for six suspects involved in a Rs 25 lakh hostage-cum-robbery in Golf Links. The suspects, aided by a domestic worker, are believed to have fled the city in a light grey SUV after detailed planning and recce.
Delhi Police have busted an interstate fake visa and overseas job racket that allegedly duped hundreds of job seekers. Three people have been arrested for luring victims with promises of high-paying jobs in countries such as Russia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.
Three people have been arrested in Chennai in connection with the murder of a migrant worker from Bihar, his wife, and their two-year-old son. The investigation revealed a sexual assault and subsequent killings.
Delhi Police have arrested four men from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Bihar for allegedly planning terror activities and attempting to recruit others online. An IED and related materials were seized during the operation.
The family of a NEET aspirant in Bihar, whose death after alleged sexual assault is being probed by the CBI, has claimed they received a threat that their son would meet the same fate as their deceased daughter.
A 33-year-old man died and five others were injured after a speeding car collided with an e-rickshaw in Delhi's Model Town area. The car driver, a radiologist, has been taken into custody.
Jharkhand Police have arrested seven interstate criminals, including two women, in connection with a jewellery shop heist and recovered looted gold and silver ornaments along with weapons and vehicles.
Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the state's 'BIMARU' (sick) status to corruption during previous governments, emphasising the need for transparency and meritocracy in recruitment processes. He highlighted improvements in medical facilities and increased government job opportunities for young people in Uttar Pradesh.
A speeding car collided with an e-rickshaw in Delhi's Model Town, resulting in one death and injuries to five others. The driver of the car has been taken into custody, and a medical examination is being conducted.
A five-year-old boy was found dead with his throat slit at a school hostel in Bihar's Jehanabad district. Police are investigating the incident, while a political party has demanded a judicial probe.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has surged past the halfway mark in the West Bengal assembly elections, leading in 185 seats against the Trinamool Congress's 91, signalling a potential political shift in the state. Early trends suggest a geographically split mandate, with the BJP gaining in border, tribal, and industrial regions, while the TMC holds ground in parts of Kolkata and select rural strongholds.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of bribing voters and has labelled the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as a major scam. She also predicted the BJP government at the Centre would fall in 2026.
Opposition members in the Bihar legislative council were suspended and evicted after demanding an apology from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for allegedly using foul language against their leader Rabri Devi, leading to a day of disruption and accusations from both sides.
A 21-year-old newly married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her residence in Madhopur Bujurg village in Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the case and awaiting the post-mortem report.
A 21-year-old man was killed and his friend injured after a Delhi Police head constable allegedly opened fire following a casteist altercation in Jaffarpur Kalan village.
An under-trial prisoner escaped from Kalahandi district jail in Odisha by scaling a 20-foot wall. An investigation is underway, and a search operation has been launched to recapture the escapee.
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Defending champions West Bengal began strongly in the Senior National Rugby Sevens Championship, securing decisive victories. Haryana also impressed, while Maharashtra recorded a massive win. The tournament progresses to the knockout stage.
The opening rounds of the Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships saw dominant performances from leading teams, while some lower-ranked teams put up a strong fight.
'If the Opposition associates itself too much with the minorities, then it becomes easy for the BJP to get Hindu consolidation votes.'
Goa, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh emerged victorious in their respective matches on the third day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men's National Championship.
Two men were injured when their motorcycle collided with a truck in the Narela area of outer-north Delhi. The truck driver has been arrested and a case has been registered.
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