The AIADMK is facing a deeper crisis as factions clash over the floor test of the TVK government, with accusations of defying party directives and demands for disqualification under the anti-defection law.
The UK government has blocked eleven foreign far-right extremists from entering the country ahead of planned protest rallies, including a US-based extremist accused of anti-Muslim rhetoric. The move comes as thousands are expected to gather in London for anti-immigration and pro-Palestine demonstrations, prompting a large-scale police operation.
A female employee of TCS in Nashik has been arrested in connection with alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of female colleagues. Nida Khan was apprehended in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after weeks of being in hiding. The case involves allegations of forced religious practices and harassment within the TCS unit.
A 32-year-old history-sheeter was arrested in Thane for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm and live ammunition. The arrest was made by a Crime Branch team near the new Kasheli bridge. The accused had previously been booked for murder but was acquitted.
A 57-year-old man and his two sons were arrested for allegedly beating up a Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable at Kalyan station in Thane district after he intervened in a dispute.
BJP workers in Indore protested after a party leader claimed he was slapped by a traffic police officer. Disciplinary action has been taken against three police personnel.
A young woman was allegedly molested and assaulted outside a club in Gurugram's Sector 65. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident.
A man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for possessing mephedrone valued at Rs 86 lakh. The accused was found with 344 grams of the drug during a police patrol.
A Delhi court has acquitted a man and his family members in a dowry death case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove allegations of cruelty or dowry demand.
Six more people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of a GRP constable in Odisha's Khurda district, bringing the total number of arrests to 11. The constable was accused of attempting to rape a woman, and his father alleges police involvement in the assault.
The Maharashtra government has suspended Deputy Collector Abhijit Bhande-Patil for his alleged links with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who was arrested in March on rape and financial irregularity charges.
A man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for possessing mephedrone valued at Rs 86 lakh. The accused was found with 344 grams of the drug during a police patrol.
Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. Two more individuals were arrested for allegedly aiding the accused in the crime.
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and step brother of Akhilesh Yadav, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 38 after suddenly falling ill.
An auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad is being hailed as a hero after he bravely intervened to stop a notorious criminal from snatching a gold chain. Mohammed Zaher used his vehicle to block the perpetrator and resisted an assault until police arrived. His actions have been praised by the Hyderabad Police Commissioner.
Former Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi has been arrested in connection with the alleged Rs 960-crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. The arrest follows that of a retired IAS officer and involves accusations of misuse of power and bribery.
Police in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, have detained six individuals following an incident where pro-Pakistan slogans were allegedly raised in a busy market area, causing panic and the partial closure of shops. An FIR has been lodged against over four dozen people, with the main accused identified as Kashif, son of a former corporator.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Sequel Buildcon Private Limited for allegedly cheating homebuyers and siphoning off funds issued by PNB Housing Finance for a Noida-based project.
A man has been arrested in Uklana, Haryana, following the death of a youth in a shooting incident. The accused, identified as Pradeep, allegedly opened fire during an altercation, resulting in the death of Shubham. Police are investigating the incident and have recovered significant information.
A man was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint in Rayagada, Odisha, and later found murdered. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the identified suspects.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly providing logistical support and shelter to foreign members of the Jaish-e-Muhammad's Saifullah group in Kishtwar district.
A court in Latur, Maharashtra, sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the murder of two people over a land dispute from February 2021. Two women accused in the case were acquitted.
A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar after allegedly making derogatory remarks against the sister of the accused, who is a juvenile.
A sessions court in Mumbai acquitted a Shiv Sena-affiliated union leader in a 2015 case of allegedly insulting a woman hospital staffer's modesty, overturning a magistrate's verdict.
Police in Gurugram have arrested four individuals in connection with the shooting at the residence of Saurabh Yadav, event organiser for singer Rahul Fazilpuria. The arrested individuals are accused of providing logistical support to the shooters, who remain at large.
Padma Shri recipient and social worker Phoolbasan Bai Yadav was rescued from an alleged abduction attempt in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district. Police detained three individuals, including two women, in connection with the incident.
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 wanted criminal, Sunil alias Shetty alias Deva, was arrested in Delhi's Pul Prahladpur area after a brief exchange of fire with police. He was wanted in connection with a robbery and attempted culpable homicide case.
A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Mulund, Mumbai, allegedly due to a suspected affair; the accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway.
Punjab Police have arrested a shooter allegedly involved in the murder of kabaddi promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh, also known as Rana Balachauria, from Agartala, Tripura. The arrest was made in a joint operation with central agencies and Tripura Police.
Seventeen prisoners in Mizoram were allegedly fraudulently released from jail using forged court documents and fake release orders. Police have arrested two people in connection with the racket.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of 2 lakh under the guise of selling a second-hand car online. The accused impersonated an employee of a reputable online car sale platform to gain the victim's trust.
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.
Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. The demolition follows the murder of two HPCL officials allegedly by a terminated vendor.
Police in Samba and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir arrested seven alleged drug peddlers as part of an intensified anti-drug campaign.
The Maharashtra government has suspended a deputy collector for his alleged links with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, in the first such crackdown on officials after the case rocked the state earlier this year.
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to activist Surendra Gadling, who was arrested in 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The bail was granted due to his long incarceration and the unlikelihood of a trial commencing soon.
Jharkhand Police arrested a murder suspect, Laxman Hessa, in West Singhbhum district as he allegedly planned to flee to Tamil Nadu. The arrest follows an investigation into the death of Sridhar Bari, who was killed after an altercation at Hessa's home.
Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, busted an illegal arms factory, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of weapons and manufacturing equipment.
West Bengal Police have registered an FIR against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee for allegedly making inflammatory statements during the recent assembly elections, based on a complaint filed by a social activist.
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