A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.
Police in Thane have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized banned tobacco products worth over Rs 5 lakh after a raid in Ulhasnagar.
Police in Belagavi, Karnataka, have arrested the operator of Shivam Associates, accused of running a multi-crore Ponzi scheme that promised high returns to depositors. The case has been registered under the BUDS Act and KPID Act, and will be transferred to the CID for further investigation.
Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba figure and a close associate of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said.
Three shop owners in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, have been booked for allegedly selling beauty products made in Pakistan, which are prohibited for import.
Police in Karnataka have arrested an individual running a firm accused of operating a multi-crore deposit scam, attracting investments with promises of high returns. The case involves Shivaanand S Neelanavar and his firm Shivam Associates, also known as Acumen, who allegedly failed to return money to depositors after promising a 36 per cent annual return.
Police in Assam's Tinsukia district have arrested seven individuals suspected of providing logistical support and facilitating communication for the banned militant group ULFA (I).
Pakistan has strongly condemned Afghanistan for allegedly harbouring terrorists responsible for a deadly attack on a police post, issuing a stern warning and demanding action against terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil.
A physiotherapist in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, died after his throat was slit by a banned 'Chinese manjha' kite string while riding his motorcycle. Police are investigating the incident and working to enforce the ban on the dangerous string.
At least 15 security officials were killed and several injured in a suicide attack and ambush at a police post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
500,000 tonnes of sugar exports allowed on top of an existing 1.5 mt window
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested three founders of online gaming platform, Gameskraft, in an alleged fraud-linked money laundering case. Deepak Singh, Prithvi Raj Singh and Vikas Taneja have been taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised to end 'goonda raj' and 'syndicate raj' in West Bengal if the BJP wins the state elections. He also pledged to identify and take action against infiltrators and stop cattle smuggling.
Vinesh Phogat has indicated she will fight back after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) issued a show-cause notice accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, declaring her ineligible for domestic events until June 26.
Beijing has been wary of Sanae Takaichi's efforts to boost Japan's military profile since taking office six months ago, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.
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.
According to experts, the ban will not result in revenue loss for the BCCI or the IPL broadcasters.
Pakistani security forces killed a suspected militant driving an explosive-laden vehicle towards a check post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulting in an explosion that injured seven civilians.
A Samajwadi Party delegation visited the family of a 17-year-old girl found dead in the Ganga River in Ghazipur, offering condolences and financial support amid allegations of sexual assault and murder.
Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand has warned of strict action against anyone disturbing law and order following the West Bengal assembly elections. Eighty people have been arrested so far, and rallies involving bulldozers will not be permitted.
The International Olympic Committee pleaded on Wednesday with skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych to compete without his banned helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed since Russia's invasion and avoid potential disqualification.
A nine-judge Supreme Court bench has reserved its order on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple, and the scope of religious freedom.
Details emerge about the events leading up to the ball-tampering penalty against Fakhar Zaman in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), including suspicions raised by the Karachi Kings and close monitoring by the umpires.
A 26-year-old woman was fatally shot during a religious ceremony in a village in Shimla. Police have arrested two suspects and launched an investigation into the incident.
Pakistani security agencies have arrested sixteen terrorists belonging to various terror outfits in multiple operations conducted in Punjab province.
Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency (SIA) has attached a property belonging to a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative in a narco-terror case in Kupwara district.
Gurugram police have arrested four individuals for allegedly kidnapping, assaulting, and forcibly transferring money from a 22-year-old man after contacting him through the Grindr app.
Police in Hoshiarpur have arrested three men in connection with the vandalism of a Dr B R Ambedkar statue. The investigation suggests possible links to the banned organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
India emerged reasonably well from 2025. But now, the oil shock and war-related supply disruptions have again driven funds out of India and significantly weakened the rupee, points out Ajay Chhibber.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the Red Fort blast, revealing a jihadi conspiracy by Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind to overthrow the Indian government and impose Sharia law.
Pakistan's media regulatory authority, PEMRA, has issued a show-cause notice to GeoNews for allegedly violating a ban on Indian content by airing Indian songs and visuals while reporting on the death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat contests the Wrestling Federation of India's decision to bar her from competitions, asserting that international authorities have cleared her to compete.
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is impacting lifestyles worldwide, from reduced gold purchases in India to energy conservation in Europe and Japan, as governments urge citizens to adapt to the global energy shock.
A police constable was killed and a civilian injured in a militant attack on a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan. The incident occurred in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, when militants attacked the vehicle with a rocket.
In a relief to former BCCI president Anurag Thakur, the Supreme Court on Thursday cleared decks for his association with the board by modifying its January 2017 order.
Aryna Sabalenka said the Australian Open should reconsider its policy on banning wrist-worn fitness trackers after several players were told to remove the devices before coming onto court.
The Punjab Police have arrested over 22,000 individuals, including 461 associates of gangsters, in the past three months as part of its anti-gangster drive 'Gangstran Te Vaar'. The operation has also resulted in substantial recoveries of weapons, explosives, and drugs.
According to the recommendations, reviewed by Business Standard, any dress code shall always be akin to Hindu culture.
Pakistani security forces killed two terrorists from the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during an intelligence-based operation.
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.
