The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 30-hour water supply shutdown across parts of Mumbai between May 5 and May 6, 2026, for essential water tunnel connection and maintenance.
The BJP must respect Bengal's pluralistic ethos and with this historic mandate give the state the constructive change it truly deserves, expects Kolkata native Payal Singh Mohanka.
Police and FSDA officials in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, seized approximately 16 quintals of fake paneer allegedly made using detergent powder and other harmful chemicals. A manufacturing unit was sealed, and three individuals were booked in connection with the case as part of a state-wide crackdown on spurious milk products.
Goa Police have arrested five Bangladeshi nationals, part of an inter-state gang, for their alleged involvement in dacoities reported last year in Goa. The arrests followed a year-long investigation across multiple states.
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A woman in Bundi district was allegedly murdered by her husband with an axe while she slept next to her daughters. Police are searching for the absconding husband, with domestic dispute cited as the likely motive.
Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United FC played a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match.
The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered a money trail of Rs 10 crore related to the Bokaro treasury scam, freezing several fixed deposits and arresting multiple individuals, including police personnel and an accountant.
Al-Ahli, despite playing with ten men, secured a 1-0 victory over Machida Zelvia in extra time to retain their Asian Champions League Elite title at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
A college student in Dharwad, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide after being detained during an anti-drug drive. His family alleges police harassment and demands for money led to his death, resulting in the suspension of three policemen.
An FIR under the POCSO Act has been lodged against four persons, including a VHP leader and a film director, based on a complaint by a girl who gained attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela and later married a Muslim man in Kerala.
The Delhi Police have dismantled several illegal LPG refilling and black-marketing operations across Delhi, arresting 16 individuals and seizing a large number of cylinders and equipment.
Two individuals arrested in connection with a theft case escaped from police custody in North Paravoor, Kerala, while being taken for remand proceedings.
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A controversy has erupted in Latur, Maharashtra, over the accounting of donations collected for a religious event, with organisers alleging irregularities and filing a complaint with the police.
Recent controversies at major IT firms like TCS and Infosys have highlighted a persistent gap between workplace conduct policies and their implementation in corporate India. While companies assert zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination, employees and experts point to uneven enforcement and the need to embed ethical behaviour into organisational culture.
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction value and volume saw a slight month-on-month dip in April after record highs in March, but daily transaction volumes increased, indicating sustained growth in digital payments across India.
A teenager in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has been arrested along with her boyfriend for allegedly murdering her mother after she refused to give her money. The girl confessed to the crime, stating she suffocated her mother with a pillow with the help of her boyfriend and his friends.
Six foreign women have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly soliciting men for prostitution in a public place. The arrests were made by the Women Protection Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) after a tip-off.
Punjab Police have busted two ISI-backed espionage modules using high-tech, China-made solar powered CCTV cameras to transmit live feeds of sensitive military locations to Pakistan-based handlers.
The State Human Rights Commission has ruled that an Iranian student of Kerala University has the legal right to use the swimming pool at the Kariavattom campus and directed the Sports and Youth Affairs Department to ensure necessary facilities.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has made a historic debut in the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, securing a landslide victory in the Perambur constituency and leading his party to a strong performance across the state, with congratulatory messages pouring in from fellow film personalities.
Advocacy groups issued a travel advisory on Thursday, warning that visitors traveling to the US for the 2026 World Cup may face arbitrary detention or deportation, among other human rights abuses.
Two women, suspected to be linked to an interstate gang that allegedly defrauded a Gurugram exporter of Rs 2.49 crore and 50 tolas of gold, have been arrested. The accused are associated with a Gujarat-based film producer, who is considered the 'kingpin' of the gang.
Faridabad police have arrested a suspect involved in a gang allegedly providing forged vehicle fitness certificates. The accused is in police custody, and efforts are underway to apprehend other members of the gang.
A man in Indore allegedly threatened a family with a stick following a dispute over a car collision. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused after a video of the incident went viral.
Chris Wood's penalty gives Nottingham Forest a 1-0 edge over Aston Villa in their Europa League semi-final first leg, extending their unbeaten run to nine matches.
Rajasthan Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested two men, Krishna Singh and Laxman Singh, identified as hardcore criminals with links to organised crime. The arrests were made in Jaipur's Kardhani area following intelligence inputs.
International pop star Rihanna's playful embrace of Indian culture, specifically trying Bharatanatyam mudras, has gone viral.
The investigation into the death of a student at a private dental college in Kannur, Kerala, has been handed over to the state Crime Branch following allegations of harassment and a statewide protest.
Police in Palghar have registered a case against a doctor and four others for allegedly creating fake documents to claim insurance commissions.
A 26-year-old clerk from Khatauli Nagar Palika died after being beaten by two men following an argument over a collision between his scooty and an e-rickshaw. Police have arrested the two accused and are investigating the incident.
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Police in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a primary school headmaster for allegedly beating a Class 1 student with a stick following a dispute between the student and a classmate.
The International Testing Agency (ITA) has voiced concerns regarding the high rate of doping cases in India and the alleged practice of athletes receiving advance notice before testing, potentially jeopardising the nation's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
Unidentified individuals stole a bag containing Rs 24.30 lakh from the parked car of an accountant in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, while he was having tea.
Ahmedabad police have solved a 34-year-old murder case after exhuming skeletal remains from a house in Vatva. The victim's husband and his brother are suspected of murdering her in 1992 due to an extramarital affair. Family members' dreams and occult rituals led to the discovery.
Pune City Boxing Association and the Rotary Club of Pune Central will conduct a training camp for 60 budding women boxers from April 23 to 30 under the 'She Can and She Will' initiative.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee will hold a virtual meeting with counting agents to ensure there are no lapses during the vote counting process.
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