A one-and-a-half-year-old boy kidnapped from Chandni Chowk market in Delhi has been rescued, and a suspect arrested after a five-day search.
The family of a BDS student who died after falling from a building at Kannur Dental College in Kerala, in a suspected suicide, met with the City Police Commissioner seeking swift action against those accused of abetment.
The Enforcement Directorate arrested a Kolkata-based businessman, Kamdar, after conducting searches against him and a Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged criminal syndicate in West Bengal.
A 25-year-old taxi driver in Indore died by suicide after posting a video alleging assault and corruption by the police. A sub-inspector has been suspended, and an investigation is underway.
Police in Warangal, India, have arrested four members of an interstate gang and seized 20 kg of hash oil worth Rs 2.5 crore. The gang, hailing from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, was apprehended near the Warangal bus stand while allegedly preparing to leave for Mumbai with the contraband.
Special police observer Ajay Pal Sharma toured West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district during the second phase of Assembly elections, facing political controversy and allegations of intimidation from TMC leaders.
An administrative inquiry has been ordered after a man in Odisha's Keonjhar district was allegedly forced to carry his sister's skeleton to a bank as proof of death to withdraw money. The BJD has alleged further mistreatment, claiming he was made to walk 3 km to re-bury the remains.
A businessman from Ambernath in Thane district, Maharashtra, has been booked for allegedly driving a woman employee to suicide. The accused is absconding and has been charged under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The Hazaribag Superintendent of Police (SP) Office treasury scam has seen further developments with more arrests and a significant increase in the embezzlement amount to 28 crore. The investigation continues, with authorities pursuing leads in Bihar and freezing suspicious accounts.
Four individuals, including two women, have been arrested in Indore for allegedly kidnapping two children and demanding a ransom of Rs 15 lakh. The children were lured with the promise of pets and later rescued by the police.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly circulating defamatory content against actress Anasuya Bharadwaj on social media, following a complaint filed by the actress.
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.
The CBI arrested a CGST assistant commissioner in Ratlam for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh.
A complaint has been filed against a woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over a traffic jam caused by a BJP rally in Mumbai, police said.
Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker reject opposition notices to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing insufficient grounds.
The Kolkata Police has appointed four senior IPS officers as nodal officers to oversee specific responsibilities related to the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, ensuring smooth and fair conduct.
Following the deaths of at least four people due to water contamination in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, the Madhya Pradesh government has taken action, including removing the municipal commissioner and suspending senior officials. The government has also submitted a status report to the High Court and is implementing measures to control the outbreak and provide assistance to affected families.
Police in Lucknow busted a gang that misused the Mudra loan scheme to create fake GST firms and commit input tax credit fraud worth approximately Rs 1.3 crore.
Delhi Police has formed a team to investigate allegations that two government hospitals and a private hospital refused immediate treatment to a woman advocate who was allegedly assaulted by her husband.
A Class XII student in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after being disappointed with her exam results. The 18-year-old consumed poison and died during treatment. Police are investigating the incident.
A panel headed by PM Modi and including Rahul Gandhi will meet to decide on the next Chief Information Commissioner and information commissioners for vacant positions at the Central Information Commission (CIC).
A man in Kanpur, India, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 11-year-old twin daughters after giving them food laced with sleeping pills. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime, with initial findings suggesting the father was mentally disturbed.
An operating theatre technician, Mudassar Ali, wanted in connection with an illegal kidney transplant racket in Kanpur, India, has surrendered to the court. He is accused of posing as a doctor and performing key surgical procedures in the illicit operations.
UN experts have voiced serious concerns regarding the ongoing abduction and forced religious conversion through marriage of women and girls from minority communities in Pakistan, highlighting that impunity is fuelling the practice.
Kanpur Police busted an IPL betting racket, arresting five individuals and seizing Rs 3.91 crore in cash and betting equipment. The accused operated through an illegal website and mobile app, using master IDs to facilitate online gambling.
Kerala's General Education Minister V Sivankutty has criticised former DGPs R Sreelekha and T P Senkumar for their alleged adverse remarks against the police, questioning the timing and appropriateness of their statements.
A 34-year-old cloth trader was shot dead in Delhi following a parking dispute with his tenant. Police have arrested two people, including the main accused's stepson, in connection with the incident.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the residences of a senior Kolkata Police officer and a businessman in connection with a money laundering case.
The Bombay High Court has overturned orders that blocked an open inquiry into a former Pune municipal official's alleged disproportionate assets, paving the way for a probe into assets worth around 2,000 crore.
A 38-year-old woman advocate in Delhi is fighting for her life after being attacked by her husband, with her family alleging years of domestic violence and a property dispute as contributing factors.
Punjab Police have dismantled two interconnected cross-border narcotics smuggling cartels, arresting five individuals and seizing over 7 kg of heroin. Investigations revealed the accused were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler using drones to send consignments.
A statue of B R Ambedkar was vandalised in Loni, Ghaziabad, leading to protests and traffic disruption on the Delhi-Saharanpur Highway. Police have detained suspects and are investigating the incident.
Over 700 citizens, including former civil servants, academics, activists, and journalists, have written to the Election Commission alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national address on April 18 violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for elections. They are seeking an inquiry and remedial action.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Lucknow for allegedly defrauding patients and their families at King George's Medical University by posing as a representative of a fake trust and issuing forged documents.
Mizoram authorities destroyed drugs worth 465 crore in Champhai district, seized between March and October 2025. The contraband included heroin, methamphetamine, and alprazolam. Officials highlighted intensified enforcement efforts and the need for continued vigilance against drug abuse.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district have detained a notorious drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. The accused, Mehraj Din, has a long criminal history with multiple cases registered against him.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district have detained a notorious drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. The accused, Mehraj Din, has a long criminal history with multiple cases registered against him.
The Himachal Pradesh government has ordered a fresh inquiry into the Chester Hill land case in Solan, following opposition allegations of a 'benami' land deal and violations of land laws. This decision comes after the withdrawal of a previous order that had questioned the initial inquiry's legality.
An accused in a Thane murder case, who had been absconding for nine years, has been arrested from Jharkhand. Rajesh alias Uttam Muneshwar Ravidas, the main accused and an alleged contract killer, was apprehended from Hazaribagh.
The 22-year-old daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered at her Delhi residence. Police suspect a former domestic help, who is currently absconding.
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