A 42-year-old man was arrested in Thrikkakara, Kochi, with a significant quantity of MDMA and ecstasy pills. The accused, Kevin B Mathew, was apprehended based on a tip-off and a search operation by the District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF).
Lucknow Police have arrested three members of a kinnar (eunuch) gang accused of extorting money and valuables from women in markets and residential areas. The gang used intimidation tactics, including obscene behaviour, to pressure victims into handing over cash and jewellery.
A man in Gurugram allegedly killed his wife and four children before attempting suicide at their home in Wazirpur village, police said on Sunday.
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The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation demolished alleged illegal constructions at the residence and other properties of AIMIM corporator Matin Patel, who is accused of harbouring Nida Khan, wanted in connection with a TCS case.
Police in Pune have issued 'Leave India' notices to three American nationals for allegedly engaging in religious propagation activities and violating tourist visa norms.
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.
Navi Mumbai police have arrested two self-styled godmen from Nashik for allegedly cheating a woman of Rs 1.9 lakh under the pretext of performing black magic and other rituals.
The first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections saw a record voter turnout of 91.78 per cent, the highest since Independence, according to the Chief Election Commissioner. Polling took place in 16 districts with women voters outnumbering men. The Election Commission attributed the high turnout to voter-friendly measures.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 10 per cent water cut across Mumbai starting May 15, citing concerns over a below-normal monsoon forecast due to the El Nino weather pattern. The current water stock in the city's seven lakes is expected to last until July 6.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized cash and gold worth crores during searches related to the alleged Rs 2,800-crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam. The raids targeted liquor traders, chartered accountants, and corporate entities suspected of handling proceeds from the scam.
Seven people, including two children, died and seven others were injured when a compound wall of Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru collapsed due to heavy rains. Karnataka's Chief Minister has ordered an inquiry into the incident and announced compensation for the victims' families.
Fahim Khan, a key accused in the Nagpur riot case, has been arrested in connection with the death of Irfan Ansari during the violence that occurred in March 2025.
Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker reject opposition notices to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing insufficient grounds.
A man in Prayagraj was arrested for allegedly killing his son due to suspicions of an illicit relationship with his mother.
The Allahabad High Court has requested the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a petition filed by Ashutosh Maharaj, challenging the opening of his history sheet by the police. Maharaj, who is also involved in the Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute, claims his name should be removed from the police surveillance register.
Pakistan has intensified its efforts to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiating table to end the war in West Asia, following President Trump's extension of the ceasefire. Pakistani officials have engaged with Iranian, Turkish, and British counterparts to promote dialogue and diplomacy for a peaceful resolution.
Gelatin sticks were discovered near the venue of PM Narendra Modi's programme in Bengaluru, prompting a police investigation and heightened security measures.
Amritsar Police arrested four individuals linked to a cross-border arms smuggling module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols. The investigation revealed connections to Pakistan-based smugglers using drones for delivery.
A gang of armed robbers targeted a State Bank of India branch in Surat, Gujarat, looting Rs 50 lakh in cash after threatening staff and customers.
Police in Kanpur have arrested the alleged mastermind of an illegal kidney transplant racket, who had been evading arrest for two weeks. The arrest brings the total number of accused in custody to ten, as the investigation widens to uncover a potentially multi-state and international organ trafficking network.
Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have arrested over 300 people and registered seven FIRs following a violent workers' protest in Noida. An investigation is underway into a possible organised network behind the unrest.
Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have arrested over 300 people and registered seven FIRs following a violent workers' protest in Noida. An investigation is underway into a potential organised network behind the unrest.
The Karnataka School Education Department has banned children from dancing to obscene songs in educational and cultural programmes, citing negative impacts on mental health and moral values.
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.
Delhi Police arrested 482 alleged gangsters and associates, including nine operatives linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, during a 48-hour pan-Delhi operation.
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.
Police in Kanpur have arrested a suspected mastermind behind a network of fake firms, forged documents, and suspected hawala transactions worth over Rs 3,200 crore.
A POCSO case has been filed against a VHP leader and a film director, among others, following a complaint by a girl who gained attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela and later married a Muslim man in Kerala.
A special audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed that Odisha's forest and environment department sidestepped central guidelines, procuring and customising Mahindra Thar SUVs worth 17 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for forest protection, despite the funds being earmarked for 'preparedness and capacity building'.
Police in Thane have arrested three individuals, including a history-sheeter, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 23-year-old man in 2014, stemming from a land development dispute.
The Himachal Pradesh government is set to implement stringent measures, including mandatory drug testing for government jobs and 'bulldozer action' against drug smugglers, to combat the growing menace of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) in the state.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming conditions in government primary schools in Nuh district, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignified living.
Two individuals sustained injuries after a shooting incident occurred in a salon in Pune's Warje area. Police have detained one suspect and are searching for others involved in the attack, which stemmed from a prior dispute.
A 28-year-old woman doctor, pursuing her MD, was found dead in her hostel room at the Institute of Mental Health and Hospital in Agra under suspicious circumstances, police said.
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.
Nursing students in Varanasi protested against the management of Upkar Nursing Home, alleging harassment and poor treatment after attending Prime Minister Modi's event. The protest was called off after administrative intervention.
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.
D N Jeevaraj of the BJP has been declared the MLA for Sringeri after a recount of postal ballots, following a High Court order. This reverses the 2023 election result where Congress candidate T D Raje Gowda had won.
A software engineer earning a high salary allegedly abandoned his career to run a fake online trading racket, duping investors of nearly Rs 100 crore.
