An international research team has discovered a new species of subterranean earthworm eel, named Gangaichthys indonepalicus, in the Indo-Gangetic Plain of Bihar. This small, colourless fish, adapted to life in dark underground aquifers, is the first stygobitic fish recorded from the Gangetic Basin. The discovery followed a TikTok video and involved challenging manual pumping of borewell water to secure samples for scientific analysis.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, arrested a wanted gang leader, Ashish Shayamrao Athawale, after he allegedly opened fire inside a beer shop. Athawale, who was wanted under MCOCA, was apprehended after a chase through the city.
Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old man, Aditya Mishra, for allegedly supplying arms to the Nandu gang, recovering illegal firearms and ammunition from him.
A court in Mizoram's Aizawl district on Tuesday sentenced two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans to 42 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a woman and attacking her with acid in 2017.
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.
West Bengal's Special Task Force has arrested three individuals in Cooch Behar for alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to Pakistan's ISI. The trio is suspected of smuggling Indian SIM cards to Pakistan via Bangladesh and producing counterfeit currency. These arrests follow a series of apprehensions in Bengal related to suspected terror links, including a Pakistani national believed to be a spy.
Delhi Police have arrested two men allegedly associated with the Neeraj Bawana gang in Dwarka, recovering a foreign-made pistol and ammunition. The accused, Pardeep Singh and Ashish, were apprehended following a tip-off and are believed to have been planning a crime.
Lucknow Police have dismantled an inter-state gang involved in luring minor girls under false pretences and 'selling' them for marriage in Rajasthan, leading to three arrests and the recovery of two victims.
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked inside a gurdwara near Nanded, Maharashtra, by a 'sewadar' (volunteer) named Jaspal Singh. The accused, a Pune resident, has been arrested, and police are investigating his motive, though he initially cited anger over the drug menace in Punjab. Badal sustained minor injuries and is stable.
Right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas was arrested in Kochi for allegedly making inflammatory remarks in a YouTube video about a students' protest in Delhi. The remarks included claims about gang rape at protests and advocating for opening fire on protesters.
Govinda has strongly reacted to his wife Sunita Ahuja's recent comments regarding his public appearances with Roopa co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar, accusing her of attempting to damage his reputation and sabotage his film comeback.
Police in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, have arrested six men allegedly involved in firing at a garment showroom over a ransom demand. The accused, identified as members of a gang, were apprehended with arms and ammunition.
Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja led India's bowling attack on Day 3 in Galle.
Khalifa wants to build a universe, but struggles to build a compelling film, leaving Prithviraj Sukumaran to carry a derivative thriller almost entirely on his shoulders laments Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Police in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat busted an interstate cattle theft gang, arresting three men after an encounter. The gang was active in western Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring Haryana.
Delhi Police have arrested Ravi Malik, an alleged associate of the Kala Jathedi-Sampat Nehra gang, after he absconded for eight years in connection with an attempt to murder and armed robbery case.
Coming so soon after Main Vaapas Aaunga, also a Partition era tale with a message of compassion, the flaws in Batwara 1947 are even more grating, observes Deepa Gahlot.
A Mumbai-based businessman was allegedly duped of Rs 3.25 crore by a nine-member inter-state gang promising high investment returns. The gang also allegedly assaulted and threatened the businessman. Police have registered a case and handed it over to the Mumbai Crime Branch for further investigation.
Madhya Pradesh police have busted an organised gang with connections to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's associate, arresting three key accused in an extortion case.
Based on the woman's statement, a first information report (FIR) has been registered and an investigation has been launched into the matter.
Delhi Police have arrested six members of a Bangladesh-based dacoit gang following a midnight encounter. The gang is accused of violent robberies and murders across multiple states, fleeing to Bangladesh between crimes.
Delhi Police arrested three men and apprehended three juveniles for allegedly running an extortion racket and demanding weekly 'hafta' from an e-rickshaw parking owner in Jahangir Puri.
Police are investigating claims of a firing incident outside the residence of Diljit Dosanjh's manager in Karnal, allegedly at the behest of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's aides. The incident has sparked a political row, with AAP accusing BJP of intimidation tactics after Dosanjh declined to join the party.
Police in Haryana have arrested seven individuals, including the suspected mastermind, in connection with a robbery of gold and cash from a bullion trader's employees. The accused are part of an interstate gang involved in organised robberies across the NCR, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.
Two alleged members of the Himanshu alias Bhau gang were arrested following a brief exchange of fire with the Delhi Police in outer Delhi, officials said.
A shooter from the Deepak Nandal gang was arrested in Gurugram after an encounter with the Special Task Force (STF) following a showroom firing incident. The arrest is expected to reveal more about the gang's operations.
Three people were killed in Nanded, Maharashtra, after a violent clash between two rival gangs. Police have detained five individuals in connection with the incident, which involved daggers and sharp weapons.
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.
Two alleged members of the Himanshu Bhau gang were injured and apprehended after a shootout with Delhi Police's Counter Intelligence team in Baprola. The duo was wanted in connection with the killing of a police personnel and a car firing incident in Gurugram.
Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, have arrested six people in connection with a triple murder case stemming from a rivalry between two local gangs. The incident involved attacks with daggers and sharp weapons, resulting in three deaths and cross FIRs being filed.
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Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old man allegedly linked to the 'thak thak' gang, recovering stolen jewellery, foreign currency, and documents.
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal sustained a minor injury to his right hand after being attacked with a kirpan by a Nihang member inside a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. The assailant has been arrested, and SAD leaders are demanding a CBI probe into what they term an intelligence failure.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has strongly condemned controversial remarks made by right-wing political observer T G Mohandas regarding student protests, stating they are his 'personal thoughts' and deserve to be denounced.
Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old man, allegedly a member of the Chenu gang, and recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges from him.
There are friends you make because life brings you together. And then there are friends who become part of the place you call home. Mine lived across my building.
Awarapan 2 may give Emraan Hashmi the massy comeback his fans have been waiting for, but nostalgia can only do so much, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Nagpur has arrested three members of a gang that recruited unemployed youths to commit thefts on trains, offering them fixed monthly salaries.
Film folk celebrated Friendship Day on Sunday by sharing pictures of their friends as well as some heartfelt messages.
The Cockroach Janta Party has extended its support to students protesting in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC CGL, and various other competitive exams.
