A retired army officer, Major Hemendra Singh, has filed a formal complaint against Gurugram traffic policemen, accusing them of misbehaving with him and his family during a drink-driving check. He alleges that police used a contaminated breathalyser, initially showed a high reading, and then refused a fair re-test, only for subsequent tests to prove his innocence. The incident reportedly led to the police fleeing the scene after he called for help, and an investigation has been launched.
Senior IPS officer Ravindra Singh Yadav has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, succeeding Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a severe leadership crisis as former minister Jyoti Priya Mallick resigned from all party organisational posts citing health, and senior North Bengal leader Goutam Deb stepped down as mayor of Siliguri Municipal Corporation, amidst widespread internal rifts and electoral setbacks.
The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of financial mismanagement and missing donations related to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. The move follows a request from the Trust itself, amidst escalating political demands for transparency from various parties including the Samajwadi Party and Congress.
Nearly 150 individuals with criminal records in Ghaziabad participated in a police rehabilitation programme, pledging to abandon crime and seeking forgiveness from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This initiative, part of 'Operation Clean Sweep,' aims to monitor and deter former offenders, coming shortly after a high-profile murder case in the city.
Two students of a school in Kerala's Wayanad district tested positive for Shigella infection, state minister T Siddique said on Monday.
Salman Bashir, Pakistan's High Commissioner-designate to India, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to take charge of his new posting.
Navi Mumbai police have arrested a brick supplier in connection with the murder of a woman whose charred body was found two months ago. The accused, Karan Namdev Patil, allegedly killed Anitadevi Bhagwan Rajbhar to escape marriage pressure, bludgeoning her and then burning her body to destroy evidence. The case was solved through meticulous police work, including identifying jewellery and analysing call data records.
A doctor in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, has been suspended following an inquiry into alleged large-scale procedural irregularities, including a pacemaker implantation scam where nearly 50 per cent of evaluated patients underwent unnecessary advanced cardiac surgical procedures. The inquiry revealed fraudulent insurance claims, patient exploitation, and manipulation of medical records.
The Bombay High Court has expressed shock over the demolition of a printing press set up by Dr B R Ambedkar in Mumbai in 2016 and has criticised the city police for their inaction despite complaints.
India's former high commissioner to the UK, Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha, has denied any connection to controversial financier Jeffrey Epstein after social media posts linked Epstein to someone with similar initials.
Samarth Singh, the husband of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, has been arrested in connection with her death and brought to Bhopal. Police are seeking his custodial remand for questioning. Sharma was found dead at her home on May 12, with her family alleging dowry harassment.
'SIT means nothing because the BJP government of Uttar Pradesh and Ram Janmabhoomi Trust are the same people.'
Jammu and Kashmir has shown significant progress in addressing public grievances through the JK Samadhan portal, achieving an 88 per cent disposal rate. District administrations and key departments have played a crucial role in this achievement, with high disposal rates and positive citizen feedback.
Delhi Police has intensified security across the city, especially at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport and border points, in anticipation of a protest called by the digital outfit Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Over 1,000 personnel have been deployed, and senior officers have reviewed arrangements to maintain law and order and ensure public safety.
The Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched an integrated system combining AI-based road monitoring with cold emulsion pothole patching machines. This initiative aims to ensure timely and scientific repair of damaged roads across the city, leveraging modern technology to identify and fix defects efficiently, especially before the monsoon season. The AI system also detects other civic issues, promoting smart urban governance.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup, credited with expanding foreign ministry's social media outreach and handling sensitive issues deftly, was on Thursday appointed India's High Commissioner to Canada.
Former judge Giribala Singh, booked in connection with her daughter-in-law's death allegedly due to dowry harassment, claims Bhopal Police have not contacted her for her statement. This comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a notice to Singh regarding her anticipatory bail and the police issued a final notice for her to record her statement.
The NDA government has gradually nuanced its position on the issue of demographic challenge.
The Labor Party leader had travelled to New Delhi as a backpacker in 1991 and led a parliamentary delegation in 2018.
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.
A dermatologist allegedly killed his domestic help at his residence in an upscale south Delhi area Thursday morning by bludgeoning her with a cricket bat and stabbing her multiple times, suspecting that she practised black magic and was responsible for persistent discord in his family, the police said.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru cancelled their victory parade in Bengaluru following their IPL title win to avoid a repeat of last year's deadly stampede and due to police restrictions.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling and hawala network, arresting four individuals, including an Afghan national. Eight sophisticated pistols and live cartridges were recovered, with investigations ongoing to uncover further links to the foreign-based operation.
An Indian High Commission official in Chattogram, Bangladesh, was found dead inside the mission premises. The deceased has been identified as Naren Dhar, who was serving as an Assistant Protocol Officer. Police suspect a possible cardiac arrest, pending a post-mortem report.
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.
Menon currently is India's ambassador to China.
D K Shivakumar, the Vokkaliga strongman and state Congress President, is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today at 4:05 pm at Lok Bhavan. The ceremony will also see some ministers taking oath, though the final list is awaiting approval from the Congress high command.
The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's challenge to her rejected Rajya Sabha nomination, reaffirming that the Election Commission is the sole recourse for such disputes and citing Article 329(b) of the Constitution which bars judicial interference in electoral matters.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to former judge Giribala Singh regarding the cancellation of her anticipatory bail in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, who allegedly faced dowry harassment.
Preparations are complete in Bengaluru for the swearing-in ceremony of D K Shivakumar as Karnataka's Chief Minister. Security and traffic arrangements are in place to manage the event.
Indore police busted a gang allegedly involved in online betting on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, arresting eight individuals, including an IT professional and a bank official.
Gurugram's municipal corporation headquarters and mayor's office received a bomb threat email, allegedly from a pro-Khalistan group, threatening blasts at government buildings and Hindu temples. Extensive search operations were conducted, leading to the evacuation of around 1,000 staff members, but the threat was later declared a hoax. Police are investigating the sender of the email.
The Central Information Commission has ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India does not qualify as a 'public authority' under the Right to Information Act, effectively placing it outside the scope of RTI disclosures.
International water sports star Bilquis Mir has filed a contempt case against the Jammu and Kashmir sports department for withholding her salary for over two-and-a-half years, despite a tribunal order to release it.
Bevan, who will take up his appointment in November 2011, has studied Social Anthropology at Sussex University before joining the Foreign Office in 1982 and has served in a number of bilateral and multilateral missions overseas.
Kanpur police have solved the case of a missing 21-year-old woman, revealing she was allegedly murdered by a private hospital owner, Devkant Uttam, and his nephew, Vivek Patel. The victim had previously filed a harassment complaint against Uttam. Patel confessed to strangling the woman and dumping her body in Bulandshahr. Both accused are in custody, and investigations are ongoing, with a possible relationship angle being explored.
Madhya Pradesh police have issued a Look Out Circular (LoC) against Samarth Singh, the absconding husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide after being harassed for dowry. The cash reward for information leading to his arrest has been increased to Rs 30,000.
A firefighter and a security guard died, and two firefighters were injured, in a major fire at a vegetable market near Thane railway station. The blaze destroyed 155 stalls, prompting investigations and financial aid for victims' families.
India has appointed Rajeev Shahare as the new high commissioner to Maldives replacing incumbent D M Mulay.
