A Belagavi court has remanded Shivaanand Neelannavar, the alleged kingpin of a multi-crore ponzi scheme, to 10 days of CID custody for further investigation. The case involves an alleged fraud of nearly Rs 1,000 crore and affects around 35,000 investors.
A 21-year-old BJP youth wing activist was stabbed to death in Surat, Gujarat, due to a prior dispute. Police have identified the suspects and are investigating the incident.
Delhi police have arrested two men, including the husband, in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman who allegedly fell from a building in Inderpuri. The woman's family alleges dowry harassment and violence leading up to her death.
Delhi Police have arrested a man from Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, for allegedly defrauding a Delhi-based man of over Rs 5 lakh under the guise of supplying Kashmiri apple consignments. The accused had been evading arrest for nearly a decade.
A senior Punjab Police officer confirmed that explosive material was used in the blast outside the Border Security Force's Punjab Frontier headquarters in Jalandhar, triggering an investigation and heightened security measures.
The victim's parents have expressed renewed hope for justice in the RG Kar rape-and-murder case after the West Bengal government widened the investigation and suspended three senior IPS officers.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested two men and a teenager, and detained their minor sons, for allegedly carrying out a series of house break-ins and burglaries.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to provide details of arms licences held by 19 individuals, including politicians Brij Bhushan Singh and Raja Bhaiya, citing concerns over the public display of weapons and its impact on social harmony.
The daughter-in-law of a retired judge was found dead in her husband's Bhopal home, with her family alleging murder. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
The CBI has taken custody of a person from Nashik in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak. Earlier, Nashik Police detained Shubham Khairnar following a request from Rajasthan Police. The NEET (UG) 2026 exam was cancelled amid allegations of a paper leak, prompting a CBI inquiry. The alleged leak may have links to Latur, where a parent complained about a coaching institute's mock test containing identical questions to the actual exam.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a lookout notice against Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas in connection with a money laundering case after he evaded multiple summons.
The Uttarakhand Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that a Dehradun-based factory, allegedly involved in the production of the banned synthetic drug Captagon, is not registered in its official records. This follows reports of illegal Captagon production at the 'Green Herbal' factory in Sahaspur.
A botany lecturer from Pune's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce has been suspended following her arrest by the CBI in connection with the NEET-2026 paper leak case.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and her lawyer son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT will probe various angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and alleged attempts to destroy evidence.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of alleged sexual exploitation of a woman inmate at Birsa Munda Central Jail by the prison superintendent, registering a public interest litigation and directing the state government to file a detailed report.
The post-mortem report of Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal, indicates 'antemortem hanging by ligature' as the cause of death, along with multiple blunt force injuries. Police investigation and family accusations continue.
A 19-year-old man was arrested in Lucknow for allegedly pressuring a minor girl to convert her religion after befriending her on Instagram and threatening to post her private videos on social media, police said.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT aims to investigate all angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and attempts to destroy evidence.
Gujarat police have arrested two brothers in connection with the alleged murder of a woman 34 years ago. The breakthrough came after DNA analysis of exhumed skeletal remains matched the victim's siblings.
Based on the woman's statement, a first information report (FIR) has been registered and an investigation has been launched into the matter.
A 76-year-old man in Belagavi was allegedly cheated of Rs 7.9 lakh in an online investment scam that used an AI-generated deepfake video misusing the name of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to lure investors.
Police in Kerala are investigating the potential involvement of hospitals in a racket that forged documents for organ donations. Six people have been arrested in connection with the scam, and the investigation is expanding to examine how hospital procedures may have been bypassed.
A four-year-old boy was safely rescued from a borewell in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district after a nine-hour operation involving multiple rescue agencies and local volunteers.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal.
A device containing low-grade explosives was found inside a private hospital in Pune, prompting a response from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and an investigation by multiple agencies.
A local court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model and actress Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her home. Police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest as the family alleges dowry-related harassment and murder.
Nashik Police have detained a man in connection with the NEET paper leak following a request from Rajasthan Police. The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2024 exam and the CBI has been asked to investigate.
An auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad is being hailed as a hero after he bravely intervened to stop a notorious criminal from snatching a gold chain. Mohammed Zaher used his vehicle to block the perpetrator and resisted an assault until police arrived. His actions have been praised by the Hyderabad Police Commissioner.
Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including two women, for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses in various parts of the city. The operation led to the rescue of four women who were allegedly forced into prostitution.
The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, a woman who was allegedly harassed for dowry. Her family had requested a second autopsy, which was initially rejected by a court.
Gujarat Police traced 701 missing persons between May 7 and May 21 under 'Operation Milap' and reunited them with their families, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said.
The AMMK has filed a complaint against the TVK, alleging the use of a forged support letter to claim government formation. The Guindy police are conducting a preliminary inquiry into the matter.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed civil and police authorities to collaborate in curbing organised crime, instilling fear among criminals, and building public confidence. This follows a review of the state's law and order situation after recent incidents, including a mob lynching and a murder case.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed civil and police authorities to collaborate in curbing organised crime, instilling fear among criminals, and restoring public confidence. This follows a review of the law and order situation in the wake of recent crimes, including a mob-lynching and a murder in Mayurbhanj district.
Police in Greater Noida are awaiting forensic analysis of viscera samples to determine the exact cause of death of a 24-year-old woman whose family alleges she was murdered over dowry demands.
Two gardeners were found dead inside a room at an under-construction hostel in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park area on Friday, police said.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed a thorough investigation into the POCSO case registered against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. The CM has sought an explanation for the delay in action and ordered the DGP to form special teams for the investigation.
A fugitive wanted in a major narcotics case was brought back from Azerbaijan by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, who secured his extradition in coordination with the CBI.
Police in Agra have arrested four individuals for allegedly molesting a woman and a girl on a moving bus, following a social media alert from a fellow passenger.
A Bhopal court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model and actress Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her home. Police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest as the investigation continues.
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