A senior Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka has been stripped of his position following child abuse allegations. Pallegama Hemarathana was arrested and later bailed after being accused of abusing a 15-year-old girl. The Malwatta chapter of monks suspended him pending judicial proceedings.
The Indian government has deployed two battalions of the CRPF's CoBRA unit to Manipur to help restore peace in the region, which has been affected by ethnic violence.
Delhi Police have arrested three alleged sharpshooters and two weapon suppliers linked to the Kapil Sangwan gang, thwarting an extortion plot targeting a clinic in southwest Delhi.
Police in Bihar's Saran district rescued 28 girls allegedly forced to dance in orchestra groups, arresting six individuals and launching further investigations.
A 38-year-old man was stabbed to death in the Pahadi area of Chitrakoot district following an altercation, police said on Tuesday. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is set to explore the use of AI, predictive analytics, and robotic inspection technologies to detect water theft, reduce leakages, and improve operational efficiency across Bengaluru's water distribution network.
Another accused in the alleged financial irregularities in Assam Fisheries Development Corporation Ltd has been apprehended in Odisha, marking the ninth arrest in the case.
The NIA has filed its investigation report against five juveniles in a case relating to a Pakistan-linked terror conspiracy to spy on sensitive locations with the intent of endangering India's safety and security.
A large number of voter ID, Aadhaar, and ration cards were allegedly recovered from a TMC office in Kolkata's Tangra area. BJP workers claim the cards were deliberately kept to prevent people from voting.
Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district seized opium and opium pods in multiple raids, arresting one suspected trafficker and recovering narcotics worth lakhs of rupees.
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.
The Supreme Court has established a high-powered committee, chaired by Kanchan Devi, Director General of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), to independently review the Centre's report on the definition and delineation of the Aravalli hill range, aiming to resolve 'critical ambiguities' in its findings.
Police in Jharkhand's Giridih district have busted a sex trafficking racket, rescuing two girls and arresting three individuals. The girls were allegedly forced into prostitution after being lured with the promise of jobs.
An Indian-origin groom and a pilot have died in a helicopter crash in Georgia shortly after the groom's wedding. The bride survived and is receiving treatment.
Rameswaram temple elephant enjoys refreshing pool bath amid intense summer heat.
Twenty-seven Maoists surrendered to police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, as part of 'Operation Navjeevan'. The rebels laid down their arms before senior officers, with authorities appealing to others to return to the mainstream.
A Pakistan-backed ISI-underworld terror module, busted by Delhi Police, had planned to attack policemen and security forces in Mumbai to avenge the demolition of an illegal mosque in Garib Nagar, Bandra.
The Odisha Vigilance Department has uncovered significant assets, including multiple buildings and plots of land, allegedly belonging to a government engineer, prompting an investigation into disproportionate assets.
A US national was arrested in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, while allegedly attempting to cross illegally into Nepal. The individual, identified as Phelan Travis Anthony, had overstayed his visa in India and was trying to evade legal proceedings.
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.
American electric carmaker Tesla has launched the 2026 Model Y Premium rear-wheel drive in India, priced at Rs 50.89 lakh, making it the company's most affordable offering in the country.
A 32-year-old man was found hanging in a park, and a 35-year-old transgender person was found dead with head injuries in a rented room in separate incidents in Greater Noida, police said.
A man in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, is accused of murdering his wife following frequent arguments and domestic violence. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who is currently absconding.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached a bungalow belonging to former Kolkata Police deputy commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas in connection with a land grab and fraud case. The ED also conducted searches at multiple locations, recovering gold, cash, and property documents.
Residents of Chandiprasad village in Odisha protest against alleged police torture of a man who refused to identify a body as his missing wife. The state police chief has sought a report on the allegations.
A retired deputy superintendent of police in Ahmedabad was arrested along with his son and daughter after allegedly firing five rounds from his licensed pistol during a land dispute.
Two individuals have been apprehended in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, concerning the murder of a couple and their two children. The victims' dismembered remains were discovered in a suitcase along the Durgawati River in Bihar last week.
Anantnag Police arrested a drug peddler and recovered over 100 grams of charas from his possession during a naka checking at Tulkhan Crossing, Bijbehara. Police also launched a drive against narcotics cultivation and destroyed illegal poppy cultivation in the Pahalgam and Mattan areas of the district.
CPI(M) leaders, including Brinda Karat and M A Baby, were detained during a protest outside the ED headquarters in Delhi against searches at the residence of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
The Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seized 115 kg of cocaine, valued at approximately 1,150 crore, from a container vessel off the Mundra coast in a joint operation.
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 United States military and Kuwaiti air defence forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, with Iran's state broadcaster claiming American military installations in Kuwait were deliberately targeted.
Delhi Police have arrested the prime suspect and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old man in Delhi's Anand Parbat area. The victim, Sagar, was allegedly killed due to a past rivalry.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of its money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter.
A Bangladeshi student was found dead in his hostel room in Faridabad, with police investigating a possible suicide.
Police in Odisha's Keonjhar district have conducted raids at 12 locations, detaining 10 people involved in illegal sand mining and transportation as part of 'Operation Baitarani'. The raids resulted in the seizure of over Rs 27 lakh in cash, fake transit passes, and 30 vehicles.
A man and his female friend were arrested in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of his wife, whom he married just a year ago, a police official said.
Rajasthan Police will launch a month-long special campaign against child labour, bonded child labour, and human trafficking from June 1. The campaign, titled "Umang-7", will continue till June 30 across the state.
A man and his female friend were arrested in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of his wife, whom he married just a year ago, a police official said.
Compared with a year ago, the effective cost of studying abroad for Indian students has increased by roughly 10%-12% due to currency depreciation and rising living costs.
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