A 24-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her family in Belagavi, Karnataka, in a suspected case of honour killing after she eloped with a man. Three relatives have been arrested in connection with the crime.
Delhi Police have arrested Asad Siddiqui, the main suspect in the double murder of an elderly man and his son in the Alaknanda area. The victims, Rakesh Sood and Karan Sood, were stabbed to death following a financial dispute. A third person, Rahul, was injured in the attack.
Police in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, have dismantled a sex determination racket operating from a hut in Hadvasi village. One man has been arrested, and two others are being investigated after a local resident reported suspicious activity.
A large-scale civil defence mock drill was conducted across Delhi, simulating a hostile attack scenario to test preparedness and response systems.
Police in Jaipur are investigating the discovery of a partially burnt body found stuffed in a plastic sack in an open plot. The victim's identity is currently unknown, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to aid the investigation.
UltraTech Cement, an Aditya Birla group company, has become the world's largest cement producer outside China, surpassing 200 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of installed capacity in India. The company plans to invest Rs 16,000 crore to reach a target capacity of 240 mtpa by the financial year 2027-28.
An Assistant Executive Engineer in Belagavi, India, is under investigation after the Lokayukta discovered disproportionate assets worth over 14 crore, including gold, silver, bank deposits, and properties.
Delhi Police's Special Cell has dismantled an inter-state terror, arms, and espionage module allegedly supported by Pakistani handlers and the ISI, revealing a covert surveillance network near sensitive military locations.
An Assistant Executive Engineer in Belagavi, India, is under investigation after authorities discovered disproportionate assets worth over Rs 14 crore, including gold, silver, bank deposits, and properties.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has voiced its concern over the circulation of obscene videos of young girls in Amravati, Maharashtra, and has directed authorities to remove the content from online platforms. The NCW is closely monitoring the case and has asked for regular progress reports.
Savin Sa's 'Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros' has officially joined the exclusive Rs 200 crore club, becoming the fifth Malayalam film to achieve this milestone and the first with rank newcomers in the lead, while also being ranked among the top five highest-grossing Malayalam films.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Hari Nagar, West Delhi. The suspects were apprehended after an investigation involving CCTV footage analysis and technical surveillance.
Clashes between BJP and Congress workers briefly disrupted polling in the Mannadipet Assembly Constituency in Puducherry. Police intervened to disperse the crowd and restore order.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticised the BJP-led central government following ED raids on state minister Sanjeev Arora, alleging political harassment and misuse of central agencies.
With D Gukesh and R Vaishali set to play world title matches, experts urge India to bid for hosting rights, calling it a major boost for the sport.
Four individuals have been arrested for allegedly running a sophisticated cyber fraud operation, duping people with fake discounted air tickets across multiple cities. Police recovered a substantial amount of cash and luxury items from the accused.
A trustee of the Trimbakeshwar Temple Trust has been arrested following allegations of a VIP darshan scam where devotees were charged extra for quick access without receipts.
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.
The US blockade on Iranian ports is aimed to curb Iranian energy exports, thereby crippling its economy to force Iran back to the negotiating table, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly abducted by two men on a motorcycle in broad daylight from a village in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the missing girl.
Delhi Police have arrested Vikas Dahiya, a proclaimed offender and alleged shooter, in connection with the 2025 murder of a boxer in Delhi. The arrest was made in Chandigarh, and Dahiya has confessed to his role in the crime, which stemmed from a long-standing rivalry.
A major fire near the main unit of the newly built Rajasthan refinery of HPCL has postponed the inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The fire, which broke out near the crude distillation unit, was doused in about two hours with no reported casualties.
Three individuals have been arrested in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, following an alleged incident of cow slaughter. The arrests occurred after a police encounter in the Sardhana area, resulting in the recovery of beef, a cow, illegal weapons, and other related items.
A 21-year-old bride-to-be in Delhi was attacked with acid, allegedly by the groom's girlfriend, during her pre-wedding celebrations. The victim is hospitalised with burns, and the attacker has been arrested.
A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to attempting to commit an ISIS-inspired attack at a Jewish centre in New York in 2024, coinciding with the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
India has expressed strong concern over the targeting of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the West Asia conflict, urging for the restoration of unimpeded navigation and global commerce.
The Indian government is planning to develop an unmanned combat search and rescue aircraft for the Indian Air Force, designed to operate autonomously and in challenging terrains.
Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including a foreign national, for allegedly selling drugs in the city. The operation resulted in the seizure of drugs, vehicles, and other items worth Rs 27.42 crores.
A Delhi court has acquitted nine men in a case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, citing unreliable and general testimonies from witnesses.
Police in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal IPL betting racket, arresting several individuals including a local BJP leader. The operation was conducted at a closed house where bets worth lakhs of rupees were being placed on IPL matches.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee and others as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged teachers recruitment scam.
INOX Air Products has commissioned a new ultra-high purity liquid oxygen facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, to support India's growing semiconductor and solar manufacturing sectors, reducing reliance on imports.
Uncertainty surrounds the planned second round of peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, as both sides engage in brinkmanship. Despite Pakistan's security preparations, Iran has yet to confirm its attendance, citing a lack of seriousness from the US in pursuing diplomacy and violations of the ceasefire.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids across multiple cities in Maharashtra as part of a money laundering investigation against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and his associates.
Police in Shillong arrested 16 people during a crackdown on prostitution activities following complaints from citizens and local stakeholders.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate involved in providing mule bank accounts, arresting 14 individuals across multiple locations. The syndicate allegedly supplied bank accounts, SIM cards, and ATM cards to fraudsters running fake investment schemes and online job scams, laundering the proceeds through these accounts.
The Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) conducted coordinated raids across multiple districts, seizing large quantities of narcotics and arresting seven individuals as part of 'Operation Ganjajuli'.
A Mumbai court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a three-year-old boy, ruling the crime was intentional but did not warrant the death penalty.
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Umer Harris, also known as 'Khargosh', is believed to be in Saudi Arabia after escaping India using a forged passport. An investigation into the inter-state LeT terror module has exposed systemic loopholes and raised concerns about passport issuance processes.
A Delhi court has requested clarification from the Delhi Police regarding the absence of CCTV footage related to the alleged illegal detention of a sub-contractor in the Janakpuri biker-death case.
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