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.
An employee of a powerloom unit in Thane district, Maharashtra, is accused of stealing raw materials worth Rs 21.89 lakh from the factory. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the accused supervisor, Ashish Singh.
A businessman in Thane, Maharashtra, has reported the theft of veterinary raw material worth approximately Rs 45 lakh from a consignment en route to Dehradun. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Delhi Police have launched an investigation after 'objectionable material' was found at the gate of a temple in the Dayalpur area of northeast Delhi. An FIR has been registered, and police are reviewing CCTV footage and deploying forces to maintain calm.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, has launched a comic-style brochure featuring Professor Padarth to make materials engineering more accessible and engaging for students and the general public.
Scientists at the GraphIN 2026 conference in Kochi highlighted graphene's potential in water purification, discussing graphene-based membranes and nanocomposites for removing pollutants and improving desalination.
Delhi Police busted two illegal units manufacturing counterfeit cement in the city's northeastern areas and arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the racket.
Police in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a cache of explosives, weapons, and equipment allegedly hidden by Maoists in a forested hill area.
Police in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a cache of explosives, weapons, and equipment allegedly hidden by Maoists in a forested hill area.
Delhi Police dismantled a counterfeit mobile phone accessories manufacturing and packaging operation in central and west Delhi, arresting two individuals involved in selling fake products under well-known brand names.
Experts say cold-rolled formed engineering solutions are driving a sustainability shift in the mining sector as the process generates minimal scrap, which can reduce waste generation by up to 80 per cent compared to conventional methods.
A Pakistani national, Avesh Khan, was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Rajasthan's Barmer district after crossing the India-Pakistan border and handed over to the police for questioning.
Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized suspected hydroponic weed (ganja) valued around Rs 34.93 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok. The passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act.
A 62-year-old Indian-origin man, now a US citizen, faces denaturalisation proceedings for allegedly defrauding investors of USD 2.5 million and concealing this from US authorities.
Delhi Police have busted an organised racket that allegedly duped NEET aspirants and their families by promising guaranteed MBBS admissions, arresting four people including the suspected mastermind and a doctor. Eighteen students were rescued from the alleged fraudsters.
A joint operation by Sahibganj police and Bihar STF led to the discovery of an illegal mini-arms factory in Jharkhand, resulting in the arrest of the main accused and seizure of weapons and equipment.
Nagpur is on high alert after an anonymous letter claimed radioactive material was planted at key locations, including the RSS headquarters and a BJP office. Police are investigating the threat, with extensive searches underway.
Odisha Police seized nearly 3,500 litres of diesel and arrested one person for illegally procuring materials from ships anchored in deep sea areas near Paradeep. The operation uncovered a network involved in unauthorised exchanges of fuel and other suspicious commodities.
The ongoing West Asia conflict is expected to severely impact the supply of affordable housing in India, as rising input costs further erode already thin developer margins. Fluctuations in crude oil and gas prices, coupled with higher freight costs, are driving up prices of essential construction materials like cement and steel, making new projects increasingly unviable for developers.
Just before Mother's Day, Priyanka Chopra Jonas gave us a moment to remember at the Gold House Gold Gala 2026 in California.
The Hazaribag district administration in Jharkhand has filed a police case against three shopkeepers for allegedly selling counterfeit NCERT books. Raids were conducted following complaints, and investigations revealed discrepancies in holograms and page quality.
The RusBeam 2800 is now India's largest electron-beam wire deposition 3D printer operating under vacuum. The machine was custom-built for India and is operated with software developed by Rosatom.
Police in Kerala seized explosive materials, including crude bombs and gunpowder, in the Dharmadam Assembly constituency, represented by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, just before the vote counting. The search followed a tip-off about illegal firecracker manufacturing.
Rajasthan Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force dismantled an illegal MD drug manufacturing unit in Jodhpur, arresting six individuals and seizing a large quantity of raw materials.
Pakistani police arrested 21 terrorists, mostly affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in Punjab province during the past week.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud racket based in Mewat, arresting four individuals for allegedly impersonating Indian Air Force officials and defrauding businessmen using forged documents.
The Election Commission has ordered repolling in 15 polling stations across two Assembly constituencies in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district following reports of electoral malpractices.
Three individuals wanted in connection with multiple robbery cases in Delhi have been apprehended in Kathua district following a joint operation by Delhi Police and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted an illegal drug manufacturing laboratory in Hyderabad and arrested three individuals. The raid resulted in the seizure of 69.6 kg of Alprazolam, raw materials for Ephedrine production, and contraband valued at approximately Rs 17.40 crore.
Customs officers at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have arrested two Indian passengers for allegedly smuggling suspected marijuana worth nearly Rs 9 crore from Vietnam.
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link is now fully operational, reducing travel time between the two cities. The Mumbai-bound carriageway opened after a delay due to dismantling of inauguration infrastructure and cleaning work. The project, dubbed an 'engineering marvel', includes tunnels, viaducts and a cable-stayed bridge.
Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an alleged prostitution racket in the Railway Road area, arresting five individuals, including a woman. The operation was conducted following complaints, leading to the apprehension of the accused and the recovery of cash, mobile phones, and other materials.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the US prefers a negotiated settlement and expects cooperation from Iran on securing nuclear-related materials.
The Indian government has announced the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, effective July 1. The new scheme aims to expand guaranteed wage employment and link it more closely with infrastructure development and climate resilience, but faces concerns from opposition parties and labour rights activists.
A Delhi court granted bail to a former accounts officer accused of swindling more than 2 lakh Swiss francs from India's Permanent Mission in Geneva to fund his crypto-gambling ventures.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of murdering his wife during the COVID-19 lockdown, citing the prosecution's failure to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to hostile witnesses and lack of supporting evidence.
India's state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) are projected to incur under-recoveries of approximately Rs 80,000 crore on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales in FY27 if current loss levels persist, according to rating agency Icra.
A Delhi court granted bail to a former accounts officer accused of swindling more than 2 lakh Swiss francs from India's Permanent Mission in Geneva to fund his crypto-gambling ventures.
Customs officers at Delhi airport arrested three Sri Lankan passengers arriving from China for allegedly smuggling marijuana worth Rs 11.63 crore.
A Delhi court has set aside a magistrate's order taking cognisance of a criminal defamation complaint filed by AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP MLA Karnail Singh, citing that the order did not adequately consider exceptions to the offence of defamation.
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