Police in Beed district, Maharashtra, busted a prostitution racket and rescued three women, arresting two individuals involved in the trafficking operation.
An elderly woman in Gaya, Bihar, was allegedly beaten to death by villagers who accused her of practising witchcraft. Police have registered a case and arrested one person.
A 49-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by four individuals during Holi celebrations in Kalyan, Thane district, after he intervened to protect a child near a bonfire.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar to be a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, suggesting the Muslim community seek land elsewhere for a mosque.
Delhi Police dismantled an interstate arms supply network based in Mewat, arresting a 47-year-old supplier and recovering a cache of weapons and live cartridges.
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.
DRI officials apprehended a man in Warangal, Telangana, for attempting to sell two live red sand boas, a protected species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
A young man has been arrested in Jharkhand's Pakur district for allegedly murdering a 53-year-old man over a land dispute. The accused confessed to the crime and has been sent to judicial custody.
Former Collector of Beed district, Avinash Pathak, has been arrested in connection with a Rs 241 crore land acquisition compensation scam. The arrest was made by a Special Investigation Team of the Beed police in Latur.
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with a dowry harassment case after her daughter-in-law sustained severe burn injuries and her two minor granddaughters died allegedly due to suffocation.
An activist was murdered and a revenue officer seriously injured in an attack in Palghar district, Maharashtra. Police have arrested one person and are searching for four others involved in the ambush.
An activist was beaten to death and a revenue official was seriously injured in an attack by unidentified men in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The incident occurred near a quarry in Shirgaon, prompting a police investigation into potential motives including land disputes and mining issues.
The owner of Shivam Associates in Belagavi has been arrested following allegations of multi-crore investment fraud and unregulated financial activities. Authorities are investigating the firm's dealings with thousands of investors.
Two individuals have been arrested in Gujarat's Mehsana district for allegedly manufacturing liquor from a residential property, violating the state's strict prohibition laws.
Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, have launched an investigation after the discovery of a decapitated human skeleton and skull in Vasai.
The cross-examination of a prosecution witness has concluded in a Model Code of Conduct violation case involving AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The next hearing is scheduled for May 21.
A second-year medical student was allegedly stabbed to death in his paying guest accommodation in Patiala. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for a suspect seen fleeing the scene.
An Indian worker was killed and three others injured in a drone attack in the Moscow region, the Indian embassy said. The incident occurred amid escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
A 28-year-old woman in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide due to mental distress over her mother's critical illness; her mother passed away shortly after the incident.
A man and his sister-in-law have been detained in connection with the death of his wife, whose body was found at her home in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife with a hammer in front of their children, relying on his daughter's testimony.
Delhi Police conducted an anti-terror mock drill at the Taj Hotel in Chanakyapuri to assess emergency response capabilities and inter-agency coordination during a simulated terror attack scenario.
Three individuals have been arrested in Vikarabad district, Telangana, for allegedly murdering two elderly women from whom they had borrowed money. Investigations revealed the accused were planning to kill six other women to whom they owed money.
Pakistani security forces killed five terrorists in separate operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operations, based on intelligence reports, took place in the Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts, targeting members of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists.
An elderly couple and their two grandchildren were allegedly murdered by two close relatives to grab family property in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district, police said on Thursday.
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.
A 26-year-old woman in Kasaragod district, Kerala, allegedly committed suicide after her fiance died from injuries sustained in a road accident. The woman, identified as Prafulla, was found dead at her residence, reportedly leaving a suicide note expressing her wish to be cremated near her fiance's burial site.
A 30-year-old man, accused of killing a woman in Telangana's Mahabubnagar district after she rejected his advances, died in hospital after being attacked by a mob.
In a Rajasthan village, over 100 girls are embracing football, transforming a barren field into a vibrant playground and chasing dreams once considered unattainable.
A patient admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow was found dead in his hospital bed with his throat slit. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced incentives for families to encourage larger families and reverse the state's declining population trend.
Police in Kozhikode arrested three individuals and seized over one kilogram of MDMA, estimated to be worth more than Rs 30 lakh, during a routine vehicle inspection.
Police in Bihar have arrested three criminals following brief encounters in Patna and Siwan districts. The accused, wanted in cases of robbery and jewellery shop loot, sustained bullet injuries during the operations and are receiving treatment.
A Nepalese national was arrested near the Indo-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district with 4.66 kilograms of illegal charas worth about Rs 2.5 crore.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district detained two alleged drug peddlers under the PITNDPS Act and lodged them in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal.
Doctors at MBS Hospital in Kota were attacked by relatives of two patients who died while undergoing treatment. The relatives alleged negligence and protested outside the hospital, leading to police intervention and a doctors' strike.
The Uttar Pradesh government's 'One District One Cuisine' initiative, aimed at promoting local delicacies, has drawn criticism for omitting several iconic non-vegetarian dishes closely associated with the state's districts.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly killing his father with an axe after claiming he was fed up with frequent harassment.
A man accused of attempting to burn his neighbour alive was found dead in the Thalisain area of Pauri Garhwal. The deceased, Anand Singh, had been missing since allegedly setting his neighbour on fire. Police investigations are ongoing.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two individuals, including a woman, suspected of involvement in an interstate drug trafficking network. The arrests were made in Kulgam district following the recovery of heroin and other incriminating materials.
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