A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder his mother during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in Badlapur, where the man reportedly tried to strangle his mother following an argument.
A constable posted with the emergency police response service Dial 112 in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested and sent to judicial custody after a woman lodged a complaint accusing him of sexual exploitation, police said on Thursday.
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is poised to form the next government in Nepal after a decisive victory in the general election, significantly impacting established political parties.
Police in Shimla have arrested the alleged kingpin of an interstate drug trafficking network involved in the 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) trade. The accused, Hardeep Singh, was apprehended following a raid, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the network.
Unidentified individuals opened fire at the residence of a social media influencer in Thane, Maharashtra, prompting a police investigation. No injuries were reported, but a vehicle was damaged in the incident.
Two CoBRA battalion personnel were seriously injured in an IED blast triggered by Maoists during an anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.
Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 5.93 crore and arrested three individuals in two separate operations in Guwahati and Patharkandi, signaling a strong stance against drug trafficking in the state.
A man who had been absconding for nearly nine years in connection with a 2017 murder case was arrested by Mangaluru crime branch police in Bengaluru.
Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur accuses the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh of corruption and political patronage, citing illegal tree felling and financial irregularities.
Two individuals accused of the murder of Bangladeshi political activist Osman Hadi have been arrested in West Bengal, India, by the special task force (STF). The suspects, both Bangladeshi nationals, were apprehended in Bongaon while allegedly attempting to cross back into Bangladesh.
A 35-year-old woman inmate in Betul district jail attempted suicide by swallowing bangle pieces and was rushed to Bhopal for medical care.
Unidentified men held a jeweller's family hostage at gunpoint in Gurdaspur, Punjab, and stole cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 3 crore, prompting criticism of the state's law and order situation.
Pakistani security forces have reportedly killed dozens of Afghan Taliban personnel in overnight operations along the southwestern border, repulsing attacks at multiple locations.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh, declared brain-dead, showed signs of life after her ambulance hit a pothole. Doctors attribute her recovery to treatment for a suspected toxic bite, not a miracle.
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district has been arrested for allegedly killing his younger brother due to a property dispute and ongoing financial tensions. The accused confessed to the crime, citing humiliation and a desire to control his brother's assets as motives.
A man was stabbed to death and three others injured in Giridih, Jharkhand, following a dispute over loud music. Police have registered a case and are searching for the suspects.
A man accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter in Jammu in 2016, due to suspicions about her paternity, has been arrested in southeast Delhi after being on the run for several years.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of a journalist, overturning a previous conviction by a special CBI court.
A social media influencer's home in Thane, Maharashtra, was attacked in a shooting. Police apprehended one suspect after a chase, during which two bystanders were injured.
A senior Maharashtra minister has alleged negligence on the part of SBL Energy Ltd following a fatal explosion at its Nagpur detonator-making unit that killed 19 workers. The government has promised compensation and a thorough investigation into safety lapses.
The FBI has increased the reward to USD 1 million for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, an Indian national wanted for allegedly murdering his wife in Maryland in 2015.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has nullified the election of a Congress MLA due to the deliberate suppression of information regarding criminal charges, declaring the runner-up BJP candidate as the elected representative.
The Maharashtra government has announced a flexible work time initiative for women state government employees working in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The 'Come Early, Go Early' initiative will allow women employees flexible reporting times and earlier departure times.
Odisha Police rescued a girl from a central government-run residential school in Bhadrak district after she ran away following alleged sexual harassment by a teacher. The class 7 student escaped by scaling the boundary wall and sought refuge in a nearby village.
The Indian government has revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was held under the National Security Act following protests in Ladakh.
The Indian government reports over 93,000 vacant posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, impacting law enforcement and security capabilities. Recruitment efforts are underway to address the shortfall.
A newly married man was killed in a suspected honor killing by his wife's brothers in Dwarapudi village, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. The attack occurred after the couple's wedding, which was not approved by the woman's family.
A wanted Maoist leader allegedly killed his commander for planning to surrender to the Odisha Police, revealing internal conflicts within the group.
A 24-year-old security guard was found dead in a rented room in Delhi's Asola village, with police investigating the case as a suspected suicide.
A protest erupted in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, after an 'objectionable' social media post allegedly hurt religious sentiments. Police have registered cases against both the individual who made the post and the protesters who gathered outside the police station.
A criminal wanted in a cow slaughter case was injured in an encounter with police in the Nagal area of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Ragib, was arrested after a shootout with police. Two of his associates managed to escape.
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticises the state government over alleged LPG cylinder shortages and black marketing, urging immediate action to alleviate public hardship. He also addresses concerns regarding farmers' MSP and the SYL canal issue.
Two men allegedly threatened a judge in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, after being sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder conviction. Security for the judge has been enhanced following the threat.
The Congress party has announced its support for Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra.
The Central Village Defence Force (CVDF) in Manipur's Churachandpur held a road march to protest the death of BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte and other victims of ethnic violence in the state.
A married couple was found dead at a sewage treatment plant in Meerut, India. Police suspect the husband killed his wife before hanging himself, following reported disputes between the couple.
A married couple was found dead at a sewage treatment plant in Meerut, India, leading police to investigate a possible murder-suicide. Preliminary investigations suggest a dispute between the couple may have led to the tragic event.
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A bride was critically injured after being shot by her alleged lover during her wedding ceremony in Buxar, Bihar, sparking a police investigation into the shocking incident.
A court in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced a man and his brother to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, who was initially reported to have died by suicide.
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