A 29-year-old woman in Mumbai died after allegedly being assaulted by her husband during an argument about his alcohol consumption. The husband is currently absconding and has been charged with murder.
Former Mumbai police commissioner A N Roy expressed shock over the Bombay High Court's acquittal of all 12 accused in the 7/11 train blasts case, defending the police investigation and expressing confidence in an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Delhi Police busted an online betting racket on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, arresting five people from the Vivekanand Camp area. The accused were caught betting on a match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. Laptops, mobile phones, and cash were seized, and further investigation is underway.
A court in Mumbai has sent an accused, arrested in Nashik in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak, to a two-day transit remand of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI took Shubham Khairnar into custody on Tuesday night and presented him before a magistrate's court, seeking his transit remand to take him to Delhi for further investigation.
A man was arrested for planting an improvised explosive device in a private hospital in Pune in an attempt to extort money from the facility, according to police.
Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder in his 11th-floor Bandra residence at around 2:30 am on Thursday.
The police detained two persons, including a female beautician, from parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday for their alleged connection to the NEET paper leak case, officials said.
A 78-year-old woman in Mumbai was defrauded of over 25 lakh after a scammer gained access to her mobile phone under the guise of updating her electricity bill details.
A 22-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh triggered a massive search operation after leaving a suicide note and belongings on a bridge, only to be found safe at home later. He confessed to faking his suicide due to family tensions and mental stress.
A court in Mumbai sentenced a Bangladeshi national to seven months in jail for illegally entering India and working abroad with forged documents, highlighting concerns about national security.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured full cooperation in the CBI probe into the NEET paper leak case, following the arrest of a suspect from Nashik. The NEET (UG) 2024 exam was cancelled amid allegations of irregularities, leaving over 22 lakh medical aspirants anxious.
Azmi said during Aurangzeb's reign, India's border reached Afghanistan and Burma (Myanmar).
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a private hospital in Pune.
A Nashik court has remanded Nida Khan, accused in a TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case, to judicial custody until May 24. Khan was arrested on May 7 and faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
An unauthorised borewell drilling incident in Mumbai led to a breach in the Aqua Line Metro tunnel, prompting a police complaint and highlighting the importance of adhering to construction guidelines near the Metro corridor.
In a poster of the film, Singh is depicted wearing a turban, long beard, and 'kada' (bracelet), which are considered sacred symbols of the Sikh community, as per the complainant, 'Sikhs in Maharashtra'.
Investigators revealed that the accused had entered India from Bangladesh and had stayed in multiple locations in Kolkata before eventually making his way to Mumbai.
A man was stabbed to death in Dahisar, Mumbai, following a dispute over motorcycle parking. The accused was arrested within an hour of the incident.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh for allegedly providing mule bank accounts used to route over Rs 1.22 crore in proceeds from various cyber fraud schemes.
A 17-year-old boy has been detained in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, after being found in possession of 10 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 12.66 lakh. A 22-year-old accomplice fled the scene and is currently being sought by police.
Delhi Police have arrested four members of an interstate gang involved in duping and robbing people under the guise of cryptocurrency transactions. The gang posed as police officers to rob victims after luring them with promises of selling USDT.
A detailed timeline of the Sohrabuddin Shaikh alleged fake encounter case, from the initial abduction in 2005 to the Bombay High Court's dismissal of appeals in 2026.
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to two Delhi riots accused, while addressing concerns about conflicting views on bail under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The court referred the question of law on whether prolonged incarceration can override UAPA restrictions to a larger bench.
A 65-year-old woman died and two others were injured after a speeding car collided with an auto-rickshaw in Mumbai's Chembur area. The car driver has been arrested and charged with causing death by negligence.
Delhi recorded the highest number of cognisable offences among 19 metropolitan cities in India, according to the NCRB's 'Crime in India 2024' report, despite a decrease in cases compared to the previous two years.
Police in Warangal, India, have arrested four members of an interstate gang and seized 20 kg of hash oil worth Rs 2.5 crore. The gang, hailing from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, was apprehended near the Warangal bus stand while allegedly preparing to leave for Mumbai with the contraband.
Police in Pune have registered a rioting case against a religious preacher and his supporters after an ink attack on an NCP (SP) spokesperson, following accusations of targeting spiritual leaders.
A 28-year-old delivery man was killed on the Western Express Highway in Dahisar, Mumbai, after his scooter was hit by a dumper truck. The driver was later arrested.
French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India began in Mumbai with a jog and a tribute, setting the stage for strategic talks with Prime Minister Modi to strengthen the India-France partnership.
Investigations reveal that many of them had been residing in the country for the past six to eight years.
Two women, suspected to be linked to an interstate gang that allegedly defrauded a Gurugram exporter of Rs 2.49 crore and 50 tolas of gold, have been arrested. The accused are associated with a Gujarat-based film producer, who is considered the 'kingpin' of the gang.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also posted a similar note of thanks for the police force.
A 24-year-old dental student in Mumbai allegedly committed suicide, leaving a note accusing her boyfriend of mental harassment. The boyfriend has been arrested.
Sri Lanka's response to the Easter attacks has been slow and politically contested, unlike India's swift institutional reforms after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).
A government functionary, serving as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to a Maharashtra cabinet minister, has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder his wife and assaulting their son at their Pune residence.
The Gujarat CID Crime has dismantled an international cryptocurrency network worth Rs 226 crore, revealing links to a front organisation of the terror group Hamas. Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the syndicate, which is implicated in cyber fraud, narcotics, and terror funding.
Kamra has been asked to appear before the Khar police in Mumbai in connection with the case registered against him, an official said.
The Mumbai police will get another joint commissioner, the sixth such post, to oversee intelligence gathering, including keeping track of sleeper cells, an official has said.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case, citing a lack of evidence and broken links in the prosecution's case.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached land parcels and other immovable assets worth over 270 crore as part of its money laundering investigation against Rajendra Lodha, former director of Lodha Developers.
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