RJD MLA Osama Sahab has been booked for allegedly grabbing land in Bihar's Siwan district. The police conducted a raid and have initiated further legal action.
Delhi Police arrested a criminal in Ashok Vihar, northwest Delhi, who was allegedly planning a revenge murder. The accused was found with a semi-automatic pistol and live cartridges.
Two former Chinese defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges, official media reported.
The government plans to expand its central bank digital currency (CBDC)-based food subsidy programme to Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu by June, following its implementation on a pilot basis in Gujarat and Puducherry, official sources said.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a Look Out Circular against Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas to prevent him from leaving the country after he failed to cooperate with the investigation into a money laundering case.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the state government will introduce an anti-drug law allowing for the confiscation of drug smugglers' properties. Mann criticised previous administrations for enabling drug trafficking and highlighted the enactment of an anti-sacrilege law, promising stricter measures against sacrilege and drug-related offences.
Two minor girls died of asphyxiation after their mother attempted self-immolation following an alleged family dispute in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh.
An FIR has been registered against unknown individuals for allegedly sending fraudulent messages in the name of e-commerce platform Udaan, promising cash rewards and disrupting its operations.
The Union Home Ministry has announced changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, introducing a digital shift for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and citizenship applications, including online applications and renunciation processes.
Three passengers arriving from Bangkok at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport were arrested for possessing hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 4.53 crore. The arrests were made under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.
Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, seized nearly 5,000 'import quality' sharp-edged weapons from an abandoned godown, suspecting their potential use in organised crime.
Additional Solicitor General S V Raju has urged the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to challenge rulings in predicate offences and share fresh evidence to prevent accused individuals from evading justice in money laundering cases.
Several high-profile football players are facing injuries ahead of the World Cup, raising concerns about their participation in the tournament. Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, and other stars are among those sidelined, while the packed playing schedule is drawing criticism.
A 50-year-old man was stabbed to death in northeast Delhi's Shastri Park area on Thursday over an alleged old enmity. Police have arrested the accused, identified as Mohsin.
Indore police seized 566 bundles of fake Rs 500 notes from abandoned bags. Only 84 notes were genuine, with the rest being plain paper designed to resemble currency. An investigation is underway to determine the source and intended use of the fake notes.
Two cow smugglers were arrested in Gurugram after a brief encounter with police, resulting in injuries to the smugglers and a police officer.
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'Even if they align with the TVK now, I don't think the AIADMK leadership will completely surrender to the dominance of Vijay.'
A 63-year-old passenger from Kerala has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly sexually harassing a 24-year-old cabin crew member on a flight from Bahrain.
A 22-year-old youth was stabbed allegedly by his co-worker following a dispute in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar area, police said on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday evening near a paint factory in Pratap Nagar. The reasons behind the attack are yet to be ascertained, they said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused BJP MPs of securing their seats through 'vote chori' and claims the BJP would struggle to win even 140 seats in fair elections.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of orchestrating recent blasts in the state, alleging it's part of their strategy for the upcoming assembly elections. The BJP has strongly refuted these claims, demanding proof or Mann's resignation, while the state DGP suggests Pakistani ISI involvement.
ServiceNow Vice Chairman Nick Tzitzon highlights India's potential to develop an AI-native government model, emphasising enhanced public services, data privacy, and economic growth.
Jharkhand police have arrested multiple individuals and seized significant quantities of brown sugar in two separate incidents in Seraikela-Kharsawan and Chatra districts.
Two individuals lost their lives and two others were injured in separate road accidents in the Beed district of Maharashtra, according to police reports.
India U17 Women's team face Lebanon in a must-win game in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup, with a chance to qualify for the knockout stage for the first time.
Aligarh police arrested twelve members of an interstate gang allegedly involved in trafficking illicit country-made firearms from the ruins of an old fort on the outskirts of Aligarh.
At least four schoolchildren were killed and several others injured when the roof of their classroom collapsed in a village in Punjab province of Pakistan.
Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot at by unidentified assailants in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. He sustained multiple bullet injuries and is currently hospitalised. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher, with the Sensex climbing 355.90 points, driven by positive state election results and better-than-expected Q4 earnings, despite ongoing geopolitical concerns.
India is conducting a special audit of 101 cities to assess ease of living from the citizen's perspective, Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy said.
Tension arose in Karimnagar after BJP workers allegedly vandalised a BRS MLA's vehicle following remarks against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar.
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.
A 45-year-old murder case accused in Bengaluru died in police custody due to illness, according to police reports.
Delhi has seen an increase in crimes committed by foreigners, with 201 cases registered in 2024 compared to 130 in 2023, according to NCRB data. Delhi accounted for the highest number of such cases among union territories. West Bengal recorded the highest number of such cases among states.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlights the transformative role of sports in shaping young minds and fostering community spirit at a documentary screening.
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.
Police in Faridabad have arrested the owner of a swing that collapsed at the Surajkund International Crafts Fair, resulting in the death of an inspector and injuries to twelve others.
The Punjab BJP has called for a sedition case against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for blaming the party for recent blasts in the state, alleging his remarks could be used by Pakistan to defend against accusations of sponsoring terrorism.
A court in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced seven people to life imprisonment for the murder of a man and his son in 2020.
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