A device containing low-grade explosives was found inside a private hospital in Pune, prompting a response from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and an investigation by multiple agencies.
Police in Jaipur are investigating the discovery of a partially burnt body found stuffed in a plastic sack in an open plot. The victim's identity is currently unknown, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to aid the investigation.
A bomb threat at Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital caused panic after a caller demanded Rs 40 crore, threatening to blow up the premises. A search operation found no suspicious objects, and the caller was traced to Haryana and detained.
A device containing low-grade explosives was discovered at a private hospital in Pune's Hadapsar area, prompting a police investigation involving the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the crime branch, and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
A man threatened to blow up an Army office and railway stations in Mumbai if he was not paid 5 crore. The call was declared a hoax after searches found nothing.
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.
Republican Party of India activists protested in Thane, Maharashtra, demanding the arrest of those involved in the attack on a party worker who died from his injuries.
Odisha Police Crime Branch investigates the lynching of a GRP constable accused of attempted rape, leading to suspensions and transfers within the police force.
Bihar Police have announced increased security measures ahead of the Holi festival to prevent disturbances and maintain law and order.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra are investigating a suspected murder after an unidentified man's body was discovered near a temple in the Khadavli area. The body was found in a decomposed state with the face smashed, leading authorities to believe the man was murdered and his body dumped at the location.
A stolen car from Karnataka was seized in Thane, Maharashtra, after a high-speed chase during which the driver allegedly tried to run over police personnel.
TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja staged a sit-in protest alleging irregular activities inside a strongroom housing EVMs in West Bengal, following concerns raised by Mamata Banerjee regarding EVM security.
The Mumbai police has set up a new control room to handle rain related complaints.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Kashmir has directed the police force to intensify efforts and expedite legal action to dismantle drug networks in the valley. The directive came during a review meeting where senior superintendents of police outlined measures to curb criminal activities.
An Army brigadier and his son were allegedly assaulted in Delhi after the officer objected to public drinking. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident.
Police in Odisha have made a fifth arrest in connection with the lynching of a man accused of attempted sexual assault. The victims, however, are requesting the release of those arrested, claiming they saved their lives.
Three individuals, including a father and son, have been arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, for trading reproductive organs of monitor lizards, a prohibited activity under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Following a collision between a private car and a cab on Sohna Road in Gurugram, a group of taxi drivers allegedly harassed a girl travelling in the car and assaulted its driver. The girl's mother claimed that even after police arrived, they failed to take action, and the victim was forced to reach a compromise.
The mother of a 19-year-old woman, allegedly murdered by her family in Delhi due to her relationship with a cousin, has been arrested. The postmortem revealed the cause of death was smothering.
Delhi Police have arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in what appears to be an honour killing case in Hari Nagar, west Delhi. The victim was allegedly killed for being in a relationship her family disapproved of.
A man in Bhopal was allegedly assaulted and paraded by a right-wing group for being with a woman from another community, leading to police investigation and community protests.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam, which was conducted on May 3, following allegations of irregularities. A CBI inquiry has been ordered, and a re-examination will be scheduled.
A large-scale civil defence mock drill was conducted across Delhi, simulating a hostile attack scenario to test preparedness and response systems.
An Army brigadier and his son were allegedly assaulted in Delhi after the officer objected to public drinking near their home. Police have registered an FIR and initiated an inquiry into the incident.
The director of an aviation firm and a dhaba owner have been arrested in Delhi for assaulting an Army brigadier and his son after the officer objected to them drinking alcohol in public.
Delhi Police have arrested two men, including an aviation firm director and a dhaba owner, in connection with the assault on an Army brigadier and his son after the officer objected to them drinking alcohol in a car outside his residence.
The TMC has filed a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging unauthorised sorting of postal ballot covers at an EVM strongroom in Kolkata. TMC workers protested outside the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, claiming that postal ballots were taken to a room without CCTV coverage. Similar protests occurred at a strongroom in North 24 Parganas, while the BJP shared a video from Purba Bardhaman district.
Two tourists from Chandigarh died after their car plunged into a gorge near Summer Hill in Shimla. The driver reportedly lost control while reversing, leading to the fatal accident.
An explosion at a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting investigations and government action.
A boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan, India, carrying tourists primarily from Punjab, resulting in multiple fatalities, injuries, and missing persons. The incident occurred during a devotional trip to Mathura, turning a pilgrimage into a tragedy for families from Ludhiana and Jagraon.
The department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) has set up a control room to monitor in real-time the status of transportation and delivery of essential commodities amid the coronavirus lockdown in the country. It will also monitor the difficulties being faced by various stakeholders during the lockdown period from March 25 to April 14.
Several incidents of post-poll violence have been reported across West Bengal, with tension escalating in various districts following the recent assembly elections. Clashes between political party supporters have led to injuries, arrests, and heightened security measures.
The Election Commission has deployed 432 counting observers across all 294 assembly constituencies in West Bengal to ensure transparent and smooth counting of votes. Several districts have been assigned additional observers in view of their sensitivity and electoral significance. Enforcement agencies have carried out extensive seizure drives during the election period to curb illegal inducements, with total seizures valued at approximately Rs 561 crore.
A special court in Veraval, Gujarat, has convicted five individuals and acquitted 35 others in the 2016 Una flogging case, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass, sparking nationwide protests.
Gurugram police arrested two men for brandishing swords in public and recovered weapons from their vehicle.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly throwing a stone at the Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express, causing damage and chaos among passengers.
A special court in Gujarat has sentenced five individuals to five years in prison for the 2016 Una flogging case, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass.
A devastating explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Thrissur, Kerala, has resulted in at least 13 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred as the unit was preparing crackers for the upcoming Thrissur Pooram festival.
A 22-year-old man was killed by a train in Delhi while chasing a snatcher who allegedly stole his mobile phone. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect.
'The nepotism, corruption, bad governance and 15 years of rampant crime that has happened across West Bengal under her rule led to her ouster.'
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