A 35-year-old man attempted self-immolation near the superintendent of police office in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the reasons behind his actions.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarifies the separation of powers between the legislature and executive branches following a directive to suspend a Satara Superintendent of Police. He emphasised that while the executive is accountable to the legislature, the legislature cannot assume the executive's role.
NCP (SP) leader Anish Gawande has urged the government to withdraw the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, 2026, arguing that it undermines the right to self-determination of gender identity and was drafted without adequate consultation.
The absence of NCP-SP leaders from a key Maha Vikas Aghadi meeting in Maharashtra has ignited concerns about opposition unity ahead of the crucial budget session and upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has filed a discharge application in connection with the Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) 'scam' case, claiming the predicate offence has been closed and no money laundering case is made out.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has pledged to introduce more initiatives focused on women's education, safety, and welfare if his party regains power in 2027, highlighting the importance of women's status in assessing a society's condition.
Vij, who holds the energy, transport and labour portfolios, was chairing a district grievance redressal committee meeting in Kaithal.
Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare has acknowledged awareness of merger talks between his party and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP-SP, while reaffirming the party's commitment to the BJP-led NDA alliance.
Two months after the death of Ajit Pawar, leaders within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are advocating for a merger with the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP), amidst internal disputes and banner controversies.
An NSCN(IM) insurgent surrendered to police in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, along with weapons and ammunition.
Police in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, have arrested four individuals in connection with a shooting incident that seriously injured a man. The suspects were apprehended with firearms and ammunition, and the motive appears to be a long-standing dispute.
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLC Eknath Khadse and his daughter have been booked for allegedly cheating an elderly woman by assuring a sugar factory on her land and taking its possession with the help of forged papers in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar Maharashtra unit president Shashikant Shinde on Saturday said his party chief Sharad Pawar and other leaders had no prior knowledge about the decision that Nationalist Congress Party's Sunetra Pawar would take oath as the state deputy chief minister.
Three police personnel in Odisha's Jajpur district have been suspended after a theft suspect escaped from custody. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
A woman in Bihar's Rohtas district died after allegedly consuming poison with her two children, following her husband's murder in a land dispute. The children are receiving treatment, and police have arrested suspects in connection with the husband's death.
Police in Ranchi have arrested 10 members of a gang allegedly involved in multiple loot cases across the city. The arrests followed a tip-off and the recovery of weapons.
An ex-serviceman was stabbed to death in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district following an argument, leading to protests and road blockades by villagers.
Arunachal Pradesh Police rescued seven women from two lodges and arrested two individuals for alleged immoral trafficking activities. The women, primarily from Assam, were reportedly exploited for sex work.
Police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have arrested 15 individuals allegedly involved in multiple looting incidents across the district. The arrests followed separate operations and the recovery of weapons and stolen goods.
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the Bokaro Superintendent of Police to provide the case diary and details of the investigation into the disappearance of an 18-year-old woman, expressing concern over delays and potential lapses in the police investigation.
An elderly couple was allegedly murdered in their home in Beawar, Rajasthan, with police investigating a possible robbery motive. Four suspects, including two minors, have been detained.
A clash between two groups of villagers in Maner, near Patna, resulted in injuries and multiple arrests. Police are investigating the cause of the violence.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag district, demanding responses from state officials and police regarding the ongoing investigation and lack of arrests.
A 60-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly murdered by his two sons over a property dispute. The sons were angered by their father's decision to allocate land to his son from a second marriage.
Statues of Kakori train action martyrs demolished in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, during road construction, triggering outrage and demands for action.
Police in Meghalaya have arrested a man for the murder of a seven-year-old orphan boy, solving a case that remained unsolved for six months. The accused, a neighbour of the victim, allegedly smothered the child after an argument.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested the prime suspect in a double murder case where a father and his daughter were killed.
The Allahabad High Court has criticised Uttar Pradesh officials for restricting the number of people allowed to pray at a mosque in Sambhal, stating that officials should resign if they cannot enforce the rule of law.
A head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to 31 others. The bus was returning from a public function when the accident occurred near Simaria on Nagpur road.
The demolition of statues honouring Kakori train action martyrs in Uttar Pradesh has ignited a political firestorm, prompting outrage and demands for accountability.
Lok Sabha takes up FCRA Amendment Bill amid opposition protests.
A 33-year-old woman in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly stabbed to death by her neighbour following a long-standing dispute involving the circulation of obscene photos on social media.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a job fraud and extortion racket, arresting five individuals and rescuing two victims held captive in Kolkata. The operation recovered 34 lakhs and exposed a scheme targeting youth with false promises of overseas employment.
Odisha Police have detained two individuals from West Bengal for allegedly flying a drone over the Jagannath Temple in Puri, violating restrictions. The drone and related equipment have been seized, and an investigation is underway.
Maharashtra minister Yogesh Kadam refuted allegations of delay or laxity in registering an FIR related to the air crash involving former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, following claims by NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar.
A Samajwadi Party leader has been booked for allegedly urging Muslims not to celebrate Eid as a protest against a US attack on Iran, claiming it was an appeal from jailed leader Azam Khan.
Statues of Kakori train action martyrs in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly demolished during road beautification work, sparking outrage and demands for action against those responsible.
Cracks appeared in the opposition ranks as some parties showed willingness to participate in the budget debate, while the government insisted on equal speaking opportunities for all members amidst ongoing disruptions.
Two brothers have been arrested in Jharkhand's Palamau district for allegedly assaulting a 60-year-old woman on suspicion of witchcraft. The accused confessed to the crime after one of their cows died, leading them to suspect the woman.
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLC Eknath Khadse and his daughter have been booked for allegedly cheating an elderly woman out of her land in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.
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