Two Bangladeshi women staying illegally in India have been arrested in Karyavattom, Kerala, suspected of involvement in a prostitution racket. The arrests followed a raid by Kazhakoottam police, acting on a tip-off from the Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
Two Bangladeshi women staying illegally in India have been arrested in Karyavattom, Kerala, suspected of involvement in a prostitution racket. The arrests followed a raid by Kazhakoottam police, acting on a tip-off from the Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
Kulgam Police dismantled an interstate narcotics network, seizing illegally obtained assets worth Rs 92.73 lakhs linked to the accused in Jammu.
BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Assam, marking the NDA's third consecutive government in the state. Sarma's swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for May 12, with key political figures expected to attend.
Four police personnel, including an SHO, have been suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the murder of three members of a family following an argument over smearing cake during a birthday party in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
US President Donald Trump welcomed Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team to the White House on Thursday as he boasted about the United States' ongoing operation in Iran.
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died at the age of 38 due to cardiac-lung complications. The news has prompted condolences from across the political spectrum in Uttar Pradesh.
A birthday celebration in Bulandshahr turned deadly after an argument over smearing cake led to the murder of three family members. One of the accused was injured while attempting to escape police custody.
Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha claims that leaders are leaving the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) due to disappointment and disgust, not fear. He cites the 'Sheesh Mahal' row as a key factor in AAP's potential defeat in future Delhi Assembly elections.
Suvendu Adhikari's rise within the BJP in West Bengal has been marked by strategic victories and relentless opposition to the TMC, culminating in his leadership role within the party's legislative wing.
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected as the leader of the BJP-led NDA in the Assam assembly, paving the way for his second consecutive term as chief minister. The NDA secured a two-thirds majority in the recent assembly polls, with the BJP winning 82 seats and its allies AGP and BPF securing 10 seats each.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized two houses in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, belonging to an accused in the 2017 CRPF Lethpora attack.
A man and his sister-in-law were found dead inside his house in Odisha's Balasore district. Police suspect suicide linked to an alleged illicit relationship, pending post-mortem and investigation.
Unidentified individuals attacked the residence of a KSU activist in Kerala with an explosive device, following his arrest related to a protest where the Health Minister was allegedly injured.
Thousands of teaching job aspirants in Bihar have been booked and several arrested following protests over delays in the BPSC TRE-4 examination notification, leading to clashes with police and political accusations.
Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh calls for the immediate implementation of the Shakti Act following the rape and murder of two minors in Pune district, criticising the government's failure to ensure the safety of women and children.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer contacted US President Donald Trump to express his relief following a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents Dinner. The leaders also discussed the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The 100-day 'drug-free J-K campaign' has achieved significant success across the Union Territory, leading to numerous arrests, seizures of narcotics, and demolition of properties linked to drug peddlers.
Following the demolition of a house linked to an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash, the victim's family is demanding a CBI probe and strict action against all those involved in the incident.
A newly married couple were found dead in their Hyderabad home in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
A much-anticipated board meeting of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, intended to reconsider nominations to the board of Tata Sons, was cancelled for unspecified reasons, despite the Bombay High Court declining to stay the meeting.
A 46-year-old man, a member of the Child Welfare Committee, has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly blackmailing a woman using her explicit photos and videos to coerce her into a sexual relationship. The accused also allegedly impersonated a police officer and defrauded the victim of money.
The couple had stopped on their way to a relative's house due to the intense heat when two men allegedly approached them. The accused allegedly assaulted the fiance, held him captive and raped the woman for three hours.
A sub-zonal commander of the banned Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) was arrested with arms and ammunition from Jharkhand's Latehar district, police said.
The Indian government has notified final rules under four labour codes, potentially enabling a four-day workweek in certain sectors by capping weekly working hours at 48 while allowing daily flexibility. This move also introduces significant changes to wage fixation, compliance obligations, and social security norms.
Two Enforcement Directorate officers who participated in the raid against I-PAC in Kolkata this January received an award for their 'exceptional competence'.
UK police have made several arrests as part of an investigation into serious offences alleged to have involved members of an Ahmadi sect in north-west England.
An initial report has ruled out bacterial infection in the deaths of four Mumbai family members who consumed watermelon. Further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district, Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured a fast-tracked trial and pushed for the death penalty for the accused, amid public outrage and protests.
The world watches the Met Gala for the celebrities and the couture. But, for the last few years, one Indian brand from Kerala has quietly been creating the carpet that fashion's biggest stars pose on.
A 25-year-old woman allegedly killed her two minor children before dying by suicide following a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district, police said.
A woman in Chhattisgarh's Durg district allegedly stabbed to death a constable's wife and son, and seriously injured his daughter, reportedly due to a dispute over her relationship with the policeman.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized properties worth Rs 3.5 crore belonging to narcotics smugglers in Srinagar as part of an intensified crackdown on drug trafficking.
US President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The visit occurs amidst global tensions, including the war in West Asia and trade disputes between the US and China. Discussions are expected to cover China-US relations, world peace, and economic issues.
The body of a girl was discovered near Lalit Bhawan in Patna, a complex housing government offices. Police are investigating the case, suspecting foul play due to injury marks on the body. Forensic teams and dog squads have been deployed to gather evidence and identify the victim.
A businessman in Aligarh was allegedly murdered by his neighbour after he refused to lend him money, according to police. The accused and three associates have been arrested in connection with the crime.
The blood-soaked body of a 75-year-old man was discovered in his home in Paharpur village, Hathras. Police suspect murder and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
The accused in the rape and murder of a 22-year-old woman in Delhi's Kailash Hills has told investigators that he initially planned to only rob the house, but the crime escalated after she refused to open the safe.
A former village head in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, was critically injured after being shot by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle during his morning walk.
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