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.
Authorities in Hoshiarpur demolished an illegal structure built on panchayat land by a family allegedly involved in drug trafficking, as part of the state government's campaign against drugs.
A professor in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, who was acquitted of sexual exploitation charges, has taken voluntary retirement and been barred from the college premises.
Gurugram Police arrested a wanted criminal, Ankit Kumar, after a brief encounter near Pachgaon chowk. The accused, who had escaped from a jail in Uttar Pradesh, was injured in the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalized.
Comedian Samay Raina discusses the controversy surrounding his show 'India's Got Latent' and hints at a second season in a new stand-up special.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh was severely injured after her husband allegedly bit off parts of her nose and cheek during a domestic dispute. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused.
Nuh police arrested seven individuals in a special drive against cow smuggling, seizing cattle, banned meat, and vehicles.
A 22-year-old M Tech student was found dead in his hostel room at IIT Kharagpur, marking the second such incident in 10 days and raising concerns about mental health support for students.
Opposition parties in Punjab have criticised the Bhagwant Mann government following a blast incident at a freight corridor rail track in Patiala, citing intelligence failures and a lack of grip on law and order.
A case has been registered against officials in Kaij Nagar Panchayat, Maharashtra, for allegedly misappropriating Rs 4.24 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Funds meant for house construction were allegedly transferred to unintended beneficiaries.
Sixteen people have died in a collision between a pick-up van and an SUV in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district. The accident occurred when the van, carrying labourers, overturned and collided with the SUV on the Indore-Ahmedabad National Highway.
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava and a relative of a deceased factory worker in Gujarat's Bharuch district slapped each other amidst tensions over compensation for the victims of a recent factory fire.
A businessman in Navi Mumbai is accused of defrauding four investors of Rs 28.4 lakh through a forex trading scheme promising high returns.
Ambala police arrested three youths and recovered nearly 2 kg of explosive material from them. An investigation is underway to determine the source and intended purpose of the explosives.
A 28-year-old married woman allegedly died by suicide by hanging herself at her parental home in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the cause of death.
A 22-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, following an argument that started after his motorcycle brushed against another vehicle.
The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to form an all-women SIT to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad, following concerns about the local police's handling of the case and allegations of denial of treatment by private hospitals.
The Election Commission has announced a stringent security plan for the second phase of the West Bengal assembly polls, ensuring voters can exercise their franchise without fear. Security personnel will be deployed constituency-wise, and area domination exercises will be stepped up in sensitive neighbourhoods. CCTV cameras will be installed at every polling station, and central forces will remain deployed at booths.
A migrant labourer was arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly killing his first wife at a construction site in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following a dispute over an alleged extramarital affair.
Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a plan to equip police with body cameras, establish new women and cybercrime police stations, and form an Anti-Terrorist Squad as part of a broader effort to modernise the state's police force.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report about a woman being paraded and humiliated in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua district, and has sought a report from the administration.
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.
Kerala Police arrested 165 people and registered 455 cases in a statewide operation targeting cyber financial fraud, confiscating devices and disrupting criminal networks.
A US national was allegedly sexually assaulted at a homestay in Kodagu, Karnataka, leading to the arrest of a staff member and the owner, who reportedly attempted to cover up the incident.
A mobile shop owner in Katihar, Bihar, has been arrested for allegedly procuring and selling motherboards of stolen mobile phones to foreign locations, raising concerns about illegal transfer of mobile data.
The Supreme Court has directed the Madhya Pradesh government to decide on granting sanction to prosecute minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his remarks targeting Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. The court expressed its displeasure over the delay and the nature of Shah's comments.
Protests by factory workers in Noida, India, demanding wage increases turned violent, resulting in arson, vandalism, and stone-pelting in Phase-2 and Sector 60 areas. Police have been deployed to control the situation and maintain order.
Kanpur Police busted an IPL betting racket, arresting five individuals and seizing Rs 3.91 crore in cash and betting equipment. The accused operated through an illegal website and mobile app, using master IDs to facilitate online gambling.
The principal of a private school in Gurugram has been arrested for allegedly defrauding students by falsely claiming CBSE accreditation up to Class 10. This follows the earlier arrest of the school's chairman in the same case.
A 26-year-old Delhi High Court advocate died after allegedly jumping from the 15th floor of a hotel in New Delhi's Connaught Place area, police said.
Ahmedabad police have announced comprehensive security measures for the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, including over 3,000 police personnel, home guards, and anti-drone systems.
The father of a teenage girl found dead in the Ganga river in Katariya village has stated he does not want any politician to visit his home for political gain, amid allegations from opposition leaders that he is under duress.
The principal of a private school in Gurugram has been arrested for allegedly defrauding students by falsely claiming CBSE accreditation up to Class 10. This follows the earlier arrest of the school's chairman in the same case.
Whether Vijay has the political spine to stitch together a stable government from this patchwork of conditions, demands, and midnight drama is the question Tamil Nadu is living through right now.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sharad Kalaskar, convicted in the 2013 Narendra Dabholkar murder case, suspending his life sentence and questioning his identity as the assailant and the integrity of eyewitnesses.
A 51-day national rowing camp for women has commenced in Gorakhpur to strengthen the team's preparations for the Asian Games in Japan later this year. The camp, organised by the Sports Authority of India, focuses on training rowers for the continental event.
An official of the Sultanganj Nagar Parishad in Bihar's Bhagalpur was killed, while its chairman got critically injured on Tuesday when unidentified miscreants barged into the latter's chamber and allegedly opened fire, police said.
Police in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district have arrested an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate for allegedly fabricating a shooting incident and possessing a live bullet. The arrest followed a forensic investigation that debunked the candidate's claims of being fired upon.
A 26-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by three people over an old enmity in Shadra Banger village in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang emphasized the importance of public trust as the true strength of the police force, urging officers to serve with compassion and integrity.
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