A priest in Kanpur, India, has been expelled from his temple duties by his father, the 'mahant', after a photograph allegedly showing him eating non-vegetarian food went viral on social media. The priest's whereabouts are currently unknown.
Three Nepalese nationals were arrested in the Narkanda area of Shimla with 9.28 kg of opium and Rs 12 lakh. The arrests were made following a tip-off and a vehicle search.
A journalist in Uttar Pradesh was arrested and jailed for allegedly publishing misleading reports against hospital officials, leading to accusations of a crackdown on press freedom.
Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. Two more individuals were arrested for allegedly aiding the accused in the crime.
A 26-year-old woman software professional in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide due to harassment by her husband for additional dowry. Police have arrested the husband and are investigating the case.
The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is recommending that the state government mandate the inclusion of the bride and groom's date of birth on wedding invitations to combat child marriages.
A special court in Thane acquitted an auto rickshaw driver accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2020, as the victim and her mother could not be traced during the trial.
Three individuals associated with the Hindu Raksha Dal have been arrested in Saharanpur for allegedly writing communal slogans on a wall in the Biharigarh area, inciting potential rioting.
A 27-year-old factory worker was fatally stabbed in a public toilet in Delhi following a road rage incident. Police have arrested one suspect and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the crime.
A woman claiming to be an author has alleged she was attacked by a mob in Indore while researching the Shah Bano case, but police deny the mob assault, stating the dispute was over a book contract.
Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against 12 employees for allegedly issuing fake disability certificates to 14 beneficiaries without proper medical examination. A separate case involves retired health employees siphoning funds through fraudulent medical claims.
A Dehradun woman, Lalita Chaudhary, whose son died in a hit-and-run accident, successfully tracked down the accused driver after police closed the case due to lack of evidence. Her persistence and evidence gathering led to the reopening of the case.
A determined mother in Dehradun, India, solved her son's hit-and-run case after police closed it due to lack of evidence, leading to its reopening.
A seven-year-old girl, missing since April 4th, was found dead near a relief camp in Imphal West district, Manipur. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and have detained a man for questioning.
Police in Una, Himachal Pradesh, are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a class 6 student who was reportedly abducted and held captive for several hours.
Three suspected dacoits were lynched and another critically injured by villagers in Assam's Nagaon district after a robbery.
UK police continue their investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office against Prince Andrew, including searching his former home at Royal Lodge. The investigation follows the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein and focuses on potential breaches during Andrew's time as UK Trade Envoy.
The Bombay High Court has upheld a lower court's decision to frame murder charges against eight police officers in connection with the 2014 custodial death of Agnello Valdaris, citing inconsistencies in police records and evidence of custodial torture.
Police in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, have dismantled a sex determination racket operating from a hut in Hadvasi village. One man has been arrested, and two others are being investigated after a local resident reported suspicious activity.
A young man was allegedly murdered following an argument over a single run during a cricket match between two local teams in Visakhapatnam. The dispute, initially resolved by the umpire, reignited later, leading to a fatal stabbing.
A young man was allegedly murdered following an argument over a single run during a cricket match between two local teams in Visakhapatnam. The dispute, initially resolved by the umpire, reignited later, leading to a fatal stabbing.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh, India, has accused her husband and in-laws of assault following a dispute over a shortage of cooking gas cylinders.
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has confirmed that a young woman from Madhya Pradesh, known for her viral videos, is a minor, leading to allegations of 'love Jihad' regarding her interfaith marriage.
The bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta, a key accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case, was heard by the Special Fast Track court in Guwahati, with the prosecution opposing it due to discrepancies in his statements and evidence related to alcohol supply to the late singer.
A 27-year-old man in Karnataka has been arrested for allegedly murdering a teacher who repeatedly demanded repayment of a Rs 13 lakh loan. The accused allegedly attacked the victim with a sharp weapon and attempted to destroy evidence by setting the body on fire.
Delhi Police's Special Cell has dismantled an inter-state terror, arms, and espionage module allegedly supported by Pakistani handlers and the ISI, revealing a covert surveillance network near sensitive military locations.
Gunshots fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other senior officials, causing chaos and a security lockdown.
Two men have been apprehended in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 22-year-old hearing and speech-impaired woman in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh. The rape incident created outrage in Uttar Pradesh as the girl trying to run away from her rapists was caught on a nearby CCTV.
Three people were killed and two others critically injured in a head-on collision between a car and a bus in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to dense fog.
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district has been arrested for allegedly killing his younger brother due to a property dispute and ongoing financial tensions. The accused confessed to the crime, citing humiliation and a desire to control his brother's assets as motives.
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea seeking protection against possible coercive action until April 20 in a case lodged against him for levelling allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
A dispute between two friends in Gurugram escalated into a car ramming incident, captured in a viral video. Police intervened, and the families reached a compromise.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that police arrests cannot be made simply for questioning individuals, emphasizing that arrest is a discretionary power that must be exercised judiciously and only when necessary for effective investigation.
Police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested four people after a clash between two groups from the same community in Aminagar village. The clash, which involved stone-pelting, stemmed from a minor dispute that escalated after a quarrel between children.
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 Morena administration in Madhya Pradesh has banned sand mining and transportation from the Chambal River, along with restricting fuel sales to unregistered vehicles, following criticism from the Supreme Court regarding illegal mining activities.
Ram Gopal Varma celebrated his 64th birthday on April 7 with his friends in Mumbai.
Police in Manipur have arrested three suspected members of a proscribed outfit in connection with a bomb blast in Bishnupur district that resulted in the deaths of two children. The arrests were made in Churachandpur district, and arms and ammunition were seized.
Two madrassa teachers in Saharanpur have been arrested after a video surfaced showing them allegedly beating a 10-year-old student with a stick, sparking public outrage.
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die, concluding a Budget session marked by the passage of key legislations and the defeat of a Constitution amendment bill on women's reservation. The session saw frequent opposition protests and discussions on various issues, including the West Asia conflict.
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