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.
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan has been arrested in Gondia, Maharashtra, after allegedly firing a pistol during a road rage incident while under the influence of alcohol.
Police in Mirzapur have invoked the Gangster Act against 10 people in the alleged 'gym jihad' case, involving charges of coercion, blackmail, and forced religious conversion of women.
Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against six individuals for allegedly abducting a Dalit woman five days before her wedding. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Adityanath had earlier referred to a conspiracy angle behind the violence during the protest, which is currently under police investigation.
The body of a 35-year-old man was discovered under suspicious circumstances at Maharshi Devaraha Baba Medical College in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident to determine the cause of death and how the body ended up on the medical college premises.
Jharkhand police have arrested multiple individuals and seized significant quantities of brown sugar in two separate incidents in Seraikela-Kharsawan and Chatra districts.
The Indian Air Force conducted a day-and-night exercise on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, activating an emergency-landing facility with fighter jets, helicopters, and transport aircraft to demonstrate operational readiness and validate standard operating procedures.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has launched three key schemes focusing on electricity subsidies, women's safety, and drug eradication, fulfilling his election promises after his party's recent victory.
Following two blasts targeting the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Punjab, the Railways Ministry is intensifying security measures, including increased patrolling, expanded surveillance, and drone deployment, to safeguard railway infrastructure and prevent further disruptions.
The lawyer for ex-judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh stated that his clients are fully cooperating in the probe into the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, a day after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the matter.
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over media reporting in the death case of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, urging restraint to ensure a fair and impartial investigation.
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link is now fully operational, reducing travel time between the two cities. The Mumbai-bound carriageway opened after a delay due to dismantling of inauguration infrastructure and cleaning work. The project, dubbed an 'engineering marvel', includes tunnels, viaducts and a cable-stayed bridge.
Jharkhand's Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi has accused officials of sexual exploitation of women in the state's prisons, alleging that the administration is trying to bury the evidence and shield those involved.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has declared that the state government will have 'zero tolerance' towards political murders, following concerns over parole granted to those accused in the 2019 Periya twin murder case.
A patient admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow was found dead in his hospital bed with his throat slit. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the 61-year-old cancer patient.
A farmer in Uttar Pradesh, India, was shocked to receive tax notices for millions of rupees due to a fraudulent firm operating under his name in Delhi. An investigation has been launched to address the identity theft and tax evasion.
An Indian worker was killed and three others injured in a drone attack in the Moscow region, the Indian embassy said. The incident occurred amid escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
A 30-year-old man, accused of killing a woman in Telangana's Mahabubnagar district after she rejected his advances, died in hospital after being attacked by a mob.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district detained two alleged drug peddlers under the PITNDPS Act and lodged them in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal.
Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, arrested a man and seized over 10 quintals of poppy husk, estimated to be worth around 1.5 crore.
The All India Mahila Congress has demanded a fresh probe into the 2020 Hathras gang-rape and murder case, citing revelations made in a new documentary film. The party also criticised the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of the case and alleged a cover-up.
Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking and seized cannabis with an estimated international market value of Rs 52 lakh.
An 11-year-old boy was allegedly thrown into a burning tandoor (clay oven) for eating rasgullas during a wedding ceremony in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. The child sustained severe burns and is currently hospitalised.
An undertrial prisoner, accused of rape, has died in a district jail in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect suicide, citing burn injuries sustained under suspicious circumstances.
Many places across northern states including Delhi recorded above-normal temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius, while the India Meteorological Department warned of heatwave conditions in parts of Uttar Pradesh in the coming days. Jammu and Kashmir saw a dip in temperatures with fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and rainfall in the plains.
Yogasana, the ancient Indian practice, is aiming to become a global sport and secure a place in the 2036 Olympics, with India hoping to host the Games in Ahmedabad. The sport has already been included in this year's Asian Games as a demonstration sport and is eyeing the 2030 Commonwealth Games. World Yogasana is working to meet the IOC's requirements for recognition, focusing on expanding its global reach and adhering to anti-doping standards.
Uttar Pradesh Police have uncovered an inter-state cyber fraud syndicate with suspected links to Nepal and Chinese handlers, arresting five people in Bareilly district.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife with a hammer in front of their children, relying on his daughter's testimony.
Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested an alleged shooter, Chirag alias Sachin, linked to the Naveen Dabas alias Jora gang, from Rohini. He was wanted for a firing incident at a medical store in Jhajjar, allegedly carried out for extortion.
The Kerala government has assured Dalit residents of a disputed land in Ernakulam district that it will seek more time from the court regarding their eviction. The assurance was given by State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, who stated the government will do everything necessary to help them and that further action will be taken only as per court directions.
A traffic police constable in Sasaram, Bihar, was killed after being hit by a tractor while attempting to enforce traffic regulations. The driver fled the scene, and a manhunt is underway.
Doctors at MBS Hospital in Kota were attacked by relatives of two patients who died while undergoing treatment. The relatives alleged negligence and protested outside the hospital, leading to police intervention and a doctors' strike.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has proposed opening offices in India's Union territories and is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs, according to Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar.
Police in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested 23 people in connection with stone-pelting at an Ambedkar Jayanti procession. The incident resulted in injuries to a police officer and heightened tensions in the area.
Police have arrested four individuals and apprehended two juveniles in connection with a violent assault at a hotel in Katra, Reasi district. The accused are allegedly involved in an attack at the R K Palace hotel on May 2, which resulted in serious injuries to one man.
A CPI(M) worker in Kerala has been booked for allegedly installing a flex board expressing support for Congress leader KC Venugopal in the Kerala Chief Minister race, sparking a political row.
Local body elections in Haryana, including municipal corporations of Ambala, Panchkula, and Sonipat, saw a 54.5 per cent voter turnout. Polling was held for mayor and ward councillor posts, with key contestants from BJP and Congress. The votes will be counted on May 13.
Security forces in Manipur have destroyed 12 illegal bunkers erected by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts, amidst ongoing tensions between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga tribes.
The Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a member of an interstate gang involved in the illegal smuggling of oxytocin injections in Lucknow and seized a large quantity of the drug.
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