The Bombay High Court has discharged four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case, criticising the NIA for ignoring evidence collected by the previous investigating agency. The court's decision leaves the question of responsibility for the blasts, which killed 31 people, unanswered.
Himachal Pradesh's Sawan Barwal broke the 48-year-old national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2:11:58 and surpassing Shivnath Singh's 1978 record.
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.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims regarding the state's fish production, accusing him of misrepresenting facts and alleging restrictions on non-vegetarian food consumption in BJP-ruled states.
An inquiry has been initiated into the death of an anganwadi worker in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations that work pressure related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) contributed to her death. The investigation was ordered after a video surfaced on social media showing the deceased woman's daughter alleging harassment and undue pressure from officials.
Security agencies in Rajasthan have detained four individuals and seized approximately 12 kg of heroin, suspected to have been smuggled from across the Indo-Pak border using drones. The operation involved a joint effort by CID, local police, and the Border Security Force (BSF).
While the total number of assembly seats remains unchanged at 126, the redrawing of boundaries has reshaped voter composition across constituencies -- a shift that is likely to influence electoral outcomes in the years ahead.
A goods vehicle driver was brutally attacked and had his genitals severed after a roadside quarrel in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Police are investigating the incident.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP and RSS for undermining the Constitution and accused the TMC of failing to provide jobs in West Bengal during recent rallies.
A former chairperson of the Amethi Nagar Panchayat, Chandrama Devi, has been sent to judicial custody in connection with a property fraud case. The case involves allegations of fraudulently transferring a local trade leader's house during her tenure.
Delhi Police arrested over 600 people and rounded up over 8,300 suspects during Operation CyHawk 4.0, a large-scale crackdown on cybercrime.
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.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticised the Union government over the hike in commercial LPG prices, accusing the Centre of taking from the people while the Mamata Banerjee administration provides relief. He challenged the Prime Minister to release a white paper detailing central funds allocation in Cooch Behar.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched a scathing attack on the TMC in West Bengal, accusing it of appeasement politics, shielding infiltrators, and presiding over a corrupt and lawless regime.
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.
Nashik police is probing multiple FIRs alleging sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit, with eight arrests so far.
A 28-year-old cleric was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and arrested one suspect, while efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused. The incident has sparked condemnation and calls for strict action.
A 26-year-old man and his friend have been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for the premeditated murder of the man's wife, whom he suspected of infidelity. The crime took place in a remote village, and the body was discovered with severe injuries.
Uttar Pradesh police seized over 710 cartons of Indian-made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth approximately 1.20 crore in Chandauli, arresting two smugglers attempting to transport the contraband to Bihar, where alcohol is banned.
A government girls' school in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was blown up by unidentified armed men, police said. The incident occurred in Ghora village, Baka Khel area of Bannu district. No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing so far.
Police in Surat are investigating an alleged interstate hawala-linked political funding network involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) functionaries, with Rs 1.25 crore reportedly routed from Delhi to Surat ahead of Gujarat local body polls. The AAP has dismissed the claims as a conspiracy by the ruling BJP.
Karwar, a coastal town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is known for its many culinary traditions, reflecting the numerous communities that make this region their home.
US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran have drawn strong condemnation from Democrat leaders, who are calling for his removal from office, while some Republicans express concern.
Four individuals have been arrested for allegedly running a sophisticated cyber fraud operation, duping people with fake discounted air tickets across multiple cities. Police recovered a substantial amount of cash and luxury items from the accused.
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.
A man and a teenager died in Maharashtra's Beed district after a power transmission tower collapsed during an attempt to steal high-voltage cables. Police are investigating the incident and have made several arrests.
Several district courts in Madhya Pradesh were evacuated and searched after receiving email threats claiming the presence of 'poisonous gas bombs.' The threats turned out to be a hoax, and investigations are underway to identify the source of the emails.
Former Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has been arrested in connection with the deaths during the Gen Z protests last year, following the implementation of a probe commission's report.
A Delhi court has remanded former senior executives of Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) to five days of ED custody in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud-linked money laundering case.
The Chhattisgarh Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic Offence Wing (ACB/EOW) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against four individuals for alleged irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment and reagent chemicals in 2023, resulting in significant financial losses to the state.
Sri Lanka's response to the Easter attacks has been slow and politically contested, unlike India's swift institutional reforms after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).
Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, currently serving a life sentence in Berhampur Circle Jail, has successfully completed a Master's degree in Sociology from IGNOU. This achievement follows his earlier graduation through correspondence while incarcerated, highlighting his commitment to higher education despite his imprisonment.
Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, already facing rape charges, is now under investigation for opening over 130 accounts with cooperative credit societies and conducting transactions worth approximately Rs 63 crore.
The LDF has filed a complaint with the Election Commission alleging that UDF candidate Reji Cheriyan engaged in cash-for-vote practices during the Kuttanad Assembly election campaign.
Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, already facing rape charges, is now under investigation for suspicious financial activities involving numerous accounts and large transactions.
Thirteen people were killed and 22 injured after a private bus collided with a tipper and caught fire in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, with President Murmu and PM Modi expressing condolences and announcing ex-gratia payments.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses political rivals of being BJP agents and promises to restore voting rights to disenfranchised citizens in West Bengal. He also criticises the BJP's poll promises and highlights the TMC's Lakshmir Bhandar scheme.
A head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in 10 fatalities and 31 injuries. The bus was returning from a public function attended by the chief minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Mamata Banerjee government of favouring infiltrators over the native population, asserting that the upcoming assembly election in West Bengal is a battle to save the state's identity.
During the probe, it was found that Ram Bhawan, a resident of Naraini town in Banda district, had been living in a rented room in Chitrakoot district where the offences were committed, with his wife allegedly assisting him, the agency said.
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