A real estate businessman was allegedly kidnapped near Bengaluru after his car was ambushed and he was sprayed with a substance. Police are investigating the abduction and searching for the perpetrators.
A 50-year-old woman and her 18-year-old visually-impaired son were found dead in their Lucknow home, with police investigating the case as a double homicide.
Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna has directed officers to strengthen preventive policing and ensure timely disposal of investigations across the state.
Noida Police have arrested one person and busted a gang allegedly involved in forging visas and duping people with promises of overseas jobs.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Bhiwandi, Thane district, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 16-year-old girl. The arrest was made following the discovery of the girl's body and an investigation into her phone records and chat history.
The family of a teenage girl critically injured in a school shooting in Canada has filed a civil lawsuit against artificial intelligence company OpenAI, alleging that its chatbot ChatGPT had prior indications that the attacker was planning a mass shooting.
A 20-year-old man who was kidnapped in Jhansi has been rescued, and four suspects, including two juveniles, have been arrested following a police encounter. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of 2 lakh for the victim's release.
A Special Armed Force (SAF) constable in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly shot his uncle with a country-made pistol after a minor dispute, leaving him seriously injured. The incident occurred in the Sumawali area, and the accused fled the scene. Police are investigating the matter and plan to arrest the constable.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh seized 26 grams of heroin, valued at approximately 1.37 lakh, during a raid in Namsai district. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.
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Two Class 7 girls who ran away from their homes in Bhubaneswar to avoid their annual examinations have been rescued from a relative's house in Angul district, Odisha.
Police in Thane have registered a case against a man accused of molesting a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl in the Bhiwandi area. The incident allegedly occurred in December, and the case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act.
AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relationship with US President Donald Trump, alleging that Modi is acting as Trump's 'slave' and jeopardising India's interests on trade, oil and foreign policy.
Punjab's AAP government is aggressively tackling drug trafficking through strict enforcement, community involvement, and preventive education, resulting in significant arrests, seizures, and a high conviction rate.
Jammu Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti highlighted the increasing importance of technology-driven investigation and electronic surveillance in addressing contemporary crimes, including terrorism, cyber offences, and organised criminal activities, during a training programme for police personnel.
Scientists at the GraphIN 2026 conference in Kochi highlighted graphene's potential in water purification, discussing graphene-based membranes and nanocomposites for removing pollutants and improving desalination.
A 24-year-old man was found murdered on the outskirts of Bengaluru, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that accepting a bribe constitutes acquiring proceeds of crime, denying relief to a former municipal official arrested in a money laundering case.
Nine individuals, including a government medical officer and four police officers, have been arrested in Jalgaon for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently claim insurance money by faking a road accident death.
A Delhi court has reserved its order on the bail plea of a couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The arguments were presented by both parties, with the court set to deliver its decision on Tuesday.
Authorities have implemented heightened security measures at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, including increased police presence, anti-drone systems, and holding areas to prevent stampedes.
A man was killed by a leopard in a village near Pauri, Uttarakhand, India. Forest officials have been ordered to capture the animal following protests from villagers.
Authorities in Chhattisgarh's Durg district demolished an illegally constructed shop belonging to the brother of a suspended BJP leader arrested in connection with opium cultivation.
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh announce ban social media for teens, sparking debate about its effectiveness, impact on education, and implications for advertisers targeting young audiences.
A man was injured and vehicles damaged after a shooting at a luxury used-car showroom in Gurugram. Police are investigating potential links to the Himanshu Bhau gang.
The Indian government has directed oil refineries to increase LPG production to ensure a stable supply of domestic cooking gas, amidst concerns over potential disruptions from the escalating Middle East conflict and its impact on imports.
A class nine student has been apprehended after allegedly attacking fellow students at a private residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a prostitution racket operating in Jammu, rescuing three girls and arresting three individuals, including a woman, following a raid on a house allegedly used for trafficking activities.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) seized 22 kg of etomidate, an analgesic drug, disguised as aloe vera powder at Mumbai airport. The drug was being illegally exported to Malaysia via air cargo. Three individuals from Surat have been arrested in connection with the smuggling operation.
Pune police have arrested five individuals from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly kidnapping a businessman and demanding a ransom of Rs 50 lakh. The businessman was rescued, and the suspects were apprehended near Sangamner.
Nancy Grewal, a 45-year-old social media influencer of Punjabi origin, was stabbed to death in Canada. Her mother claims she had been receiving threats. Police are investigating the homicide.
A Kerala MLA, K Shantakumari, was targeted by a cyber fraud gang impersonating Anti-Terrorism Squad officers, who claimed she was linked to a bomb blast case. She reported the incident to the cyber cell after uncovering their deception.
A Kohima court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his brother, following a shooting incident in August 2023.
Police in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, rescued 20 bovine animals from smugglers in two separate operations, arresting two suspects and impounding two vehicles.
Authorities have implemented heightened security measures at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, including increased police presence, anti-drone systems, and holding areas to prevent stampedes.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable assets worth over Rs 5 crore belonging to former Assam excise secretary Indreswar Kalita in connection with a money laundering investigation.
Three individuals, including two sisters, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man from Seraikela-Kharsawan district. The victim, Vijay Kumar Das, was allegedly murdered due to an illicit relationship and subsequent pressure to marry one of the accused.
The India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad is expected to be played on a pace-friendly pitch offering good bounce, with a par score likely around 200.
A 31-year-old YouTuber and garment trader was found dead in Delhi, prompting his family to allege foul play and stage a protest, demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to resign, citing hypocrisy in Shah's call for 'clean politics' given his past arrest. Banerjee also criticised the Election Commission and defended his party's record.
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