A Delhi court has upheld the conviction of a man for sexually harassing a woman on the Delhi Metro, emphasising the need for enhanced safety measures for women on public transport.
Pakistani security forces conducted coordinated ground and aerial strikes against militant positions along the border with Afghanistan, targeting posts used by the Afghan Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Karnataka Chief Minister announces a ban on social media for children under 16 and increased measures to prevent drug abuse in schools, colleges, and universities, alongside investments in education infrastructure and mental health support.
Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief V Shantha Kumari highlights the erosion of traditional values and delays in legal action as key factors contributing to ongoing concerns about women's safety in India.
A Kerala MLA, K Shantakumari, was targeted by cyber fraudsters claiming a connection to a bomb blast case and using her identity. The MLA reported the incident to the cyber cell after her son identified inconsistencies in the video call.
A 35-year-old man and his 18-year-old sister-in-law allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in Balasore district, Odisha. Police suspect an illicit relationship and the woman's pregnancy as potential motives.
A London-based surgeon of Indian origin has made medical history by successfully completing the UK's first remote robotic surgeries on patients in Gibraltar, approximately 2,400 km away.
An Odisha woman has appealed to the state and central governments for assistance in rescuing her daughter, who she claims was kidnapped and taken to Bangladesh five years ago. The daughter reportedly contacted her mother recently, alleging captivity and forced religious conversion.
A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.
A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.
A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.
Police in Haryana, India, have initiated a Look Out Circular against rapper Badshah following complaints about objectionable content in his Haryanvi music video, 'Tateeree'. The video faces scrutiny for allegedly promoting inappropriate depictions of women and the school environment.
A forest watcher was killed in a wild elephant attack in Kerala's Palakkad district while attempting to drive the animal away from a populated area.
The Indian government has revised its natural gas allocation priorities, placing LPG production alongside CNG and piped cooking gas at the top, due to disruptions in imported gas supplies caused by the conflict in West Asia.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of distributing leaflets at her sit-in protest in Kolkata, leading to the detention of two individuals. Banerjee alleges the BJP is attempting to undermine her protest against the SIR exercise.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals and seized over one kilogram of heroin, valued at 2 crore, dismantling an interstate narcotics syndicate operating between Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
A new report indicates that India's textile recycling market is projected to reach USD 3.5 billion by 2030, potentially creating one lakh green jobs. The report highlights the current state of textile waste management and opportunities for circularity in the Indian textile industry.
Five individuals have been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly assaulting Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials during an anti-hawker drive in the Kandivli area. The incident occurred on Friday night when a BMC team was evicting illegal street vendors.
The Congress party in Kerala has strongly criticised the state government's Public Relations Department (PRD) for publishing advertisements in major newspapers that highlight alleged shortcomings of the previous Oommen Chandy administration, accusing the government of misusing public funds for political gain ahead of upcoming elections.
A 29-year-old man was arrested at Chinchpokli railway station in Mumbai for allegedly impersonating a railway employee and presenting a forged identification card to a ticket inspector.
Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, arrested a man for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Lord Krishna on social media, leading to legal proceedings.
A close aide to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claims that Pakistan has achieved its targets in the recent military operation against Afghanistan, following attacks by Afghan Taliban forces along the border.
The CBI has arrested Paras Ram, a proclaimed offender wanted in connection with the 2010 murder of relatives of an additional sessions judge in Rajasthan, after a 16-year manhunt.
Two minors have been apprehended by police for allegedly stabbing a taxi driver to death in Delhi following a road rage incident.
A joint operation by Nepal and West Bengal police has led to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of counterfeit currency worth approximately Rs 70 crore from a flat near Kolkata.
A 21-year-old postgraduate student in Dehradun has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend after a dispute over a suspected affair. The victim is in critical condition, and police are investigating.
A 29-year-old man in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, confessed to police that he murdered his 17-year-old sister-in-law after an argument. The man, who had abducted the girl earlier in the week, surrendered to authorities early Sunday morning.
Rajasthan Police conducted thorough checks of post offices across the state following bomb threats received via email. No suspicious objects were found during the searches in Banswara, Bikaner, and Barmer.
A class nine student allegedly went on a rampage at a private residential school in Ballari, killing one and injuring others with a sharp object and an iron rod, the police said.
Punjab Police have dismantled an arms supply module with connections to handlers in the Philippines and the UAE, arresting one man and detaining a juvenile. The recovered weapons were intended for use in firing and extortion activities.
Police in Thane have arrested a dentist from Nashik for allegedly facilitating illegal surrogate mother contracts and egg smuggling at an IVF facility. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into an inter-state racket involving the exploitation of women for egg donation.
A Mumbai stock broker received a death threat and a demand for Rs 5 crore from an unidentified caller using an international number, prompting a police investigation.
A new survey indicates that Indian employers are planning to increase hiring in the April-June quarter, driven by strong business confidence and domestic demand. The survey also highlights the impact of AI adoption on workforce strategy and the challenges of talent scarcity.
A new study reveals that green hydrogen's potential as a sustainable fuel is contingent on the rapid decarbonisation of energy grids worldwide.
An assistant teacher in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is under investigation following allegations of molesting a Class seven student. The teacher is also accused of inappropriate behaviour towards other female students.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticised President Droupadi Murmu for questioning the state's progress in tribal development, alleging political bias ahead of assembly elections.
The Election Commission has warned against any lapses in maintaining law and order ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, questioning the absence of a Narcotics Advisory Committee in the state and directing strict monitoring of financial transactions.
The Maharashtra government has announced a flexible work time initiative for women state government employees working in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The 'Come Early, Go Early' initiative will allow women employees flexible reporting times and earlier departure times.
A 48-year-old man was killed by a tiger in the buffer zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, while collecting firewood.
An RLD MLC and four others have been booked for allegedly forging documents and attempting to grab land and extort money from a company in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
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