A man wanted in Bihar for murder and attempted murder has been arrested in Delhi after evading arrest for over a year by working as a sweeper at a roadside dhaba.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two individuals, including a woman, suspected of involvement in an interstate drug trafficking network. The arrests were made in Kulgam district following the recovery of heroin and other incriminating materials.
A special MP-MLA court in Prayagraj sentenced former legislator Vijay Mishra and three others to life imprisonment in a 46-year-old murder case. The court convicted them under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on each convict.
The Haryana government has authorised the CBI to investigate the alleged involvement of five IAS officers in a Rs 590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. The CBI can now summon the officers for questioning.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has removed the prior approval requirement for non-bank entities to form tie-up arrangements for facilitating outward remittance services through banks in India, aiming to streamline the process and enhance efficiency.
Lucknow University has launched an inquiry and filed a police report against a teacher following allegations of inappropriate conduct with a female student and claims of leaking examination papers. The teacher denies the accusations, citing internal politics.
Punjab Police have arrested five individuals in connection with an attack on a property dealer in Ferozepur, revealing a conspiracy rooted in a business partnership dispute over land ownership and payment.
A man in Rajasthan has been arrested after allegedly beating his pregnant wife and forcibly administering abortion pills, leading to her death. The incident occurred in Bhilwara district, and the couple's daughter reported the abuse to the police.
Police in Gujarat's Kutch district seized 20 packets of charas, each weighing one kilogram, from an island off the Jakhau port. The contraband is estimated to be worth Rs 2.5 lakh per kilogram in the international market.
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.
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has directed police to investigate the recent assault on an elderly, mentally challenged woman at her home near Chantavila.
The body of a woman lawyer was discovered in a forest area in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, with police investigating her alleged murder using a sharp-edged weapon. The District Bar Association has staged protests, demanding immediate arrests.
The Customs Commissionerate (Preventive), Kochi, has seized multiple SUVs and arrested a used luxury car showroom owner as part of 'Operation Numkhor', an ongoing investigation into the smuggling of luxury vehicles from Nepal and Bhutan.
Nine individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly assaulting cattle transporters and police officers after illegally stopping a vehicle carrying oxen. The incident occurred when a mob, suspecting the animals were being taken for slaughter, attacked the transporters and police who intervened. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.
Nuh police arrested a drug peddler allegedly selling banned drugs from his shop, recovering cough syrup, narcotic capsules, and cash.
Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against former Yes Bank MD and CEO Rana Kapoor and others for alleged illegal transfer of mortgaged property worth Rs 1,000 crore.
A woman Maoist leader carrying a bounty of Rs 15 lakh was arrested in Kolkata, while another red rebel surrendered before the police, a senior officer said.
The entire Cabinet of the new Kerala government is expected to be sworn in on Monday, with the list of ministers likely to be finalised soon, according to UDF convenor Adoor Prakash. Leaders of UDF allies held a meeting to discuss the preparations for the swearing-in ceremony.
A PhD scholar at IIT Bhubaneswar has died after allegedly falling from the sixth floor of a hostel building on the campus. Police are investigating the incident.
The West Bengal government has granted the CBI sanction to proceed against officials accused in corruption cases linked to recruitments in schools and civic bodies.
Four men have been arrested in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, for allegedly robbing a man of Rs 7.5 lakh after throwing chilli powder in his eyes and threatening him with a machete.
A new study reveals that obesity-related changes in body fat can disrupt brain signals and immune function, potentially worsening Alzheimer's disease.
West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul has said the state government would ensure women can move freely at any time of the day, and that complaints lodged by them are treated by the police on a priority basis.
A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals that half of the newly appointed Tamil Nadu Cabinet ministers have criminal cases against them, while 20 per cent possess assets exceeding Rs 100 crore.
The Punjab government has redistributed portfolios held by arrested minister Sanjeev Arora among other cabinet members, including Aman Arora, Harjot Singh Bains, and Tarunpreet Singh Sond.
Ahmedabad police have arrested a man for allegedly sending bomb threat emails to GUJSAIL at Ahmedabad Airport and schools in March. The accused, Bhavesh Patel, was traced through an account allegedly operated by him.
A meeting to review India's Commonwealth Games preparations included discussions on advancing the country's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, with Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi participating online.
Jammu police arrested a wanted criminal and recovered a commercial quantity of a heroin-like substance, an illegal pistol, and live ammunition from his possession during a checkpoint near Railway Pul Narwal.
An assistant sub inspector of police and a government clerk were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Chhattisgarh in separate incidents of alleged bribery.
A silent march was held in Pune, demanding capital punishment for the accused in the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. Members of the girl's family also joined the march, which was taken out from Balgandharv Chowk to the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Statue in the city.
Delhi Police have registered a case against the CEO of a south Delhi-based company following a complaint by a former intern alleging sexual harassment, intimidation, and abuse of authority.
A court in Latur, Maharashtra, sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the murder of two people over a land dispute from February 2021. Two women accused in the case were acquitted.
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, Bhageerath, has petitioned the Telangana High Court for anticipatory bail in a POCSO case involving allegations of sexual harassment of a minor. He has also filed a petition to quash the criminal case. The case was registered based on a complaint by the mother of the alleged victim.
Mumbai police arrested two men from Uttarakhand for allegedly possessing heroin worth Rs 3.82 crore in the western suburbs. The Anti-Narcotics Cell's Kandivali unit seized 765 gm of heroin from an apartment in Versova, Andheri. The accused were couriers for a large drug syndicate operating out of north India and have been booked under the NDPS Act.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned the director of a coaching centre in Latur, Maharashtra, as part of its investigation into the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak. The CBI team is currently camping in Latur and has detained several individuals in connection with the case.
A man was stabbed to death and another seriously injured in Odisha's Jharsuguda district following a road rage incident. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the crime and are investigating further.
Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a fraud and extortion case linked to the Sona Pappu network.
A man in Gurugram allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before dying by suicide, according to police reports. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic event.
The Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Competition in Ranchi will serve as the selection trial for the Asian U23 Athletics Championships. Athletes aged 20-22 are eligible, and the event also serves as a qualifier for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Three dental students drowned in a river near Kothamangalam, Kerala, after being caught in a strong current while bathing. A group of nine students had arrived at Vadattupara when the incident occurred. Authorities recovered the bodies and have initiated an investigation into the incident.
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