The Bombay High Court has upheld a lower court's decision to frame murder charges against eight police officers in connection with the 2014 custodial death of Agnello Valdaris, citing inconsistencies in police records and evidence of custodial torture.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted two men accused of murdering a shepherd due to lack of evidence and a key witness recanting their statement.
Delhi Police have arrested a 55-year-old man who allegedly posed as an AC and RO mechanic to rob residents in northwest Delhi's Keshav Puram and Pitampura areas.
Maheshgiri alias Mahesh Dilip Kakde, who claimed to have divine powers, allegedly told them that she had been affected by 'Karni' (black magic) and asked them to perform certain rituals, an official said.
A 52-year-old man was allegedly killed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, following a brutal attack stemming from a family dispute. Police have registered a case of murder and are investigating the incident.
A 17-year-old girl gave birth in a school washroom during her Class 10 board exam in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the discovery of a sexual assault case. The girl alleges she was assaulted by a boy she met at a dance program.
A man was allegedly abducted and beaten to death in Rajasthan's Balotra district, and his body was later thrown into a well in the neighbouring Pali district, police said. Five persons have been arrested. The deceased's brother allegedly died by suicide due to mental stress.
Five youths have been arrested in Jharkhand's Latehar district for allegedly raping a 16-year-old tribal girl after abducting her from a wedding ceremony.
Autorickshaw drivers in Thiruvananthapuram staged a brief strike following the alleged assault of a driver by a railway police officer. The strike was called off after assurances of action.
A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced eight people to life imprisonment and five others to ten years in jail for the killing of two individuals during a clash over a boundary wall demarcation in 2015.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed a magistrate court's order rejecting a woman's plea for her husband's income and property details in a domestic violence case, ordering a fresh review and emphasising the importance of income disclosure in such cases.
A Mumbai-based businessman was allegedly duped of 3.25 crore by a nine-member inter-state criminal gang in a cheating and extortion case. The gang, which included members from Mumbai, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand, also allegedly assaulted and threatened the businessman.
Activist Anjali Damania defends her use of AI to analyse call data records of arrested godman Ashok Kharat, amidst opposition scrutiny and allegations of illegal activity.
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on the CBI's petition challenging the suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life imprisonment in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
Three members of the 'Bandar-Bhalu' gang were paraded with their heads shaved in Bhudatt Colony following their arrest in connection with a brutal attack on a resident on April 17. The accused were taken to the crime scene as part of the investigation and have been sent to police remand.
Opposition leaders are demanding swift justice and alleging administrative indifference in the case of a teenage girl's death in Ghazipur, even as police report an arrest and ongoing investigation.
A 32-year-old man died after being attacked with sticks and iron rods following a dispute over cleaning a warehouse in Ghaziabad. Police have registered a complaint and are searching for the accused.
Delhi Police have dismantled an organised racket trafficking stolen mobile phones to Nepal, arresting two individuals and recovering 40 devices. The operation involved purchasing stolen phones in Delhi and selling them in Nepal for profit.
A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Thursday remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to seven-day police custody in a second rape case where he is accused of sexually exploiting a woman on multiple occasions since 2020 under the guise of religious rituals.
A man who had been absconding for nearly nine years in connection with a 2017 murder case was arrested by Mangaluru crime branch police in Bengaluru.
Delhi Police have arrested three men for allegedly robbing a cab driver at knifepoint, assaulting him with a beer bottle, and demanding money for the vehicle's return.
A special court in Veraval, Gujarat, has convicted five individuals and acquitted 35 others in the 2016 Una flogging case, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass, sparking nationwide protests.
A complaint has been filed against a woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over a traffic jam caused by a BJP rally in Mumbai, police said.
The death of a Dalit girl in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has ignited a political controversy as opposition parties demand justice and action against officials. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav plans to visit the girl's family, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state.
A BJP councillor in North Tripura died by suicide after allegedly being threatened and humiliated following the party's bypoll victory. Police are investigating the incident after a complaint was filed by the councillor's wife.
Police in Dharwad, Karnataka, have arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of a Tibetan Buddhist monk, Tashi Dhondup, whose body was discovered near Haliyal Bridge on April 29. The motive appears to be robbery, with the accused allegedly assaulting the victim after he failed to comply with their demands for money.
A Dalit man in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, attempted self-immolation after allegedly being assaulted and subjected to casteist slurs by an influential local man. The accused has been arrested, and the victim is in critical condition.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached a special PMLA court in Mumbai seeking a production warrant against Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman and astrologer, in connection with a money laundering case linked to rape and fraud allegations.
Uttar Pradesh Police conducted 35 encounters across the state, resulting in the deaths of three alleged criminals, injuries to more than 36, and the arrest of over 60 suspects. The crackdown reflects the state government's zero-tolerance policy against crime and ongoing efforts to combat organised criminal networks.
Trinamool Congress offices across West Bengal were allegedly defaced and damaged following the BJP's victory in the Assembly polls, with the TMC alleging BJP involvement, which the BJP denies.
An assistant sub-inspector was allegedly assaulted inside a police station in Thane district, Maharashtra, leading to a case being registered against four individuals.
The Madras High Court has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Anna University sexual assault case not to harass journalists over the leak of the FIR in the matter. The court also directed the journalists to cooperate with the investigation.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested a special PMLA court in Mumbai to issue a production warrant against Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman-cum-astrologer, who is accused of rape and fraud and is currently in police custody in Nashik district, in connection with a money laundering case.
A Delhi court has criticized the conduct of Indian Youth Congress workers who protested at the AI Impact Summit venue, stating their actions were not legitimate dissent but a 'blatant assault on public order' that also harmed the country's diplomatic image.
V D Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala's Chief Minister, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath of office. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by prominent political figures, including Congress leaders and Chief Ministers of Congress-ruled states.
A road accident between an autorickshaw and a motorcycle in Neknoor village, Beed district, Maharashtra, escalated into violence between two communities, resulting in stone-pelting and police intervention.
A 38-year-old woman advocate in Delhi is fighting for her life after being attacked by her husband, with her family alleging years of domestic violence and a property dispute as contributing factors.
A man was arrested in Amboori, Kerala, for allegedly killing his father, Thomas Abraham, and seriously injuring a relative, Varghese, following a domestic dispute.
Three police officers were injured in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, following a clash between BJP and CPI(M) workers over a property dispute. Police have registered cases against workers from both parties.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for a high-level investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a girl in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, demanding immediate justice and protection for the victim's family.
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