A 52-year-old man convicted of killing a rickshaw puller in 1998 was arrested by Delhi Police after failing to surrender following the dismissal of his appeal by the Delhi High Court in 2025.
A prominent member of India's shooting coaching staff, Ankush Bhardwaj, has been accused of sexual harassment by a minor shooter.
Ashutosh Brahmachari, who accused Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of sexual exploitation, was attacked on a train in Prayagraj; police are investigating.
A family in Delhi's Rohini area was allegedly assaulted following a dispute, leading to arrests and the apprehension of juveniles.
The Delhi Police have arrested a member of the Jyoti Baba gang, wanted in connection with a 2022 murder case, after he jumped interim bail. Rakesh alias Tinku was apprehended in West Delhi following a tip-off. He is accused of murdering Ram Niwas inside Tihar Jail in 2022.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district, Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured a fast-tracked trial and pushed for the death penalty for the accused, amid public outrage and protests.
An auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad is being hailed as a hero after he bravely intervened to stop a notorious criminal from snatching a gold chain. Mohammed Zaher used his vehicle to block the perpetrator and resisted an assault until police arrived. His actions have been praised by the Hyderabad Police Commissioner.
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.
Four people have been apprehended in connection with the murder of a 60-year-old watchman in Outer Delhi's Peeragarhi village. Police say the 'well-planned' murder was carried out following a verbal altercation. The accused removed the number plate of the SUV used in the crime to avoid identification.
Opposition parties in Odisha, BJD and Congress, have criticised Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accusing him of a surge in police brutality. The allegations stem from a custodial death in Ganjam district and other instances of alleged police misconduct. The BJP has defended the government, stating that prompt action has been taken in response to these cases.
Nine people have been arrested in Rajasthan's Ajmer district for allegedly abducting and torturing a man. The incident stemmed from a dispute related to the man's marriage to a woman whose former in-laws objected to the union.
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.
Police have booked over 300 people in Mathura following violent clashes during a Dalit wedding procession. The incident occurred when the procession allegedly faced stone-pelting in an upper-caste locality, leading to counter-allegations of caste-based slurs and property damage.
A man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly murdering his friend following a quarrel over a petty issue while they were consuming alcohol. The body was later dumped in a park.
The couple had stopped on their way to a relative's house due to the intense heat when two men allegedly approached them. The accused allegedly assaulted the fiance, held him captive and raped the woman for three hours.
A Delhi Police constable and a police mitra were injured after a law student allegedly rammed his Thar into their motorcycle and ran over them while trying to flee from public ire in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area, police said on Tuesday.
A four-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered allegedly by a 65-year-old labourer with a criminal background, who has been arrested amid outrage and protest over the incident in Maharashtra's Pune district, the police said on Saturday.
Two shooters have been arrested in Punjab for allegedly firing at the home of singer Rahul Fazilpuria's event organiser in Gurugram. The shooters, linked to gangster Deepak Nandal, confessed to planning the attack on Saurabh Yadav, injuring a security constable.
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.
Bangladeshi nationals topped the list of foreign nationals arrested in India in 2024, according to the latest NCRB data, followed by Nigerians and Nepalis. West Bengal recorded the highest number of crimes committed by foreigners among states, while Delhi topped union territories.
Principal Sessions Judge P Murugesan dismissed the bail petition saying it was not maintainable.
An Indian Air Force personnel has been acquitted of molestation charges after his sister-in-law testified that the alleged incident was a dream. The court has also ordered proceedings against the complainant for presenting false evidence.
Thane police uncover a 'contract killing' plot where a man allegedly hired assailants to kill his brother over a property dispute, then filed a false police report.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, accusing him of systematic extortion and money laundering through a network of bank accounts. Kharat allegedly rotated over Rs 47 crore of ill-gotten money through 60 bank accounts, deceiving devotees by claiming divine powers.
CPI(M) leaders have strongly criticised the ED raids on former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and others, alleging political motivation and a conspiracy by the BJP and Congress. They claim the raids are an attempt to intimidate the party and its leaders, and have vowed to fight back against what they see as a politically fabricated case.
The Leader of Opposition in Kerala is demanding answers from the Chief Minister regarding allegations against Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar made by his wife, questioning the government's commitment to women's safety.
An elderly woman in Gaya, Bihar, was allegedly beaten to death by villagers who accused her of practising witchcraft. Police have registered a case and arrested one person.
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.
A man wanted in connection with an attempted murder case and an attack on a police team was arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with the police.
Delhi Police have arrested three long-absconding proclaimed offenders, including two wanted under the POCSO Act and one in an attempted murder case, following a multi-state operation across Bihar and Jharkhand.
A sub-inspector in Mathura has been transferred and an inquiry ordered after videos surfaced showing him allegedly misbehaving with a minor boy and a youth. The incident sparked public outcry and prompted a departmental investigation.
A 38-year-old man died after allegedly being beaten by his brothers following a drunken brawl in Vizhinjam. Police have arrested four individuals, including the victim's brothers, and are investigating the incident.
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 13-year-old boy was found dead in a swampy area on the banks of the Noyyal river in Coimbatore. Police have apprehended two minor friends of the deceased in connection with the alleged murder.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrest follows inputs from the CBI, which is investigating the murder that occurred in West Bengal on May 6.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee will hold a virtual meeting with TMC counting agents to prepare for the vote counting of the assembly elections.
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.
Odisha Police have invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against a suspected cattle smuggler with multiple pending cases, including illegal transportation and assault.
Delhi Police have arrested an 18-year-old and apprehended three juveniles for allegedly setting fire to five scooters in Ashok Vihar. The accused, Sagar, confessed to the crime, citing harassment by the scooter owner as the motive.
The Allahabad High Court has requested the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a petition filed by Ashutosh Maharaj, challenging the opening of his history sheet by the police. Maharaj, who is also involved in the Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute, claims his name should be removed from the police surveillance register.
