Police in Thane, Maharashtra are investigating a suspected murder after an unidentified man's body was discovered near a temple in the Khadavli area. The body was found in a decomposed state with the face smashed, leading authorities to believe the man was murdered and his body dumped at the location.
A steel bomb was thrown at a woman's home near Kuthuparamba in Kerala, but it did not explode. Police suspect personal enmity as the motive and are investigating the incident.
The Maharashtra legislative council has unanimously passed the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill 2026, incorporating provisions from the Shakti Bill to protect acid attack victims' identities and penalise digital sexual harassment.
Gautam Buddh Nagar police have arrested two more individuals, Himanshu Thakur and Satyam Verma, in connection with the recent violence during worker protests in Noida. The accused are alleged to have orchestrated provocative activities and violence during the demonstrations.
Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, are investigating the alleged abduction of three minor boys from Mirzapur village. The boys, aged 10 and 11, have been missing since Saturday evening, prompting an extensive search and the registration of a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
An employee of a powerloom unit in Thane district, Maharashtra, is accused of stealing raw materials worth Rs 21.89 lakh from the factory. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the accused supervisor, Ashish Singh.
Goa Police's Crime Branch busted an illegal IPL cricket betting racket, arresting 10 individuals after raids on two villas in Ribandar and Kadamba Plateau. Authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, SIM cards, and cash worth approximately Rs 28 lakh.
Police in Latur, India, have registered seven cases related to noise pollution against organisers of Ambedkar Jayanti processions for violating noise pollution norms.
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea seeking protection against possible coercive action until April 20 in a case lodged against him for levelling allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly abusing Babasaheb Ambedkar during a fight in the Dharavi area, leading to charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
A 72-year-old doctor in Mumbai was defrauded of 10,000 by cyber criminals posing as Mahanagar Gas Limited personnel who tricked him into downloading a malicious file.
Police in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, arrested a man and rescued seven cows after intercepting a truck allegedly involved in illegal animal transport. The arrest followed a tip-off, leading to the discovery of cows crammed inside the vehicle in poor conditions.
A 58-year-old Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Telangana died after being hit by a police vehicle. Family members allege the driver intentionally ran him over, prompting a police investigation.
The TMC has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that he made polarising and criminally intimidating statements during election campaigning in West Bengal.
The principal of a maritime institute in Pune and three others have been booked for alleged negligence after a student died when a basketball hoop collapsed.
Police in Phagwara, Punjab, have booked three individuals for allegedly assaulting a journalist, Amar Kishor Pasi, who sustained serious head injuries. The motive behind the attack is currently under investigation.
A 17-year-old boy has been detained in Jalna, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old friend due to suspicions of an illicit relationship between the victim and the boy's mother.
Delhi Police have launched an investigation after 'objectionable material' was found at the gate of a temple in the Dayalpur area of northeast Delhi. An FIR has been registered, and police are reviewing CCTV footage and deploying forces to maintain calm.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly kidnapping a young woman and attempting to forcibly convert her religion. The arrest followed a complaint by the woman's mother, leading to charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act.
Two men arrested for allegedly assaulting an army brigadier and his son in Delhi's Vasant Enclave have been granted police bail, with further investigation ongoing.
Police in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, have registered a case against two Congress corporators for allegedly disturbing communal harmony after they refused to sing the national song 'Vande Mataram' during a municipal corporation session.
Police in Thane have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized banned tobacco products worth over Rs 5 lakh after a raid in Ulhasnagar.
Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma has been booked by police for allegedly using indecent and offensive language during a performance at a DAV College event in Dehradun. A police investigation has been launched following complaints from student representatives.
A man has been arrested in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, for allegedly murdering a 19-year-old college student. The victim was attacked with a sharp weapon while on her way to college.
Three individuals have been arrested in Muzaffarnagar for allegedly attacking a police team and freeing an accused person from custody. The incident occurred when police attempted to arrest Vinod, wanted under the NDPS Act, leading to a violent confrontation with a mob.
Police in Hoshiarpur have arrested two men for allegedly stealing LPG from tankers and illegally selling it. The suspects were caught in Dasuya during a raid where they were transferring LPG into domestic cylinders.
Mumbai police have arrested a key supplier in connection with the deaths of two MBA students from suspected drug overdose at a concert in Goregaon. The arrest brings the total number of people in custody to nine as the investigation continues.
Police in Thane have arrested two individuals involved in a fake marriage scam where a 53-year-old estate agent was cheated out of valuables by a woman posing as his bride.
A butcher in Thane district, Maharashtra, has been booked for allegedly violating the meat sale ban imposed on Mahavir Jayanti. The accused allegedly kept his shop open and sold meat despite the prohibitory order.
Police in Palghar district, Maharashtra, have arrested four individuals, including a scrap buyer, for allegedly stealing copper cables worth Rs 3.40 lakh from a building in Virar.
A police constable in Jharkhand is under investigation for allegedly defrauding people of Rs 39.60 lakh by promising cheap auctions of seized vehicles.
Two MBA students died and several others were hospitalised after a music concert in Mumbai due to suspected drug overdose. Police have arrested six people, including the event organiser and a suspected drug supplier.
A 50-year-old man died after an altercation with two people in Delhi's Nihal Vihar. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide and detained two suspects as the investigation continues.
A 65-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her son in Thane, Maharashtra, after she refused to give him money to buy alcohol. The 29-year-old accused has been arrested.
Police in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested four individuals involved in printing and circulating counterfeit currency. The suspects were apprehended with fake currency and a colour printer, and have been charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A 19-year-old college student was murdered in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, allegedly by two bike-borne assailants. Police have arrested a suspect and are investigating the motive.
Two individuals have been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly carrying out unlawful religious conversions, sparking an investigation and legal proceedings.
Police in Thane have registered a case against a 35-year-old social activist accused of sexually assaulting a woman, blackmailing her with objectionable videos, and using her to steal sensitive documents.
Two young men died in Gurugram after a speeding canter allegedly hit their scooty on the Pataudi bypass. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating.
Three shop owners in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, have been booked for allegedly selling beauty products made in Pakistan, which are prohibited for import.
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