The U.S. Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, bringing a high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York to a close after prosecutors concluded they could not sustain the allegations.
The US Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, concluding a high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York after prosecutors determined they could not sustain the allegations.
A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and West Bengal Election Watch reveals that nearly 23% of candidates in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves.
A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals that a significant number of candidates contesting the first phase of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves.
46 per cent of MPs facing criminal charges and 31 per cent serious cases.
A Delhi court has discharged a woman accused of using forged documents to apply for her son's passport, cautioning against the misuse of criminal charges in matrimonial disputes. The court found that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the charges of forgery and cheating.
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.
A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals a significant increase in West Bengal MLAs with declared criminal cases, rising from 49% in 2021 to 65% in the latest assembly. The report also highlights a rise in the number of 'crorepati' MLAs.
A Thane court has sentenced a financial advisor to two years rigorous imprisonment in a case of criminal breach of trust filed by a woman and imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on him.
A criminal wanted in connection with a robbery case and carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 was arrested after an encounter with police in Saharanpur. The accused, Shahjaan, was injured in the leg during the exchange of fire and has been admitted to a district hospital.
A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals that a significant percentage of sitting MLAs in West Bengal, where assembly polls are scheduled, have declared criminal cases against themselves.
Delhi Police have frozen assets worth approximately Rs 5 crore belonging to a notorious criminal involved in organised crime, including illegal gambling, in northwest Delhi.
Police in Jammu have apprehended three alleged hardcore criminals in two separate cases in the outskirts of Jammu city.
A new report reveals that nearly half of West Bengal's MLAs have declared criminal cases against themselves, and over half are crorepatis. The report analyses the criminal, financial, and educational backgrounds of the state's legislators based on affidavits submitted during the 2021 elections.
A wanted criminal was killed in an encounter with police in Dehradun after robbing a contractor. The criminal, identified as Akram, had a long criminal history and a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head. A police officer was injured in the encounter.
A wanted criminal, Mohammad Rizwan, carrying a reward of Rs 15,000, was arrested after a brief exchange of fire with the Delhi Police in Amar Colony. He sustained a bullet injury during the encounter and is now in custody.
A 32-year-old criminal wanted in connection with the rape and murder of a minor boy was killed in an encounter with the police in Uttar Pradesh.
Batter Haider Ali has been placed under criminal investigation by Greater Manchester Police following an incident during the Pakistan A team's tour of England and he has also been provisionally suspended, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a charge sheet against self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat in two of the 17 cases registered against him, accusing him of sexual harassment. The SIT cyber team has removed thousands of objectionable videos related to the cases, and multiple police departments are investigating the various charges against Kharat.
A man with approximately 20 cases against him was arrested in Amethi after an encounter with police, during which he sustained a gunshot wound. Police fired in self-defence after the accused allegedly fired at them with intent to kill.
Actor and reality show star Shiyas Kareem has been booked on charges of cheating, outraging the modesty of a woman and criminal intimidation, based on a complaint lodged by his woman business partner, police said on Tuesday.
Police in Dehradun have arrested three members of a gang accused of attempting to extort Rs 25 lakh from a businessman by threatening to implicate him in false criminal cases.
A brick kiln owner in Palghar district has been booked for allegedly forcing a tribal labourer to work against his will after the labourer sought to return to his village to build a house sanctioned under a government scheme.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against directors of Three C Shelters Pvt Ltd in connection with the stalled Greenopolis housing project in Gurugram, citing a prima facie case of cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy for allegedly misleading homebuyers.
The CBI coordinated the extradition of Abhay Rana, wanted by Haryana Police for extortion, criminal intimidation, and attempt to murder, from Portugal.
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.
Two associates of jailed gangster Kaushal Chaudhary have been booked for allegedly operating an illegal cattle dairy on public land in Gurugram, Haryana. The charges include extortion and illegal encroachment.
Notorious gangster Harpreet Singh and seven of his associates were arrested in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, in a joint operation by Punjab's Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) and Himachal Pradesh Police.
A Grade Sub Inspector in Kerala has been booked for allegedly misbehaving with a woman linked to a drug case and demanding a bribe from a doctor.
The Allahabad High Court has criticised the Uttar Pradesh government and police for the massive pendency of criminal cases in district courts, citing insufficient staff, lack of police cooperation, and delays in forensic reports.
The Bombay High Court has discharged four men accused in the 2006 Malegaon serial bomb blasts, overturning charges including terror-related offences. The ruling raises questions about who was responsible for the explosions that resulted in 31 fatalities.
Ten Indian nationals living illegally in the US have been indicted for conspiring to stage armed robberies at convenience stores to fraudulently obtain visas.
Jammu and Kashmir Police detained an alleged gangster, Pritam Singh, under the Public Safety Act in Samba for involvement in unlawful possession of weapons and narcotics-related offences.
A married man and his parents have been booked for allegedly abducting a girl student from Kolkata, forcing her to convert to another religion, and then marrying her, a senior police officer said on Friday.
Three individuals have been arrested in Thane district after a woman was thrashed, stripped, and paraded in Ulhasnagar. The incident, triggered by alleged objectionable remarks about deities, is under investigation, with police seeking four additional suspects.
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.
Police in Thane, India, seized firearms, weapons, and counterfeit currency from the home of a known criminal, Surendra Pandurang Patil, during a raid.
Seven individuals have been booked in Jaipur for alleged land fraud, forgery, and criminal conspiracy following a court order. The accused are alleged to have created forged property documents to illegally take possession of residential plots in the Narayan Vihar area.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against CHD Developers Ltd and its directors for alleged fraudulent activities in a Gurugram-based project, officials said.
Indian stock markets rallied in early trade after US President Donald Trump announced a halt to planned military strikes on Iran, citing requests from Gulf leaders and ongoing "very big discussions" that could lead to a deal. This de-escalation, coupled with foreign fund inflows and gains in IT and Adani group stocks, contributed to the positive market sentiment. Track Sensex and Nifty on May 19, 2026.
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