TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has urged the Congress and CPI(M) to set aside their differences and unite under the INDIA bloc to fight the BJP in West Bengal. This marks a significant shift in the TMC's stance, which has historically been a bitter rival to the Congress and Left in the state.
Both the political executive in New Delhi and the newly elected political dispensation in Kolkata must be careful to ensure that their image is not tarnished by induction of undesirable elements in the name of political expediency, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).
Mumbai police arrested an auto-rickshaw driver for allegedly filming a woman passenger without her consent and attempting to blackmail and sexually exploit her.
Former poll strategist Prashant Kishor made a stunning electoral debut by winning Bihar's Bankipur assembly seat, a long-held BJP bastion. Concurrently, the Congress retained the Datia assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh, while the BJP successfully held onto the Manjalpur seat in Gujarat, showcasing mixed results for the ruling and opposition parties in these crucial by-elections.
A Kannada television actress has filed a police complaint alleging she was secretly filmed in a stadium washroom and blackmailed with the threat of online video circulation.
Police in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a man wanted in connection with the murder of a lawyer after an encounter. The accused, Rajendra Sonkar, was apprehended after attempting to flee from police. He sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange.
Retired Judge Gautam Patel and his family, getting threatening letters over his 2024 verdict on the succession row in the Dawoodi Bohra community, have been provided police protection, the Maharashtra government on Monday told the Bombay high court.
The wife of a state employee who allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by ex-minister Laljit Singh Bhullar is demanding a CBI probe into his death. The deceased, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, claimed harassment in a video before his death.
A 72-year-old retired nurse in Nagpur was cheated of Rs 90.65 lakh by cyber criminals who kept her under 'digital arrest' for several weeks, police said.
A 20-year-old college student has alleged that a man molested and attempted to rape her during a party in Bengaluru, and later he and his associates assaulted her friends and threatened them with dire consequences, the police said on Thursday.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra in a rape case registered against him last year, with conditions including surrendering his passport and reporting to the police station twice a month.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of attempted murder after key witnesses turned hostile and failed to support the prosecution's case, leading to doubts about the accused's identity and the reliability of evidence.
A Thane court acquitted a 27-year-old man in a kidnapping and rape case, citing the victim's adult status and voluntary accompaniment. The court emphasised the victim's capacity to make her own decisions, leading to the acquittal.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra in a rape case registered against him last year. The court has ordered him to surrender his passport and report to the police station twice a month.
'Whom do I want to marry and what decisions I make for marrying the person I love are totally personal decisions, in which neither the State nor the courts have any right to interfere.'
A Delhi court has convicted two men for attempting culpable homicide and harassing a woman, citing manipulated defence witness testimonies and corroborating medical evidence.
A chargesheet has been filed against a former King George's Medical University resident and three others for the alleged sexual exploitation and religious conversion of a female doctor in Lucknow.
The victim alleged that at least seven unknown men raped her one after the other and then forced her to transfer Rs 10,000 to one of the accused's accounts.
Two criminals were arrested in Lucknow for violating district externment orders. They had allegedly returned to meet their families, one to celebrate Eid al-Adha. The arrests were made during a late-night checking drive by Mohanlalganj police.
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.
Delhi Police have arrested a woman and her associate for allegedly running a honey-trap and extortion racket, targeting victims with false criminal cases to coerce monetary settlements.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to a software firm owner accused of sexually harassing an employee and attempting to frame her and her husband in a criminal case. The court has directed him to cooperate with the investigation and not to influence witnesses.
Police in Chhattisgarh have registered a case against BJP MLA Ramkumar Toppo for allegedly assaulting a revenue official. A counter-case has been filed against the official for allegedly misbehaving with Toppo's sister. The incident has sparked protests and demands for the MLA's arrest.
Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh are the top contenders for West Bengal Chief Minister.
The RSS has filed police complaints against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly comparing the organisation and the BJP to a 'poisonous snake' during an election rally in Assam.
Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against Raghavendra Singh and others for allegedly making casteist remarks and issuing threats against the son of BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a parked vehicle.
The Enforcement Directorate has requested police protection for homebuyers and witnesses in a money laundering case involving Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt Ltd, following reports of threats and intimidation.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, are investigating the death of a stray dog at a housing society after a complaint was filed. This follows a separate incident where a resident was accused of threatening to poison stray dogs.
Police in Pune have registered a rioting case against a religious preacher and his supporters after an ink attack on an NCP (SP) spokesperson, following accusations of targeting spiritual leaders.
Long before Rehman Dakait made the Internet swoon, Akshaye Khanna had already mastered the art of stealing the show from the dark side.
BJP councillor Sugathan was arrested in Thiruvananthapuram under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA) after the Kerala High Court denied him anticipatory bail. The arrest involved police firing in the air to disperse a crowd obstructing the process, leading to new charges against Sugathan for assaulting officers. His family, however, alleges police used excessive force.
Delhi Police have arrested four members of a gang, including a juvenile, involved in murder and robbery cases. The gang members were apprehended after a resident reported threats and the flaunting of illegal firearms on social media.
Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against six individuals for allegedly abducting a Dalit woman five days before her wedding. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Delhi Police have detained four men following the alleged molestation and assault of two women in Nehru Place. The incident occurred outside a hotel, and the suspects have been identified and are currently being interrogated.
The accused, a resident of Shantinagar in Bhiwandi, was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for rape and criminal intimidation, as the alleged crime occurred when the IPC was in force.
Residents in northwest Delhi are living in fear after an unidentified man posing as a water purifier mechanic has been linked to multiple incidents of attempted assault and robbery. Police are investigating the incidents and have registered a case.
The Delhi High Court has initiated criminal contempt proceedings against several AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, for their social media posts against a judge in relation to the excise policy case.
Delhi Police have arrested six men allegedly linked to the Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang and seized a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition from their possession.
A man in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to murder his ex-wife by tying her to a motorcycle and dragging her along a road. The incident occurred after an argument between the former couple, resulting in serious injuries to both individuals.
A Thane court acquitted Raj Thackeray and others in a 2008 case of alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees, citing lack of evidence and failure to prove Thackeray's presence or incitement.
