An accused thief who escaped police custody during a medical examination was recaptured after a brief encounter with police in Jhansi. The accused sustained a bullet injury and is hospitalised.
Opposition leaders have criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, calling it politically motivated and a misuse of official platforms during ongoing elections.
Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy and batting form are under scrutiny as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) struggle in the IPL. Critics question his suitability as captain and batter, citing his low boundary count and strike rate. With limited leadership alternatives, KKR faces a grim situation.
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Mumbai with hydroponic weed valued at 7.69 crore. The accused, Adnan Nasir Khan, was apprehended in Vile Parle while attempting to deliver the consignment. Police are investigating the source and intended recipient of the drugs.
Delhi Police have arrested a gangster, Arjun Prasad, who had been absconding for nearly 14 years in connection with multiple cases of dacoity and robbery across Delhi and Punjab.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district have arrested five absconders who had been evading arrest for years in connection with multiple criminal cases.
The Telangana High Court has adjourned the hearing on Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail petition related to a case filed by the Assam government over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The court will resume hearing on April 10.
A 46-year-old rowdy-sheeter, Arif alias Tablet Arif, was murdered in Mangaluru, Karnataka. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive behind the attack.
A Delhi court has acquitted a health club owner of sexual harassment charges, citing vague allegations, inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony, and a flawed police investigation.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate racket dealing in stolen mobile phones, arresting two individuals and seizing 83 high-end handsets.
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad and Delhi Police's Special Cell have jointly arrested two individuals allegedly linked to a terror group involved in online radicalisation.
Delhi Police arrested over 600 people and rounded up over 8,300 suspects during Operation CyHawk 4.0, a large-scale crackdown on cybercrime.
Delhi Police have arrested a 28-year-old man wanted in connection with multiple murder and attempted murder cases following an interstate operation in Dehradun.
A man who breached security at the Delhi Assembly by driving an SUV into the complex has been remanded to eight days' police custody. The court cited the seriousness of the allegations and the accused's apparent awareness of his actions.
Investigation into the Delhi Assembly security breach focuses on the suspect's mental health history and potential links to the farmers' agitation.
The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's order declaring UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a 'fugitive economic offender' in a money laundering case, allowing the Enforcement Directorate to proceed with confiscating his assets.
The Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to two accused in an ATM theft case, ordering them to plant trees as community service, emphasising a reformative approach to criminal justice.
The Calcutta High Court has granted conditional bail to Sudipta Sen, the main accused in the multi-crore Saradha ponzi scheme, after 13 years of detention. The court cited the right to a speedy trial and Sen's prolonged detention as key factors in its decision.
Police in Jaipur are investigating the alleged molestation of a Japanese tourist by five men near Jaigarh Fort. The incident occurred while the woman was walking towards a temple near the fort. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and local records to identify and apprehend the suspects.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely asking a married woman to assist in caring for a family member does not constitute cruelty under criminal law, quashing cases against a husband and his family.
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.
A convict serving a life sentence in Thane Central Jail allegedly assaulted a jail constable after being denied an unauthorised meeting with his brother at a court. The incident has led to the registration of a case against the inmate.
Punjab Police in Amritsar foiled an arms smuggling attempt, recovering illegal weapons and linking the consignment to gangster Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon.
Delhi Police have arrested Javed alias Kallu Dada, a 29-year-old member of the Sheikh Firoz alias Saiful alias Dhingra gang, who was wanted in connection with an armed assault case in Jahangir Puri.
Pune police have solved a contract killing case, leading to the discovery of two additional murders and the arrest of two history-sheeters in Khed taluka.
A Narcotics Control Bureau zonal director has been booked in connection with the suicide of a builder whose son was a drug syndicate 'kingpin'.
Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old man wanted in multiple robbery and firing cases, recovering an illegal semi-automatic pistol from his possession.
Police in Jammu and Udhampur districts arrested a hardcore criminal and two drug peddlers in separate incidents, seizing heroin and a weapon.
Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha keeps promising something exciting, emotional, thrilling, only to rob us off of that experience of masala entertainer it teases, sighs Mayur Sanap.
A teenager was stabbed in Delhi's Anand Parbat area after an altercation with two minors escalated into a violent quarrel. Police have apprehended the two accused and recovered the weapon.
Police in Dharwad, Karnataka, have arrested nine men in connection with the murder of a Youth Congress leader, Fairoz Pathan, who was attacked at his residence.
Activist Anjali Damania alleges phone calls between Maharashtra politicians and a rape-accused godman, sparking controversy and raising questions about their connections.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally requested the Bhubaneswar police to hand over the investigation into a January explosion that resulted in two fatalities, citing concerns about a potential terror link.
Delhi Police have arrested a man suspected of leading an organised ATM fraud gang involved in over 50 cases of cheating. The arrest has resolved at least five cases, with the accused linked to numerous incidents across Delhi.
A brother and sister, allegedly involved in 31 criminal cases of theft and snatching, were arrested in Delhi after a mobile phone snatching incident.
A woman's husband and in-laws in Uttar Pradesh have been booked for allegedly causing the death of her unborn children twice by assaulting her over dowry demands during her pregnancies.
A committee investigating the sale of government land in Pune to a company co-owned by Parth Pawar has found that officials from revenue, stamp, and registration departments facilitated the illegal transaction.
Faridabad Police arrested two men, including a student, after a shootout for allegedly firing at a BJP leader's office and demanding extortion money.
A notorious history-sheeter, Thoppai Ganesan, with over 30 criminal cases, including five murders, was killed in a police encounter in Chennai's Madhavaram area.
Delhi Police have arrested a member of the Rohit Chaudhary gang, Pardeep Gulati, and recovered illegal firearms and ammunition from his residence.
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