The family of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, who died allegedly due to dowry harassment, has requested a thorough second post-mortem examination by AIIMS Delhi, raising concerns about the initial autopsy and seeking clarity on the cause of death.
A 34-year-old trader was shot dead in East Delhi following a heated argument over parking, leaving his family in shock and mourning.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed Christian Michel James's petition for release in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam case, upholding his continued detention.
The Judges Inquiry Committee, formed to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, has submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker. The report, concerning allegations that led to impeachment proceedings, will be presented before both Houses of Parliament.
A 15-year-old girl from West Bengal, allegedly abducted and trafficked to Greater Noida, was rescued in a joint operation. The accused has been arrested.
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to a married couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The court's decision came after the couple complied with interim bail conditions, including relocating from their residence and apologising to the victims.
A special court has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to record statements of 19 alleged ISIS members and sympathizers held in various prisons across India.
Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP rigged the West Bengal elections and announces plans for a nationwide anti-BJP alliance. She also protests against post-poll violence and arrests of TMC workers.
Haryana Police busted a fake international call centre in Panchkula, arresting 21 individuals for defrauding US citizens by posing as employees of a leading e-commerce company.
Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling MDMA in the city. The police seized 17.5 kg of MDMA, estimated to be worth Rs 35 crore.
Former judge Giribala Singh, booked in connection with her daughter-in-law's death allegedly due to dowry harassment, claims Bhopal Police have not contacted her for her statement. This comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a notice to Singh regarding her anticipatory bail and the police issued a final notice for her to record her statement.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, seeking his release from jail. The court found no merit in his challenge to the India-UAE extradition treaty and a trial court order.
CPI(M) leaders, including Brinda Karat and M A Baby, were detained during a protest outside the ED headquarters in Delhi against searches at the residence of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Vinesh Phogat's return to competitive wrestling ended in disappointment at the Asian Games selection trials, losing to Meenakshi Goyat in the 53kg semifinals after a controversial and emotionally charged day.
'Shivakumar's relationship with the BJP and the RSS is not adversarial in the way Siddaramaiah's has been.' 'Siddaramaiah has publicly attacked the RSS on record; Shivakumar has made no such statement at any point.' 'He vociferously defended the Karnataka government's celebration of Ram temple consecration with RSS-ish arguments.'
Madhya Pradesh police are seeking the cancellation of anticipatory bail for ex-judge Giribala Singh in connection with her daughter-in-law's death, allegedly due to dowry harassment. The government has also initiated a probe into whether she can continue as chairperson of the consumer court.
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 a rewardee and proclaimed offender who had been evading capture for 14 years in connection with a 2012 robbery-cum-abduction case in Dwarka South.
A court in Mumbai has sent an accused, arrested in Nashik in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak, to a two-day transit remand of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI took Shubham Khairnar into custody on Tuesday night and presented him before a magistrate's court, seeking his transit remand to take him to Delhi for further investigation.
BJP leader V Muraleedharan dismisses claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would strike a deal with the Congress to target the CPI(M), stating Modi has 'better things to do'. He also questioned Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's concern over ED raids if he has done nothing wrong.
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan defends the suspension of police personnel linked to a 2023 assault on Youth Congress workers, citing an SIT report and attempts to sabotage the case.
Delhi Police have arrested Kusum, an alleged kingpin of a multi-state drug syndicate, under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Kusum had been absconding and was declared a proclaimed offender in connection with an NDPS case.
Former IRS officer Ashok Kumar Aggarwal has challenged a three-month jail term awarded to two CBI officers in an assault and trespass case, seeking a harsher sentence and higher compensation.
Police in Delhi have launched an investigation into alleged ballot tampering during the counting of votes in the Bar Council elections. The irregularities involve the manipulation of second-preference votes to favour a specific candidate.
Sukesh Chandrasekhar, accused in multiple cases, has been granted bail in the AIADMK 'two leaves' money laundering case, but will continue to be in jail in connection with other cases.
Delhi Police have arrested a life convict in a murder case who had been absconding for 24 years after jumping parole in 2002. The accused, Rakesh Patel, had allegedly changed his identity and was living under the name 'Nandlal Verma' in Prayagraj to evade arrest.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to study the impact of illegal immigration and other factors on India's demographic landscape.
Businessman Robert Vadra has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge a trial court's decision to summon him in connection with a money laundering case related to a land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana.
A Bhopal court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model and actress Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her home. Police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest as the investigation continues.
Bhopal police have stated they have no objection to a second post-mortem of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her home last week, following allegations of dowry harassment. A local court is reviewing the case diary after the family requested the second autopsy be conducted at AIIMS Delhi, citing lapses in the initial investigation.
A Delhi court has reserved its order on the bail plea of a couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The arguments were presented by both parties, with the court set to deliver its decision on Tuesday.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested a man travelling from Kathmandu to Delhi in Lucknow and recovered over 5 kg of heroin worth more than Rs 10 crore.
Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly after being convicted in a bank fraud case involving the tampering of bank records to secure illegal interest payments.
Vinesh Phogat was knocked out of the Asian Games selection trials in Delhi on Saturday after losing to Meenakshi Goyat 4-6 in a tense semi-final bout of the women's 53kg event.
The Odisha Crime Branch's special task force (STF) has been appointed as the nodal investigating agency to coordinate with Delhi Police regarding a Bhubaneswar-based man's suspected links with a terror outfit. The 22-year-old man was arrested for alleged anti-national activities, and the STF will investigate all possible angles, including social links, financial status, and potential sharing of national security information.
A 22-year-old man from Bhubaneswar has been arrested by Delhi Police for his suspected links with a terror outfit. The arrest followed the scrutiny of social media posts of youths picked up in Delhi.
A 21-year-old bride-to-be in Delhi was attacked with acid, allegedly by the groom's girlfriend, during her pre-wedding celebrations. The victim is hospitalised with burns, and the attacker has been arrested.
Vinesh Phogat, despite losing in the Asian Games selection trials, asserts her return to wrestling after motherhood as a victory, aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics while criticising the wrestling administration for alleged discrimination and harassment.
The 22-year-old daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered at her Delhi residence. Police suspect a former domestic help, who is currently absconding.
Mohammad Salim Dola, a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim and a major drug trafficker, has been brought to Mumbai by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) after being arrested in Turkiye and granted transit remand by a Delhi court.
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