A head-on collision between a bus and a truck on National Highway 143 in Odisha's Sundergarh district resulted in the death of four people and injuries to over 20 others.
A notorious criminal, Mohd Yousaf, has been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir due to his persistent involvement in unlawful and anti-social activities.
Faridabad Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering a woman whose body was discovered in Ballabgarh last week. The accused, Beeru, confessed to the crime, citing the victim's repeated demands for money and threats to report him to the police.
The blood-soaked body of a 75-year-old man was discovered in his home in Paharpur village, Hathras. Police suspect murder and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 3,034 crore as part of its ongoing money laundering probe against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) companies.
Karnataka government promises strict action after students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred threads before a CET exam. An inquiry suggests the action was intentional, leading to arrests and a ban on future exams at the involved institution.
A 28-year-old man in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide due to marital discord. The man, identified as Vineet, was found at his residence. Police are investigating the matter.
Two Enforcement Directorate officers who participated in the raid against I-PAC in Kolkata this January received an award for their 'exceptional competence'.
A former NSG commando, out on parole in connection with a 2018 murder case, was shot dead in Gurugram in what police suspect was a revenge killing.
A 38-year-old businessman was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Varanasi after a car accident led to a violent dispute. Police have arrested four individuals and are conducting raids to apprehend the remaining suspects.
A loco pilot was allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants near Tatanagar station in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Police are investigating a possible land dispute as the motive.
A former scheduled caste promoter of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation was arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 75 lakh subsidy fraud under a self-employment scheme for women of the marginalised community.
The investigation into the Patiala freight corridor blast has led to the seizure of a large cache of munitions and explosives and the uncovering of a deep-rooted terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-backed ISI and pro-Khalistan terrorists, Punjab police said.
A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking an Army personnel with a knife on a bus near Old Delhi Railway Station. The accused, identified as Ganesh, is a vagabond and allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.
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Three men in their 20s died after being hit by a speeding vehicle while riding a motorcycle on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway near Muzaffarnagar.
A 61-year-old woman from Thane was allegedly cheated of 15.76 lakh by fraudsters who claimed she had a parcel containing valuables arriving from abroad.
IT services major LTM is set to introduce a new pricing framework, 'Blueverse Credit', in the first quarter of FY27, aiming to align monetisation with the growing adoption of agentic artificial intelligence.
Lakshmi N. Mittal and his son Aditya Mittal, along with Adar Poonawalla, have acquired a majority stake in Rajasthan Royals with a bid of $1.65 billion after another consortium pulled out.
A woman engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik has alleged harassment and religious coercion, including derogatory slurs and inappropriate touching. Police have arrested eight people and are searching for another accused. TCS has launched an internal probe and suspended employees allegedly involved.
A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, leading to accusations of political violence and demands for investigation.
Eleven people, including children, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district, triggered by a suspected brake failure in a truck.
Hansraj College, Delhi University, has revoked the suspension of 29 students after initially suspending them for alleged misconduct during a college festival and defaming the college on social media. The decision follows a review by the college's disciplinary committee.
The CBI has registered a case and taken over the investigation of a Rs 10 crore 'digital arrest' scam in Delhi, where a retired engineer was allegedly cheated by cyber-criminals posing as courier company and police officials.
Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly killing two people in Uttam Nagar due to personal rivalry. The accused had been on the run since December and was declared a proclaimed offender.
Police in Thane have arrested three individuals, including a history-sheeter, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 23-year-old man in 2014, stemming from a land development dispute.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has officially disqualified Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni after his conviction in the murder case of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. Kulkarni is currently serving a life sentence.
Five labourers from Pakistan's Punjab province were injured in a grenade attack in Balochistan. The attack occurred in the Chagai district when assailants targeted a building housing labourers. Security forces also responded to unprovoked firing from across the border in the Chaman area, destroying multiple Afghan Taliban posts.
The Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026, aims to transform prisons into centres of reform, rehabilitation, and social reintegration, focusing on inmates' human rights, transparency, and security.
Gurugram Police arrested two men for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a hotel owner, threatening him to shut down his business due to competition.
Police in Ranchi exhumed the body of a 50-year-old woman allegedly murdered by her daughter and her boyfriend. The incident occurred within the Doranda police station limits, and the suspects have been arrested.
A TADA court in Jamnagar convicted 12 individuals in connection with the 1993 arms landing case, linked to Dawood Ibrahim, intended to avenge the Babri Masjid demolition. Ten of the convicted were sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment.
Former New Zealand pacer James Franklin believes it is up to fans to decide if high-scoring IPL matches are boring, as the game remains heavily skewed in favour of batters.
A 26-year-old proclaimed offender and alleged kingpin of a Mewat-based gang involved in targeting and uprooting mobile stores across Delhi-NCR has been arrested after evading arrest for over three years.
A special TADA court in Jamnagar convicted 12 individuals in connection with the 1993 arms landing case linked to Dawood Ibrahim, while acquitting 17 others. The case involves a conspiracy to smuggle weapons into India to avenge the Babri Masjid demolition.
A court in Nashik has remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to police custody until April 26 in connection with the sixth case of sexual exploitation registered against him. Kharat, already arrested on March 18, faces multiple accusations of sexually exploiting women and engaging in financial fraud by exploiting his claimed divine powers.
Delhi Police arrested a 34-year-old habitual burglar, Jahagir alias Bhaku alias Shahid, recovering stolen cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 30 lakh. The accused, known for targeting locked houses and evading detection, was apprehended following an investigation into multiple house burglaries.
Kanwal Rekhi is a peaceful techie who ardently believes in competitive market economics and democracy, despite the trauma his family suffered during Partition and his narrow escape from violent mobs in 1984.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi spoke with Indian counterpart S Jaishankar to discuss the West Asia crisis, following discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A robber was killed and a police inspector injured in an encounter in Dehradun after a property dealer was robbed at gunpoint.
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