Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on February 22, 2026, targeting areas in Bihsud district.
Four individuals have been apprehended following a 48-day search in Rajasthan forests for allegedly stealing jewellery worth Rs 6.79 crore from a Mumbai shop.
Three children were found dead in a water tank at their home in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, while their mother died in a suspected suicide at Bharatpur railway station. Police are investigating possible links to domestic discord and dowry harassment.
Police in Kochi arrested five migrant workers from West Bengal and seized 30 kilograms of ganja from them at Puthencruz.
A 28-year-old woman delivered a baby girl at the main gate of a Raisen district hospital after a Janani Express ambulance driver allegedly left her outside. Hospital staff assisted the woman and her newborn, and the hospital is investigating the incident.
A woman and her daughter died in Lakhimpur Kheri after consuming poison in an alleged suicide attempt, while another daughter is in critical condition. Depression over a recent family death is suspected as the cause.
Two people died and five were injured when a car lost control and fell off a bridge on National Highway-148 in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan.
Fifteen Naxalites, including a Special Zonal Committee-level member, surrendered to security forces in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district, marking a significant development in the state's efforts to combat Naxalism.
A man in Mathura, India, allegedly shot and killed his sister's lover due to his disapproval of their relationship. The sister attempted suicide upon learning of her lover's death and is in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident as a possible honour killing.
A man in Mathura, India, allegedly shot and killed his sister's lover due to his disapproval of their relationship. The sister attempted suicide upon learning of her lover's death and is in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident as a possible honour killing.
Police in Himachal Pradesh have arrested five individuals for allegedly assaulting a man and forcing him to transfer money via UPI.
The draft rolls published on December 16 had already pared down the electorate from 7.66 crore to 7.08 crore, deleting over 58 lakh names on grounds of death, migration, duplication and untraceability.
A father and son were killed, and four other family members were injured when their car fell off a bridge in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. The accident occurred near Vijay Gaushala under Gulabpura police station limits. The family was returning from Sanwaliya Seth temple in Chittorgarh when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Three men in their 20s were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a minor girl in Latur district, Maharashtra. The suspects were apprehended within an hour of the complaint.
A 62-year-old tribal woman was allegedly killed by a villager in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district who suspected her of practicing witchcraft.
Assam Police arrested three individuals in two separate operations for allegedly smuggling banned Yaba tablets and illegal liquor, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praising the successful busts.
A revenue department official in Madhya Pradesh used his authority to track down and seek legal action against a man who allegedly stole his slippers from a temple.
Two CoBRA battalion personnel were seriously injured in an IED blast triggered by Maoists during an anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.
Pakistani security forces have reportedly killed dozens of Afghan Taliban personnel in overnight operations along the southwestern border, repulsing attacks at multiple locations.
A constable posted with the emergency police response service Dial 112 in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested and sent to judicial custody after a woman lodged a complaint accusing him of sexual exploitation, police said on Thursday.
Police in Shimla have arrested the alleged kingpin of an interstate drug trafficking network involved in the 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) trade. The accused, Hardeep Singh, was apprehended following a raid, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the network.
Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 5.93 crore and arrested three individuals in two separate operations in Guwahati and Patharkandi, signaling a strong stance against drug trafficking in the state.
A 35-year-old woman inmate in Betul district jail attempted suicide by swallowing bangle pieces and was rushed to Bhopal for medical care.
A senior Maharashtra minister has alleged negligence on the part of SBL Energy Ltd following a fatal explosion at its Nagpur detonator-making unit that killed 19 workers. The government has promised compensation and a thorough investigation into safety lapses.
A criminal wanted in a cow slaughter case was injured in an encounter with police in the Nagal area of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Ragib, was arrested after a shootout with police. Two of his associates managed to escape.
A newly married man was killed in a suspected honor killing by his wife's brothers in Dwarapudi village, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. The attack occurred after the couple's wedding, which was not approved by the woman's family.
A wanted Maoist leader allegedly killed his commander for planning to surrender to the Odisha Police, revealing internal conflicts within the group.
Two men allegedly threatened a judge in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, after being sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder conviction. Security for the judge has been enhanced following the threat.
Himachal Pradesh Police conducted a large-scale anti-drug operation, seizing drugs and illegal liquor across the state and registering multiple cases under the NDPS and Excise Acts.
A court in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced a man and his brother to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, who was initially reported to have died by suicide.
Fifteen Naxalites, including a veteran ultra with a significant bounty, surrendered in Chhattisgarh, effectively dismantling the Maoist movement in the Raipur-Sambalpur region.
A man was killed by a wild elephant in Ranchi district, Jharkhand. The incident occurred in Chitrakota village. Forest officials provided immediate relief to the family of the deceased and are working to drive the elephant back into the forest.
A bride was critically injured after being shot by her alleged lover during her wedding ceremony in Buxar, Bihar, sparking a police investigation into the shocking incident.
Two people were killed and five others injured in an alleged gang attack in Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu. Police are investigating the incident, which has sparked local protests and political criticism.
A man in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, allegedly killed his 13-year-old son with a sickle before dying by suicide by consuming poison. Police are investigating the case.
Earthquake tremors were felt in Kolkata and adjacent districts of West Bengal after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Bangladesh. People rushed out of buildings in panic, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
A 17-year-old girl was found dead at her residence in a village in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Three people died and seven were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck in Aurangabad district, Bihar. The SUV was carrying ten people returning from a wedding.
Two people, including a migrant worker, were allegedly hacked to death by a gang in Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu, sparking protests and political criticism.
A history-sheeter with 15 cases against him has been detained under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act for one year in Latur.
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