A murder convict who jumped parole in 2014 and went on to act in Bollywood films has been arrested in Ahmedabad after evading authorities for 12 years.
A 23-year-old college student in North Goa died by suicide after facing severe online trolling and legal action over a viral video showing him dumping garbage by the roadside. The Chief Minister has ordered an in-depth investigation into the tragic incident.
Bollywood has announced plenty of high-profile sequels with fanfare, only for a few of them to vanish into endless delays, casting chaos and development hell.
A six-year-old girl was allegedly tied to the stairs and beaten for plucking guavas from a garden in Una district, Himachal Pradesh. The incident sparked outrage after videos of the alleged abuse circulated on social media, leading to police investigation and the girl's rescue.
A popular resort in Mumbai is under investigation after a joint raid by Customs and forest department officials revealed the alleged unauthorized possession of exotic animals, including marmoset monkeys and macaw parrots.
Police in Bengaluru have arrested 11 people, including a female actor, for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a Kannada film director and robbing him of valuables.
Four Madhya Pradesh police officers have been suspended for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a businessman in exchange for releasing Rs 1 crore found in his vehicle.
Members of the Yadav community in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, staged a protest against the film 'Yadav Ji Ki Love Story,' claiming it could disrupt social harmony and hurt community sentiments. Protesters burned posters and demanded a ban on the film's release, threatening legal action and further agitation if their demands are not met.
Actor-turned-TMC MP Dev congratulated the BJP on winning the West Bengal assembly elections and expressed hope that the new government would protect artistic freedom and unity within the Bengali film industry.
A man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while a friend was recording him loading a pistol. The incident was captured on video, showing the man receiving instructions on loading the weapon before the fatal shot.
The All India Mahila Congress has demanded a fresh probe into the 2020 Hathras gang-rape and murder case, citing revelations made in a new documentary film. The party also criticised the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of the case and alleged a cover-up.
A 20-year-old man and his friend died in a car crash in Gujarat after he allegedly drove at 150 km/h while recording videos for social media. Police are investigating the incident and the car's ownership.
Sun TV Network has sued Chennai Super Kings in the Madras High Court for allegedly using songs and dialogues from Rajinikanth films Jailer, Jailer 2 and Coolie in IPL promotional content without permission, seeking 1 crore in damages.
Police in Lucknow have arrested a property dealer and his accomplice for allegedly abducting a man, intoxicating him, and recording objectionable videos to blackmail him into giving up his land.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is surprised by a non-bailable warrant issued against him in Surat, concerning an 'objectionable' social media post from last year.
A POCSO case has been filed against a VHP leader and a film director, among others, following a complaint by a girl who gained attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela and later married a Muslim man in Kerala.
The Star Wars franchise as a whole has struggled creatively in recent years, and sadly, Grogu's cuteness alone is not enough to save the day, asserts Sreeju Sudhakaran.
TMC's Falta candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the May 21 re-election, citing Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's promise of a special development package for the area.
A court in Surat, Gujarat, has ordered the registration of a criminal case against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap over his social media remarks about the Brahmin community, following a complaint by a lawyer and VHP leader.
Nine individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly assaulting cattle transporters and police officers after illegally stopping a vehicle carrying oxen. The incident occurred when a mob, suspecting the animals were being taken for slaughter, attacked the transporters and police who intervened. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.
A British Sikh man has been convicted of murder after claiming he used a kirpan in self-defence. The case has raised questions about the legal parameters around carrying a kirpan in the UK.
Following a significant defeat to the BJP, Trinamool Congress leaders are openly criticising the party leadership, citing mismanagement and lack of support as key factors in the election outcome.
'No one can wipe-off our glorious collaboration in The Kerala Story and Bastar, from Indian cinema.' 'When we create history and are scrutiniSed in public, we must be extremely responsible in our behaviour and conduct.'
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor's daughter, is making her acting debut at 46, joining a list of actors who took their sweet time to be bitten by the acting bug.
Haryana Police in Palwal have launched 'Operation Lagam' to curb rowdiness and anti-social behaviour, registering six cases related to promotion of 'gangster culture' on social media. A special cell monitors social media, counselling users and removing offending content. Road safety measures have also been implemented, penalising traffic violators.
Nine individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly assaulting cattle transporters and police officers after illegally stopping a vehicle carrying oxen. The incident occurred when a mob, suspecting the animals were for slaughter, attacked the transporters and police who intervened. Authorities are investigating and warning against taking the law into personal hands.
The Maharashtra government has directed strict implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act to protect women in the workplace, following a serious incident at a TCS unit in Nashik. Establishments with 10 or more employees must set up Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) and register on the Centre's She-Box portal, with failure to comply resulting in penalties.
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.
Police have registered a case against unidentified individuals for allegedly setting off fireworks near the Kedarnath temple and sharing the video on social media. This action follows several incidents of controversial videos being filmed at the shrine since the Kedarnath Yatra began.
Michael remains a passable biopic that looks good, sounds great, and delivers the moments fans came for. But it also feels formulaic in a way that's hard to ignore, notes Mayur Sanap.
Kannada film actress Ranya Rao is set to be released from Bengaluru Central Jail after a year of detention in a gold smuggling case.
Nora Fatehi appeared before the National Commission for Women regarding the 'Sarke Chunar' song controversy and apologised, stating there was no intention to offend anyone. She also announced plans to sponsor the education of orphan girls.
Six individuals, including a professional shooter, have been arrested in Telangana for illegally hunting wild animals using airguns in the Shadnagar and Makthal forest areas.
A court in Kochi has granted three-day police custody of director Ranjith, who was arrested following allegations of sexual harassment on a film set. The court will consider his bail plea later.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned the Centre's advisory against the release of ZEE5's docu-series, directing the makers to remove references to "Lawrence" and "Punjab" from the title.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor cited the Kerala Assembly election results as an example of communal harmony, highlighting instances where voters looked beyond caste and religion.
Trinamool Congress supporters protested against an Election Commission-appointed IPS officer in West Bengal, accusing him of intimidating party workers ahead of the second phase of polling.
The Allahabad High Court has criticised the Uttar Pradesh government and police for the massive pendency of criminal cases in district courts, citing insufficient staff, lack of police cooperation, and delays in forensic reports.
Deepika Padukone has finally addressed the online chatter surrounding her alleged silence on husband Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar The Revenge.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding over 500 women across India of more than Rs 2 crore through fake social media and dating app profiles.
