Delhi Police have arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in what appears to be an honour killing case in Hari Nagar, west Delhi. The victim was allegedly killed for being in a relationship her family disapproved of.
Police in Kannur, Kerala, have launched an investigation into Kannur Dental College following the death of a first-year student, Nithin Raj RL, who allegedly died by suicide after facing emotional harassment from faculty members. The college has suspended two faculty members and is cooperating with the police investigation.
Investigation into alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment at a Nashik branch of TCS reveals that seven male accused operated as an organised gang to target female employees.
Three police personnel in Odisha's Jajpur district have been suspended after a theft suspect escaped from custody. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
An 80-year-old man in Delhi died by suicide, reportedly due to health issues and personal loss. Police investigation is underway.
Two Delhi Police personnel have been suspended and arrested for allegedly robbing a businessman from Uttar Pradesh of Rs 8.4 lakh near Ajmal Khan Park in central Delhi.
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
Police in Nashik are investigating multiple cases of attempted religious conversion and sexual harassment at a local IT firm, with evidence suggesting an organised effort to target female employees. The investigation involves multiple agencies to determine if there are wider links.
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been suspended and is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking by a female student, sparking protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
A professor in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, who was acquitted of sexual exploitation charges, has taken voluntary retirement and been barred from the college premises.
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra has established a five-member committee to investigate recent student suicide cases on campus. This action follows a series of tragic incidents, including the alleged suicide of a 19-year-old B.Tech student, which sparked protests and raised concerns about student welfare and mental health support within the institution.
Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have booked 12 district administration employees for allegedly issuing fraudulent disability certificates to 14 individuals without proper medical examinations. A separate case involves retired health department employees accused of siphoning funds through fake medical reimbursement claims.
Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against 12 employees for allegedly issuing fake disability certificates to 14 beneficiaries without proper medical examination. A separate case involves retired health employees siphoning funds through fraudulent medical claims.
Bengaluru police have arrested a prime suspect and several minors in connection with a series of mobile phone thefts that occurred during an IPL match at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Twenty-one mobile phones, valued at Rs 18 lakhs, have been recovered.
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.
A farmer in Uttar Pradesh, India, was shocked to receive tax notices for millions of rupees due to a fraudulent firm operating under his name in Delhi. An investigation has been launched to address the identity theft and tax evasion.
Sri Lanka's response to the Easter attacks has been slow and politically contested, unlike India's swift institutional reforms after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).
Two brothers were discovered dead in their rented flat in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. Police suspect the elder brother's son, who is currently missing, may be involved. A quarrel was reported the night before the discovery.
A central government official is alleging that his son's death at a university in Bengaluru was a murder and is demanding a CBI investigation, disputing the university's claim of suicide.
An 18-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death in Jahangirpuri, Delhi, due to a dispute stemming from his brother's relationship with the wife of one of the accused.
Delhi Police have identified two men suspected of attempting to set a house on fire in Adarsh Nagar, with arrests expected soon. The incident, which caused no injuries, is being treated as arson without provocation.
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a Kolkata-based realty company, Merlin Group, for alleged financial links to West Bengal politicians and officials as part of a money laundering probe, seizing digital devices and documents during raids.
The Chhattisgarh government has suspended Inspector General of Police Ratan Lal Dangi following a complaint of harassment and financial irregularities. An inquiry has been ordered into the allegations.
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.
A Haryana resident, arrested in connection with a job fraud and extortion racket, died in police custody in Jammu after complaining of severe stomach pain. An inquest and magisterial inquiry have been initiated.
A 25-year-old postgraduate medical student was found dead in her car in Dehradun, with her family alleging mental harassment by a department head. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Police in Kannur, Kerala, are investigating faculty members at Kannur Dental College following the death of a first-year student. The student's family alleges he was emotionally harassed by faculty, leading to a suspected suicide. The college has suspended two faculty members and is cooperating with the police investigation.
An 18-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri by four people over his elder brother's 'friendship' with one of the accused's wife, police said.
Two police constables in Hamirpur, India, have been suspended for allegedly mishandling a heroin seizure and demanding money from the accused.
Two brothers were found dead in their rented flat in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. Police suspect the elder brother's son, who is currently missing, may be involved. A quarrel was reported at the flat the previous night.
The Punjab BJP held a state-level protest against the AAP government, demanding a CBI probe into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official who allegedly faced harassment from a state minister.
Six Indian badminton players are still awaiting participation certificates promised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) after an administrative lapse prevented them from competing at the World University Games.
Five police personnel in Punjab's Tarn Taran have been booked for allegedly facilitating the release of the impounded passport of an international drug lord wanted by the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender in connection with a 1991 murder case where a landlady was killed and her son injured during a robbery attempt.
A 48-year-old man died after being struck by a reversing truck at a ready-mix concrete plant in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting negligence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Anveshana programme of Prayoga Institute of Education Research for its work in making scientific research accessible to school students. The programme, launched in 2022, supports student-led research projects and provides hands-on learning opportunities.
Junior Commonwealth gold medallist Sairaj Pardeshi faces a provisional doping ban after testing positive, while alleging a conspiracy to sabotage his career.
A 25-year-old postgraduate medical student in Dehradun allegedly died by suicide in her car, prompting a police investigation into harassment allegations against her department head.
A veterinarian at the Tavarekoppa Lion and Safari Zoo in Shivamogga, India, died after being attacked by a hippopotamus while providing medical care.
A 27-year-old factory worker was fatally stabbed in a public toilet in Delhi following a road rage incident. Police have arrested one suspect and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the crime.
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