Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, promising development, accountability, and an end to corruption if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections.
The Telangana High Court has granted temporary anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by Assam police over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
A 65-year-old caretaker has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly murdering a 35-year-old farmhouse owner in Gurugram, Haryana, following a long-standing grudge.
The body of an unidentified man with head injuries was discovered in Ranbirpur village, Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the death as a possible murder.
Delhi Police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of a 33-year-old man whose body was discovered in Mungeshpur. The victim, Pradeep, went missing on March 29 and was last seen with the accused.
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An altercation involving the father of child spiritual content creator Abhinav Arora in Delhi's Tilak Nagar resulted in the arrest of three people under preventive provisions.
A Mumbai court has denied bail to Hitesh Mehta, the former General Manager of New India Cooperative Bank, who is accused of orchestrating a Rs 122 crore scam. The court cited the severity of the economic offence and the complexity of the trial as reasons for the denial.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini predicts a BJP government in West Bengal, citing a desire for development and change among the state's residents.
A bus and lorry collided near Gurupura in Karnataka, resulting in injuries to nine people. The accident is suspected to be due to the lorry driver's negligence, and an investigation is underway.
A man allegedly involved in an international network trafficking job seekers from Jharkhand to cyber scam operations in Myanmar has been arrested in Mumbai.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, accusing them of lawlessness, corruption, and enabling illegal infiltration. He promised to initiate a special inquiry against facilitators of infiltration and to deport unauthorised entrants if the BJP comes to power in the state.
The Supreme Court is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple. A nine-judge bench is examining the scope of religious freedom and the exclusion of women based on age and menstrual status.
A Delhi court has convicted a man for electricity theft, imposing a fine of Rs 1.72 lakh after finding him guilty of directly tapping power from a distribution pole.
A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death in Kota, India, due to a long-standing feud. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.
A couple in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly defrauding eight individuals of Rs 6.71 crore through a fraudulent import-export scheme promising high returns.
A 31-year-old man died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the hit-and-run incident.
Delhi University's Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce hosted an international conference focusing on the transformative role of AI in management, featuring discussions on ethical considerations, customised education, and cross-domain relevance.
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India's domestic pharmaceutical market recorded its highest value growth in five quarters during Q4 FY26, driven primarily by pricing and an early indication of volume recovery, with a significant structural shift towards chronic and sub-chronic therapies.
The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in Delhi has denied bail to two minors arrested in connection with the death of a man during a clash between two families on Holi. The board cited concerns about public peace, the safety of the minors, and the integrity of the justice system.
Delhi Police have arrested six individuals involved in a transnational cyber fraud syndicate that operated fake loan applications and siphoned money through mule bank accounts.
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The BJP has released its election manifesto for West Bengal, promising a hardline stance on infiltration, financial assistance for women and unemployed youth, and the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission for state employees.
Factory workers in Manesar, India, clashed with police during a strike demanding higher wages, resulting in property damage and police intervention.
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Delhi Police have filed a chargesheet in the Janakpuri pit death case, naming three accused and detailing alleged lapses in the execution of a construction project that led to the death of a man who fell into a 15-foot-deep pit.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted eight men charged with the attempted murder of a police constable due to the victim's inability to identify his attackers and key witnesses turning hostile.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a speech-impaired woman accused of killing her would-be daughter-in-law, citing inconsistencies in the victim's dying declarations and failure of the prosecution to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
The chief manager of the Dausa depot of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.
The Congress party has announced it will not contest the bypoll to the Baramati assembly seat out of respect for Ajit Pawar, whose death necessitated the election.
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to businessman Rajesh Bothra in connection with the Rotomac 'scam', citing the likelihood of a prolonged trial.
Police in Manipur have arrested three suspected members of a proscribed outfit in connection with a bomb blast in Bishnupur district that resulted in the deaths of two children. The arrests were made in Churachandpur district, and arms and ammunition were seized.
A 17-year-old girl who went missing on April 2nd in Jhansi, India, was found dead in a well under suspicious circumstances. Police are investigating the case and have detained individuals for questioning.
Four individuals have been arrested in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations of serving biryani made with beef at a local restaurant. The arrests were made after a complaint was filed, and the meat has been sent for testing.
A three-year-old girl has died in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly after being beaten by her stepmother. Police have arrested the stepmother and are investigating the incident.
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been charged with drink driving after allegedly being caught over the legal limit in Sydney. He is due to appear in court in May.
Two men were arrested after a brief exchange of fire with police in Delhi's Rani Bagh area, hours after they allegedly stabbed a 40-year-old man to death. The suspects were apprehended following a tip-off and sustained bullet injuries during the encounter.
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