Delhi recorded the highest number of murders linked to illicit relationships and love affairs among metropolitan cities, according to the latest figures of the NCRB.
The Pakistan Army has killed an Afghan Taliban commander, Qahraman, and his associates in an operation near the Torkham border.
A man in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly poured diesel over his two minor daughters and attempted to set them ablaze following a family dispute, according to police reports.
Delhi Police have arrested seven more people, including three women, and apprehended a minor in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families on Holi in Uttam Nagar.
A local court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his mentally challenged wife. The man repeatedly electrocuted her while she was tied to a cot in their home.
IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad; Dharamsala will host Qualifier 1, as announced by the BCCI.
A man was allegedly hacked to death with an axe over an old rivalry in a village in Rajasthan's Banswara district, police said on Monday. The incident, which took place on Sunday night, triggered arson and clashes between two groups.
Aseem Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs, on Saturday informed that five Indians have been killed and one is missing due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He added that Indian missions remain open round the clock and are constantly working to provide assistance.
A police dog in Thane district, Maharashtra, played a crucial role in solving a murder case, leading to the arrest of a suspect with a criminal history from Mumbai.
A birthday celebration in Bulandshahr turned deadly after an argument over smearing cake led to the murder of three family members. One of the accused was injured while attempting to escape police custody.
Four men were killed and two others injured after their car plunged off a culvert in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district.
Tension prevailed in parts of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district after a BJP leader's close aide was shot dead, prompting increased security measures and protests.
An Indian national has reportedly been killed in an attack carried out by Iran using a 'suicide' boat against a US-owned oil tanker near Iraq. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of seafarers in the region.
The personal bodyguard of Bollywood actor Salman Khan has testified in court that the April 2024 shooting incident at the actor's Mumbai residence was an attempt to kill him. The trial began last month with the bodyguard's deposition as the first witness.
A man was killed in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, during a hunting trip after being accidentally shot by his companion. Police have arrested the accused, who claims the shooting was accidental.
Gurugram police have arrested four individuals for allegedly kidnapping, assaulting, and forcibly transferring money from a 22-year-old man after contacting him through the Grindr app.
A 26-year-old woman was fatally shot during a religious ceremony in a village in Shimla. Police have arrested two suspects and launched an investigation into the incident.
BJD president Naveen Patnaik has written to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking his intervention in the killing of a pregnant woman in Odisha's Ganjam district and demanding action against the culprits.
Following reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, widespread protests erupted in Kashmir, with demonstrators expressing strong anti-US and anti-Israel sentiments.
A man in Kerala has been arrested for allegedly murdering his mother and brother following a property dispute and family issues.
Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, now an Independent MLA backed by the UDF, has criticised Left leaders for targeting him over his late brother Bhuvaneswaran, considered a party martyr. Sudhakaran claims the CPI(M) lost votes by politicising Bhuvaneswaran's memory during the election campaign.
A 58-year-old Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Telangana died after being hit by a police vehicle. Family members allege the driver intentionally ran him over, prompting a police investigation.
A 65-year-old woman in Faridabad was allegedly murdered by her son and daughter-in-law over a dispute regarding land compensation money. Police have arrested the daughter-in-law, who confessed to the crime, while the son remains at large.
A businessman in Gurugram was robbed of 11 lakh by two bike-borne robbers near Sector 10 market on Monday night. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police have registered an FIR and are investigating the case.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing his wife over dowry demands and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.
The Karnataka Assembly has passed two significant bills aimed at social reform and heritage preservation: the Karnataka Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Unity, Freedom, Dignity and Tradition in Marriage Bill, 2026, and the Karnataka Jnana Bhandar Manuscripts and Digitisation Act, 2026.
Families and friends of the victims of the Vivek Vihar fire in Delhi recount the harrowing moments and desperate calls for help from those trapped in the blaze.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has demanded a CBI inquiry into the killing of a girl in Hardoi's Bilgram area, asserting that Uttar Pradesh has become 'number one' in crimes against women under the BJP rule.
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.
Delhi Police have arrested Sumit Rana, a suspect in the murder of national-level boxer Vikas Dagar, who was killed in outer Delhi last year. Rana, a member of the Sonu gang, had been evading arrest for eight months.
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.
IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad; Dharamsala will host Qualifier 1, as announced by the BCCI.
Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. The incident has heightened political tensions in the state.
A Thane court acquitted a man accused of murdering his four-year-old stepson, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a conclusive chain of evidence and highlighting inconsistencies in witness testimonies.
Two individuals died in Beed district, Maharashtra, after being accidentally struck by an excavator during well excavation work, causing them to fall into the well.
Protests on multiple fronts disrupted the atmosphere outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, as demonstrators raised sharply different concerns over global politics and local issues.
Seven people, including two minors and an elderly person, were killed and 21 were injured in storm-related incidents in separate areas of Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The storm also disrupted power supply, damaging transformers and electricity poles.
West Bengal Police are investigating the murder of a close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, Chandranath Rath, who was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district. The police are examining CCTV footage, have formed multiple teams to trace the assailants, and are probing whether contract killers were involved.
Police in Faridabad have arrested the owner of a swing that collapsed at the Surajkund International Crafts Fair, resulting in the death of an inspector and injuries to twelve others.
A man in Mumbai's Kurla area died after being shot and stabbed, allegedly by three individuals. Police have arrested the suspects and registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act.
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