The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed transferring the case of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The notification has been issued by the Home Department, granting consent to extend the powers and jurisdiction of the Delhi Special Police Establishment for investigating the case.
Siddaramaiah, a veteran politician with roots in the Janata Parivar, has had a remarkable journey, consolidating his position in the Congress party to become the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka.
A 32-year-old woman died after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance in Greater Noida, leading to the arrest of her husband on charges of abetment to suicide.
AIIMS Delhi is prepared to conduct a second autopsy on actor-model Twisha Sharma following a Madhya Pradesh High Court order in the alleged dowry death case.
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a probe into the allegations regarding fake advocates and activities associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical digital outfit that came up recently and took social media by storm.
Punjab BJP leaders condemn the blast outside their headquarters, attributing it to forces against peace and brotherhood in the state and criticising the Chief Minister over law and order.
A police team in Kochi was allegedly attacked by a group of youths, resulting in injuries to one officer. The incident occurred after the police responded to a call made to the control room.
CID officers visited TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's residence for the second time in 48 hours regarding a signature forgery case. This occurred after Banerjee requested a 15-day extension due to health reasons. The investigation concerns alleged forged signatures of party legislators submitted to the assembly secretariat.
Punjab BJP leaders condemn the blast outside their headquarters, attributing it to forces against peace and brotherhood in the state and criticising the Chief Minister over law and order.
Villagers protesting against alleged illegal mining in Rajasthan's Ajitpura-Kujeta were attacked with stones and fired upon by unidentified persons, leaving at least six people injured.
The dramatic development marked the culmination of a revolt that began with allegations of forged signatures on a letter proposing a Leader of Opposition and snowballed into an open challenge to the party leadership following the TMC's defeat at the hands of the BJP in the assembly elections.
The Punjab BJP has criticised the AAP government following a blast outside the party's office in Chandigarh, alleging a failure in maintaining law and order in the state.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra in a rape case registered against him last year. The court has ordered him to surrender his passport and report to the police station twice a month.
Pakistan has strongly condemned the drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates, emphasising the grave violation of international law and the potential for catastrophic consequences.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials following a search at his rented residence, calling it a serious offence. He also defended the ED's investigation into financial dealings involving his daughter's firm.
A 23-year-old man was killed and four relatives injured in Jharkhand's Palamu district after a land dispute clash between two families. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea on May 29 seeking a direction to the Nagpur Parsi Panchayat to treat a Parsi woman equally with her male counterparts, even after she marries a person of another faith, challenging a rule that allegedly strips Parsi women of their religious identity upon inter-faith marriage.
A team of doctors from AIIMS Delhi has begun a second autopsy of former model and actor Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, following a Madhya Pradesh High Court order. The family alleges dowry harassment and abetment to suicide, while the in-laws claim drug addiction. The family has raised concerns about the initial post-mortem and seeks a thorough investigation.
A 32-year-old woman and her three daughters died after allegedly consuming a pesticide in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district. The incident occurred in Hirwar village. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against Sukesh Chandrashekar and 20 others under MCOCA and other offences related to extortion and organised crime.
Mahender Garg, who lost eight family members in the devastating hotel fire in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, recounted his cousin's frantic last call and questioned the hotel's safety arrangements, stating, 'My entire family has been destroyed. We never imagined something like this could happen to us.'
Nagaland is seeking to implement the Juvenile Justice Act and Adoption Regulations in a way that respects the state's customary laws and traditional systems of care, while remaining legally sound.
A man, his mother, and his brother have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to murder his wife over dowry demands in Delhi.
Jharkhand State Minority Commission Chairman Hedayatullah Khan has voiced serious concerns over a surge in crimes against minority community members across the state, including the recent discovery of two minor siblings' bodies in Hazaribag and the disappearance of a three-year-old girl in Jamshedpur. Khan criticised the administration's handling of these cases, citing police negligence in registering an FIR for the missing girl, and demanded impartial investigations and accountability from senior police officials.
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has expressed his displeasure over the incomplete rendition of 'Vande Mataram' in the state Assembly during his presence for the UDF government's policy address, emphasising the importance of adhering to proper protocol.
This could come as a setback to thousands of Indian engineers who have waited for years for their work visas to pave the way for the coveted Green Card.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has directed increased police presence and patrolling through strategic checkpoints and mobile patrols to enhance public confidence and ensure a secure environment across the state.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said the Madhya Pradesh government is committed to implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state and has initiated the process of gathering public feedback before moving ahead with the proposal.
The Supreme Court has called for an expedited trial in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence case and requested a status report from authorities, highlighting the need for confidence-building measures for victims.
A woman and her three daughters died after allegedly consuming pesticide in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, police said.
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to two Delhi riots accused, while addressing concerns about conflicting views on bail under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The court referred the question of law on whether prolonged incarceration can override UAPA restrictions to a larger bench.
The Haryana BJP appointed Archana Gupta as its new president, making her the second woman to hold the position in over four decades. Gupta, a radiologist and current state general secretary, succeeds Mohan Lal Badoli.
Opposition parties in Odisha, BJD and Congress, have criticised Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accusing him of a surge in police brutality. The allegations stem from a custodial death in Ganjam district and other instances of alleged police misconduct. The BJP has defended the government, stating that prompt action has been taken in response to these cases.
Odisha's opposition BJD has requested Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to clarify his family's connection with the Vikas Foundation Trust, which is alleged to have purchased properties in the US. BJP leaders have dismissed the allegations as a smear campaign.
Mayor Firhad Hakim has distanced himself from notices issued by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to properties allegedly linked to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, asserting that such matters are handled by the civic body's executive wing.
Six people, including five members of a family, were killed in a violent clash in Karnataka's Vijayapura district following a property dispute.
A fourth AIADMK MLA, Esakki Subaya, has resigned from the Tamil Nadu Assembly and is seen with TVK leaders, following three other rebel MLAs who also quit and joined the ruling TVK. This move has sparked strong accusations of 'horse-trading' from the AIADMK and Congress, while the Speaker insists he is acting within legal frameworks.
Delhi police have arrested two men, including the husband, in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman who allegedly fell from a building in Inderpuri. The woman's family alleges dowry harassment and violence leading up to her death.
The Rajasthan High Court has revised its transgender reservation judgment, reaffirming the constitutional right to self-identify gender while addressing concerns about the 2026 Amendment Act's impact on transgender rights.
A 29-year-old bank employee was injured in a road rage incident in Delhi's Mangol Puri after a minor collision escalated into a violent confrontation. Police are investigating and searching for the accused.
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