Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, following clashes and stone pelting over a dispute regarding the naming of a centre. Two groups clashed over whether to name the junction after Tipu Sultan or Lord Hanuman, leading to unrest and the imposition of Section 144.
Punjab Police have arrested five individuals in connection with an attack on a property dealer in Ferozepur, revealing a conspiracy rooted in a business partnership dispute over land ownership and payment.
Police in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested 18 people following a violent clash between villagers and a police team attempting to arrest an accused in a land dispute case. The incident resulted in injuries to three police personnel and the temporary loss of an officer's service revolver.
Three men have been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly killing a 19-year-old over a dispute stemming from an old Instagram post.
The Supreme Court has urged the Kapur family, including Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur, to resolve their dispute over the family trust through mediation, appointing a former Chief Justice to oversee the process.
A man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has been booked for allegedly killing his wife with an axe following a domestic dispute. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused.
A 28-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, following a family dispute. The incident occurred in public, and the accused is currently at large.
India has strongly criticised China's practice of assigning 'fictitious names' to areas within Indian territory, stating that such actions are futile attempts to alter reality and negatively impact efforts to normalise bilateral relations.
St Stephen's College, Delhi University, has appointed Professor Susan Elias as its first woman principal since its establishment in 1881. The appointment is effective from June 1, 2026.
A Delhi court has discharged a woman accused of using forged documents to apply for her son's passport, cautioning against the misuse of criminal charges in matrimonial disputes. The court found that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the charges of forgery and cheating.
Police in Ranchi have arrested 12 people following a violent clash between two groups over a land dispute. Arms and ammunition were seized during the arrests.
Congress leaders in Kerala have decided to avoid naming preferred candidates for the chief minister's post to prevent internal disputes before the announcement of the Kerala Assembly election results on May 4.
The Madhya Pradesh government has challenged the legal validity of a 1935 order from the former Dhar princely state concerning the religious status of the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque, arguing it cannot be considered law.
A 40-year-old woman was stoned to death in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, due to a land dispute. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the crime, and are searching for two more suspects.
Asking the parties to participate in the mediation proceedings with an open mind, the apex court said they may not make any statements in the public and may not go on social media about the dispute.
Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara, who took his cricket board to court for denying him an IPL NOC, has apologised and is considering withdrawing his case.
A 28-year-old man was killed and five family members seriously injured in a violent clash over a land dispute in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
A dispute over music at a club in Faridabad escalated into a violent scuffle, with allegations of assault and theft.
A man has been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly grabbing land using forged documents. The accused, Aman Goyal, was arrested after a complaint was filed regarding a disputed plot in Sector 35. The complainant, Mala Sharma, claimed Goyal threatened her after she purchased the plot and he allegedly attempted to seize it using a fake agreement.
Delhi Police have arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly murdering a man as revenge for an old dispute involving an associate. The accused confessed to the crime, revealing he and others ambushed the victim.
A 38-year-old businessman was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Varanasi after a car accident led to a violent dispute. Police have arrested four individuals and are conducting raids to apprehend the remaining suspects.
The Congress and BJP in Uttarakhand are engaged in a war of words over the alleged Champawat rape case, which police have now deemed a fabricated incident stemming from a long-standing dispute. Both parties accuse each other of political manipulation and attempting to tarnish the other's image.
A couple was allegedly stabbed to death in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, in front of their three minor children due to a dispute over a house deal. Police have arrested two of the six accused, with one apprehended after a police encounter.
An ex-Army man, accused of murdering three people in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, was killed in an encounter with police. Two police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were also injured during the incident.
A 32-year-old man was found dead in Jharkhand's Palamu district after allegedly being abducted. Police are investigating the incident, which may be related to a land dispute.
Two police personnel were assaulted in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after intervening in a payment dispute between a wedding band owner and the groom's family. Five people have been arrested following the incident.
The Allahabad High Court has requested the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a petition filed by Ashutosh Maharaj, challenging the opening of his history sheet by the police. Maharaj, who is also involved in the Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute, claims his name should be removed from the police surveillance register.
The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure over statements made by politicians regarding the Shiv Sena symbol row case, cautioning them about making irresponsible comments.
A 32-year-old man died after being attacked with sticks and iron rods following a dispute over cleaning a warehouse in Ghaziabad. Police have registered a complaint and are searching for the accused.
A young man has been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly killing a 19-year-old and injuring another person following a dispute over an old Instagram post.
A 38-year-old woman advocate in Delhi is fighting for her life after being attacked by her husband, with her family alleging years of domestic violence and a property dispute as contributing factors.
A 28-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh died after being attacked, with his family alleging the involvement of the village head and others in the assault.
Police in Champawat, Uttarakhand, have arrested two people, including the alleged mastermind, in connection with a conspiracy to fabricate a gangrape case involving a minor girl. The accused are charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act.
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died at the age of 38 due to cardiac-lung complications. The news has prompted condolences from across the political spectrum in Uttar Pradesh.
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition seeking to prevent the construction of mosques named after Mughal emperor Babur.
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.
Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against Raghavendra Singh and others for allegedly making casteist remarks and issuing threats against the son of BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a parked vehicle.
A CPI(M) worker in Kerala has been booked for allegedly installing a flex board expressing support for Congress leader KC Venugopal in the Kerala Chief Minister race, sparking a political row.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Bihar's Nalanda district for allegedly causing a serious eye injury to a 13-year-old boy following a minor dispute.
The Bombay High Court has expressed shock over the demolition of a printing press set up by Dr B R Ambedkar in Mumbai in 2016 and has criticised the city police for their inaction despite complaints.
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