The second accused in the attack on YouTuber Salim Ahmed, also known as Salim Wastik, has died from injuries sustained during a police encounter in Ghaziabad. The accused, Gulfaam, had a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head and was wanted in connection with the attack on Wastik.
The second suspect in the attack on YouTuber Salim Ahmed, known as Salim Wastik, was seriously injured in a police encounter in Ghaziabad. This follows the death of the first suspect in a previous encounter. The victim was attacked in his office and sustained critical injuries.
Opposition parties in Odisha, including the BJD and Congress, have criticised the ruling BJP for failing to maintain law and order after a violent attack in Puri district. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked concerns about public safety and governance in the state.
Delhi Police have arrested Asad Siddiqui, the main accused in the double murder of a man and his son in Delhi's CR Park area. The victims, Rakesh Sood and Karan Sood, were stabbed to death, while a third person was injured. The incident stemmed from a long-standing dispute, and the police are continuing their investigation.
A youth was seriously injured after being shot in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.
A UK-based doctor, Sangram Patil, is challenging an FIR filed against him in India for alleged objectionable remarks against BJP leaders, claiming it's an attempt to criminalise political speech and dissent.
Delhi Police have detained the main accused in the double murder of a man and his son in Delhi's CR Park area. The victims, Rakesh Sood and Karan Sood, were stabbed to death, while their cousin Rahul sustained injuries. The incident stemmed from a long-standing dispute with the accused, Asad.
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to a couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The couple had previously been granted interim bail and complied with the conditions set by the court.
A court in Uttar Pradesh sentenced Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan to two years in jail for making objectionable remarks against government officials during the 2019 Lok Sabha poll campaign.
Goa Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar over his alleged objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of the state. The controversy erupted after a video of Khattar addressing an event went viral, leading to widespread condemnation and demands for his arrest.
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to a married couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The court's decision came after the couple complied with interim bail conditions, including relocating from their residence and apologising to the victims.
A police constable testified in court about a viral video allegedly showing Chetansingh Chaudhary, the accused in the 2023 railway firing incident, making communally charged statements. The video, which surfaced after the shooting, led to the addition of charges related to promoting enmity between groups.
A former aide to a councillor was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified individuals in Gorakhpur while on a morning walk. Police have launched an investigation, detaining several suspects and analysing CCTV footage.
The Allahabad High Court has criticised the Uttar Pradesh Police's approach to citizen security, emphasising that preserving human life should be the state's top priority, not just prosecuting murderers. The court was hearing a petition from a Badaun resident who sought police protection due to a land dispute.
India recorded a 6% dip in overall crime in 2024, with 58.85 lakh cases registered compared to 62.41 lakh in 2023, according to the National Crime Records Bureau. Crime rates per lakh population also decreased, with Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal leading in solving crimes. While some crimes like those against women and SC/STs saw declines, cybercrime and crimes against senior citizens increased.
Two individuals have been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly carrying out unlawful religious conversions, sparking an investigation and legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court has directed the Madhya Pradesh government to decide on granting sanction to prosecute minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his remarks targeting Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. The court expressed its displeasure over the delay and the nature of Shah's comments.
A 22-year-old student was shot dead at Uday Pratap College in Varanasi following a dispute with another student. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.
A father and his son were stabbed to death in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park following a dispute over money. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the absconding accused.
A 22-year-old murder accused, out on bail, was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Samastipur district, Bihar. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting personal enmity as a possible motive.
A Samajwadi Party leader has been booked for allegedly urging Muslims not to celebrate Eid as a protest against a US attack on Iran, claiming it was an appeal from jailed leader Azam Khan.
A 50-year-old man was shot dead in a village in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute. Police have launched an investigation and taken two people into custody.
A Mumbai court has acquitted five Haryana police personnel in a criminal case related to the 2016 encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli, citing self-defence and lack of prosecution sanction.
The body of a 22-year-old woman, missing for four days, was discovered in a sugarcane field in Gonda district. Police are investigating the case as a potential murder, citing marks on the neck and tied hands.
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 Delhi court acquitted 12 men accused of abduction and murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Unidentified motorcycle-borne men allegedly opened fire at a house in Delhi's Farsh Bazar area. Police are investigating the incident, exploring motives such as old enmity, ransom, and possible threats.
Delhi Police have arrested a man and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in Jahangirpuri, following a violent clash between rival groups.
Unidentified motorcycle-borne men allegedly opened fire at a house in east Delhi's Farsh Bazar area. Police are investigating the incident, exploring motives such as old enmity, ransom, and possible threats.
'This area is gripped by superstition. Rumours about witchcraft lead to unfounded accusations and atrocities like this.'
Aamir Khan's upcoming film, aims to shed light on the 1952-1953 India-Pakistan series, which occurred just five years after Partition and marked Pakistan's first official Test series.
A Mumbai court has acquitted five Haryana police personnel and two others who were accused of staging a fake encounter that resulted in the death of gangster Sandeep Gadoli in 2016.
A 32-year-old YouTuber was allegedly stabbed to death in Bhubaneswar following a minor altercation. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the incident.
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 30-year-old man was fatally shot, and three others were injured in a shooting at a shop in Bawana, Delhi. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive.
Delhi Police have arrested a woman for allegedly racially abusing and using insulting language against her neighbors from the Northeast in Malviya Nagar.
Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib was arrested after a disruptive shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, leading to further investigation into potential conspiracy and funding.
Three women from Arunachal Pradesh living in Delhi allege they were subjected to racial slurs and harassment by their neighbors following a minor dispute over dust from an AC installation.
A Mumbai court acquitted five Haryana police personnel and two others in the alleged fake encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli in 2016, citing the prosecution's failure to prove murder and other charges.
It is time for India to step up and get Russia, China and Europe to agree to a joint appeal to all combatants. Time is of essence, tomorrow may be too late, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale, former head of the history division, ministry of defence.
