Three individuals have been arrested in Mangaluru, Karnataka, following a raid by the City Crime Branch police, resulting in the seizure of MDMA and other items.
Eighteen people were arrested in Anand, Gujarat, for allegedly consuming alcohol at a party, violating the state's prohibition laws. The raid on a farmhouse led to the seizure of alcohol and vehicles.
A gym operator in Surendranagar, Gujarat, has been arrested for allegedly blackmailing and extorting young women by falsely claiming to have their private photos from hidden cameras. Police conducted a decoy operation with female officers joining the gym to gather evidence before his arrest.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.
Prashanth Rajan Babu, the alleged kingpin of an interstate counterfeit drug racket, has been arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru after absconding to Azerbaijan. He is accused of leading a network that refilled cheap bulk drugs into new vials and relabelled them as premium imported brands, with a previous raid seizing fake medicines worth Rs 5 crore.
Police in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, have initiated proceedings to attach the properties of three absconding accused, Satyam Kadiyan, Aryan Sandhu, and Rahul alias Bholu, in the murder case of Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan. The accused, all from Haryana, each carry a reward of Rs 1 lakh. Balyan was shot dead on August 26, and two alleged shooters were later killed in a police encounter.
Delhi Police have apprehended the cousin of a man stabbed to death during an armed robbery, along with other accused and a juvenile. The cousin allegedly tipped off assailants about the victim's cash movements. The police used extensive CCTV and ANPR analysis to trace the culprits, recovering a significant portion of the stolen cash. Three other accused remain at large.
The incident follows similar harassment cases reported recently in Jamui and Samastipur, raising concerns about women's safety in the state.
Security measures were heightened across Uttar Pradesh following a car blast in Delhi. Anti-terror agencies and police conducted searches in multiple cities, including Lucknow, in response to the incident.
Ayodhya Police conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of eight individuals arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple. The raids followed their remand to judicial custody, with police expected to seek custodial remand. The accused were involved in counting donations, and investigators have recovered Rs 79.85 lakh so far in a case registered under various sections including the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Prashanth Rajan Babu, the alleged kingpin of an interstate counterfeit drug racket, has been arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. He had been absconding and was reportedly hiding in Azerbaijan. The arrest follows a major raid in August where fake medicines worth Rs 5 crore were seized, and a Special Investigation Team was formed to probe the network.
Police in Surat, Gujarat, have seized a large quantity of fake ghee and arrested two individuals following a raid on a factory producing the adulterated product.
Ranchi police have arrested two individuals, including a woman, and seized 7.88 grams of brown sugar, nearly Rs 1 lakh in cash, and a motorcycle during a raid. The arrests were made following a tip-off, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
A 30-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband, Pradeep, in southwest Delhi's Palam area. The incident occurred at his biryani shop after she confronted him about an alleged affair. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
Police in North Sikkim's Mangan recovered over 70 grams of heroin and arrested one person following a raid on a rented accommodation.
Karnataka authorities conducted a three-day statewide crackdown on illegal diversion of subsidised Public Distribution System (PDS) foodgrain, seizing 5.65 lakh kg of rice and 24 transport vehicles worth a total of Rs 4.76 crore. Six criminal cases have been registered against nine individuals, and two officials have been suspended for dereliction of duty.
Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of widespread corruption, claiming its downfall is imminent. His remarks follow a CBI case against an OSD to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other officials, leading to protests by BJP workers. Former Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar also criticised the AAP, highlighting the high court's role in the investigation.
Delhi Police have arrested a woman with 12 previous criminal involvements and her alleged bodyguard in Narela, recovering heroin worth Rs 2 crore and over Rs 7.93 lakh in cash. The accused, Parvati and Vikaas Kumar, were apprehended following a raid, with Parvati known for her extensive history under the NDPS and Excise Acts and for allegedly using children in drug sales. An investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of their drug network.
'Nanandan Yadav was hiding in the Madwa Pahari locality when the police surrounded him. He tried to flee, and was shot during the encounter.'
Police in Bengaluru have arrested Balasubramanian, a partner in DM Pharma, in connection with an interstate counterfeit drug racket. This arrest follows the apprehension of alleged kingpin Prashanth Rajan Babu. The Special Investigation Team is probing the supply chain, financial transactions, and distribution channels of fake medicines worth nearly Rs 5 crore, which were being relabelled as premium brands.
Faridabad Police have dismantled a workshop producing counterfeit Harpic toilet cleaner, arresting one individual and seizing a large quantity of fake products and manufacturing equipment.
Counter Intelligence Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids at multiple locations in the valley as part of its investigations into a transnational terror module operated by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing factory and arrested 11 individuals following a raid on a house in Alipur village.
During an Anti-Narcotics Squad raid in Delhi's Swaroop Nagar, an African woman died after allegedly jumping from her third-floor flat. The operation also led to the discovery of a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing and raw material storage facility, prompting further investigation into a larger drug network.
Delhi Police successfully cracked a revenge murder case by identifying the victim through his tattoos, despite severe facial mutilation. Three accused, who had evaded arrest across multiple states for over six weeks, were apprehended. The murder was planned to avenge an earlier assault on one of the accused's brothers.
Kerala Police have arrested eight people in connection with the violent attack on Enforcement Directorate officials who raided the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The investigation is ongoing, and more individuals involved in the violence have been identified.
The main accused in a viral video harassment case from Jamui, Bihar, Nandan Yadav, has been arrested after being shot in the leg by police. The incident involved the harassment of a boy and a girl, sparking widespread criticism and leading to a police investigation and multiple arrests.
Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against fugitive gangster Shariq Sata, the alleged mastermind behind the November 2024 violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, following a request from the Uttar Pradesh Police via the CBI.
A man identified as Manish Gupta was arrested in Bihar's Khagaria district for allegedly impersonating an IAS officer and falsely claiming ties to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Police recovered a Tesla car, an SUV, imported liquor, and other luxury items from his residence, indicating extensive fraudulent operations. An investigation into his assets and alleged fraud is underway.
South Korea's national football association has issued a deep apology following a media report alleging it provided 'sexual services' to foreign referees during international matches over a decade ago, specifically in 2011 and 2012.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized gold worth nearly Rs 4 crore and recovered a 'suspicious diary' during searches at the residence of arrested businessman Jay S Kamdar in Kolkata.
Delhi Police have busted an alleged sex racket operating from a building in Paharganj, central Delhi, rescuing four women and arresting one man. Legal action has also been initiated against the premises owner.
Ayodhya police have conducted fresh searches in the ongoing investigation into alleged donation embezzlement at the Ram temple, recovering a donation box with a QR code, cash, gold, silver, and foreign currency. The probe has also widened to include around 400 private security personnel.
Delhi Police have arrested seven individuals, including a former bar singer and an ex-banker, for allegedly posing as CBI officers to conduct fake raids and extort money or valuables in Delhi and Mumbai. The gang reportedly used fake ID cards and notices to intimidate targets.
Private guards at Ttrinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's office, his supporters and some party leaders on Thursday scuffled with police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials, trying to prevent them from entering the building on Camac Street and dismantling an "unauthorised" billboard.
Excise department and police seized 292 bottles of foreign liquor from a flat in Gurugram and booked a liquor trader for illegal storage and suspected illegal sale.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea from journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, who is challenging an FIR filed against him by Ghaziabad police in an alleged road rage case. Upadhyay claims the FIR is retaliatory, stemming from his reporting on alleged irregularities in donations to Ayodhya's Ram temple and corruption in Uttar Pradesh. He fears arrest and seeks quashing of the FIR or transfer of the investigation to an independent agency.
Bihar police are investigating multiple past incidents of molestation and moral policing across several districts, including Kishanganj, Banka, and Samastipur, following recent public outrage. These cases, some months or even a year old, involve vigilante groups harassing individuals, often for inter-faith interactions, and have led to arrests and significant political controversy.
