An autorickshaw driver in Jaipur was arrested for allegedly tricking a German tourist into repeating abusive words without her knowledge and recording the incident.
Two individuals have been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly throwing eggs at Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh outside Mamata Banerjee's residence. The incident, which saw one egg strike Ghosh, is under police investigation to determine the motive, with Ghosh expressing concern over potential minor charges leading to quick bail. This attack is part of a series of protests faced by TMC leaders across West Bengal following recent Assembly elections.
Police in Amravati, Maharashtra, have arrested eight individuals for circulating obscene video clips and photographs of minor girls on social media. The investigation began after the videos were discovered on several sites, leading to the seizure of electronic devices and the formation of a special investigation team.
Police in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against four individuals for allegedly assaulting two youths suspected of theft. The incident occurred in Babhani village, where the youths were tied to a tree and beaten. An investigation is underway following the emergence of a video on social media.
Four individuals have been arrested for allegedly running a sophisticated cyber fraud operation, duping people with fake discounted air tickets across multiple cities. Police recovered a substantial amount of cash and luxury items from the accused.
A nearly 72-hour standoff at the Nagarasu gurdwara in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag ended on Tuesday evening as a group of Nihangs holed up at the shrine vacated the premises after talks with a delegation from Punjab, officials said.
Bihar Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a Muzaffarpur resident for his alleged links with Pakistan-based arms smuggler Shahzad Bhatti's gang, seizing digital evidence indicating anti-India activities.
The Congress party has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent video message on paper leaks as an 'eyewash', demanding the sacking of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability for the alleged brutality against student protestors. The party highlighted the government's initial denial of the NEET-UG 2026 leak and its perceived failure to address widespread irregularities.
Noida Cyber Crime Police arrested four individuals in Sector 76 for allegedly defrauding foreign nationals through a tech support scam. The accused posed as technical support agents, falsely claiming hacking incidents to extort money from victims.
A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in northwest Delhi following a quarrel. The accused then posted a video on social media boasting about the murder. Police have apprehended two men and a juvenile in connection with the incident.
A man in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife at her workplace after she refused his request for a divorce so he could remarry.
Videos circulated online showed Senegal players being screened by airport security before travelling from Raleigh, North Carolina to San Antonio, Texas for a warm-up friendly against Saudi Arabia ahead of the tournament.
A man in Thane was allegedly assaulted by a tea stall owner after complaining that the tea served to him was cold, leading to a police investigation and a viral video.
A newlywed couple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, died by suicide within two days of each other, leaving both families and the police baffled. The woman, 23, allegedly hanged herself at her parental home, and her husband, 26, ended his life shortly after learning of her death.
Education sector experts agree that using the "best technology" was essential to ensure students did not have to sit for an examination all over again because of a question paper leak.
A dispute between two friends in Gurugram escalated into a car ramming incident, captured in a viral video. Police intervened, and the families reached a compromise.
As part of the initiative, all the 1,469 police stations in the state will have a WhatsApp group consisting of 250 members including ex-servicemen, teachers, doctors, advocates and journalists among others, UP Director General of Police O P Singh said.
A social media influencer's home in Thane, Maharashtra, was attacked in a shooting. Police apprehended one suspect after a chase, during which two bystanders were injured.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over a probe from Andhra Pradesh police concerning an alleged extremist network. Twelve suspects were arrested across several states for their links to banned terror organisations like AQIS and ISIS, involved in radicalisation and recruitment through online platforms.
Delhi Police have arrested a key accused from Kerala in connection with an interstate investment fraud case involving over Rs 4.5 million. The accused, Jamsheed K, is alleged to have been a 'money handler' in the fraud network.
A BJP MP from Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has alleged that his son was subjected to casteist abuse and misbehaviour. The MP claims the incident occurred on April 27, but no formal complaint has been filed. Police have arrested the accused's brother in connection with a separate case.
A 20-year-old man and his friend died in a car crash in Gujarat after he allegedly drove at 150 km/h while recording videos for social media. Police are investigating the incident and the car's ownership.
Three people were arrested in Gurugram for allegedly creating a ruckus and assaulting a security guard at a housing society after playing loud music from their SUV.
Digital campaigns compared to billboards or even print ads not only have the power to reach wider audiences but also reduce the campaign costs. The focus on social media by political parties at election time, therefore, is hardly misplaced.
Two men have been arrested in Tumakuru, Karnataka, for allegedly conspiring with a Pakistan-based individual via social media to carry out activities detrimental to India's national security, including planning a murder and blasts. The Intelligence Bureau had been monitoring the suspects.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for their alleged involvement in an online investment fraud of Rs 10 lakh. The accused lured a complainant with promises of high returns on stock market investments before ceasing communication after receiving the funds.
A Mumbai court granted anticipatory bail to a 21-year-old law student, Abhay Pratap, accused of selling obscene videos of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat online. The court noted the videos were already publicly available, deeming custodial interrogation unnecessary.
If the government wishes that protests like the one that took place at Jantar Mantar during the last few weeks should not recur, it must refocus its energies on jobs, not just the examination system, points out A K Bhattacharya.
A man has been arrested in Noida for allegedly defrauding people of approximately Rs 12 lakh by offering fake tour and travel packages through social media platforms.
A woman in Meerut has accused her former husband of encouraging their eight-year-old son to smoke cigarettes and recording videos of him for social media. She has sought police intervention and custody of the child, citing concerns about his safety, upbringing, and the father's alleged past involvement in a narcotics case. Police are investigating the complaint.
Police in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, rescued multiple minors from suspected trafficking operations at a railway station, arresting two individuals and placing the children under protective custody.
Amritsar Police arrested four individuals linked to a cross-border arms smuggling module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols. The investigation revealed connections to Pakistan-based smugglers using drones for delivery.
A 30-year-old man in Faridabad allegedly committed suicide, leaving a social media post accusing his brothers and their wives of harassing his family and driving him to take his own life.
A man in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly killed his wife and then died by suicide due to her extramarital affair. The woman's alleged lover also ended his life after learning about the couple's deaths.
The BJP is significantly increasing its digital engagement with young people on Instagram, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers, in response to the NEET-UG paper leak controversy and subsequent student protests. This strategic shift aims to counter the narrative and communicate government actions on examination reforms.
Three individuals have been arrested in Thane district after a woman was thrashed, stripped, and paraded in Ulhasnagar. The incident, triggered by alleged objectionable remarks about deities, is under investigation, with police seeking four additional suspects.
The Delhi Police organised various awareness drives, self-defence training sessions, and community outreach programmes to commemorate International Women's Day, focusing on women's safety, legal literacy, and community involvement.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the family of a 12-year-old girl murdered in Budgam, offering condolences after police arrested a neighbour for the crime.
Two security guards of Khan Global Studies Institute in Patna have been detained for alleged firing, following a vandalism incident at the coaching centre. A video showing guards firing shots circulated, leading to their custody. While Khan Sir initially blamed a rival institute, a rival now alleges he staged the incident.
Police in Odisha have made further arrests in connection with the assault on a couple in Berhampur, after a video of the attack went viral on social media.
