Tension remains high in Manipur's Ukhrul district after Tangkhul Naga civilians were allegedly detained by villagers of another community. The incident follows recent ethnic clashes between the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities, prompting appeals for calm and the safe release of those detained.
Two young men in Mumbai were defrauded of 23.43 lakh after being promised jobs in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The accused, posing as a BMC employee, assured them of supervisor positions in the water department in exchange for money, providing fake joining letters and identity cards.
A 29-year-old doctor, originally from Tamil Nadu and pursuing his MD in Meerut, was found dead in his rented accommodation in a suspected suicide case.
A case has been registered against the son of a Muslim League MLA and his friends for allegedly assaulting a man in Manjeri, Kerala, over a derogatory comment posted on the legislator's Facebook page.
Two men in Bengaluru have been arrested for allegedly defrauding people by offering electric vehicles at subsidised rates under a fake central government scheme.
Police in Kochi arrested five migrant workers from West Bengal and seized 30 kilograms of ganja from them at Puthencruz.
The Delhi Traffic Police will deploy personnel at major intersections across the city on Holi to enforce traffic rules, particularly focusing on drunken driving and other violations. Strict action, including license suspension, will be taken against offenders.
A man was killed by a wild elephant in Ranchi district, Jharkhand. The incident occurred in Chitrakota village. Forest officials provided immediate relief to the family of the deceased and are working to drive the elephant back into the forest.
Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have booked five individuals after a pet puppy was allegedly beaten to death for entering a graveyard. The incident, captured on video, led to charges under animal cruelty laws.
Oh, what a strange 'tangled web' these two men and one woman have been caught up in for the last nine years. Or allegedly 'weaved'.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in connection with a case filed against her over a social media post related to the Pahalgam terror attack. The court's decision comes after Rathore appeared before authorities and cooperated with the investigation.
A man has been arrested for allegedly setting fire inside the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, India.
Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Mancherial district, Telangana, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about animal cruelty.
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.
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi police commissioner to ensure the appearance of lawyer Mukut Nath Verma, who is accused of making defamatory allegations against Supreme Court judges and members of the SCBA election committee. The court has previously issued bailable warrants against Verma, but police have been unable to locate him.
An Afghan national was arrested in West Bengal's Nadia district for allegedly entering India from Bangladesh without valid documents. The individual was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) near the Fatepur border area and handed over to local police for further investigation.
A man and his family in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, have been booked by police for allegedly assaulting his wife, pronouncing 'triple talaq', and forcing her out of their home.
A woman in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, is accused of murdering her husband by setting their house on fire while he was asleep inside. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the incident.
A petrol pump worker in Indore died after a car driver allegedly refused to pay for fuel, grabbed his hand, rolled up the window, and dragged him with the moving vehicle. Police are searching for the driver.
A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.
A woman in Dombivali, Thane district, claims unauthorized transactions of 2.6 crore occurred in bank accounts opened in her name, potentially linked to a scam originating in Uttarakhand.
A Special Armed Force (SAF) constable in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly shot his uncle with a country-made pistol after a minor dispute, leaving him seriously injured. The incident occurred in the Sumawali area, and the accused fled the scene. Police are investigating the matter and plan to arrest the constable.
A man assaulted a female student at an SSC exam centre in Ashti, Maharashtra, raising concerns about security and prompting outrage from parents.
A 49-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by four individuals during Holi celebrations in Kalyan, Thane district, after he intervened to protect a child near a bonfire.
A 75-year-old man allegedly attacked his estranged wife with an acid-like liquid at a family court in Surat, India, before attempting to take his own life by swallowing poison. The incident occurred during a court appearance related to a maintenance case.
A young couple was found dead, hanging from a tree in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect suicide due to a romantic relationship opposed by family members.
Gurugram police arrested two men for brandishing swords in public and recovered weapons from their vehicle.
A police station was vandalised in Channagiri town in the district and several vehicles were set on fire by a violent mob over an alleged custodial death, during the small hours of Saturday.
Police in Shimla arrested two individuals, including a woman, for possessing 562 LSD stamps, estimated to be worth 1.1 crore on the black market. The suspects have been identified as Sandeep Sharma and Priya Sharma. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.
Delhi Police have arrested a serial burglar nicknamed 'Doremon' and his associate, solving 11 criminal cases. The burglar was known for his unique lurking style and mimicking the cartoon character Doraemon.
A teacher in Bhandara district, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students and showing them obscene videos. The incidents occurred over several months, leading to his suspension and police custody.
An RTO agent in Thane was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from an individual seeking a two-wheeler learner's licence.
A woman in Meerut has been arrested and her daughter booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI and residing in India without valid citizenship.
A teenager in Bihar, India, died after an argument with a friend during a viewing of the ICC T20 World Cup final. The dispute escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in fatal injuries.
A dispute over playing with colours during Holi escalated into a violent clash between two groups in a village in Uttar Pradesh, leaving at least 11 people injured.
A woman was arrested in Madhepura, Bihar, for allegedly throwing acid on a mother and daughter during a dispute at a jewellery shop. The incident occurred after the victims attempted to collect jewellery for which they had paid an advance in 2022.
A 20-year-old man died and two others were injured after their scooter was allegedly hit by a truck on the ITO flyover in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident and have identified the offending vehicle.
A headmaster in Latur district has been detained for allegedly accepting a bribe from a teacher, highlighting concerns about corruption in educational institutions.
A 23-year-old man from Uttarakhand drowned in Ravanwadi lake in Bhandara district after a boating accident.
'Statutory power must be exercised in a manner that is fair, proportionate, and not excessive.' 'The authority must demonstrate a rational nexus between the property frozen and the alleged offence.'
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