The Supreme Court of India has ruled that an 'act of terror' under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) includes planning, coordination, and mobilization, not just the final execution of the act. The court emphasized that the intent and effect of the act are crucial, not solely the instrumentality used.
Coordinated bomb threat emails targeting courts and financial institutions in Mumbai and Nagpur caused widespread disruption before being declared a hoax.
The funeral prayer for former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will be held on Wednesday in Dhaka. Foreign dignitaries are expected to attend.
The accused reportedly made the remarks against Ganguly while interacting with a journalist.
Two more individuals have been apprehended in connection with the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, bringing the total number of arrests to twelve. The victim, Dipu Chandra Das, was allegedly killed over blasphemy allegations.
Haryana Police have booked former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa, his wife Razia Sultana, and two others in connection with the death of their son, Akil Akhter, who died under suspicious circumstances in Panchkula. An SIT has been formed to investigate the case following social media posts by the deceased alleging threats to his life.
A vomiting-diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, India, caused by contaminated drinking water, has resulted in at least four deaths and affected over 1,400 people. A leakage in a pipeline in the Bhagirathpura area is believed to be the source of the contamination.
A special NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the immediate attachment of land belonging to Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based Kashmiri lobbyist and convicted agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
The driver of the bus that met with an accident, in which six people were killed in Chitradurga district on Thursday, said that he tried to control his vehicle on seeing the overspeeding truck approaching from the opposite direction, but couldn't.
At least six persons, including a child, were killed when a speeding truck crashed against a luxury sleeper bus that caught fire under the impact in Chitradurga district in the wee hours of Thursday, a senior police official said.
A violent clash between inmates at the Central Jail in Ludhiana resulted in serious injuries to the jail superintendent. The incident occurred during a routine check when inmates allegedly attacked jail officials and police personnel. The Punjab Jail Minister has sought a detailed report, and police have been deployed to restore order.
Popular Bengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty alleges harassment during a musical program at a private school in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district. One of the event organizers has been arrested following her complaint.
The gas well blaze near the Irusumanda village in Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district in Andhra Pradesh will be doused in a week's time, an official said on Tuesday, citing information from ONGC officials.
So far, neither the BCCI nor the ICC has issued any statement regarding the scheduling of Bangladesh's matches against the backdrop of current tensions.
Mumbai police seized a Lamborghini after its driver was caught speeding at 252 kmph on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. A case has been registered against the unidentified driver for rash and negligent driving.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued an official statement addressing ongoing speculation surrounding the death of Indian singer and composer Zubeen Garg, stating that preliminary investigations do not indicate foul play. The statement comes amid rising public concern and misinformation spreading online regarding the circumstances of the singer's death last month.
Indians across the country welcomed the New Year 2026 with celebrations, religious observances, and gatherings at tourist spots. The President, Vice President, and Prime Minister extended greetings for peace and prosperity.
Andhra Pradesh police confirm that two drunk motorcyclists caused a bus fire that killed 19 passengers. The bus ran over their already-wrecked vehicle, leading to a fuel tank explosion.
Videos circulating online showed Gaurav, 44, and Saurav, 40, being escorted by Thai police at Bangkok airport ahead of their departure for India.
'Caring for one's parents is the husband's responsibility, especially if he is the earning member of the family.' 'The wife may be financially dependent on him but that does not create a legal obligation for her to serve or care for her in-laws.'
A Hindu businessman in Bangladesh died after being brutally attacked, raising concerns among minority groups about increasing intimidation and violence.
Mitu, a doctor, said Shikder was rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital in a critical condition.
The deceased, identified as Deepshikha Sharma, was killed around 11 pm at Aura Chimera Society, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Nandgram Upasna Pandey said.
XLII additional chief judicial magistrate K N Shivakumar discharged H D Revanna from the case registered in Holenaraseepur town police station, Hassan district.
According to the police, the survivor, a resident of Mumbai's western suburbs, communicated in sign language during a video call with her friends and colleagues, who were part of a WhatsApp group, that the accused had drugged and raped her when she was a minor.
A pile-up involving multiple buses and smaller vehicles on the Yamuna Expressway due to dense fog resulted in at least 13 fatalities. Rescue efforts were hampered by poor visibility, and identification of the deceased is proving difficult.
Joe Root and Harry Brook hit half-centuries to put England in control before bad light ended play early on the opening day of the fifth Ashes Test.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh after at least 10 people died allegedly due to contaminated water in Indore, accusing them of negligence and insensitivity.
A visual journey through some major events of 2025, from the spiritual grandeur of Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj to the strategic success of Operation Sindoor, India's decisive military response following the Pahalgam terror attack.
According to an FIR registered at Edachery police station, around 200 people marched towards the Congress office carrying dangerous weapons and vandalised the building, causing damage estimated at around Rs five lakh.
A balloon with Pakistani markings was found on the roof of a house in Una, Himachal Pradesh, causing alarm among residents. Police are investigating the origin of the balloon.
Telangana Police confirm that Sajid Akram, a suspect in the Bondi beach shooting in Australia, is originally from Hyderabad. He migrated to Australia 27 years ago.
According to the police, a Philippine national stayed at the Nadwa Darul Uloom hostel, but no information about his stay was shared with the local police.
A major pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, India, resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries due to dense fog and low visibility.
Authorities confirmed that the police operation remains ongoing, with security forces deployed across the area.
A loco train carrying workers for tunnel excavation during the night shift was about two kilometres inside the tunnel when another loco train coming from the opposite direction lost control and collided with it.
Maulana Tauqeer Raza, already jailed for his involvement in the 'I Love Muhammad' row, has been booked along with nine others for allegedly threatening a 95-year-old man and his family over a land dispute in Bareilly. The family alleges harassment, molestation, and attempted land grabbing, leading to a suicide attempt by the victim's son.
PDP leader Iltija Mufti defends a cricketer who displayed the Palestine flag on his helmet, criticizing restrictions on freedom of expression in Jammu and Kashmir and accusing the BJP of imposing Hindutva ideology.
Gill had been arrested in February 2023 in connection with an alleged attack on Shaw following an argument over clicking selfies at a suburban hotel.
A 48-year-old woman was stabbed to death inside a temple in east Delhi's Mansarovar Park area, prompting a police investigation.
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