A Naxalite carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, just days before the Centre's deadline to eliminate Left Wing Extremism.
Unidentified individuals broke into a house in Beed, Maharashtra, stealing gold and silver jewellery valued at Rs 5 lakh. The incident occurred at the residence of a thermal power station employee in Parli Vaijnath.
Odisha vigilance officers arrested the parents of a previously arrested banker, along with another individual, for allegedly embezzling Rs 5.56 crore in government funds in the Jajpur district. The accused are Pradip Kumar Mohanty, his wife Gitarani Mohanty, and Bishnu Prasad Dash. The funds were fraudulently diverted over six years.
Police in Thane have registered a case against a former accounts clerk of a co-operative credit society for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 5.66 lakh from customers.
A Mumbai stock broker received a death threat and a demand for Rs 5 crore from an unidentified caller using an international number, prompting a police investigation.
Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 5.93 crore and arrested three individuals in two separate operations in Guwahati and Patharkandi, signaling a strong stance against drug trafficking in the state.
Two individuals have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly attempting to bribe Odisha Congress MLAs, who are staying at a resort, as part of what Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar claims is the BJP's 'Operation Lotus'.
Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old drug trafficker and seized nearly 800 grams of heroin worth over Rs 5 crore.
A Delhi court has convicted a man and his father for the murder of a youth in 2021, stemming from a dispute over a Rs 5,000 loan in the Welcome area of northeast Delhi.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin pledges to double the monthly grant if his DMK party secures victory in the upcoming assembly election, aiming to empower women and secure their support.
Delhi family court directs return of property money to cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, declares Australian orders not binding
Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge has shattered box office records by becoming the fastest film to enter the prestigious Rs 500 crore club in just five days, setting an unprecedented benchmark in Indian cinema.
Abhishek Sharma's Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Malachite bracelet, valued at around Rs 5.2 lakh, has become a sensation among fans, reportedly selling rapidly after being spotted on the cricketer's wrist during the T20 World Cup final.
Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur were named Hockey India Player of the Year in the men's and women's categories, respectively, at a ceremony in New Delhi. Several other players, officials, and member units were also recognised for their contributions to Indian hockey.
Nayara Energy, a private fuel retailer in India, has increased petrol and diesel prices following a surge in global oil prices due to Middle East tensions. This move contrasts with state-owned retailers who continue to freeze prices.
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Congress MLA Kashappanavar Vijayananda Shivashankarappa has accused the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) of selling IPL 2026 complementary tickets meant to be issued to legislators and ministers on the black market.
A government employee in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to release funds for the repair of a girls' toilet at a school.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed the Lok Sabha that government initiatives in the agriculture sector have doubled farmers' income through measures like MSP and fertiliser subsidies.
Delhi Police have arrested a shooter associated with the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar-Virender Charan gang, recovering a pistol and ammunition. The arrest follows investigations into multiple extortion cases across several states.
A private hospital in Gurugram is under investigation after a road accident victim died, with his family alleging the hospital concealed his death to inflate the medical bill. Protests erupted as the family accused the hospital of extortion and demanded answers.
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is smashing box office records, raking in Rs 681.27 crore (Rs 6.81 billion) in India and exceeding Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) worldwide, solidifying the actor's status as a bankable star. Check daily collection, trends, and box office performance.
Police in Palghar have filed a case against more than 15 individuals for allegedly obstructing construction work and demanding money from a sub-contractor.
Mumbai police have arrested a former domestic help of BJP MP Manoj Tiwari for allegedly breaking into his flat and stealing Rs 5.4 lakh.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, seized nearly 22 kilograms of ganja from a farm and arrested a woman, Ashabai Shingare, in connection with the illegal cultivation.
A police team in Indore was attacked with stones while confiscating illegal liquor, resulting in injuries to two officers. Authorities have seized a large quantity of liquor and are searching for the attackers.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable assets worth over Rs 5 crore belonging to former Assam excise secretary Indreswar Kalita in connection with a money laundering investigation.
Fraudsters in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly duped 11 residents by promising low-cost housing under a government scheme and forging their credentials to open bank accounts for larger financial transactions.
Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth approximately 5.14 crore and arrested 11 individuals, including two foreign nationals, following raids across multiple police station jurisdictions.
The Income Tax Department has released all income tax return (ITR) forms for the assessment year 2026-27, enabling individuals, businesses, and other entities to begin filing their returns for the financial year 2025-26.
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd is redirecting 575 crore from its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds, originally earmarked for research and product development, towards debt repayment and organic growth initiatives, signalling mounting pressure on the electric-vehicle maker.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a sharp decline in early trading due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, driving crude oil prices higher. Global market bearishness and foreign fund outflows further contributed to investor unease.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed a magistrate court's order rejecting a woman's plea for her husband's income and property details in a domestic violence case, ordering a fresh review and emphasising the importance of income disclosure in such cases.
Navi Mumbai Police arrested a wanted criminal and his accomplice for allegedly selling narcotics under the guise of running a goat farm, seizing mephedrone valued at Rs 5.39 lakh.
Banks are depending more heavily on the market for certificates of deposit (CDs), whose worth climbed to a record Rs 5.75 trillion in the fortnight to January 15, owing to deposit tightness in the system.
A revenue official and a middleman were arrested in Rajasthan's Alwar district for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh for land mutation.
Delhi Police have arrested two men who had been absconding since a robbery near the Shadipur flyover in November 2025. The accused allegedly stole Rs 5 lakh in cash and a laptop from a car. Both men have confessed to the crime.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached fresh properties worth over Rs 5,000 crore as part of its money laundering investigation against Chandigarh-based PACL (Pearls Group), accused of orchestrating a Rs 48,000 crore ponzi scheme.
A Pune-based businessman has accused self-styled godman Ashok Kharat of defrauding him of Rs 6 crore (600,000) under the guise of helping him establish a logistics business abroad. This is the eighth case registered against Kharat, who is already in police custody on separate charges.
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