The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report pertaining to a large number of CCTV cameras installed by the Municipal Corporation, Panchkula being 'non-functional' and called for a report from the concerned officials in the matter.
Delhi is implementing heightened security and traffic restrictions for the five-day AI Impact Summit, deploying over 10,000 police personnel and issuing traffic advisories to minimize disruption to commuters and students.
Arunachal Pradesh Police rescued seven women from two lodges and arrested two individuals for alleged immoral trafficking activities. The women, primarily from Assam, were reportedly exploited for sex work.
Police in Nuh have booked a groom and his father and arrested five drivers for causing a disturbance during a wedding procession. The incident involved reckless driving, loud music, and dangerous stunts on public roads.
A truck driver in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide after testing positive for drunk driving during a routine police inspection. The incident occurred after the driver's vehicle was impounded and a notice was issued.
Three young men in Thane district have been detained and charged after performing dangerous scooter stunts for social media, with police impounding their vehicle and initiating legal proceedings.
Two brothers died in Kanpur after their sand-laden dumper truck collided with a stationary truck on a flyover. The accident caused a significant traffic jam and required a three-hour rescue operation.
Meerut Police arrested a hotel owner in connection with a human trafficking case involving minor girls being forced into prostitution at Hotel Crown.
The woman who confronted BJP workers during a protest in Mumbai's Worli area last month has criticised all political parties for disregarding the general public.
A fire in a residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area resulted in the deaths of nine people. Rescue operations were carried out, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh have busted a sex racket operating from a resort in Roing, rescuing four women and arresting several individuals.
A case has been registered against approximately 500 CPI(M) workers for allegedly disrupting traffic during a rally against former leader G Sudhakaran, who recently left the party.
An irate woman confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan during a BJP demonstration in Mumbai, blaming him for the traffic chaos caused by the protest over the women's reservation bill. The incident, captured on video, has sparked criticism of the BJP's protest tactics.
Security has been increased at tourist spots across Kashmir ahead of the anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack. New measures have been introduced to ensure tourist safety, including QR code-based identification for service providers.
Authorities in Meerut conducted a joint operation targeting illegal meat shops, resulting in closures and notices issued for violating food safety norms.
Protests by factory workers in Noida, India, demanding wage increases turned violent, resulting in arson, vandalism, and stone-pelting in Phase-2 and Sector 60 areas. Police have been deployed to control the situation and maintain order.
Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway resumed at 1.46 am after the damaged gas tanker was shifted from the accident site, an official said.
Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a prostitution racket operating in Jammu, rescuing three girls and arresting three individuals, including a woman, following a raid on a house allegedly used for trafficking activities.
A 32-year-old auto-rickshaw driver allegedly died by suicide by setting himself ablaze near a traffic police station in Hyderabad after he was caught driving in an inebriated condition, police said on Wednesday.
Pakistan has increased security measures in Islamabad and surrounding areas as the US and Iran prepare for another round of peace talks. The move follows an announcement by former US President Donald Trump that American negotiators would be in Pakistan for discussions aimed at resolving the conflict between the two nations.
A statue of B R Ambedkar was vandalised in Loni, Ghaziabad, leading to protests and traffic disruption on the Delhi-Saharanpur Highway. Police have detained suspects and are investigating the incident.
Two brothers were injured in a stabbing incident in Delhi's Tigri area. Police have identified two suspects and are conducting raids to apprehend them.
Heavy rains in Bengaluru resulted in ten fatalities due to wall collapses, electrocution, and structural damage. The storm uprooted trees, flooded key areas, and disrupted traffic, prompting authorities to issue a rain alert for the next three days.
A 26-year-old clerk from Khatauli Nagar Palika died after being beaten by two men following an argument over a collision between his scooty and an e-rickshaw. Police have arrested the two accused and are investigating the incident.
Police in Reasi district detained a drug peddler under the PIT-NDPS Act and destroyed an illegally cultivated opium poppy crop in separate anti-narcotics operations.
A Thane court acquitted five men charged with human trafficking and running a flesh trade, citing critical failures in the prosecution's case, including the non-examination of key witnesses and victims.
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly driving recklessly while an elderly person was clinging to the vehicle's bonnet. The incident, captured in a viral video, occurred in the Nikol area.
Three people died in an accident on Marine Drive in Mumbai after a speeding motorcycle hit a pedestrian.
Punjab is on high alert following two explosions in Amritsar and Jalandhar. Police suspect the involvement of Pakistan's ISI in the Amritsar blast, while the Khalistan Liberation Army (KLF) has claimed responsibility for the Jalandhar explosion. Investigations are underway.
Delhi Police have detained a 44-year-old drug trafficker and moved him to a Chennai prison under the PITNDPS Act to disrupt narcotics supply chains.
Gurugram Police arrested a man and woman after a video of their public fight outside a liquor shop went viral on social media, prompting demands for action.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in the Pune district of Maharashtra, following widespread outrage over the heinous crime.
Gurugram police have announced special security arrangements for the Holi festival, including checkpoints and increased patrols, to maintain law and order and crack down on anti-social behaviour.
Delhi Police are increasing security measures, including intensified border checks and crackdowns on traffic violations, to ensure peaceful Holi celebrations.
A special court in Thane acquitted three individuals in a 2015 human trafficking case due to the prosecution's failure to examine the minor victim, who was allegedly forced into prostitution.
A car fire on Mumbai's Coastal Road caused traffic disruptions, leading to temporary closure and diversions.
Delhi Police have detained a 41-year-old woman, Sonia, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act for alleged drug trafficking.
Yamuna floodwater caused massive traffic jams in Delhi, disrupting morning rush-hour traffic and leaving commuters stranded for hours. Key stretches like Kashmere Gate, Ring Road, and Kalindi Kunj were heavily congested.
Ambala police arrested three youths and recovered nearly 2 kg of explosive material from them. An investigation is underway to determine the source and intended purpose of the explosives.
Two men were injured when their motorcycle collided with a truck in the Narela area of outer-north Delhi. The truck driver has been arrested and a case has been registered.
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