'Workers are the people who create all the wealth in this country. How can you call them anti-national?'
Mamata Banerjee accuses the BJP of importing voters for the Assam elections and plotting similar interference in West Bengal, raising concerns about electoral integrity and potential cultural restrictions.
A 21-year-old college student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 28th floor of her residential society in Noida's Sector 32. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, with family citing mental health concerns.
Two British nationals have been sentenced to six months' imprisonment by an Indian court for illegally entering India from Nepal. The individuals, Hassan Amman Saleem and Sumitra Shakeel Olivia, were arrested in November last year for entering without valid documents.
A woman in Gurugram is accused of strangling her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter to death before attempting suicide. Police are investigating the incident.
Kanpur Crime Branch arrests a medical store owner for allegedly illegally buying and selling codeine-based cough syrup as part of a larger investigation into the illicit trade of regulated pharmaceuticals.
A court in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced six individuals to life imprisonment for a murder that occurred during a wedding procession in 2017 following a dispute over loud music.
Odisha Police have arrested Raja Sahani, an undertrial prisoner who escaped from Choudwar Circle Jail in Cuttack during last year's Durga Puja celebrations. He was apprehended in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, after months on the run.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the police's decision to deny a clearance certificate to Fahim Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 terror attack case, preventing him from driving an autorickshaw for livelihood, citing public safety and national security concerns.
An eight-year-old boy in Gurugram died after being struck by a reversing school van. Police have registered a case against the driver, who is yet to be arrested.
Three jail personnel, including a deputy jailor, have been suspended following the death of an inmate at the district jail in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. The inmate, an undertrial prisoner facing rape and POCSO charges, died from burn injuries sustained under suspicious circumstances.
The Uttar Pradesh STF has arrested a man in connection with a Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud estimated at Rs 15,000 crore. The accused allegedly used fraudulently obtained GST registrations to create fake firms and generate bogus invoices.
A 51-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a visually impaired woman of Rs 14.5 lakh under the guise of leasing a property. The arrest has uncovered a larger fraud scheme involving multiple victims and nearly Rs 2 crore.
A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced six individuals to 10 years in jail for culpable homicide related to a 2014 land dispute that resulted in the death of one man.
A farmer in Uttar Pradesh, India, was shocked to receive tax notices for millions of rupees due to a fraudulent firm operating under his name in Delhi. An investigation has been launched to address the identity theft and tax evasion.
A block programme manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to facilitate recruitment for a sweeper's position.
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has confirmed that a young woman from Madhya Pradesh, known for her viral videos, is a minor, leading to allegations of 'love Jihad' regarding her interfaith marriage.
A 34-year-old labourer died after a drunken scuffle with co-workers at the Ghazipur poultry market in east Delhi. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the case.
Two brothers have been arrested in connection with an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Ludhiana, India, which resulted in one death and two injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the blast and searching for a third brother involved in the operation.
A liquor businessman's family was allegedly held hostage at their residence in Delhi's Golf Links area, and jewellery worth approximately Rs 25 lakh was stolen. Police suspect the domestic help was involved in the crime.
More than 60 people, including wedding guests and family members, were injured after a stray dog went on a biting spree during a bride's farewell ceremony at a banquet hall in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, leading to panic and a stampede-like situation.
Special police observer Ajay Pal Sharma toured West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district during the second phase of Assembly elections, facing political controversy and allegations of intimidation from TMC leaders.
A TADA court in Jamnagar convicted 12 individuals in connection with the 1993 arms landing case, linked to Dawood Ibrahim, intended to avenge the Babri Masjid demolition. Ten of the convicted were sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment.
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.
Delhi Police have arrested two key operatives of a transnational arms trafficking and terror module with alleged foreign links. The accused were detained at the IGI Airport and arrested in connection with an ongoing probe into an international arms smuggling racket.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly possessing ganja worth 4.27 lakh. The arrest was made by the Bhiwandi police crime branch, and the accused has been booked under the NDPS Act.
Statues of freedom fighters demolished in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, have been reinstalled within 24 hours following the Chief Minister's orders, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the incident.
A Zomato food delivery agent died after being allegedly hit by a speeding Mercedes in Faridabad. The driver fled the scene, and police have seized the vehicle and are investigating the incident.
A teenaged dalit girl was raped, a 21-year-old from the backward community molested while a doctor was accused of attempting to rape a woman patient in three separate case from different parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Authorities in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, have launched an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of a property belonging to a man who died over a year ago. The sale deed was reportedly executed months after his death, raising serious questions about document manipulation and potential fraud.
Government Railway Police (GRP) recovered Rs 1.75 crore in cash from two passengers on the Akal Takht Express at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Railway Station in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. The passengers, residents of Lucknow, claimed the money was related to their diamond and jewellery business, but police are investigating further.
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide inside a camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a police investigation.
The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, attributing the incident to issues related to a loan obtained through a mobile app.
A man in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his parents, grandmother, and sister following a dispute over money. He has been arrested and is currently hospitalized.
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested four members of a suspected terror module allegedly operating at the behest of Pakistani handlers for planning attacks on key installations, including railway infrastructure.
According to the police details, the woman went to her friend's house in Sector 23, Faridabad, on Monday evening. While returning home, she took an auto-rickshaw to the NIT 2 Chowk and then walked to the Metro Chowk.
The body of an 18-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in a village in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation amid suspicions of foul play.
The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of suspended Banda Jail Superintendent Anil Kumar Gautam in connection with the alleged illegal release of a Noida-based gangster from jail without a court order.
A YouTuber known for controversial videos was stabbed in Ghaziabad, leading to a police investigation and orders for strict action from the Chief Minister.
A 35-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly lynched after asking a biker to slow down near his fields during Holi celebrations. Six people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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