A 45-year-old man in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his two young children before taking his own life in a rented house. Police are investigating the motive behind the tragic incident.
Lathmar Holi in Nandagaon begins the colourful week-long Holi celebrations in Mathura with sticks, shields, music and deep-rooted traditions of Krishna and Radha.
A 60-year-old man in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly beaten to death by his brothers and nephew over a land dispute. The victim, Bhimsen, was attacked while collecting fodder in his field. One arrest has been made, and police are searching for the other two suspects.
Photos from Kuldeep Yadav's Haldi ceremony with bride-to-be Vanshika in Mussoorie have gone viral. Rinku Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal and Piyush Chawla attended the pre-wedding celebrations ahead of the March 14 wedding.
Skeletal remains, believed to be those of an 18-year-old girl who went missing in December after a family argument, have been discovered near a canal in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the case.
Police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested four people after a clash between two groups from the same community in Aminagar village. The clash, which involved stone-pelting, stemmed from a minor dispute that escalated after a quarrel between children.
Yogi Adityanath champions national unity over caste divisions, asserting that 'casteism' weakens India's social fabric and hinders its progress on the global stage.
Two suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a businessman in Bawana, Delhi, have been arrested after a shootout with police in Rohini. The suspects, Mohammad Irfan and Aishwarya Pandey, were apprehended after exchanging fire with the police, during which both sustained leg injuries.
A 52-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, due to a decades-old family rivalry. Police have detained a suspect and are investigating the incident.
Three people were killed and one infant injured in two separate road accidents in the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The incidents involved a hit-and-run and a motorcycle accident.
The Chhattisgarh government has introduced a bill aimed at preventing religious conversions through force, inducement, or misrepresentation, sparking opposition and debate in the state assembly.
Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a man and his family members for allegedly murdering his wife over a dowry demand and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.
Two police constables in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, have been suspended after a theft suspect escaped from their custody while being taken for a medical examination. The suspect, arrested with stolen goods, fled in an auto-rickshaw, prompting a city-wide search.
Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a man and four of his family members for allegedly murdering his wife over a dowry demand and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.
Odisha Police rescued a girl from a central government-run residential school in Bhadrak district after she ran away following alleged sexual harassment by a teacher. The class 7 student escaped by scaling the boundary wall and sought refuge in a nearby village.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly raping a woman over several months after befriending her on a matrimonial website under the false pretense of marriage.
Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. The move follows demands for a CBI probe by the victim's family.
A 32-year-old lawyer was critically injured after being shot in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute with relatives. Police are investigating the incident.
The CBI has conducted searches across multiple states in connection with a large-scale online financial fraud involving the overseas fintech platform 'Pyypl'.
A Dalit man was arrested in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly posting objectionable content against the Rajput community on social media, leading to outrage and a police investigation.
Two minors, a boy and a girl, were found hanging from a tree in a field in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect a relationship and potential social pressures led to the tragic event, pending post-mortem results.
A 45-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, after being struck by an unidentified vehicle while delivering milk on his motorcycle.
Lucknow Super Giants revealed a bold new logo on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 IPL season, swapping their familiar blue colours for a striking shade of red in a fresh new look.
Monalisa Bhonsle, who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, sought police protection in Thiruvananthapuram to stay with her boyfriend and marry him, alleging her father was trying to forcibly take her back home.
Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old drug trafficker and seized nearly 800 grams of heroin worth over Rs 5 crore.
Defending champion Pankaj Advani and Sourav Kothari secured victories in their respective matches at the CCI Snooker Classic tournament, advancing to the round of 16. Aditya Mehta and Hassan Badami also recorded wins, while B.C. Karthik caused an upset against Laxman Rawat.
A criminal carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 died following an encounter with police in Agra. The deceased, identified as Pawan alias Kallu, had a long criminal history including murder and extortion.
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.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested a man allegedly involved in a 2021 murder-robbery case in Chhattisgarh. The suspect, Ajaykumar alias Laxmisagar alias Kimtishree Rajnarayan Mishra, was wanted for the murder of Shakuntala Devi.
The death of a man known as 'Farsa Wale Baba' in Mathura under suspicious circumstances led to protests and a traffic blockade during President Murmu's visit. Supporters allege he was killed by cattle smugglers, while authorities claim a truck accident was the cause.
Rakshit Tyagi, son of slain gangster Vikki Tyagi, and an associate were arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following a shootout with police. Illegal arms were seized from their possession.
A 45-year-old man allegedly shot and critically injured four men following a dispute in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained four individuals and are searching for the main suspect.
A 61-year-old man and his son died after their CNG-fitted car crashed into a garage and caught fire in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Police suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
Two men allegedly threatened a judge in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, after being sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder conviction. Security for the judge has been enhanced following the threat.
A Delhi Police constable has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a racket producing fake Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs). The investigation uncovered a network charging individuals for forged documents, highlighting concerns about corruption and security.
Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. Two more individuals were arrested for allegedly aiding the accused in the crime.
A student in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly assaulted after protesting against the UGC Bill. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Kanpur police have frozen assets worth Rs 9.5 crore, including properties, vehicles, and bank accounts, as part of an investigation into an interstate racket involved in trafficking codeine-based cough syrups.
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.
A 70-year-old man died after being beaten following a quarrel in Dundahera village, Gurugram. Police have arrested the accused, Monu, and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
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