Special teams have been formed to investigate the murder of an advocate in Hyderabad, who was killed by an SUV outside his home. Police are questioning multiple people and analysing CCTV footage and call data records. The victim's son alleges the murder is linked to his father's work fighting against encroachment of waqf properties.
The Supreme Court has asked the media to exercise restraint while reporting developments in the death of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, observing that it was pained by the handling of the case.
A 72-year-old retired nurse in Nagpur was cheated of Rs 90.65 lakh by cyber criminals who kept her under 'digital arrest' for several weeks, police said.
A fruit trader in Gurugram was allegedly stabbed to death following a dispute over a parked vehicle at Khandsa Mandi, with CCTV footage capturing the incident.
A fast-track court in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a 50-year-old man to death for the murder of a woman and her six-year-old son in 2011.
A 40-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding car on Ring Road in Rajouri Garden, Delhi. Police have identified and apprehended the 19-year-old driver and are investigating the incident.
The mortal remains of two children, killed in a bomb attack in Manipur's Bishnupur district in April, were handed over to family members on Saturday, officials said.
Two women were arrested on Monday, while another had been apprehended a few days earlier following complaints by the affected persons, they added.
A corporator and three others have been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district for allegedly murdering a man and burying his body along a riverbank.
Two juveniles have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old man with an ice pick following an argument in northeast Delhi's Welcome area, police said.
Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly shooting dead a 23-year-old youth in the Khajuri Khas area over an old enmity.
Two men were arrested for allegedly running a cyber fraud racket, posing as spiritual healers using fake female profiles and cheating victims through staged rituals and tantric remedies.
Following a building collapse in Delhi's Saket area that resulted in six fatalities, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has pledged stringent measures against unauthorised constructions and the officials responsible. She has ordered surveys of unsafe buildings and assured support for the affected families.
Delhi Police busted an illegal forex trading call centre in Indore, arresting six individuals involved in defrauding victims nationwide through fake online investment schemes. The syndicate allegedly used a fake trading platform to lure people into investing in forex and online trading products, showing fabricated profits and gains.
A couple has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 33-year-old man due to his illicit relationship with the wife.
A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, has sentenced the mastermind of an investment fraud to rigorous imprisonment and ordered the auction of his properties to repay duped investors.
A man has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly murdering a fruit trader following a heated argument over the placement of a fruit cart in Khandsa Mandi. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the accused stabbing the victim multiple times with a 'sua'.
Dehradun Police have arrested a sharpshooter from Uttar Pradesh for the murder of a local businessman in Rajpur last year. The murder was orchestrated due to a property dispute between the victim and his stepbrother.
A 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Delhi following a dispute over a cigarette. Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with the incident.
The building suffered extensive damage in the fire, with debris, shattered glass and burnt materials strewn in the vicinity. A large crowd gathered near the site as authorities cordoned off the spot and diverted traffic to facilitate rescue operations.
A 35-year-old man from Thane district was allegedly cheated of Rs 2 lakh in a US dollar exchange fraud in Navi Mumbai. The victim was shown bundles appearing to contain US currency, but they turned out to be paper rolls and soap bars.
A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area on Tuesday evening, police said.
Police have named 12 individuals in connection with the murder of six people, including four members of a family, stemming from a land dispute in Vijayapura district, Karnataka. The incident involved a long-standing disagreement over agricultural land, leading to a violent confrontation with deadly weapons.
An African couple undergoing IVF treatment in Delhi were found dead in each other's arms after a devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel claimed their lives along with 19 others. Rescuers described the scene as a profound symbol of love, with the couple embracing in their final moments.
Police in Delhi suspect the killing of a 60-year-old watchman was a planned murder, not a spontaneous act of road rage. The victim was repeatedly run over by an SUV with no number plate, and investigators are exploring possible motives including attempted theft and previous enmity.
Police in Vijayapura, Karnataka, have arrested 12 people following a violent clash over a land dispute that resulted in the murder of six people, including four members of a family.
A 32-year-old married woman allegedly killed her 26-year-old lover in Nashik with the help of her relative following a financial dispute, police said.
The Supreme Court expressed its 'pain' over the narrative suggesting the judiciary was shielding the accused in the Twisha Sharma death case, assuring a fair, independent, and impartial CBI probe into the former model-turned-actor's death.
Delhi Police have dismantled a honey-trap and extortion racket where gang members impersonated police officers to extort money from victims met through dating apps.
A 50-year-old woman, Nandini Dehury, was allegedly beaten to death by her 30-year-old neighbour, Hari Dehury, in Jajpur, Odisha, following a long-standing dispute over homestead land. Police have arrested the accused and are investigating the murder, suspecting property dispute as the motive.
A 21-year-old delivery executive died in Nagpur after his scooter was hit by a speeding motorcycle. The biker and pillion rider sustained injuries. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked by locals during a visit to Sonarpur, West Bengal, to meet families affected by post-poll violence.
A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a swampy area on the banks of the Noyyal river in Coimbatore. Police have apprehended two minor friends of the deceased in connection with the alleged murder.
A man was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and fleeing after locking their house in Mumbai's Malvani area with the corpse inside, a police official said.
The Supreme Court has directed Delhi Police to expedite its investigation into the assault of a woman advocate, allegedly by her husband, while ensuring the safety of the victim and her children.
A British Sikh man has been convicted of murder after claiming he used a kirpan in self-defence. The case has raised questions about the legal parameters around carrying a kirpan in the UK.
Goa Police dismantled an illegal call centre in Verna Industrial Estate, arresting 26 individuals for allegedly defrauding US citizens by posing as bank employees.
A BJP member and scrap dealer was allegedly murdered in his godown in Jaipur. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage.
Two assailants on a motorcycle opened fire outside a builder's residence in Saket, South Delhi, allegedly due to the builder's refusal to comply with an extortion demand. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating the incident.
The body of a 25-year-old woman, identified as Neha, was found stuffed inside a plastic drum near the DMW Railway Colony in Patiala, Punjab; police are investigating the case and have detained two local youths for questioning.
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