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Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange has launched his ninth indefinite fast in Jalna district, intensifying pressure on the Maharashtra government over the Maratha quota issue. The protest began in Antarwali Sarati village, with Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil rushing to the spot to hold talks with Jarange.
Tumbadchi Manjula, the Marathi re-do of Su From So, sustains only by the original's goodwill, notes Mayur Sanap.
A court in Odisha's Nabarangpur district sentenced nineteen people to life imprisonment for their involvement in a 2016 clash over land cultivation that resulted in three deaths.
Legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja has passed away at 84, leaving an indelible mark on Tamil cinema with masterpieces like 16 Vayathinile, Oru Kaidhiyin Diary and Karuththamma, among others.
An out-of-control truck rammed into vehicles parked outside a house in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, damaging three vehicles and a portion of the house. The truck driver and cleaner have been taken into custody and further investigation is underway.
Villagers in Latehar district, Jharkhand, resisted a police investigation into the obstruction of a ground survey by a coal mining unit, citing the Panchayats Extension to the Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act.
''With Aamir, I have maintained a friendship, and I'm so grateful for that. He's been so kind and generous throughout these years, whether it's in Los Angeles, London or here.'
A man in Odisha's Kendrapara district was arrested for allegedly killing his 70-year-old mother after an argument stemming from his alcohol addiction.
A gang of armed dacoits targeted two houses in Kavadgaon village in Beed district of Maharashtra, making off with valuables and cash worth over Rs 2.16 lakh and brutally attacking a resident.
Peddi buries its powerful story about caste identity and social inequality beneath hero worship, regressive romance and exhausting excesses bemoans Sreeju Sudhakaran.
A Goa forest department official has filed a police complaint against state minister Subhash Phal Desai, alleging he obstructed officials and facilitated the illegal transportation of soil from a protected forest area. The complaint details the excavation and uprooting of trees, while the minister claims the soil was for a sports ground.
From Arshad Warsi's anecdotes about the father-son duo Rajkumar Hirani and Vir Hirani to Vikrant Massey's excitement over playing an unconventional villain to a lovely Shreya Ghosal performance, Pritam And Pedro's trailer launch had it all.
The mutilated bodies of a 17-year-old girl and a 25-year-old man were discovered along a railway track in Hathras. Police identified the deceased and are investigating the circumstances, including a missing person complaint filed by the girl's mother.
A 19-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Uttar Pradesh after she became pregnant. Her skeletal remains were found in a forest near Lucknow. The accused has been arrested and was injured in an alleged encounter while attempting to escape police custody.
A 20-year-old woman, Chandni, died under suspicious circumstances in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, less than a month after her marriage. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and murder, claiming they demanded a car despite receiving a motorcycle at the wedding. Police are investigating the matter, questioning the in-laws, and awaiting the post-mortem report.
Six people, including five members of a family, were killed in a violent clash in Karnataka's Vijayapura district following a property dispute.
A nine-year-old boy was critically injured in a street dog attack in an Odisha village, sparking panic among residents who allege the dog menace has been increasing.
Seven Dalits were injured in an alleged attack by a gang in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
A 25-year-old man, Guddu, accused of raping a one-year-old girl in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested following a police encounter. The accused was shot in both legs after he allegedly opened fire on police officers who were attempting to apprehend him. The incident came to light after the toddler's mother intervened and filed a complaint.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced several welfare schemes, including free bus passes for students, a private employment exchange, and initiatives for youth and farmers, shortly after assuming office.
Police in Muzaffarnagar have booked over 20 activists, including the youth wing president of Hindu Raksha Dal, for allegedly vandalising a non-vegetarian roadside eatery. The incident involved beating employees, damaging property, and burning a flex board, with threats related to the upcoming Kawad Yatra.
A miscreant, Prafulla Mallik alias Pappu, with 25 criminal cases against him, was injured in a gunfight with police in Bhadrak, Odisha, during a raid on his hideout where he was planning a robbery. Three police personnel also sustained minor injuries in the scuffle.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Gyanendra Pratap Singh alias Monu, a history-sheeter from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a former associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Singh, who faces multiple criminal cases, was taken into custody from Mau jail and transported to Kolkata for further investigation.
A man in Moradabad was arrested for allegedly concealing his religious identity, sexually exploiting a woman for four years, and then pressuring her to convert for marriage. The woman claims he defrauded her of Rs 12 lakh and that his family also pressured her to convert, leading to an appeal to the Chief Minister.
Gurugram police have busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, arresting two individuals involved in producing and supplying pistols. The operation followed an initial arrest in Gurugram, revealing a wider network with multiple criminal cases against the suspects.
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.
Two women were killed in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district after being run over by a tractor-trolley. Police have seized the tractor and are investigating the incident.
A shopkeeper in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, has been detained for allegedly molesting a five-year-old girl. Police registered a case based on the victim's father's complaint, and the accused is currently being questioned.
Lokayukta police in Indore raided the premises of Women and Child Development Department Joint Director Laxminarayan Kandwal, uncovering assets worth approximately Rs 9.5 crore, nearly four times his total salary over 30 years of service. The raids followed a complaint of disproportionate assets, leading to a case registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Police in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against three individuals following a complaint alleging unlawful religious conversion. The complaint stated that people were being lured to a Christian prayer meeting in Lucknow.
Amroha Police demolished an alleged illegal construction belonging to an accused in a minor rape case, identified as Farman, as part of their zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women and girls. The structure was found to be illegal after verification by the revenue department.
Severed legs of a man were discovered inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. Locals suspect a tiger attack, but forest officials are investigating the cause of death.
A 26-year-old gym owner, Kapil, was shot dead by two unidentified bike-borne assailants in Hansi, Haryana, while conducting an outdoor exercise session. Police are investigating the motive and are working to apprehend the culprits, with CCTV footage capturing the incident.
Six people, including five members of a family, were killed in a clash in Vijayapura district, Karnataka, stemming from a long-standing property dispute.
A 51-year-old priest, Dilip alias Chandu Lala, was found dead in a Hanuman temple in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, after allegedly being attacked on the head by unidentified assailants. Police have launched an investigation, formed multiple teams, and sent the body for post-mortem.
A 40-year-old woman was shot and seriously injured by unidentified assailants during a morning walk in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, with police suspecting a connection to a land dispute.
A man and his two sons were detained in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly strangling his 18-year-old daughter to death on suspicion that she was talking to her boyfriend over the phone.
A YouTuber in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, known for showcasing her lavish lifestyle online, had goods worth nearly Rs 1 lakh stolen from her home. Police suspect the thieves used her social media posts to plan the crime and are investigating, having found some clues.
A group, including the nephew of a Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister, allegedly caused a disturbance at a Mathura police station following a raid on an illegal mining operation. Police seized a JCB machine and tractor-trolleys, leading to an FIR for obstructing official duties and illegal mining, though the minister's nephew is not yet named. The minister's nephew denies the allegations, claiming the excavation was for an Amrit Sarovar project.
