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Ghaziabad administration demolished illegal constructions on Yamuna floodplains in Loni. The drive targeted 13.5 hectares of unauthorised colonies after multiple warnings. Read about the crackdown on land mafia.
Bombay High Court directs Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation to inspect and act on an alleged illegal structure linked to a former Shiv Sena corporator. The court order came after a petition by a political rival. Read the full details.
Uttar Pradesh police detain 38 Bangladeshi nationals, including 8 children, in Sikandra for illegal stay. Deportation proceedings initiated as none had valid documents. Read the full report.
Maharashtra govt instructs MMC to introduce QR codes for doctor verification to curb bogus practitioners. SC orders MMC elections within three months. Read more.
Amritsar police crack down on illegal arms, recovering six firearms in separate incidents. Two arrested as investigations into smuggling networks intensify. Read the full story.
GLADA officials in Ludhiana have registered an FIR against a developer for allegedly selling plots reserved for Economically Weaker Sections. Read the full details of the case and ongoing crackdown.
Bengaluru authorities arrest two individuals for illegally encroaching nearly 4 acres of government land and constructing unauthorized houses for sale. The land was earmarked for Smart City projects.
Pimpri Chinchwad police report highest-ever illegal firearm seizures & a 75% jump in cybercrime arrests for 2025. Rape cases see 15% increase. Commissioner Choubey details enforcement results.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu directs authorities to demolish illegal religious sites in Itanagar. New digital ILP system announced to curb illegal immigration. Read the full story.
In a major political shift, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Santosh Dhuri joins the BJP, citing ideological alignment. This move strengthens BJP's position ahead of crucial state elections.
Rajasthan government intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining, taking 552 enforcement actions in a week. 17 arrests made, over 500 vehicles seized, and Rs 2.88 crore fines recovered. Read the full report.
Bhandara district in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region reports a historic low of only 10 murders in 2025. SP Noorul Hasan credits intelligence-led policing and a crackdown on organized crime for the dramatic turnaround. Read the full story.
Bela police and revenue officials halted illegal sand extraction from Nand river near Pipra Shivar. Four accused booked after fleeing the scene. Read the full details.
Panchkula police intensify drive against illegal mining, seizing five vehicles including tippers and poclain machines in coordinated night raids. Authorities vow zero-tolerance policy.
Two workers killed in illegal stone quarry blast in Dhenkanal. Police arrest supervisor, seal 20 illegal units. Political blame game erupts over illegal mining. Read the full story.
Illegal laterite mining flourished in Belagavi's Badas village for over 3 months, despite being in the constituency of Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. A raid failed to stop the 'influential' contractor. Read more.
A Rajkot autorickshaw driver files a police complaint against three individuals for illegal moneylending and harassment under the Gujarat Moneylenders Act. Read the full story.
Patna police arrested 11 gang members for illegal land possession and seized weapons & liquor. SP details the operation in Gaurichak. Read the full story.
Wadi police in Nagpur arrested two men for illegal firearm possession and circulating threatening videos. The accused have been charged under the Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act. Read the full details.
Archaeologists warn illegal mining near Nagpur's prehistoric Bhatala site, dating back 2 million years, could erase crucial evidence of early human life in Central India. Urgent action needed to protect heritage.
Jalandhar mining department cracks down on illegal sand transportation, seizing two tippers near Nakodar. Authorities warn of strict action against illegal mining activities.
The Tamil Nadu government orders an inquiry into a major kidney racket involving a Trichy doctor. The suspect is on the run and has sought transit bail. Maharashtra police have filed a case.
Rampant illegal mining near the Sutlej river is endangering a crucial bridge in Anandpur Sahib. The Mining Department has filed a police complaint. Read about the threats and official response.
Cooperative department raids in Amravati's Savla village uncover 96 suspicious documents & 27 agricultural assets linked to illegal moneylending. Action initiated under Maharashtra Moneylending Act. Read the full details.
Nanded police range's massive crackdown on illegal businesses nets Rs 109 crore in seizures. Over 17,000 cases registered across four districts with public help via 'Khabar' helpline.
Sarkarwada police register a case against a Nashik couple for operating an unlicensed skin care clinic on College Road. The clinic was run without medical qualifications or permissions. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu health officials launch inquiry at Star KIMS Hospital, Trichy, following Maharashtra police allegations of a pan-India illegal kidney transplant racket. Key suspect doctor remains elusive.
Tamil Nadu health department initiates inquiry at Trichy's Star KIMS Hospital linked to a pan-India illegal kidney trafficking racket. Key doctor missing as officials seek documents.
Jamnagar SOG arrests five Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in India. Fake Aadhaar cards from Gujarat & Maharashtra discovered. Police probe infiltration racket. Read for details.