A 23-year-old IT intern from Maharashtra drowned at Chennai's Golden Beach after being swept out to sea while attempting a selfie. Another intern is missing as rescue operations continue.
A wedding in Farrukhabad's Rampura village turned violent when guests were served raita mixed with alcohol, leading to stone-pelting and police intervention. The ceremony was completed under police supervision.
Nagpur police crime branch solved three house breaking cases, detained four juveniles, and recovered stolen valuables worth Rs2 lakh. The minors targeted locked houses using stolen bikes.
A shocking kidnapping attempt was foiled in Kanpur's Panki area when locals rescued a 3.5-year-old girl from a sack. The accused woman, identified as Kunka, has been arrested and is under police interrogation.
A cloth vendor from Malda was brutally stabbed in Madhya Pradesh after allegedly facing taunts for speaking Bengali. The victim's family claims he was targeted for his language, prompting intervention from West Bengal authorities.
In a shocking repeat of domestic violence, a drunk son in Nagari village, Warora, allegedly assaulted his elderly parents over delayed food service, following a similar fatal case in Mul taluka.
A car driver in Nagpur faces non-bailable culpable homicide charges after a fatal accident that killed a 61-year-old woman and injured a scooter rider. Police are investigating the incident.
Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji surrenders to Telangana police, dealing a blow to left-wing extremism and ending a tense period for Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra.
Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University in Prayagraj held a felicitation ceremony to honor Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta on his elevation as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, celebrating his contributions to the institution.
Two youths suffered critical bullet injuries during a violent clash at a wedding ceremony in Unnao's Hasanganj area. Police have registered a case against three, including a BJP member.
Kanpur Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal has established a 14-member Special Investigation Team to probe a fake marksheet case, with four gang members already arrested. The SIT will verify documents, track fugitives, and investigate lawyers involved.
Police arrested Satnam Singh, a wanted inter-state fraudster with a Rs 25,000 reward, from Lucknow for allegedly embezzling Rs 81.6 lakh in a municipal corporation job scam.
Senior Maoist leader Malla Raji Reddy, a central committee member, surrendered to Telangana police with 50 cadre, including top leaders, dealing a major blow to the banned outfit's presence in the state.
Nagpur is enhancing security surveillance with a Rs 2 crore grant for 100 new CCTV cameras in Mahal and Reshimbagh, focusing on public areas near RSS headquarters and Smruti Mandir to address terror threats and improve policing.
The body of a 29-year-old man was discovered in his house in Prayagraj's Chak Hiranand area after neighbors reported a foul smell. Police suspect health issues may be involved as the deceased had recently returned from Surat.
Kaushambi police arrested eight individuals for allegedly assaulting a joint police and revenue team during an anti-encroachment operation in Gaurahar Majra village. The accused face multiple charges under the BNS.
A 55-year-old woman died and five others were injured in a high-speed crash on Noida Expressway. A Mahindra Scorpio traveling at over 100 kmph hit two Maruti Eeco vans early Sunday near Sector 82.
A Pocso court in Prayagraj has directed police to file an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciple for allegedly sexually exploiting two minor boys at religious camps, including during the Magh Mela and 2025 Maha Kumbh.
Police arrested a 23-year-old college dropout from Bihar after five live 7.65mm bullets were found in an IIT-Bombay hostel during a search following a student altercation.
Kaushambi police arrest Suman Prakash, wanted for a minor boy's murder with Rs 15,000 reward, after seven-month manhunt. Paschim Sarira police also arrest thief Saleem Ahmed with stolen goods.
Pachpaoli police arrested a 23-year-old man who bought an illegal country-made pistol to commit suicide after multiple failed attempts. The arrest came after he posted a photo with the firearm on social media.
A 43-year-old ex-serviceman died by suicide at his home in Sohna, Gurgaon, using his licensed pistol. Police cite mental distress from family issues. In a separate incident, a 28-year-old man died by suicide in Gwalpahari.
Two policemen were shot dead inside a police outpost in Adhian village, Gurdaspur district, near the Pakistan border. An obscure outfit, Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan, claimed responsibility on social media, raising security concerns.
A BSF inspector was arrested by Darjeeling police for allegedly smuggling over 3 kg of brown sugar worth crores from Bihar to Siliguri during a naka check at Phansidewa.
Suman, a circus elephant involved in Calcutta High Court proceedings over illegal transfer to Bihar, died after being used commercially while unwell. CAPE Foundation cites enforcement delays as cause.
Motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on a student at BHU's Birla hostel, sparking road blockades and demands for improved campus security and administrative accountability.
A 21-year-old listed history-sheeter, Harsh alias Katora, died after his motorcycle crashed into a tree on Kod-Bidwal road. His body was found in bushes the next morning, with police investigating the incident.
Sardarpur police conducted a pre-dawn raid in Talawpada village, seizing 132 liters of illegally stocked beer worth Rs 30,360 and arresting the house owner under the Excise Act.
An elderly man was tied up and brutally assaulted by a mob in Mandsaur's Narsinghpur area on suspicion of child-lifting. Police rescued him, finding no evidence of wrongdoing, but no arrests have been made despite video evidence.
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