Kerala HC Adjourns 'Dr' Title Case to March 2
The Kerala High Court has adjourned to March 2 appeals challenging an order allowing physiotherapists and occupational therapists to use 'Dr' prefix. The court suggested the government decide the matter.
Category : Law & Order
Man Escapes Decade of Captivity in Pratapgarh After Forced Conversion
Santosh Shukla, 40, fled after 10 years of alleged slavery in Pratapgarh, where he was forced to convert to Islam and given a fake Aadhaar. The main accused, Badr-ul-Zama, has been arrested.
STF Nabs Wanted Cattle Smuggler in Pratapgarh
Special Task Force arrests Prathavipal Saroj, a wanted cattle smuggler with a Rs 50,000 reward, in Pratapgarh. He was involved in smuggling cattle from UP to Bihar under multiple animal cruelty laws.
Lekhpal Arrested for Bribery in Prayagraj
A lekhpal in Kaushambi was arrested by vigilance officials while accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe for processing an income certificate. The trap was set after a formal complaint.
Prayagraj: Two Minors Killed, Seven Injured in Road Accidents
Two minors lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries in three separate road accidents in Prayagraj's Naini and Koraon areas on Monday. The incidents involved speeding vehicles near schools and exam centers.
Andhra Police Bust Ganja Racket, Arrest 5 with 168 Kg Haul
Nathavaram police in Anakapalle district arrested five individuals for transporting 168 kg of ganja worth Rs 84 lakh. The mastermind, a repeat offender, used covert methods and specialized vehicles for interstate smuggling.
Home Guard, Passenger Killed in Hyderabad Tanker Crash
A home guard working as a bike taxi driver and his young passenger died after a water tanker hit their two-wheeler in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Police arrested the driver for negligence.
Kadapa Police SI, CI Arrested by ACB in Bribery Sting Operation
Anti-Corruption Bureau sleuths arrested a sub-inspector and circle inspector in Kadapa district for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh. The accused allegedly sought money to avoid implicating a complainant in chain-snatching cases.
Hyderabad Student Drowns, Police File Negligence Case
An 18-year-old student drowned at a private pool in Hyderabad, leading to a police case against the owner and coach for alleged negligence. The incident occurred during swimming practice.
SC Seeks Centre's Reply on Moving Coal Industries from Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to respond to a plea for relocating coal-based industries out of Delhi-NCR to combat pollution. It also ordered Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan to seek public feedback on the matter.
HC Petition Against CMO's Bulk Messaging Using Employee Data
A petition filed in Kerala High Court challenges the Chief Minister's Office's alleged bulk messaging campaign targeting government employees using private data from SPARK software ahead of assembly elections, citing privacy violations.
Kolkata Court Hearings Adjourned for SIR Case Work
Hundreds of cases in Kolkata's district courts face adjournments as nearly 200 judicial officers in West Bengal are reassigned to adjudicate SIR hearings, causing disruptions in civil and criminal matters until March 9.
Vadodara: Explosives Arrest, Fatal Crash, Alumni Vaccine Fund
Major updates from Vadodara include a man arrested for planting explosives, a fatal dumper accident killing a rider, and SPU alumni funding vaccine initiatives. Stay informed on civic, traffic, and administrative developments.
HC Summons Centre to Demolish 505 Illegal Wetland Constructions
Calcutta High Court reprimands state for inaction on 505 unauthorised constructions in East Kolkata Wetlands, orders involvement of Union government and paramilitary forces for demolition.
Worker Slits Girlfriend's Throat at Tirupur Station, Arrested
A 22-year-old guest worker from Odisha allegedly slit his girlfriend's throat at Tirupur railway station after she refused his marriage proposal, leading to his arrest and her hospitalization.
Putin: Russia Fights for Future, Truth, Justice in Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin asserts that Russia is engaged in a conflict for its future, truth, and justice, marking the fifth year of the Ukraine war amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Bathinda SSP Connects with Locals Over Tea After Clash Row
Bathinda SSP Jyoti Yadav held a tea session with residents to foster dialogue and ease tensions following a recent farmer-police clash, emphasizing community policing efforts.
Woman Dies After Alleging Harassment by In-Laws in Jalandhar
A woman in Jalandhar died after consuming poison, alleging harassment by her in-laws. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, highlighting domestic violence concerns.
Delhi Teen Stabbed to Death, Three Juveniles Held
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Delhi's Mangolpuri area, with police apprehending three juveniles in connection with the brutal crime.
ED Files Supplementary Chargesheet in Karnataka MLA Betting Case
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a supplementary chargesheet in the illegal online betting case involving a Karnataka MLA, expanding the legal proceedings under PMLA.
SC Judge Cites Caste, Religious Discrimination as Societal Fault Lines
Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has pointed to deep-rooted societal fault lines in India, citing persistent caste and religious discrimination. He shared a personal anecdote about his daughter's friend being denied accommodation due to her religi
Police Intensify Anti-Maoist Ops After Neutralizing Two in Kandhamal
Security forces intensify combing operations in Kandhamal district after neutralizing two Maoists and seizing weapons. The state government announced rewards for the slain cadres and seized arms.
Allahabad HC: Interfaith Marriage, Live-in Not Offence Under UP Law
The Allahabad High Court ruled that interfaith marriage and live-in relationships do not constitute offences under Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law unless conversion occurs through coercion or allurement.
SC Asks Delhi HC to Decide Bail Plea of Sukesh's Wife Leena
The Supreme Court has instructed the Delhi High Court to expedite the bail plea of Leena Paulose, wife of alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, in a money laundering case.
Bihar IPS Officer Arrested in Custodial Torture Case
Andhra Pradesh police have arrested a Bihar IPS officer in connection with a custodial torture case. He is being transported from Patna to Guntur on a transit warrant.
Bengaluru Student Files Complaint of Drink Spiking and Assault
A Bengaluru college student has filed a police complaint alleging her drink was spiked and she was sexually assaulted by her boyfriend and his friend. The accused have filed a counter-complaint claiming extortion attempts.
Ranchi: Murder, Lynching, 14kg Marijuana Bust by RPF
Ranchi witnessed multiple violent incidents including a murder over an affair, a Dalit lynching in mob violence, and a major marijuana bust by the RPF seizing 14kg. Key civic and political updates also reported.
Allahabad: Swami Denies POCSO, 8 Held For Attack
Major updates from Allahabad include a swami denying POCSO charges, eight individuals arrested for attacking a revenue team, and the discovery of a body. Stay informed on civic, traffic, and administrative developments.
SC: No Interest on Pre-2018 NHAI Land Acquisition Cases
The Supreme Court has ruled that pre-2018 land acquisition cases under the NHAI Act cannot be reopened to grant compensation with interest, clarifying its 2019 retrospective decision.
Mother Found Alive After 24-Year Disappearance
Michele Hundley Smith, missing since 2002, has been located living in North Carolina. Her family expresses mixed emotions as authorities confirm her safety.
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