Shimla police arrested Pradeep Kumar alias Ranta, a key heroin smuggling kingpin of the Shahi Mahatma gang, after a 1.5-year manhunt. The arrest follows a probe into a 468-gram heroin seizure in September 2024.
A Dabolim resident was allegedly cheated of Rs 53 lakh by a man posing as the owner of a residential plot. Vasco police are investigating the fraud case involving bank transfers and cash payments.
The Orissa High Court disposed of a PIL challenging the OERC chairman's presidency of Bhubaneswar Club, citing conflict of interest. The petitioner withdrew the petition after arguments.
Four separate mob assaults occurred in five Bihar districts within 24 hours, targeting individuals suspected of child theft. Police rescued all victims safely, highlighting growing vigilante violence.
Madras High Court directs DVAC to register a case using ED's evidence on alleged multi-crore corruption in Tamil Nadu's municipal administration department, criticizing state delays.
Jind police have registered a case against eight persons for allegedly firing at, thrashing, and urinating on a youth in Safidon. The incident, recorded and circulated on social media, has created tension in the area.
The body of an unidentified woman was found near a railway track in Bengaluru, prompting a police investigation. Authorities are working to determine her identity and the cause of death.
President Droupadi Murmu has granted sanction to prosecute former Punjab chief secretary Vijay Kumar Janjua in a 2009 corruption case involving a Rs 2 lakh bribe. The DoPT order was presented in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Purnia police arrested four individuals for shooting an 18-year-old Intermediate exam candidate. The attack, stemming from a social media dispute, occurred as the victim returned from his exam center.
The body of a young BTech graduate was discovered in a Bhubaneswar hotel under suspicious circumstances. Family members accuse his girlfriend of foul play, while police investigate the case.
Bengaluru reports a significant increase in property crimes, primarily driven by a surge in vehicle thefts, highlighting urban security challenges.
Fatehabad police register case against chief sanitary inspector Satpal Saini and Radha Krishna Co-operative Labour Society for alleged Rs 17.20 lakh payment irregularities in door-to-door garbage collection contract, violating tender conditions.
The Andhra Pradesh government has invoked the Preventive Detention Act against KTM Pandu, the main accused in the 2020 Vijayawada gang-war clashes, citing his extensive criminal history and ongoing threats to law and order.
An eight-year-old boy was critically injured after being hit in the head by celebratory gunfire at a wedding in Bulandshahr. Police say a 14-year-old fired the shots from a licensed weapon, and an FIR is pending.
A woman in Hisar allegedly fled her in-laws' house three months after marriage, taking gold and jewellery. The groom's family accuses a middleman of orchestrating the match and taking Rs 50,000.
Bareilly police have registered an FIR against Rishabh Thakur, his associate Ashu Yadav, and three others for allegedly demanding Rs 40,000 from a spa operator. This follows a video and audio clip circulation, with Thakur recently externed under the Goond
Patna police confiscated approximately Rs 18 lakh in cash during a vehicle check in Digha area, detaining two individuals who gave conflicting explanations about the money's source, suspected to be linked to hawala transactions.
In a tragic incident, the body of a newborn boy was discovered on a roadside in Rayagada town. Police have initiated an inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding the death and abandonment.
The Special Vigilance Unit arrested Anita Kumari, ICDS DPO in Kishanganj's Thakurganj, for accepting a Rs50,000 bribe. She allegedly demanded Rs10 lakh to avoid suspension of a subordinate officer.
Dhanbad SSP Prabhat Kumar condemns rising vigilante violence fueled by child-lifting rumors, urges public to report suspicions to police instead of taking law into own hands.
Ranchi police will introduce QR codes to track patrol teams, aiming to reduce emergency response times and improve transparency after upcoming urban elections.
A Patna schoolteacher was acquitted by the high court after serving a full 7-year sentence in a 14-year-old rape case, highlighting severe judicial delays and prosecution failures.
Union Joint Secretary Nishtha Tripathi directed Jharkhand Police to utilize forensic teams and adhere to timelines under the new criminal laws during a meeting with DGP Tadasha Mishra in Ranchi.
Bokaro administration declares 34 buildings as temporary shelters under Disaster Management Act after wild elephant herd kills about a dozen people since January, with emergency measures intensified in Gomia block.
A court in West Champaran, Bihar, sentenced a 28-year-old woman to life imprisonment for stabbing her husband to death. The verdict was delivered after a speedy trial, with key evidence including a dying declaration and witness testimony.
Uttarakhand High Court orders bail for an HIV-positive inmate due to inadequate medical care in prison, highlighting concerns over healthcare for prisoners with chronic conditions.
A shocking crime has rocked Gurugram as a neighbour is accused of raping and murdering a 3-year-old girl. The police have swiftly arrested the suspect, highlighting grave concerns over child safety.
Hisar police have registered a case against a career counsellor and another individual for allegedly duping a man of Rs 25 lakh on the false promise of securing his daughter's MBBS admission in Nepal.
A two-year-old girl abducted from Tulsi Ghat in Haridwar was found near the bus station within hours. Police launched a massive search operation after CCTV footage identified a 25-year-old suspect.
Uttarakhand High Court directs GB Pant University to issue complete marksheets to two BTech students within two weeks, overturning disciplinary action over alleged unfair means.