A senior officer from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board was arrested by the state anti-corruption bureau while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption in environmental governance.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a child raised by a single mother cannot be forced to carry her father's name and caste, emphasizing constitutional dignity over patriarchal norms. The decision allows a 12-year-old girl to correct her school records.
A government bus from Coimbatore was attacked by a motorcyclist near MGR Statue Roundabout in Trichy. The assailant hurled stones, shattering a window, after a quarrel over overtaking. No injuries reported; police have registered a case.
Two men died from suspected asphyxiation while manually cleaning a septic tank in Kalaburagi's Madarasanahalli area. Police have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating the tragic incident.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that ejaculation without penetration constitutes an attempt to rape, not rape, in a case involving a 2005 conviction. This legal distinction clarifies the application of IPC Section 376(1) in sexual assault cases.
The Narcotics Control Bureau has seized 4.77 kg of cocaine worth approximately Rs 24 crore from a Brazilian national at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
Ernakulam police issued a notice to a Delhi-based broker, Rohit Bedi, for allegedly cheating a Kochi man of Rs 14 lakh by selling a smuggled luxury SUV from Bhutan, uncovered in Operation Numkhor.
A Gurgaon dentist has been booked for allegedly sexually harassing a 31-year-old woman during a dental check-up. The incident occurred at Pearl Dental Clinic in New Colony on February 15.
A tragic accident in Kanpur's Arra Bingawan vegetable market claimed the life of Anil Kushwaha, 43, when an overloaded pickup truck overturned and crushed him. Police investigation reveals the vehicle was fleeing traffic police and got stuck in a pothole.
The factories department in Noida has sealed construction at Vidya Jeevan Coaching Centre and GL Bajaj College after discovering life-threatening safety lapses, including lack of scaffolding and fall protection.
Kanpur police arrested a man for impersonating a police officer to dupe job seekers, recovering a fake pistol, uniform, and other items. Two associates are absconding.
A 10-year-old boy in Tirunelveli was allegedly stripped and assaulted by a mango grove owner for trespassing. Police arrested the owner, and the case is under investigation.
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Ghaziabad after a video surfaced showing a mazar being smashed with hammers in Navyug Market. Police confirm the incident occurred two months ago, with an FIR filed under BNS sections for defiling a place of worship.
Subramanyam Vedam, 64, denied bail while appealing deportation after 43 years in prison. His murder conviction was overturned, but he remains in immigration custody.
Bhilwara police in Chittorgarh district seized 205kg of illegal opium doda churna from a car during a blockade under Operation Trinetra, aimed at curbing narcotics trafficking.
A 45-year-old man shot himself dead outside his in-laws' house in Etawah's Hallupura village. Police say the suicide followed a long-term affair and family disputes, with investigations ongoing.
Former BJP youth wing leader Sonu Rathor was critically injured after being shot and stabbed multiple times in Kanpur. Police have arrested the main accused following a complaint over an ongoing shop dispute.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested senior inspector Sanjeev Tawde and sub-inspector Dyaneshwar Jutre for allegedly accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe from an advocate in Mumbai.
A security guard in Noida's Wish Town was assaulted by a food delivery executive and two associates after enforcing society rules. Police have arrested the main accused under BNS sections for hurt and intimidation.
A 24-year-old Sangli man was discovered dead with severe facial disfigurement in Ichalkaranji's Shahapur area. Police identified him as Shahbaj Shabbir Shaikh and suspect strangulation murder.
A tragic accident at a wedding in Tonk's Gol Dungri area left two children dead and three injured when a DJ pickup vehicle reversed into the crowd. Police have registered a case against the driver.
Police in Jhunjhunu have arrested five individuals connected to a suitcase explosion at Ganeshwar Dham pond, revealing links to tantric rituals and ongoing investigations.
An FIR has been filed against a Gurgaon dentist, Dr Dheeraj Mehta, for allegedly sexually harassing a 31-year-old woman during a dental checkup at his clinic in New Colony on February 15.
Inspector Vinod Kumar Sonkar was apprehended by anti-corruption officials while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs75,000 inside his Bara police station office in Prayagraj on Wednesday afternoon.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a district magistrate's certificate under the Transgender Persons Act is conclusive proof for passport gender changes, barring fresh medical exams.
Sadar police in Jaisalmer rescued a kidnapped youth and arrested eight men from Haryana's Mewat region. The abduction occurred on February 14, with police swiftly forming a special team to track and apprehend the suspects.
A three-month pregnant woman was brutally stabbed to death in Hyderabad by her ex-husband, who allegedly attacked her with knives after barging into her apartment. The accused, a software professional, was reportedly angry about her remarriage.
Bhilwara police detained a 38-year-old man and registered a case against him for making controversial comments against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on social media, citing concerns over communal harmony.
The Supreme Court has imposed an interim stay on the exhumation of tribal Christian bodies in Chhattisgarh villages, hearing a PIL alleging violation of fundamental burial rights. Justices Nath and Mehta sought the state government's response.
The Supreme Court has ruled that financial scams involving ponzi schemes are heinous crimes, denying bail as a rule for economic offenders who cheat people of hard-earned money.