Vadodara Teen Files Rape Case Against Six; Five Arrested
A 16-year-old pregnant girl in Vadodara has accused six individuals, including a minor, of rape and blackmail. Police have arrested five adults and detained the boy as investigations continue.
Category : Law & Order
Kanpur Highway Accident: Auto Overturns, 1 Dead, 3 Injured
A tragic accident occurred near Patara town in Ghatampur, Kanpur, when an auto rickshaw overturned on the highway. One person died, and three others sustained serious injuries after a collision avoidance maneuver.
Police Dog's Mistake Leaves Officers Red-Faced in Amritsar
A Labrador police dog in Amritsar mistakenly identified a harmless substance as drugs, causing embarrassment for the Punjab Police. The incident highlights training challenges.
Jaipur Police Arrest Trio for Kidnapping, Assault, Robbery
Kardhani police in Jaipur arrested three men for allegedly kidnapping, assaulting, and robbing pedestrians at night. A country-made pistol and cartridges were seized, with police probing possible gang links.
JJM Scam: Retired IAS Officer's Lawyer Withdraws from Case
In the Jal Jeevan Mission scam case involving retired IAS officer Subodh Agrawal, his counsel Deepak Chauhan has withdrawn citing personal reasons, as a Look Out Notice is issued against Agrawal.
TN Allows 60-Day Furlough for Long-Term Convicts Annually
Tamil Nadu has formally implemented a new prison furlough system, permitting eligible long-term inmates up to 60 days of annual leave outside prison, counted as part of their sentence, with provisions for extension in exceptional cases.
Nagpur HC Slams NMC Over Slow Poonam Towers Demolition
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court expressed strong displeasure at the sluggish demolition of illegal constructions at Poonam Towers and Poonam Chambers, directing the Nagpur Municipal Corporation to ensure strict supervision and meet deadlines.
Sabotage Suspected in Trivandrum School Bus Fire
A fire at Trivandrum Scottish School in Chenkottukonam gutted two school buses and a traveller, with police suspecting sabotage. The incident occurred early Monday, and a forensic probe is underway.
Tonk Police Busts Online Betting Ring During T20 Match
Tonk police's District Special Team and Niwai station police uncovered a major online betting operation involving crores of rupees during the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup match in Bhagat Singh Colony.
Noida Boy Found Dead in Pond, Police Suspect Accidental Fall
A five-year-old boy missing since last Wednesday in Bisrakh, Noida, was found dead in a pond on Monday. Police investigation suggests accidental drowning with no foul play evidence.
Bombay HC Slams Mhada Officer Over NOC Cancellation
The Bombay High Court rebuked a Mhada officer for cancelling a No Objection Certificate for a Tardeo building redevelopment. The court highlighted misuse of authority and emphasized proper legal procedures.
Teen Couple Gets Life for Murder of Mother in Junagadh
A Junagadh sessions court has sentenced Minakshi Bamaniya and Amit Parmar to life imprisonment for murdering Minakshi's mother, Daksha, in 2023. The case relied on electronic and forensic evidence after witnesses turned hostile.
Land Compensation Dispute Leads to Fratricide in Greater Noida
A 32-year-old man was murdered in Greater Noida over a Rs 28 lakh land compensation dispute. His body was found in a sugarcane field, with police registering a case against his brother and others.
Ghaziabad Man Dies in Scooter Accident, Police Probe Plastic Bucket Role
A 48-year-old man in Ghaziabad died after his scooter fell into a drain on GT Road. Police suspect a plastic bucket on the scooter may have caused loss of balance. The victim was identified as Shankar Lal Garg, a local shopkeeper.
Ghaziabad Factory Fire: Electrical Short Circuit Suspected
A fire broke out at a garment factory in Ghaziabad's Tronica City, controlled within 30 minutes with no injuries. Officials cite electrical short circuit and lack of safety measures.
Pastor Arrested in Ballia for Religious Conversion Charges
Police in Ballia district arrested a Christian pastor for allegedly conducting religious conversion sessions. Authorities recovered religious books and equipment from the scene, with charges filed under BNS and UP conversion laws.
SC Rejects Swamy Plea on Tirupati Laddu Inquiry
The Supreme Court declined Subramanian Swamy's plea to stop Andhra Pradesh's administrative inquiry into alleged Tirupati laddu adulteration, stating it operates separately from the SIT probe.
Kochi: Mother-Son Duo Accused of Defrauding Dentist in Exam Scam
Palarivattom police register cheating case against woman and son for allegedly swindling Rs 6.62 lakh from a dentist by promising Dubai exam registration through matrimonial website contact.
Kerala Societies Act Stalled, NGOs in Legal Limbo
Kerala's landmark Societies Registration Act, 2025, aimed at modernizing governance, is paralyzed as procedural rules remain unpublished, halting new registrations and affecting voluntary organizations statewide.
SC Probes if Last Rites Are a Fundamental Right in Cremation Case
The Supreme Court is examining whether performing last rites according to religious rituals is a fundamental right, after a mother alleged her son was cremated in UAE without family participation.
J&K Police Forms Special Team for High-Altitude Anti-Terror Ops
A specialized police team has been formed in Jammu & Kashmir to combat terrorists operating in higher mountainous regions, enhancing security in remote areas.
SC Delays Wangchuk Detention Plea Hearing to Feb 26
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on a petition challenging the detention of Sonam Wangchuk in Jammu and Kashmir to February 26, 2024, citing procedural reasons.
Slovakia Cuts Emergency Power to Ukraine Over Oil Dispute
Slovakia has suspended emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, citing a dispute over Russian oil transit fees. This move impacts Ukraine's energy security amid ongoing conflict.
Devji's Surrender: Final Nail in CPI(Maoist) Coffin, Say Officials
The impending surrender of CPI(Maoist) de-facto general secretary Devji and central committee member Sangram signals the near-collapse of the Maoist insurgency, with only one top leader remaining active as security forces intensify operations.
HC Closes PIL After SIT Files Chargesheets in Kidney Racket
The Madras High Court has closed a PIL seeking a CBI probe into an illegal kidney sale racket in Namakkal after the SIT filed chargesheets against 12 accused. The case involved allegations of organ theft and medical malpractice at hospitals.
Haryana May Appeal HC Creamy Layer Order on SC Promotions
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini informed the assembly that the state is considering an appeal against the Punjab and Haryana High Court's 2025 decision mandating creamy layer criteria for SC reservation in Group A and B promotions.
Delhi: Neighbour Arrested for Kidnapping, Murder of 6-Year-Old
A 23-year-old neighbour and distant relative has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a six-year-old girl in southeast Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan. Police are investigating possible sexual assault.
Maharashtra Approves Forensic Lab in Wardha for Prohibition Cases
Maharashtra state cabinet approves a mini forensic science laboratory, training centre, and mobile forensics excellence centre in Wardha to address low conviction rates in prohibition cases by ensuring speedy chemical analysis of seized liquor samples.
Maneka Gandhi Spurs Probe into Ludhiana Dog Skinning Racket
A shocking find of dog remains in Ludhiana's Dhillon Nagar has led to a police investigation into an alleged illegal skinning and meat racket, following intervention by activist Maneka Gandhi.
Hisar Court Jails SI for 4 Years in Rs 40,000 Bribery Case
A Hisar court has sentenced a crime branch sub-inspector to four years of rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 1 lakh fine for accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000, following an ACB trap set over four years ago.
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