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Chandigarh: Punjab's Yudh Nashean Virudh (war against drugs) is increasingly being defined not merely by arrests, but by a sharp rise in convictions that are standing firm in courts, signalling a decisive shift in the state's strategy against narcotics. Backed by the Bhagwant Mann Government's flagship campaign Yudh Nashean Virudh under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, enforcement agencies are now focusing on building legally robust cases that ensure traffickers are not just caught, but ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A day after the charred remains of seafarer Dixit Solanki were brought to Mumbai from Sharjah, his family has refused to perform the last rites, insisting on DNA confirmation to establish his identity. Solanki, who was killed in a suspected missile or drone attack on an oil tanker off the Oman coast during the ongoing West Asia conflict, is believed to be among the first Indian casualties in the maritime tensions. His father, Amratlal Solanki, and sister Mitali received the remains at Mu ...Read More >
The incident was reported to the Adarsh Nagar police station at around 5.30 pm via a PCR call. Upon reaching the spot, police found the victim, identified as Akash, a resident of Sahipur village in Shalimar Bagh, lying on the road in a severely injured condition and was later declared dead, police in a statement said. The victim was allegedly hit by a speeding DTC bus, following which the driver fled the scene, leaving the vehicle. The sudden nature of the collision led to chaos at the site, w ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Delhi Police's Special Cell, with assistance from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), on Saturday conducted searches at two locations in Mumbai and a nearby district in connection with a case involving suspected links to online propaganda associated with the banned terror organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), officials said. In the multi-state operation, three youths were arrested for their alleged engagement with extremist content on social media platforms an ...Read More >
Nashik Scandal: Blackmail Complaint Turns Into Major Sexual Exploitation CaseA Nashik YouTuber, Ravindra Erande, has been booked in a sexual exploitation case after police found 121 objectionable videos during a blackmail probe. The case began with a complaint against former employee Akash Bakre but later revealed serious allegations. A woman accused Erande of exploiting her with false job promises. 4 people are in custody. A shocking case has come to light in Maharashtra's Nashik, where a comp ...Read More >
An explosive substance was thrown at a TV channel office in Kollam, Kerala, prompting a police investigation into the early morning attack. Key PointsA TV channel office in Kollam, Kerala, was attacked with an explosive substance.The incident occurred around 3 am while two journalists were sleeping inside the office.CCTV footage shows two individuals on a two-wheeler, with one throwing a flaming bottle at the building.Police are investigating the attack, examining CCTV footage, and taking state ...Read More >
The bodies of the deceased, identified as 70-year-old Dilip Kumar Goyal and his wife Kiran , were found at the residence located in Dhakad Colony in Kotwali police station limits, an official said. While the man was found hanging, his wife's body was found on a bed in another room. The incident came to light when neighbours and family members grew suspicious, he said. "Dilip Kumar was found hanging from a noose in one room, while his wife was found dead on a bed in another room. It is suspecte ...Read More >
Three juveniles were apprehended on Saturday for allegedly stabbing a 26-year-old man to death in northeast Delhi's Dayalpur area over a ₹400 dispute, video-graphing the incident and posting it on social media, a police officer said. Police identified the deceased as Md Kaif, a resident of New Mustafabad, who is survived by his parents and two brothers. Deputy commissioner of police (northeast) Ashish Mishra said the incident came to light when police received a call from Jag Pravesh Chandra ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) probe into the four recently arrested terror suspects has uncovered what senior police officials described as a "multi-layered conspiracy" involving reconnaissance of VVIPs, sensitive government establishments, railway infrastructure and crowded commercial spaces. The plan was to trigger coordinated incidents aimed at spreading panic and causing economic disruption. The ATS had on Friday claimed to have busted a Pakistan-linked sabotage and espionage ...Read More >
NAGPUR: Former Maharashtra minister and Prahar Janshakti Party chief Bachchu Kadu has been booked for criminal conspiracy for allegedly plotting the murder of BJP MLA Pravin Tayade's cousin, Abhijit Tayade, through a "staged" road accident. Abhijit Tayade, who manages the BJP's public outreach in Achalpur, in the Amravati district, recently lodged a complaint alleging that Kadu orchestrated the plot to eliminate him as part of a larger strategy to politically weaken his rival, MLA Pravin Tayade ...Read More >
A blast outside the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Chandigarh on Wednesday evening triggered panic in the area, with police confirming that a "crude explosive device" appears to have been hurled at the site. No casualties were reported. Terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) has taken responsibility for the blast which occurred around 5 pm. A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has started investigation. The Punjab BJP headquarters is located in Sector ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has busted a suspected terror module allegedly operating under the directions of Pakistani handlers, arresting four persons for planning arson attacks on railway infrastructure and conducting reconnaissance of key installations and public assets across multiple cities.According to ATS officials, intelligence inputs indicated that this group was in continuous contact with Pakistan-based handlers through social media platforms and was involved ...Read More >
MEERUT: Three people died under suspicious circumstances after consuming country liquor in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, with officials on Saturday saying preliminary investigations have not established whether the deaths were linked to the quality of alcohol. The three reportedly began vomiting and complained of abdominal pain after consuming the liquor on Friday evening. They were rushed to a hospital, where they were declared dead. Officials said a post-mortem examination will ascertain the exact c ...Read More >
Kochi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Film director Ranjith was on Saturday sent to police custody till Monday in connection with a sexual assault complaint filed by a young actress, with investigators set to begin detailed evidence collection in the coming days after his bail plea was rejected by a court here. The Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate's (CJM) court considered Ranjith's bail plea before granting police custody, accepting the prosecution's contention that the allegations point to a seri ...Read More >
Kochi: Film director Ranjith was on Saturday sent to police custody till Monday in connection with a sexual assault complaint filed by a young actress, with investigators set to begin detailed evidence collection in the coming days after his bail plea was rejected by a court here. The Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate's (CJM) court considered Ranjith's bail plea before granting police custody, accepting the prosecution's contention that the allegations point to a serious offence warranting cu ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
Meerut: Three men died after allegedly consuming liquor in Meerut's Daurala area on Friday evening. The deceased has been identified as Ankit(32) and Jitendra (45), while baburam (60) succumbed during treatment. As per reports, all three fell seriously ill after drinking the alcohol and were immediately rushed to a private hospital near a toll plaza. Police said doctors have not yet confirmed the cause of death. "The exact cause of death is not clear. Postmortem examination is being conducted ...Read More >
The woman's husband said they slipped into the pool and drowned. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * A woman and her two daughters died by drowning in a Warangal swimming pool * The family owned the pool, which was rented out as their main income source * Farhat's father alleged domestic disputes and pressure over abortion before deaths Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Warangal: A woman and her two daughters died allegedly after drownin ...Read More >
In a shocking turn of events, the wife of a BSF jawan and her alleged lover have been arrested for his murder in Meerut, revealing a tale of infidelity and premeditated violence. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsBSF jawan Nain Singh found dead at his home in Meerut with a gunshot wound.The jawan's wife, Komal, and her alleged lover, Gulshan, have been arrested for his murder.Police investigation revealed the jawan was killed due to an extra-marital affair and animosity.An illegal country-made pis ...Read More >
Biharsharif: Nine people have been arrested so far and one has surrendered in connection with the alleged molestation and attempted sexual assault of a 32-year-old married woman in a village in Nalanda district.Police said arrests were made during raids conducted between March 31 and April 2. Those arrested included Ashok Yadav, Matlu alias Navneet Kumar, Ranjan Kumar, Sachin Kumar, Dashrath Chaudhary, Shailesh Kumar, Doman Paswan and Sonu Kumar. Anita Devi, who allegedly instigated the accused, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday. The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said. The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connec ...Read More >
A 35-year-old woman was arrested along with two others for allegedly killing her 13-year-old daughter in a 'sacrificial' ritual in Kushumbha village under Bishungarh police station of Hazaribagh district, officials said on Thursday. Those arrested include victims' mother Reshmi Devi, 55-year-old Shanti Devi, an occultist, and 40-year-old Bhim Ram, all of them from the same village. The matter concerns the recovery of the girl's mutilated body from a village field on March 25. Reshmi had subseq ...Read More >
WARANGAL: Investigations into the deaths of a woman and her two young daughters in a swimming pool at Punnelu of Inavolu mandal in Hanamkonda district have taken a twist, with police suspecting a premeditated triple murder allegedly linked to a dispute over the woman's pregnancy. The suspect Azharuddin had initially claimed that his wife Farhat (26) and daughters Umera (8) and Ayesha (6) had accidentally drowned in a swimming pool. However, evidence gathered by Inavolu police points to a premed ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police had stopped the burial of a girl and registered a murder case after allegations surfaced that she had been killed by her family members in the Hari Nagar area, officials said on Thursday. According to police, a PCR call was received on Wednesday around 2 pm, with the caller alleging that the girl had been killed by her family and her body was being taken for burial. The caller also claimed that she was in a relationship with his cousin. A police team rushed to the s ...Read More >
After a six-month investigation, Meghalaya police have arrested a man for the murder of a seven-year-old orphan boy in East Khasi Hills, bringing closure to a disturbing case. Key PointsA man has been arrested in Meghalaya for the murder of a seven-year-old orphan boy after a six-month investigation.The victim went missing from his home in Nongrah, East Khasi Hills, prompting a large search operation.The accused, Kenedy Khongsit, a neighbour, allegedly smothered the boy after the child refused ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 2: A local court on Thursday evening remanded Kennedy Khongsit (32), the prime accused in the murder of a seven-year-old boy from Nongrah, to eight days of police custody. Police had sought 12 days' custody for further investigation, but the court granted only eight days. Earlier in the day, East Khasi Hills police produced Khongsit for a medical examination at Shillong Civil Hospital before presenting him in court. Khongsit, a resident of Lum Marboh, Nongrah, and a neighbour ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail to Sanjay More, the driver of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus that rammed into pedestrians and multiple vehicles in Kurla West on the night of December 9, 2024, killing seven people and injuring 42 others. The court granted More bail primarily because he had already spent about 15 months in custody while the trial was unlikely to conclude soon. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm when More, driving a 12-metre-long O ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (UNI) The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted bail to BEST driver Sanjay More for his involvement in the December 2024 Kurla electric-bus crash that killed nine people, while calling the lack of practical training for e-bus drivers "shocking." Justice R. M. Joshi, in an order delivered today, noted that BEST was contractually required to provide at least seven days of training but cut it to three days of simulator-only sessions, with no on-road practice. "There could absolute ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: Granting bail to a BEST driver accused in the fatal Kurla electric bus crash that claimed nine lives in December 2024, the Bombay High Court has made strong prima facie observations on the lack of proper training imparted to drivers operating electric buses, terming it "shocking". HC questions training standards for electric bus drivers Justice R. M. Joshi, while allowing the bail plea of driver Sanjay More on March 30, noted that although he had prior experience driving conve ...Read More >
Thane: Thane police took a former army personnel in custody over a violent shoot in the Mumbra area that left one person dead and two others injured. The incident took place in the Kailash Nagar locality of the city. The accused has been identified as Jayan Shivanandan Nair . Sharing details of the incident, the police said that the accused opened fire on a group due to a personal dispute that was going on for some time. The entire matter started after allegations of harassment involving Nair' ...Read More >
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