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Nanded, Apr 5 (PTI) Police have arrested six individuals in connection with a sensational triple murder case in Nanded city of Maharashtra, which was a fallout of a rivalry between two gangs, an official said on Sunday. The accused were produced before a local court of the Judicial Magistrate (first class), which remanded them to police custody until April 8, police inspector Santosh Tambe told PTI. Three people were killed after members of two rival gangs clashed with each other in the wee ho ...Read More >
Thrissur (Kerala), Apr 5 (PTI) The allegations of household kit distribution against the BJP triggered a row in this district on Sunday with clashes breaking out between activists of the saffron party, and the UDF and LDF in Manaloor constituency ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls. Activists of the two fronts laid siege to a godown at Vadanappally at Manaloor here, claiming that kits were being made and distributed from there and prevented a local BJP leader and actor Devan, who were present i ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 5 (PTI) A junior engineer in Power Development Department was arrested by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Gandhi Nagar area here on Sunday for taking bribe of Rs 75,000, officials said. Anirudh Sharma, posted as JE in Sub-Division Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (PDD) Katra was booked under relevant sections of Prevention of Corruption Act following his arrest, an ACB spokesperson said. He said a search was also conducted in the accused's house in Jammu's Janipur in pre ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 5 (PTI) A junior engineer in Power Development Department was arrested by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Gandhi Nagar area here on Sunday for taking bribe of Rs 75,000, officials said. Anirudh Sharma, posted as JE in Sub-Division Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (PDD) Katra was booked under relevant sections of Prevention of Corruption Act following his arrest, an ACB spokesperson said. He said a search was also conducted in the accused's house in Jammu's Janipur in pre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The amended transgender law has triggered fears of "regular surveillance" among members of the community, with many worrying that they could be repeatedly subjected to scrutiny, harassment, and even stripping in the name of verification. For many transgender persons, activists say, the anxiety is not limited to appearing before a medical board for certification. They fear that with self-identification now abolished under the amended law, they could be forced to repeatedly ...Read More >
With four more people succumbing to suspected spurious liquor, the death toll in Bihar's hooch tragedy rose to five, officials said. At least six others are undergoing treatment at a government hospital in East Champaran for symptoms like blindness, an official added. A station house officer (SHO) has also been suspended for the lapse in duty and two people were arrested. The deceased have been identified as Chandu Kumar (28) of Pulwa Ghat village and Hiralal Bhagat of Hardiya, both under Ragh ...Read More >
Thrissur: Protests by the LDF and the UDF intensified in Manalur on Sunday following allegations that the BJP has stockpiled around 1,500 kits to influence voters ahead of the Assembly elections. The kits were intercepted at a godown belonging to Champions Enterprises in Vadanappally. The firm's owner, Praveen, claimed the kits were meant for distribution through a cultural organisation named Swanthanam. However, protestors said they were unaware of any such organisation and alleged that the ki ...Read More >
Thrissur (Kerala), Apr 5 (PTI) The allegations of kit distribution against the BJP triggered a row in this central Kerala district on Sunday with clashes breaking out between activists of the saffron party and the UDF and the LDF in Manaloor constituency ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls. Activists of the two fronts laid siege to a godown at Vadanappally at Manaloor here, claiming that kits were being made and distributed from there and prevented a local BJP leader and actor Devan, who were p ...Read More >
A 25-page investigative report by SDM Solan, Poonam Bansal, has triggered a political and administrative firestorm in Himachal Pradesh. The report alleges a massive circumvention of Section 118 of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972, involving a multi-crore gated housing project named Chester Hills. The controversy has escalated into a standoff between field officers and the state's top brass, with allegations of corruption reaching the office of the Acting Chief Secretary. ARTICLE CONTIN ...Read More >
Thrissur (Kerala), Apr 5 (PTI) Police have registered a case and launched an investigation in connection with illegal distribution of household kits in parts of Thrissur city on April 4, the Election Commission said on Sunday. The case was registered after an Election Flying Squad intercepted the unauthorised distribution of household kits near Olari Parthasarathy Temple and Karthika Super Market here, an EC statement said. The incident occurred with just days remaining for the Assembly polls ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Ahead of the Keralam Assembly election, 100 per cent webcasting and camera surveillance are being deployed both inside and outside all polling booths in Kannur to ensure a flawless and transparent voting process in the district, authorities said. The cameras are being rapidly installed across the district's 2,177 polling stations. This system allows for the accurate monitoring of voter queues through cameras placed outside each booth. Also Read | UPTET ...Read More >
Thrissur: An election flying squad intercepted the unauthorised distribution of household kits worth around ₹900 each during a raid in Thrissur on Saturday. A total of 26 kits were seized. The operation, led by Executive Magistrate Dr Bindu T N, was carried out during a targeted inspection near Olari Parthasarathy Temple and Karthika Super Market. Officials said the kits, containing assorted household items, were being distributed in Sivaramapuram Colony. Preliminary findings indicate that the ...Read More >
Thrissur (Kerala) | Police have registered a case and launched an investigation in connection with illegal distribution of household kits in parts of Thrissur city on April 4, the Election Commission said on Sunday. The case was registered after an Election Flying Squad intercepted the unauthorised distribution of household kits near Olari Parthasarathy Temple and Karthika Super Market here, an EC statement said. The incident occurred with just days remaining for the Assembly polls in Kerala o ...Read More >
Thrissur (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Thrissur West Police on Saturday registered a case following the seizure of illegally distributed household kits by the Election Flying Squad during routine checks ahead of the Keralam assembly elections, according to Keralam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). The operation was conducted under the supervision of Executive Magistrate Dr Bindu TN, near Olari Parthasarathy Temple and Karthika Super Market. Also Read | Mumbai Human Trafficking: Minor Boy Forc ...Read More >
Thrissur (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Thrissur West Police on Saturday registered a case following the seizure of illegally distributed household kits by the Election Flying Squad during routine checks ahead of the Keralam assembly elections, according to Keralam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). The operation was conducted under the supervision of Executive Magistrate Dr Bindu TN, near Olari Parthasarathy Temple and Karthika Super Market. As per the Keralam CEO, the enforcement team discove ...Read More >
KOLKATA: The fate of more than 23 lakh voters excluded from the electoral rolls post-SIR in Bengal hangs in balance as the tribunals for adjudication of appeals remained non-functional till Saturday. Monday is the last day for adjudication for voters of the 152 constituencies going to polls in the first phase. For these voters, tribunals are the last hope after their first appeals were rejected during the judicial review process.The first phase of the elections is scheduled for April 23, for whi ...Read More >
Ranchi: A day after former Maoist politburo member Prashant Bose alias Kishan Da died in a city hospital, an unnatural death (UD) case was registered by Khelgaon police station on a petition by the jail administration, police said on Saturday.Bose, 81, was suffering from various age-related ailments and passed away at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (Rims) in Ranchi on Friday.Inspector general (prisons) Sudharsan Mandal said, "A medical board carried out the post-mortem examination of whi ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) on Saturday demanded the immediate removal of acting Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta and registration of an FIR against him, alleging misuse of office in the Chester Hill land case in Solan district. In a statement issued here, the party accused Gupta of violating multiple state laws and extending undue benefits to a private company by interfering in official proceedings related to land purchase and c ...Read More >
A photo of Ranjith. (Photo: X) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Noted Malayalam film director Ranjith was taken into custody on Tuesday evening * He was taken into custody following a complaint filed by a woman actor * The case against Ranjith was registered by Kochi City Police on Monday Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Noted Malayalam film director Ranjith was taken into custody on Tuesday evening in connection with an attempted sex ...Read More >
Bilaspur (HP), April 4 (PTI) The Naina Devi Temple Trust has become the first Shakti Peeth in Himachal to produce biogas from organic waste generated by its community kitchen or langar, officials said on Saturday. The temple, located in Himachal's Bilaspur district, attracts a large number of devotees. By generating biogas from langar waste, it has earned the distinction of becoming the first such religious institution in the state to implement such an initiative, they said. Dharampal Chaudhar ...Read More >
Budaun (UP): A farmer from Budaun district, Uttar Pradesh, was left stunned after receiving tax notices totaling Rs 14.66 crore, allegedly linked to a fraudulent firm operating under his name in Delhi. Bhola Singh, a resident of Khurrampur Bhamori in Wazirganj, said he received an income tax notice on March 29 directing him to pay Rs 1.02 crore. Shortly after, the GST office issued a notice demanding Rs 13.63 crore. Singh clarified that he had never traveled to Delhi nor established any busines ...Read More >
Budaun (UP), Apr 4 (PTI) A farmer in Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh was left stunned after receiving tax notices of Rs 14.66 crore, allegedly for a fraudulent firm operating by using his name in Delhi. After the farmer submitted a formal application, a two-member team, comprising the Additional District Magistrate (Finance) and the Deputy Commissioner (GST), has been constituted to investigate the matter," Budaun District Magistrate Avneesh Rai said on Saturday. Upon inquiring about the matt ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Keralam): Malayalam director-producer Ranjith was produced before the First Class Magistrate Court in Kochi on Saturday following his arrest in connection with an alleged sexual assault complaint filed by an actress. The court remanded him to three days of police custody after the hearing. The case pertains to allegations that the filmmaker sexually assaulted the complainant during a film shoot. Police had earlier registered a First Information Report (FIR) on March 28 based on the ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Malayalam director-producer Ranjith was produced before the First Class Magistrate Court in Kochi on Saturday following his arrest in connection with an alleged sexual assault complaint filed by an actress. The court remanded him to three days of police custody after the hearing. Also Read | Ranbir Kapoor Reveals Daughter Raha's Role in His 'Ramayana' Journey; Part 1 Confirmed for Diwali 2026 Release (Watch Video). The case pertains to allegations t ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Malayalam director-producer Ranjith was produced before the First Class Magistrate Court in Kochi on Saturday following his arrest in connection with an alleged sexual assault complaint filed by an actress. The court remanded him to three days of police custody after the hearing. The case pertains to allegations that the filmmaker sexually assaulted the complainant during a film shoot. Police had earlier registered a First Information Report (FIR) on ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rising equestrian talent Stasya Pandya from Mumbai delivered an outstanding performance at the Delhi Horse Show 2026, securing two team medals in the prestigious Young Champion category. Competing against a field of over 200 equestrians across multiple categories, Stasya demonstrated exceptional skill across disciplines. In Dressage, she rode Consul, earning a Team Silver medal with a composed and technically refined performance. Building on this success, sh ...Read More >
Kochi: The Ernakulam First Class Judicial Magistrate Court on Saturday granted custody of filmmaker Ranjith to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Kochi City Police till 4 pm on Monday in connection with the sexual assault case registered against him. The case pertains to a complaint filed by a young actress, who alleged that the incident took place inside a caravan during a film shoot in Kochi in January. Allowing the custody plea, the court accepted the prosecution's argument that the gr ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Holding that the case stemmed from a failed consensual relationship rather than criminal intent, Justice N Tukaramji of the Telangana High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a petitioner accused of cheating a woman on a false promise of marriage. The court allowed a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by Kalleda Santhosh, seeking quashing of proceedings pending before the Principal Judicial First Class Magistrate, Godavarikhani. The petition ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (UNI) Delhi's Dwarka Court has convicted Kavita Mathur, a former sub-inspector with Delhi Police, for forging the signatures of senior police officials on charge sheets and for sending an intimidating SMS to a senior officer. Judicial Magistrate First Class Saurabh Goyal convicted Mathur under Sections 417, 465, 466, 468, 471 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 506 Part-I of the IPC. The case pertains to offences committed during 2015 when Mathur was posted at PS Palam Villa ...Read More >
Motihari: Four people died on Friday, April 3, after allegedly drinking spurious liquor in Bihar's East Champaran district, taking the toll to five, officials said. The first death was reported on Thursday. As many as 12 people have been arrested in connection with the deaths in the Turkauliya and Raghunathpur areas of Motihari, said East Champaran District Magistrate Saurabh Jorwal. A case of murder has been registered based on complaints filed by the family members of the deceased, police s ...Read More >
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