A 26-year-old man in Vadodara was arrested under the Prohibition Act and Motor Vehicles Act after a video of him urinating publicly at a traffic signal went viral. Police acted swiftly within hours.
A Mumbai woman was swindled of Rs 3.71 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' cyber fraud. The accused impersonated a senior police official and even 'Justice Chandrachud'. Read how the scam unfolded.
Thiruvananthapuram civic body seeks Rs 5 crore for 10 mobile toilet units to address public sanitation shortage and poor hygiene, following a zero cleanliness score in Swachh Survekshan 2023.
Surat DCB police arrest Krishna Kevat, absconding for 23 years in a 2002 kidnapping and ransom case. His three accomplices were already serving life sentences. Read the full story.
A woman in Tripura was brutally assaulted and paraded with a garland of shoes over an alleged extramarital affair. Police have arrested three and are investigating the shocking incident of public humiliation.
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches HawAQM, a real-time indoor air quality observatory for schools, homes & offices. A proactive step for public health protection.
Chennai police arrest notorious history-sheeter Ambedkar in Andhra Pradesh. He faces over 30 criminal cases, including murder. Read the full story for details on the operation and seized items.
Chandigarh Police arrests two men from Daman and Diu for cheating a resident of Rs 60 lakh in a fraudulent cancer medicine business deal. Details of the elaborate online scam revealed.
Surat PCB police arrested Rajkumar Patel, wanted for a 2011 murder, from Hosur after a 15-year chase. A Rs 10,000 reward was announced. Read the full story of the interstate manhunt.
Israeli police detained a Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at a Christmas event in Bethlehem, citing a permit violation. The incident has sparked criticism from local officials.
An analysis of how women, from Kristin Cabot to small-town India, face public scrutiny and harassment. Explore the societal voyeurism that demands a daily price. Read more.
Sangli cyber police arrest Jaib Jawed Shaikh for operating a 'mule account' racket, seizing 34 debit cards & 27 SIMs. Discover how cyber fraud networks operate in India.
A Surat builder's extravagant birthday celebration for his son led to his arrest after he burst fireworks on a main road, disrupting traffic and breaking multiple laws. Read the full story.
Assam Police arrests one, detains another for sharing videos justifying Bangladesh lynching. Phones seized, probe ongoing. Strict action promised against communal hate online.
Two Class 12 students in Bhopal arrested after public help. They confessed to three snatchings in one day. Police recovered stolen mobiles worth Rs 2.5 lakh. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand Police's STF and cyber crime unit arrest a Class 12 student from Jaipur for allegedly aiding a gang that cheated an 80-year-old man of Rs 20 lakh through a 'digital arrest' fraud. Read the full investigation details.
A man and woman were arrested in Coimbatore for purchasing 29kg of ganja chocolates online. Police say they planned a Goa trip. Read the full details of the NDPS case.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accepts NYC invite, plans visit soon. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's campaign promise to arrest him faces legal and political scrutiny. Read the full story.
Barwala police arrest a man for cheating a youth of Rs 10.20 lakh with a false promise of sending him to Italy. The accused was nabbed at Indore airport. Read the full story.
Vigilance sleuths arrest Dasmantpur IIC Sukma Hansdah for demanding Rs 20,000 bribe to submit case diary. Searches launched for disproportionate assets. Read the full details.
Mapusa Urban Health Centre threatens to cut water and power to the fish market for failing to maintain cleanliness despite repeated warnings. Read the full story.
Mangaluru police apprehend interstate criminal Abdul Rawoof, wanted in 25 cases across Kerala and Karnataka. Details on his arrest and criminal history inside.
Ahmedabad police book 15 men for public urination under a women's safety initiative. Lawyers warn against conflating civic nuisance with sexual crime. City faces severe public toilet shortage.
Nagpur faces a surge in 'digital arrest' cyber frauds, with 14 cases and Rs 6 crore lost. Police recover Rs 65 lakh, arrest 6. Learn how to stay safe from virtual extortion.
Balaramapuram police arrested two youths and detained three others for a violent assault on a man who objected to public drinking. The victim suffered head injuries and a fractured hand. Read the full details.
Kasaba Peth police arrested Basavaraj Hosamani for assaulting a woman with intent to murder in Hubballi. The accused followed her, behaved inappropriately, and hit her head with a stone. Read the full details.
Punjab Police, with central agencies, arrested two BKI terrorists in Mumbai. Sajan Masih and Sukhdev Kumar, linked to Pakistan-based Rinda, were involved in grenade attacks and murders. Read the full operation details.
Bavdhan police arrest suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru for illegally registering a sale deed for 40-acre govt land in Mundhwa, causing massive stamp duty loss. Son of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar linked to buyer firm. Read the full investigation.
Nagpur cyber police cracked two major fraud cases, arresting four individuals for a 'digital arrest' scam and a crypto investment fraud, collectively cheating victims of over Rs 2 crore. Read the full investigation details.
Bombay High Court criticizes police and magistrate for illegal arrest in a share market fraud case, stressing individual reasons for arrest are mandatory. Read the landmark ruling.