ED attaches ₹589 crore assets in homebuyer fraud case
ED attaches properties worth ₹589.46 crore linked to Adel Landmarks after 12-19 year delays in projects. 4,771 homebuyers cheated in Gurugram, Faridabad, Palwal.
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SC Suggests 'Romeo-Juliet' Exception for POCSO Act
The Supreme Court proposes a 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in the POCSO Act to prevent criminalising consensual teen relationships. Read about the legal debate and its implications.
UN: India's Economy to Grow 6.6% in 2026
A new UN report forecasts robust 6.6% growth for India in 2026, highlighting East and South Asia's resilience amid global economic uncertainty. Key insights revealed.
US Productivity Soars, Paving Way for Fed Rate Cuts
US labour productivity surged to a two-year high in Q3 2025, curbing unit labour costs. Fed Governor Stephen Miran eyes 150 bps rate cuts to strengthen the job market. Read the full analysis.
20-Year Jail for Brothers in Gujarat Minor Rape Case
A Mehsana POCSO court sentences two brothers to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl and abetment. The victim awarded Rs 50,000 compensation. Read the full details.
Belagavi Court's Tough Pocso Rulings Deter Crimes Against Minors
Belagavi's Fast Track Court delivers 73 verdicts in 2 years, including death sentences & 35-year jail terms for child rapists. Judge Pushpalatha leads a zero-tolerance approach. Read more.
NBPCL staff arrested for bribe in Muzaffarpur, JE escapes
SVU arrests two NBPCL employees for taking a Rs 5,000 bribe for an electricity connection in Muzaffarpur. One junior engineer escapes. Details on the raid and charges.
BPSC Paper Leak: Key Gang Member Arrested in Patna
Bihar Police's EOU arrests Bipul Kumar, a key member of the Sanjeev Mukhiya gang, in the BPSC TRE-3.0 exam leak case. He confessed to involvement in the Haryana teacher exam leak in 2023. Read the full investigation details.
SC Upholds Right to Speedy Trial, Grants Bail in Economic Offence
The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to a speedy trial is fundamental and cannot be ignored due to an offence's severity. The court granted bail, stating economic offences are not a homogeneous class for blanket bail denial. Read the full analysis.
Bihar Revenue Officer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe
A revenue officer in Sheohar, Ramkrit Mahto, was arrested by the SVU for accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to revise a land record. The trap was laid based on a January 4 complaint. Read the full details.
Syracuse University injects $2B into local economy yearly
A new report reveals Syracuse University contributes nearly $2 billion to Central New York's economy, supporting over 14,000 jobs and driving research and construction. Discover the full economic impact.
Govt Rolls Out New Rules to Settle Minor Drug Violations
India introduces a formal mechanism for drug and medical device firms to settle minor regulatory violations by paying fines, aiming to reduce court burdens and focus on serious health risks. Learn how the new compounding rules work.
Punjab's AAP Govt Proposes Life Term for Sacrilege
Punjab AAP announces a stringent new bill proposing life imprisonment for desecration of holy texts. The move follows a special assembly session and committee consultations. Read the full details.
New Police Financial Intelligence Unit to Prevent Fraud
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police forms a dedicated Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to proactively track scams, protect citizens from investment fraud, and launch awareness campaigns. Report suspicious schemes now.
MBA graduate arrested in Gurgaon's Rs 2.45 crore loan fraud
Gurgaon EOW nabs first accused in a sophisticated fraud where a businessman was duped with promises of a Rs 100 crore loan at 6% interest. Read the full investigation details.
Chhattisgarh HC Grants Bail to Chaitanya Baghel in Liquor Scam
Chhattisgarh High Court grants bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel, in a money laundering case. Court criticizes EOW for lapses, notes ED's lack of direct evidence. Read the full details.
Chaitanya Baghel gets bail in Chhattisgarh liquor scam case
Chhattisgarh High Court grants bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, in the Rs 2,883 crore liquor scam. Get the latest details on the ED and EOW cases.
MBA Grad Held in Gurgaon's Rs 2.4 Crore Loan Scam
Gurgaon police arrest an MBA graduate for a Rs 2.4 crore loan fraud. The accused promised a garment exporter a Rs 40 crore loan at low interest. Read the full investigation details.
Rourkela Police: 70% Drop in Major Crimes in 2025
Rourkela police announced a 70% reduction in major property crimes in 2025. Focus on tech, community outreach, and arrests of cyber criminals marked the year. Read about their 2026 citizen-centric vision.
J&K High Court: Bail in life/death cases is exception, not rule
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court grants bail to bank manager in a multi-crore fraud case, laying down key principles. Justice Wani emphasizes no 'golden test' for bail, calls for case-by-case judicial weighing. Read the full analysis.
Motihari Sadar Hospital gets Rs 13 crore critical care ward
Motihari Sadar Hospital is constructing a 50-bed critical care ward for Rs 13 crore, boosting emergency healthcare in the border district. A new hospital building and senior citizen ward are also underway. Read more.
Nellore Crime Up 7.5% in 2025, Cyber Fraud Soars
Nellore district sees a 7.5% rise in overall crime in 2025. While murders decline, cyber crime, white-collar offences, and road accidents show sharp increases. Police invoke PD Act against 16 offenders.
Man arrested for Rs 2.21 cr cancer treatment fraud in Gurgaon
A man from Hyderabad was arrested for allegedly cheating a senior citizen of Rs 2.21 crore using fake cancer treatment pleas. The EOW is investigating the elaborate scam involving forged bank transfers.
EOW Case: Land of Dead Farmer Illegally Sold in Bhopal
Bhopal's EOW uncovers a land fraud where a farmer's death was concealed to illegally sell his agricultural land using an expired power of attorney. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi Cabinet Nods to Jan Vishwas Bill for Decriminalisation
Delhi Cabinet approves Jan Vishwas Bill 2026, decriminalising minor offences to ease business, daily life, and reduce court burden. Bill to be tabled in winter session.
Delhi's Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 Aims to Ease Compliance
Delhi govt approves Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 to decriminalise minor offences under 7 laws, replacing them with civil penalties. Move aims to reduce court burden and boost ease of living. Read more.
SVU Arrests Panchayat Secretary for Bribe in Birth Certificate Case
A panchayat secretary in Bihar's Bhojpur district was arrested by the Special Vigilance Unit for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to issue a birth certificate. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
EOW case: Dead farmer's land sold using expired POA
Bhopal EOW registers cheating case after probe finds agricultural land of deceased farmer illegally sold using an expired power of attorney. Nine sale deeds executed after his death.
NITI Aayog Wants to Decriminalise Income Tax Offences
NITI Aayog's new paper recommends decriminalising many income tax offences to shift from fear to trust-based compliance. Could this reform boost investment and ease business?
Adani's Rs 2,900 Crore Cement Expansion in Madhya Pradesh
Adani Cement is investing Rs 2,900 crore to set up two new grinding units in Guna and Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, creating over 3,000 jobs. This marks a major expansion of the group's cement footprint in central India.
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