A Pune-based share market consultant was cheated of ₹14.65 lakh by men posing as RBI officials, promising to turn black paper into real notes. Matunga police have registered an FIR. Read the full story.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court dismisses a 2021 FIR over a land dispute from the 1990s, calling it an abuse of legal process. The court sets aside the chargesheet and all proceedings. Read the full details.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
A major fraud in Ahmedabad saw over 100 women from weaker sections lose Rs 2+ crore. Accused Neel Madhav Patel promised direct PMAY house keys, bypassing official procedures. Read the shocking details.
An RTI activist and three journalists have approached the Punjab & Haryana High Court seeking to quash an FIR filed against them for questioning the use of the Punjab CM's official helicopter. They claim it's a free speech issue. Read more.
Mumbai builder Neeraj Vora of Aiko Builders faces FIR for allegedly cheating a businessman of Rs 30 crore in a Mira Road land deal. Police investigation underway.
Kerala's new land regularisation SOP could nullify years of legal action against 57 illegal constructions in Idukki, including resorts on govt land. Read the full investigation.
Sourabh Roy argues India's fragmented land law framework is ill-equipped for rapid urban growth, record manipulation, and lengthy court disputes. Read the analysis.
Thane Police register an FIR against unidentified persons for submitting forged documents to secure bail in a drugs case. The alleged conspiracy occurred between Nov 23 and Dec 24 last year. Read the full investigation details.
A land dispute in Pilibhit's Bailha village escalates as 10 individuals allegedly assault two sisters. The attack followed their father's help in reclaiming 3.5 acres of government land. Read the full details.
An FIR is registered after forged documents were submitted in a Thane court to secure bail in a drugs case. Police are investigating the serious legal breach.
A special CBI court has decided to begin the trial in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, involving alleged illegal acquisition of 912 acres. Key accused include former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Read for full details.
A 67-year-old farmer in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was allegedly swindled of Rs 2.05 crore over six years by a gang promising higher land compensation and government jobs. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Bihar's revenue department mandates criminal action & FIRs for forged land documents in mutation, transfer, and govt land cases. Circle officers held personally responsible for compliance.
A Bank of Baroda assistant manager in Bantwal, Karnataka, has been booked for an ATM fraud of Rs 71.41 lakh. The scam was uncovered during an inspection that also revealed stolen gold worth Rs 55,000. Read the full investigation details.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs the use of GPS-enabled rovers for land consolidation to ensure transparency and curb corruption at the grassroots level.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
The US SBA suspends 6,900 borrowers in Minnesota over a massive $400 million COVID loan fraud scandal. Key figures face bans and federal prosecution. Read the full investigation details.
Ludhiana Cyber Police file FIR against RTI activist Manik Goyal and 9 others for social media posts questioning the use of CM Bhagwant Mann's chopper during his Japan visit. Activists call it an attempt to stifle dissent.
A Bengaluru head constable has been suspended after an FIR in a major land-grabbing case involving forged documents. He is also accused of extorting gold and cash. Details inside.
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.
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.
Nakodar police register an FIR for forgery and cheating involving land documents. The case names a former Lambardar and others. Read the full details here.
A Kolkata school teacher and Booth Level Officer lost Rs 8.4 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud. The theft occurred in five transactions while he was busy with SIR work. Read the full story.
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
SBI data reveals 15,956 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024-Oct 2025, with losses of ₹118.47 crore. Experts warn of rising digital banking risks. Learn how to stay safe.
Delhi Police registers FIR against AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha & Adil Ahmad Khan for allegedly hurting Christian sentiments with a political skit featuring Santa Claus. BJP calls it objectionable. Details inside.
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