In a major crackdown, Hazaribag police and forest officials destroyed illegal poppy cultivation spread across 100 acres in Chouparan. Drones deployed to identify hidden crops in forested terrain.
A major security alert was triggered at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport when a passenger claimed to have explosives. The IndiGo flight to Ahmedabad was delayed for hours before the threat was declared a hoax.
Security forces successfully defused two powerful IEDs planted by Maoists on a rural road in Bijapur district, preventing a major attack targeting security personnel or heavy vehicles.
Three federal air marshals were forced to leave a Lynwood restaurant after a crowd mistakenly identified them as ICE agents, sparking protests and requiring sheriff's department intervention.
Security forces eliminated two Maoists carrying a combined bounty of Rs 7 lakh in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The operation recovered weapons and comes amid intensified anti-Naxal efforts.
Two Kashmiri brothers selling shawls in Dehradun were brutally assaulted after revealing their origin. The 18-year-old suffered head injuries requiring stitches, sparking outrage from political leaders.
Madras High Court has banned all construction and renovation activities in ancient temples across Tamil Nadu until the state government properly constitutes the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission.
Kollam vigilance court extends remand of former Travancore Devaswom Board member K P Sankaradas by 14 days in Sabarimala gold theft case, while granting conditional bail to another accused S Sreekumar.
Kasturba Marg police in Borivli have registered an FIR against 17 residents of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, including eight adivasis, following protests against house demolitions at Navapada. The FIR includes charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections
Borivali GRP deploys a team at Malad station to identify witnesses via CCTV footage in the stabbing of lecturer Alok Kumar Singh. The weapon, a tweezer, was recovered, and the accused, Omkar Shinde, claims he intended only to poke the victim.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised concerns over the financial implications of granting gratuity benefits to cooperative society employees, questioning their parity with government staff.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a stern warning, threatening heavy costs for a petition deemed totally frivolous, which was withdrawn mid-hearing in Chandigarh.
Kolkata police registered a case after ambulance workers were assaulted with bricks outside a private hospital, leaving one with fractures and head injuries during a dispute over vehicle size.
A 19-year-old college student in Kolkata was rescued by police after her estranged boyfriend allegedly tried to throttle her on St Georges Gate Road. The accused, who had been stalking her, has been detained.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Abhimanyu Bhoan, former CEO of New India Co-operative Bank, citing lack of prima facie evidence linking him to the Rs 122 crore fraud case after one year of incarceration.
Hundreds of protesters in Sao Paulo denounce US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Maduro, burning flags and chanting anti-imperialist slogans as tensions escalate across Latin America.
Punjab Police in Amritsar recovered 42.98 kg heroin, four hand grenades, a pistol, and ammunition, suspected to be dropped via drones from across the border, with two detained and further investigation ongoing.
Punjab Police arrests two BKI operatives linked to Nalagarh police station blast, recovers IED. DGP confirms coordination with Himachal Police and central agencies.
Sahar police arrested cab driver Deshraj Yadav for allegedly charging a US national Rs 18,000 for a 400-meter drive near Mumbai Airport. The incident came to light after the victim posted details on X.
Outgoing West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar advises police to let conscience guide actions, not social media or TV debates, at his farewell parade in Kolkata.
The Supreme Court emphasized that merely installing CCTVs in police stations is insufficient; they must function properly. Rajasthan government sanctioned an additional Rs 75 crore to equip each station with 16 cameras by March 31.
Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench declares blanket bank account freezing in cyber crime cases illegal. Police must specify amount, share FIR copy with banks, and notify magistrate within 24 hours.
Bangladesh announces the restart of direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi, ending a 14-year suspension. The move aims to boost bilateral trade, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the two South Asian nations.
The Bombay High Court establishes a high-powered committee led by a former Supreme Court judge to oversee pollution reduction efforts in Mumbai, citing insufficient monitoring and severe air quality issues.
A Bengaluru police inspector was arrested by Lokayukta police while accepting a Rs 4 lakh bribe at Chamarajpet CAR grounds following a well-planned trap operation.
Calcutta High Court ruled that a judgment cannot be set aside solely due to an 18-month delay in delivery after arguments, though expressing disappointment at the prolonged wait.
A man was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru after repeatedly claiming his luggage contained '2 small bombs' despite warnings from CISF officials during security checks.
Kerala High Court ruled that uttering 'go away and die' during a verbal altercation does not constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, emphasizing intention over perception.
The Supreme Court of India has declined to issue directions for the enforcement of minimum wages for domestic workers, stating it is a policy matter for the legislature and executive.
A 55-year-old woman was murdered by her son in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district after he suspected her of performing witchcraft on his wife. The incident occurred in Kolarafulia village.