APMC police in Navi Mumbai have arrested 11 individuals for murdering a 20-year-old youth in Kopra village, Vashi. The crime stemmed from a quarrel that began at Ajmer Sharif dargah in Rajasthan.
A 72-year-old retired BMC clerk from south Mumbai was cheated of Rs 88,000 by a man posing as an astrologer offering relationship healing services through Instagram and Facebook advertisements in November 2025.
The POCSO Act faces scrutiny as cases reveal families filing complaints against young boys in consensual relationships, sparking debate on adolescent consent and legal reforms.
A young boy in Indore demonstrated remarkable honesty by returning a lost mobile phone to its rightful owner at the railway station, receiving widespread praise for his integrity.
A Mumbai woman has alleged assault by a massage therapist after cancelling an app-based service session midway, raising concerns about safety in on-demand wellness services.
A 30-year-old criminal with multiple pending cases was fatally shot by his associates at a guest house in Agra's Trans Yamuna area. Police recovered empty cartridges and liquor bottles from the scene.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Surat arrested a Nigerian woman carrying methamphetamine and cocaine worth Rs 2 crore, concealed in multivitamin containers and cornflakes packets on a train from Faridabad to Mumbai.
Davanagere FTSC Court imposes 20-year imprisonment and Rs 40,000 fine on M Arun for raping a minor, with Rs 5 lakh compensation ordered for the survivor.
An Agra court has sentenced two men to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for raping a 70-year-old woman in Aligarh district in 2014. A third accused, who was a minor at the time, faces separate proceedings.
A Delhi court has acquitted activist Medha Patkar in a defamation case filed by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. The court found insufficient evidence linking her to the alleged defamatory content.
A clerk at a Patna University construction site was arrested for allegedly raping a 30-year-old woman cook. The survivor attempted suicide after the assault but was rescued. Police have sealed the crime scene and launched a thorough investigation.
Four girls have gone missing from Tilauta Bigha village in Aurangabad district, prompting police to form a Special Investigation Team. The case involves repeated disappearances dating back to 2025.
A 24-year-old man sustained a critical bullet injury in Vaishali district. Police suspect a love affair motive and have identified attackers from CCTV footage.
A 47-year-old medicine shop owner was found hanging at his residence in Muzaffarpur's Brahmapura area. Police are investigating possible suicide, examining mental stress and business issues.
A 35-year-old man and his 9-year-old daughter died in Surat when a metal plate fell from an under-construction bullet train bridge onto their fishing boat. Police are investigating safety lapses at the site.
Patna police have arrested Deepu alias Bhondha, the prime accused in the kidnapping and double murder of Devraj Kumar Singh and an unidentified victim. The arrest follows technical surveillance and human intelligence efforts.
A devastating fire in Masaurhi claimed the lives of two young siblings, while a separate incident in Patna saw a 20-year-old man killed following a dispute over donations.
A Pilibhit family faces multiple charges including cruelty and causing miscarriage after allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old woman over dowry demands. The victim suffered abdominal kicks leading to pregnancy loss.
A 22-year-old woman from Samastipur has filed police complaints alleging her former schoolfriend drugged and sexually assaulted her, then blackmailed her with a recorded video that was later shared online.
Odisha and Jharkhand Police have arrested two interstate armed miscreants from Dhanbad in connection with the January 19 Odisha bank robbery. A portion of the looted gold and vehicles used in the crime have been recovered.
A 37-year-old man from Dongri, Mumbai, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his 15-year-old stepdaughter over two months. The accused, who runs a seekh-kebab stall, faces charges under the POCSO Act.
A Delhi court has granted interim bail to independent MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, allowing him to attend Parliament's budget session under armed escort while facing UAPA charges in a terror-funding case.
West Garo Hills administration imposes Section 163 prohibitory orders following NGO assault in Goalgaon, banning assemblies and weapons in 37 villages to prevent community tension.
Principal District Session Judge Anil Kumar Mishra awards life imprisonment to Mohammad Ibrahim and Muzammil for murdering Ankit Kumar in a 2024 road rage incident in Bokaro.
Tinsukia district administration bans all drone operations from January 25-27 as security measure for 77th Republic Day celebrations. Strict legal action promised for violators.
Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH announced stern action against sureties when rowdy-sheeters and serious crime accused abscond after bail. Fines up to ₹1 lakh imposed, properties attached.
Belagavi police launch a special campaign targeting ganja and narcotics use among students and youth, with intensified inspections, counseling, and preventive measures across schools and colleges.
Karnataka police have arrested multiple suspects and recovered 27 stolen motorcycles worth over Rs 11 lakh in coordinated operations across Kalaburagi and Dharwad districts, targeting interstate theft networks.
Assam DGP Harmeet Singh conducted a comprehensive security review at Khanikar Parade Ground in Dibrugarh ahead of Republic Day celebrations where CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will unfurl the national flag. The inspection comes amid security concerns following U
Golaghat police conducted extensive traffic enforcement ahead of Republic Day, checking 1,786 vehicles and detecting 659 violations including 498 helmetless riders and 121 seatbelt offenses.