Trump Considers Naval Blockade to Halt Cuban Oil Imports
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a naval blockade to prevent oil imports to Cuba, following actions against Venezuela's oil industry under Maduro.
Category : Law & Order
Legal Experts Warn Anti-Corruption Bill Risks Political Misuse
Legal think tank Vidhi Centre and two national law universities caution parliamentary committee that provisions linking removal of PM, CM, or ministers to 30-day arrest risk political misuse and may override popular will.
Palnadu DRO Arrested for Taking Rs 3 Lakh Bribe in ACB Sting
Anti Corruption Bureau officials in Guntur range arrested Palnadu District Revenue Officer E Murali red-handed while accepting Rs 3 lakh bribe at collectorate. The bribe was demanded to release payment for catering services.
Mumbai Activists Protest Removal of Sterilized Stray Dogs
Animal rights activists in Mumbai are protesting against BMC and NMMC for picking up healthy, sterilized dogs and confining them in shelters, calling it cruel and unethical ahead of Supreme Court's final judgment.
Nagpur Tense After Activist Murder, Police Probe Communal Angle
Nagpur's Gittikhadan area remains tense after the murder of Harsh Pandey, a right-wing activist. Police investigate personal disputes and communal tensions, with Hindutva outfits threatening protests.
Family Protests at Sikar Collectorate Over Police Inaction in Assault Case
Family members and residents of Mundwara village staged a protest at Sikar collectorate, alleging police negligence in a brutal assault and robbery case linked to land dispute, demanding impartial probe.
Gujarat Police Book Six in Rs 53.58 Lakh Investment Scam
Himatnagar Rural police register FIR against six individuals for allegedly cheating investors of over Rs 53.58 lakh through a fake firm promising 5-15% monthly returns in stock, crypto, and forex trading.
Nagpur Teen Murders Friend Over Liquor Bill Argument
A 17-year-old youth stabbed his 28-year-old friend to death in Nagpur during a religious feast over a dispute about ₹1,100 spent on liquor. The incident occurred near Ajni police station, leading to murder charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Prayagraj: New CJM Appointed in Sambhal After 48-Hour Transfer
Allahabad High Court appoints new Chief Judicial Magistrate for Sambhal district court just 48 hours after previous appointment, amid judicial transfers involving 254 officers.
Nagpur Student Murdered by Boyfriend in Hotel Room
A 21-year-old BA final-year student preparing for police recruitment was found murdered at a hotel near Nagpur. Her boyfriend is the prime suspect, with police investigating jealousy as the motive.
HC: Wife's Actions Can Bar Maintenance If Husband Can't Earn
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife cannot claim maintenance if her actions contribute to her husband's inability to earn, upholding a Family Court decision in a case involving a doctor shot by her family.
Eluru Cyanide Murders: Two Convicted, Life Term for Prime Accused
The Eluru Eighth Additional District and Sessions Magistrate convicted two in the cyanide serial murders case involving 10 deaths. Prime accused Vellanki Simhadri gets life plus 10 years, while Sk Ameenullah Babu receives 10 years rigorous imprisonment.
AMTS Bus Crash on SG Highway Injures Two in Ahmedabad
A speeding AMTS bus suffered brake failure and crashed into a school van and three other vehicles at Gota turning on SG Highway in Ahmedabad, injuring two drivers. Police have registered an FIR and detained the driver.
Howrah Quack Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting 7-Year-Old Girl
Samsul Molla, a 46-year-old alleged quack in Howrah, was arrested under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl in his chamber. The incident occurred in Bankra, with the child suffering injuries and bleeding.
Gold Jewellery Worth Rs 8.25 Lakh Stolen from Elderly Woman on BRTS Bus
An 83-year-old woman in Ahmedabad reported theft of gold jewellery worth Rs 8.25 lakh during a BRTS bus journey from Adalaj to Shivranjani. The incident occurred while she was traveling to a jewellery showroom with family members.
Prayagraj: 23 Injured in Pick-up Van Accident Near Mishrapur
A tragic accident in Prayagraj's trans-Yamuna area left 23 people injured when their pick-up van overturned near Mishrapur village. The family was transporting ashes for Ganga immersion.
Vadodara: Murder Suspect Dies by Suicide in Police Custody
A 65-year-old man arrested for his wife's 2000 murder died by suicide in Bhadarva police station custody in Vadodara. Police confirm judicial inquiry and separate investigation into the incident.
Nashik: 6 Arrested in Brahmagiri Mountain Dacoity Case
Ghoti police arrested six suspects for robbing Varkari pilgrims near Brahmagiri mountain. The dacoity occurred during Nivrutti Maharaj Jayanti, with stolen items worth Rs 1.19 lakh recovered.
Kolkata Mob Attacks Police, Vandalizes Bike in Metiabruz
An 80-strong mob assaulted police officers and vandalized a bike in Kolkata's Metiabruz area while they attempted to rescue a murder accused out on bail. The incident left three personnel injured.
Kolkata Car Crash: 1 Dead, 2 Hurt on CIT Road
A tragic accident occurred on CIT Road in Kolkata's Manicktala area on Saraswati Puja morning, leaving one pedestrian dead and two injured. The private car, driven by a hired driver, mounted the pavement, hitting multiple people before crashing into a sta
Tamil Nadu Man Found Dead in Kolkata Hotel, Heart Attack Suspected
A 28-year-old man from Tamil Nadu was found unconscious in a Kolkata hotel room and declared dead. Police suspect a sudden heart seizure but are investigating for foul play.
Delhi Assembly Seeks Forensic Report in Atishi Video FIR Case
Delhi Assembly Speaker directs Punjab DGP to submit forensic report and other documents related to FIR in Atishi video case, escalating legislative oversight dispute between Delhi and Punjab authorities.
Court Deadline for Absconding Accused in 2019 Murder Case
A Nainital court has ordered a woman accused of burning her husband to death in 2019 to appear on February 18 after she allegedly misused bail and went absconding with her lover. Police have formed a special team to trace the accused.
Bombay HC Grants Bail to Two Elgar Parishad Accused
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sagar Gorkhe and Ramesh Gaichor in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case on parity grounds. Only Surendra Gadling remains without bail.
Jalandhar Police Arrests Wanted Accused After Encounter
Jalandhar Rural police arrested Lovepreet Singh alias Lavi, wanted in a college election firing case, after a brief encounter where he sustained a bullet injury. He was admitted to a hospital.
Pilibhit: 10-Year-Old Raped by Cousin, Critical Condition
A 10-year-old girl in Pilibhit is critically injured after being brutally raped by her 16-year-old cousin. The accused, a Class 8 student, has been sent to a juvenile home under multiple charges including POCSO Act sections.
FIR Against 5 Minor Girls in UP for Burqa Incident
An FIR has been registered under Section 3 of the stringent Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act against five minor Muslim girls for allegedly getting their 16-year-old Hindu friend to wear a burqa in Moradabad.
Forged Lokesh Letter for VIP Darshan: Man Booked in Tirupati
Tirumala police register a case against a Vijayawada man for allegedly using a forged recommendation letter from IT Minister Nara Lokesh to obtain VIP break darshan tickets at the Tirumala temple.
225kg Marijuana Seized in Agra, Two Arrested
Agra police and cyber teams seized 225kg marijuana hidden in a coconut truck near Tehsil Sadar, arresting two youths. The Rs 1.15 crore consignment was destined for Noida, Agra, Etah, and Mathura.
Allahabad HC: No Maintenance If Wife's Actions Cause Husband's Disability
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife cannot claim maintenance if her actions contribute to her husband's incapacity to earn, citing a case where the husband was shot by her relatives.
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