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A Mumbai-based couple, Siddharth and Tejal Poladia, have been arrested for allegedly duping eight individuals of ₹6.71 crore by promising high returns through a bogus import-export scheme. The case surfaced after a complaint by trader Hiren Shah, with several relatives and others also falling victim to the elaborate financial fraud.
In Agra, Uttar Pradesh, transport businessman Asgar Ali was found dead near his warehouse days after filing a police complaint accusing three state tax officers of extortion and harassment. Ali had been stopped during transit and detained despite valid documents. Police say he was struck by a vehicle; investigations and a post‑mortem are underway.
In Nashik six people linked to a BPO were arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting junior female employees. Complaints cite harassment. A Special Investigation Team has been formed, with authorities warning more victims may come forward. Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane called it “corporate jihad,” urging strict scrutiny and accountability.
US serial killer Rex Heuermann has confessed to murdering eight women, mostly sex workers, in the notorious Gilgo Beach killings. Between 1993 and 2010, he lured victims with cash, strangled them in his basement, chopped some bodies, wrapped them in sacks, and dumped them along Long Island beaches. He now faces life imprisonment without parole.
A Madurai court sentenced nine Tamil Nadu police officers to death for the 2020 custodial torture and killing of P Jayaraj and his son J Bennix in Sathankulam, calling it a “rarest of rare” crime. Head Constable Revathi’s courageous testimony helped secure convictions, highlighting police brutality and accountability after years of public outrage.
Maharashtra Cyber exposed an Instagram network selling fake currency, luring users with quick gains. Four FIRs were filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT laws, with two arrests made. Authorities warned of links to organized crime and terror funding, vowing stricter monitoring of platforms like Instagram and Telegram and a nationwide crackdown.
A Shiv Sena worker was hacked to death by unidentified attackers in Nanded while on a morning walk. The 35-year-old was assaulted with sharp weapons in a public area, marking another violent incident in the city. Police suspect prior enmity and have detained suspects as investigations continue into the rising crime cases.
In Maharashtra’s Wardha district, a teenager stabbed his 50-year-old uncle Prabhakar Bhalme and 24-year-old cousin Ritesh to death during a wedding procession in Barbadi village on Sunday morning. The brutal attack stemmed from a long-standing family land dispute that turned into a sudden argument. Police have detained the minor.
A mild earthquake rattled the Andhra Pradesh – Odisha border region late last night, lasting around 30 seconds and causing panic among residents. Tremors were notably felt in Paderu, Pedabayalu, Munchangiputtu, and Araku Valley. With a magnitude of 4.4, the epicenter was traced to Sunabeda, prompting residents to evacuate homes in fear.
A four‑storey hotel collapsed in Kotma town, Madhya Pradesh’s Anuppur district on Saturday evening, killing at least one person and leaving several others feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams are working to clear debris and reach survivors. Preliminary reports suggest nearby excavation may have weakened the building’s foundation.
In Gujarat’s Narmada district, a 41-year-old physically disabled man, Rajeshbhai Tadvi, was kicked on the chest and strangled to death by a 33-year-old villager after he refused to lend just Rs 10. The brutal murder occurred in Bhadarwa village on Friday morning. Police have registered a murder case.
Three people lost their lives after consuming illicit liquor in a village near Daurala police station in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The victims fell seriously ill soon after drinking and were taken to a nearby private hospital. Meerut SSP Avinash Pandey has directing police to trace the source of spurious alcohol and take strict action against […]
In Jalgaon, Maharashtra, thieves brazenly stole an Airtel Payments Bank ATM in broad daylight, just meters from the local police station. CCTV footage captured the act. Police later recovered the machine from a forest, but Rs 10-15 lakh cash was missing. Investigations are underway, with authorities analyzing footage to identify the culprits.
A sudden fire broke out in the Nallamala Forest near Farhabad in TG’s Nagarkurnool district, triggering concern. Forest staff, along with local residents, acted swiftly to contain the flames and prevent spread. Officials are now closely monitoring the situation and taking preventive steps to safeguard wildlife and avoid any recurrence of such incidents.
A Rajasthan court sentenced 12 family members, including two women, to life imprisonment in an eight-year-old murder case. The court found them guilty of brutally killing Istiyak Hussain, 22, in 2018 following a heated dispute over a goat. He was attacked with sharp weapons and sticks by the entire group, leaving him fatally wounded.