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.
A late-night raid by the Eagle Team of Telangana Police created tense moments at a pub in HYD’s Gachibowli. Officers stormed an event titled ‘Black Coffee,’ hosted by a Nigerian DJ. Authorities conducted drug screenings for attendees key intelligence inputs about rule violations, intensifying vigilance over nightlife activities and compliance with regulations.
Amid the Iran-Israel-US conflict, LPG shortages in Delhi have triggered black marketing and inflated prices. Panic buying and supply disruptions have worsened availability, especially for small businesses. Authorities are monitoring misuse, while officials stress domestic supply remains stable, though global energy disruptions and rising demand strain distribution.
A Bengaluru man has accused his wife of subjecting him to sexual torture, alleging she forced him into intimate acts with her friend and threatened him with consequences if he refused. He filed a police complaint detailing harassment and coercion. Authorities have registered the case and begun an investigation into the serious allegations.
During Ramnavami celebrations in parts of Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Bihar, processions included staged scenes depicting “love jihad,” showing actors and props with cut‑up body parts to dramatise an alleged threat. These graphic displays reinforce a controversial, Islamophobic conspiracy theory, despite police saying no such real incident has been reported.