Crime

CBI arrests six Delhi transport officials in corruption crackdown

In a major post-Assembly election crackdown, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested six officials from the Delhi Transport Department on charges of corruption and bribery

Feb 12, 2025

26-yr-old Indian-origin woman racially abused on UK train

In yet another case of racial abuse on a UK train, a 26-year-old Indian-origin woman was subjected to a vicious tirade by an allegedly intoxicated man, highlighting growing concerns over hate speech in public spaces.

Feb 12, 2025

NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo tells YouTube to pull down Allahbadia's vulgar remarks

The NHRC on Monday directed social media platform YouTube to pull down "obscene and vulgar" content based on remarks of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia on the controversial show 'India's Got Latent' and file an Action Taken Report within three days.

Feb 10, 2025

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma skips inquiry before Andhra CID

Controversial filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma on Monday skipped his appearance before Andhra Pradesh's Crime Investigation Department (CID) for questioning in a case relating to a Telugu movie released in 2019.

Feb 10, 2025

Returning of MUDA sites by CM Siddaramaiah's wife will be strong evidence, says petitioner Krishna

MUDA case: Petitioner says he won't challenge K'taka HC order in SC

The petitioner in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, Snehamayi Krishna stated on Monday that he won't approach the Supreme Court challenging the High Court order which quashed the petition seeking a CBI probe.

Feb 10, 2025

Brazilian woman, who ingested cocaine valued at Rs 13 core, nabbed

The Customs Department on Sunday arrested a Brazilian woman with drugs valued at Rs 13 crore at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

Feb 9, 2025

Andhra industrialist stabbed 73 times by grandson over property dispute

Andhra industrialist Velamati Chandrasekhar Janardhan Rao's grandson Keerthi Teja has been arrested for his brutal murder over a property dispute, police said on Sunday.

Feb 9, 2025

12 Maoists killed, two cops martyred in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

12 Maoists gunned down, two cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

As many as 12 Maoists were gunned down in a major encounter with security forces in Bijapur's National Park area in Chhattisgarh ahead of the Panchayat elections, police said on Sunday.

Feb 9, 2025

Govt school teacher arrested for sexually abusing ten girl students in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Police have arrested a science teacher at a government school in Yercaud, Salem, on the charges of sexually abusing ten female students.

Feb 9, 2025

Karnataka cop stages protest with father's body, alleges SI's role in death

A shocking incident has been reported from Belagavi district, Karnataka, where a police Inspector staged a protest by placing his father's dead body in front of a police station.

Feb 8, 2025

Love or a trap? Cyber Police warns against romance scams this Valentine's Week

As Valentine's Week starts with promises of love, roses, and heartfelt commitments, cybercriminals are also gearing up to exploit emotions for financial fraud.

Feb 7, 2025

I-T dept raids more than 30 locations in Karnataka

Income Tax Department officials raided the residences and offices of businessmen and contractors at more than 30 locations across Bengaluru, Mysuru, and other cities in Karnataka on Wednesday.

Feb 5, 2025

RG Kar financial case: Calcutta HC nixes Sandip Ghosh's plea for more time before framing of charges

RG Kar case: Now Bengal Human Rights body seeks action against Sandip Ghosh

The West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC) has urged the state government to take action against Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital.

Feb 5, 2025

Thief who built Rs 3 crore house for girlfriend held in Bengaluru

Bengaluru Police have arrested a thief who built a Rs 3 crore house for his girlfriend using money he robbed.

Feb 4, 2025

Manual scavenging deaths: KMC contractor who engaged workers arrested

Alimuddin Sheikh, a contractor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) was arrested on Monday for engaging three workers for manual scavenging on Sunday morning, leading to their demise.

Feb 3, 2025