Crime

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

NCERT team seizes pirated textbooks in Agartala

Officials of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), along with Tripura Police, seized pirated NCERT books that were being sold to students in bookshops in Agartala, officials said on Friday.

Jan 31, 2025

RG Kar financial irregularities case: Trial court slaps show-cause notice on CBI

A trial court has slapped a show-cause on Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for procedural lapses in passing on information to the court about the West Bengal government's nod for framing charges and trial process against former R.G. Kar principal Sandip Ghosh in the case related to financial irregularities in the institution.

Jan 30, 2025