Crime

Hyderabad cab driver arrested for putting up rider's number on toilet wall, victim says she received lewd texts

The woman reportedly approached the police on July 8 and said that she had been receiving lewd texts and calls from unknown numbers. The police then launched an investigation into the incident and arrested the culprit.

Jul 19, 2018

Late fatherhood blues? Man kills newborn after neighbours taunt him for having child at 47

Owing to the high rate of female infanticide cases in India, the police are also probing whether the couple killed the baby as she was a girl.

Jul 18, 2018

Russian woman drugged and raped in TN: 5 other foreign tourists sexually assaulted in India

The victim, who is currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital, had arrived in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district, which is located about 194 km away from Chennai, on July 12.

Jul 18, 2018

Kolkata man arrested for having sex with dog: 7 other instances of animal abuse

The accused man has been booked under section 377 (Carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal) of the Indian Penal Code

Jul 18, 2018

Delhi air hostess' family reveals heartbreaking details: Anissia Batra's parents speak of abusive marriage

In a series of revelations, Anissia's parents have spoken about how she was in an abusive marriage. The Delhi air hostess' mother Neelam Batra also said that Mayank was, in fact, a divorcee and had hidden this aspect of his life from Anissia and her family.

Jul 18, 2018

Impersonation in exams lands gang of four in trouble

Rajasthan Police have uncovered a gang of four men who would Impersonate other for various exams around the country using fake identity documents.

Jul 18, 2018

Swami Agnivesh allegedly beaten up by fringe BJP workers in Jharkhand

The local police said the 78-year-old saffron-robed activist was pounced upon as he stepped out of his hotel to take part in the 195th Damin Mahotsav at Littpara, Jharkhand.

Jul 17, 2018

J&K police recovers arms and ammo with Pakistan markings in Pulwama raids

After a search operation conducted by Jammu and Kashmir police took place in Dangerpora Arihal area in Pulwama district

Jul 17, 2018

Lawyers beat up 17 accused in gang-rape of minor girl on Chennai court premises

The suspects include security guards, electricians, elevator operators, and plumbers, who worked at the apartment in Purasawalkam, Chennai. The girl's father used to be away at work most time while her mother used to believe that the child was playing downstairs with her friends.

Jul 17, 2018

Bengal worker lynched over suspicion of stealing hen in Kerala; succumbs to injuries after 3 weeks

On June 24, Manik Roy was mercilessly thrashed by an angry mob in a town near the state capital. He had sustained a severe blow to the head in the attack which proved to be fatal as he succumbed to the injury three weeks later.

Jul 17, 2018

VVIP chopper scam: Christian Michel's extradition seems like a distant dream for India

Indian authorities have failed to produce evidence to the UAE by the prescribed deadline, allowing alleged middleman Christian Michel to remain free in the country. The British businessman is wanted by Indian authorities for his role in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal scam.

Jul 17, 2018

5 minor boys plan, gang-rape 8-year-old girl in Uttarakhand after watching porn

The five boys lured the girl, who was playing outside her house, with chocolates and then gang-raped her.

Jul 17, 2018

IT raid at Tamil Nadu highway contractor reveals cash worth Rs 100 crore, 90kg of gold

A raid at over 20 premises of construction company Ms SPK and Company has unearthed cash worth Rs. 100 crore and gold bullion estimated at around 90kg. Raids on firm's other offices expected to extend for another day.

Jul 17, 2018

6-year-old homeless girl abducted and raped by eunuch in Delhi

The police found the victim lying in a forested area. Her internal organs have been severely damaged during the assault and she is now in an intensive care unit.

Jul 17, 2018

Delhi air hostess suicide or murder? Anissia Batra's husband arrested after family alleges dowry death

After the death of Anissia Batra, the 39-year-old air hostess employed with Lufthansa Airlines, the police interrogated husband Mayank Singhvi for about an hour. He was then arrested and will be produced in court on Tuesday, July 17.

Jul 17, 2018