Crime
AAP leader Satyendra Jain arrested in Delhi Jal Board sewage plant tender scam
Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch has detained AAP politician Satyendra Jain and five others over alleged manipulation of a sewage‑treatment plant tender.
19 Aug 2026
Nine dead in Bengal hotel fire, two owners arrested
A fire at a hotel in West Bengal has killed nine people and led to the arrest of two owners, while officials plan to seal 15 other hotels lacking fire safety measures.
19 Aug 2026
Surat identified as source of chemicals fueling US fentanyl crisis
Indian authorities say the city of Surat is linked to the United States fentanyl epidemic through the export of precursor chemicals.
19 Aug 2026
Bengaluru Special Court Rejects HL Shivakumar’s Approver Petition in Suraj Revanna Harassment Case
A Bengaluru special court dismissed HL Shivakumar’s request to become an approver in the sexual harassment case against politician Suraj Revanna.
19 Aug 2026
Future City Police Commissioner Honors Officers at Monthly Crime Review
The Future City Police Commissioner presented honors to police officers during the monthly crime review meeting, acknowledging their contributions to law‑enforcement efforts.
19 Aug 2026
Police to Probe Unknown Threats and TRDA Irregularities in Asish Banerjee Death Case
Authorities announced a probe into alleged unknown threats and possible irregularities in the Trinamool Rural Development Authority linked to the death of Asish Banerjee.
19 Aug 2026
Goa Court Cancels Bail for Luthra Brothers Linked to 2024 Club Fire
A Goa court has revoked the bail of the Luthra brothers and their associate, who were accused in the deadly club fire that claimed 25 lives.
19 Aug 2026
Foreigner Dies After Spraying Fire Extinguisher on Mumbai-Delhi Train, Probe Ongoing
A foreign passenger on a Mumbai-Delhi train sprayed a fire extinguisher and later died while authorities investigated the incident, NDTV reported.
19 Aug 2026
Hisar Police Detain 301 Suspects in 228 Cases Over 15-Day Crackdown
During a 15‑day operation, Hisar police arrested 301 individuals linked to 228 criminal cases, marking a large‑scale crackdown in the city.
19 Aug 2026
AAP leader Satyendar Jain arrested in Delhi Jal Board corruption probe
Delhi's senior AAP legislator Satyendar Jain was taken into custody by police in connection with alleged corruption in the Delhi Jal Board.
19 Aug 2026
Father, Grandfather Arrested in Murder of 14‑Year‑Old Girl Over Boyfriend Meeting
A 14‑year‑old girl was killed after meeting a boy, and police have arrested her father and grandfather in connection with the murder.
19 Aug 2026
Sub‑Inspector, Three Constables Arrested in Sikar for Taking ₹2.80 Lakh Bribe
A Sub‑Inspector and three constables were apprehended in Sikar after they collected a bribe of ₹2.80 lakh from a person accused of cyber‑fraud.
19 Aug 2026