Crime

Eight arrested as Bengal police say CJP activist’s father sustained only minor injury

Police in West Bengal have placed eight suspects in custody, stating that the father of a CJP activist, previously reported as murdered, suffered only a minor injury.

19 Aug 2026

Jaipur CCTV footage raises questions over Mahesh Meena's death, wife Kavita says

Twelve days after 27‑year‑old Mahesh Meena died in Jaipur, his wife Kavita’s father‑in‑law examined local CCTV recordings, uncovering images that challenge the initial account of the death.

19 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Takes Up Death Penalty Issue

The Supreme Court of India is hearing petitions concerning the death penalty, highlighting continued judicial scrutiny of capital punishment.

19 Aug 2026

46 KCP‑Taibanganba Cadres Lay Down Arms in Manipur

Forty‑six members of the KCP‑Taibanganba insurgent group surrendered their weapons to authorities in Manipur, signalling a step towards peace in the troubled northeastern state.

19 Aug 2026

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