Crime

Former Rajasthan PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the alleged Rs 960 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Investigators accused him of abusing official position and facilitating fraudulent tenders, while the probe widened to officials and contractors involved

Three youngsters from Medak district drowned in Haldi Vagu near Nacharam in Siddipet after venturing deep into the stream despite not knowing swimming

Tension gripped North 24 Parganas after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead. Police intensified security and launched raids as BJP supporters protested, alleging political violence and demanding arrests, while investigators examined CCTV footage to identify motorcycle-borne assailants

West Bengal Police formed multiple teams and examined CCTV footage after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead in North 24 Parganas. Investigators suspect professional shooters used sophisticated firearms, while forensic teams recovered cartridges, ammunition, and a fake-number-plated vehicle

Hyderabad police launched a citywide crackdown on drug abuse, screening 204 individuals, of whom 87 tested positive. The drive, led by V.C. Sajjanar, included counselling and promised continued enforcement against narcotics-related activities.

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Bareilly for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl who subsequently died by suicide. The autopsy confirmed physical trauma and assault, leading police to identify the suspect through witness statements and technical surveillance

National Investigation Agency teams have been deployed to investigate a blast near BSF headquarters in Jalandhar and another in Amritsar’s Khasa Cantonment. Authorities are probing possible causes, with forensic analysis underway and no injuries reported in either incident

A retired bank manager in Mumbai was held under a 54-day “digital arrest” by cyber fraudsters impersonating Anti-Terrorism Squad and National Investigation Agency, who extorted ₹40.9 lakh by threatening false terror and money laundering charges

A Central Reserve Police Force head constable, Surinder Singh from Hyderabad, died after collapsing at a Shopian camp in Jammu and Kashmir. He was declared dead on arrival at hospital

A wanted criminal accused of raping and murdering a minor boy was killed in a police encounter in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. The accused opened fire during arrest, prompting retaliation, while a police officer was injured in the operation

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested 56 people in April across multiple states for cybercrime offences, seized mobile phones and chequebooks, and shut down 184 social media profiles running 801 illegal gaming and betting ads.

A clash broke out between student groups at the University of Hyderabad during a theatre performance titled ‘Holi’, with SFI alleging ABVP disruption and violence while ABVP claimed its members were attacked during a protest over alleged hurt sentiments, leaving several injured

Belagavi police arrested Aravind Gavali after he allegedly stabbed his mother-in-law in Aladakatti village over anger linked to not being shown his newborn during a video call leaving her critically injured in ICU while investigation is underway into the attack

Pathanamthitta Malayalam actor Santhosh Nair died in road accident at Enathu when car collided with lorry early Tuesday while his wife was injured with rib fracture Veteran actor of over 100 films he was recently seen in Mohiniyattam film running

Hyderabad reported a fatal road accident involving Prabhas film 'Fauji' crew at Abdullapurmet when a production vehicle lost control and hit a median killing one crew member and injuring five others who were hospitalised as police began investigation probe ongoing

A road accident on NH-65 near Zaheerabad killed two pilgrims and injured three others when a speeding car hit a stationary mini goods vehicle. Victims were returning from a temple visit; police have registered a case

A deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang killed 21 and injured 61. Massive destruction prompted large-scale rescue efforts, evacuations, and investigations, with authorities detaining company officials and deploying emergency teams to prevent further accidents

A massive midnight fire in Hyderabad gutted roadside furniture shops between Pragathi Nagar and Bachupally, destroying at least eight units and causing heavy losses. No casualties were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause after firefighting operations contained the blaze

Ten people were hospitalised after a shooting at a party near Arcadia Lake in Edmond. Police reported multiple gunshots at a gathering, with victims in varying conditions as authorities continue investigating the incident

Hyderabad police arrested a woman and her son for allegedly murdering her live-in partner Shivareddy in Jeedimetla following harassment claims. They reportedly stabbed him, attempted to dispose of the body in a sack, but were intercepted; investigation continues on Sunday

A daylight dacoity rocked Karimnagar when five armed men stormed a PMJ jewellery shop in Jyothinagar, opening fire and looting nearly 1 kg of gold. Four staff members, including the sales manager and security guard, sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment.

The Karimnagar police have offered a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of dacoits involved in the PMJ Jewellers robbery in Jyothinagar. Pamphlets featuring the accused have been issued in Telugu, Hindi, and English, and are being circulated on social media.

In Meerpet, a man was dragged nearly 2 km on a car bonnet after a road dispute involving a U-turn argument. Police registered a case after the driver allegedly assaulted the rider’s son and fled, with investigation currently underway

A passenger on an Air Arabia flight from Sharjah to Chennai International Airport opened an emergency exit while taxiing. Security forces detained the 34-year-old man from Pudukkottai, and authorities are investigating the incident and assessing his mental condition