Crime

Salim Dola, aide of Dawood Ibrahim, was deported to India after arrest in Istanbul, marking a major crackdown on transnational drug networks. Agencies will probe his alleged ₹5,000 crore narcotics empire and links to national security threats 

A high-speed car crash on National Highway 16 near Perapuram killed four people and injured two. Police say overspeeding caused the vehicle to hit pedestrians and stationary lorries, highlighting concerns over reckless driving and road safety

A 38-year-old businessman, Manish Singh, was allegedly lynched by a mob in Varanasi after a car accident sparked a violent clash. Police arrested four accused and launched raids to nab others involved in the fatal incident

TGCSB, in coordination with law and order police units, has launched “Operation Crackdown 2.0” to monitor previously arrested cybercrime offenders and prevent repeat offences. The operation involves a standardised verification protocol across police units.

A 21-year-old delivery worker was shot dead in Delhi’s Jaffarpur Kalan during a late-night altercation, allegedly by a head constable. The bullet passed through the victim and injured his friend. Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt

A Nashik court sent self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to judicial custody till May 9 in a sixth sexual exploitation case. Facing multiple charges of abuse and fraud, he is under investigation by an SIT probing over a dozen cases

A Rs 7.31 crore fraud was exposed at Canara Bank’s Jalna branch involving stolen gold loan ornaments replaced with fake jewellery. Two arrests were made, with staff and a gold appraiser accused of fraud, negligence, and conspiracy under investigation

Social media profiles linked to the California man arrested in a shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner suggest he is a highly educated tutor and amateur game developer with engineering and computer science background according to online records

Three people were injured after a speeding TGRTC bus rammed into a water tanker on Janwada Road near Mookila, Hyderabad outskirts. The driver was rescued from the cabin, victims hospitalized, traffic disrupted briefly, and authorities are investigating the cause

Nashik police registered another cheating case against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, accused of defrauding his Chartered Accountant of ₹8.76 crore. He already faces multiple cases of sexual exploitation and fraud across Maharashtra and remains in police custody

A 63-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband Narasimha in Anjaiah Nagar, Jagadgirigutta, Hyderabad. Police say the accused attacked her with a stick inside their home when no other family members were present.

Police told a court that four accused in a case at Tata Consultancy Services’ Nashik unit allegedly forced a colleague into religious acts and harassment, as a wider probe into multiple complaints of coercion and misconduct continues

At least three people were killed in fresh clashes between Kuki and Naga armed groups in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, with both sides trading blame, houses burnt, and tensions escalating amid a continuing cycle of ethnic violence and retaliation

The Enforcement Directorate conducted multi-state searches over alleged misuse of foreign debit cards linked to “The Timothy Initiative,” involving large cash withdrawals in India, suspected FCRA violations, and possible routing of funds through a coordinated cross-border network

A passenger at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport was caught by CISF officials while attempting to smuggle foreign currency worth Rs 9.62 lakh to Dubai. The CISF team, acting on suspicion, examined his baggage and found US Dollars, UAE Dirhams, and Saudi Riyals.

The Abid Road police registered a case against Shaik Mustafa for allegedly altering his scooter’s registration number to evade traffic challans. Following a complaint, police tracked Mustafa’s scooter through surveillance cameras and booked him.

The Supreme Court strongly criticised Chhattisgarh police for failing to produce a respondent despite clear orders, calling it deliberate non-compliance. It summoned the Korba SP to appear in person with an explanation and directed strict compliance in a rape case appeal hearing

An Andhra Pradesh family tragedy in Tirupati district saw a man allegedly kill his wife and mother before dying by suicide on railway tracks, where his two children also died attempting to save him. Police have launched investigations ongoing inquiry

Delhi Police arrested Rahul Meena for rape and murder of 22-year-old IRS officer’s daughter in Amar Colony. Investigation using stolen phone, hotel Wi-Fi, Instagram chats and CCTV tracked him to Dwarka hotel. Victim was strangled; accused also committed robbery case

Man killed wife in Korba Chhattisgarh, beheaded her after domestic dispute allegedly under alcohol influence, then roamed village carrying severed head before surrendering to police. Accused arrested, weapon seized, investigation and post-mortem underway, police said. officials confirmed case details ongoing

Mumbai Police arrested a woman cricketer, her brother, and an associate in a sextortion case involving a businessman. The accused allegedly extorted over Rs 63 lakh through threats of leaking private chats. Arrests followed coordinated operations in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir

Two men in Hyderabad were booked by Kachiguda police for tampering with vehicle registration numbers to evade traffic challans. The accused, Shaik Abbu Baba and Shaik Rehan, swapped the number plate of their Hero Glamour with that of a Honda Activa by altering one alphabet.

An American tourist was sexually assaulted at a private homestay in Madikeri, Karnataka. Police arrested the accused, Vrujesh Kumar, and the homestay owner, Vishal, following alleged cover-up attempts. Home Minister G Parameshwara emphasized strict legal action and mandatory licensing compliance

Nellore police busted an organized online IPL betting syndicate, arresting 12 individuals, including kingpin Shaik Fariyaz. Operating via the Radhe Exchange platform, the racket funneled over Rs 37 lakh through 28 bank accounts. Authorities seized cash and mobile devices