Crime

Khammam district police busted a gang that manufactured fake gold jewellery, pledged it at banks and finance firms, and defrauded a Hyderabad gold company. Two accused were arrested, while one remains absconding.

Khammam police busted an Andhra Pradesh-based gang circulating counterfeit currency. Seven accused, including a truck driver and a fake doctor, were arrested after defrauding a grocery merchant with fake Rs 500 notes.

Supreme Court’s suggestion to define digital arrest in criminal law and make it a standalone offence with stricter punishments merits serious consideration

A man was stabbed in the leg during an argument at Hasannagar, Bahadurpura, on Wednesday night. The victim, Mohammed Mubeen, was attacked by Nizam and taken to Osmania General Hospital.

A man identified as Kondapuram Lakshmikanth Reddy was arrested by CCS Hyderabad for duping victims of crores of rupees by promising imported gold at cheaper rates. Police said he posed as a trader linked to Dubai and Sri Lanka, shared fake videos, and collected Rs 2 crore from one victim.

Tamil Nadu CBCID arrested four persons in an alleged ₹100 crore temple land fraud case involving Dhandapani Swamy Mutt linked to Palani temple. Investigators allege forged documents were used to transfer property illegally and are probing possible involvement of officials

A Bhopal court extended the judicial custody of retired judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh till August 11 in the Twisha Sharma death case. The CBI, investigating alleged dowry harassment and domestic violence, said its probe is nearing completion

An IIT Kanpur professor has been booked after his wife, also an IIT faculty member, alleged domestic violence, assault, harassment and marital cruelty. Kalyanpur police registered a case and began investigation based on her complaint, which includes allegations of intimidation and abuse

A Delhi fast-track court took cognisance of the CBI's chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The agency will submit 20,000 pages of annexures later, while further proceedings are scheduled for August 3

A 35-year-old man was beaten to death and another injured after villagers allegedly attacked them on suspicion of goat theft in Jharkhand's Khunti district. Police registered an FIR, launched an investigation, and said no arrests have been made in the mob assault case

A man identified as Ravi Kumar has been arrested by Malkajgiri police in Hyderabad for allegedly luring a four-year-old girl with chocolates and sexually assaulting her. The child reported the incident to her mother, leading to the suspect’s arrest.

A 16-year-old Class 11 student in Cuddalore district is fighting for her life after allegedly being stabbed in the neck by a man whose repeated advances she rejected. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the absconding accused

Four people, including a toddler, were injured in a shooting near Seattle's Space Needle during the Bite of Seattle food festival. One victim is in critical condition as police investigate the incident and urge the public to avoid the area

Indian-origin diamond businessman Dhiru Ramani, allegedly kidnapped in Mali in April, has been released after his family reportedly paid a €4 million ransom. The 75-year-old remains in Mali for police questioning following negotiations handled privately by his US-based family

A spate of sexual offences in Hyderabad over the past three weeks has reignited concerns about women’s safety, prompting calls for stronger safeguards, faster trials, and improved support systems. Police say SHE Teams and patrols are being intensified to curb crimes against women.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar suspended Malakpet Inspector Kumbham Narasimha following an internal inquiry that reportedly found negligence and lapses in handling cases during his tenure at Sultan Bazar Police Station. Further departmental proceedings will continue against the officer

Four girl students from a Zilla Parishad High School in Sangareddy’s Isnapur area went missing under mysterious circumstances. The daughters of migrant workers left home with school bags but never reached school. Police registered a case and launched a search operation

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned Indiramma housing scheme applicants about cyber fraud attempts involving fake APK files, WhatsApp links and websites. He urged people to avoid sharing personal details, OTPs and banking information, and use official channels for payments and queries

Two teenagers were killed and another injured after a speeding tipper lorry rammed their scooter in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally early Sunday. The victims were heading to play cricket when the accident occurred. Police seized the vehicle, registered a case and began investigating

Adilabad police have arrested three men, including a notorious burglar from Hyderabad, for stealing motorcycles and mobile phones. Eleven phones and two bikes were recovered, and one accused confessed to transferring money from stolen devices.

Karnataka Cyber Command, with support from central agencies and the Indian Embassy in Myanmar, rescued two Karnataka youths from a Chinese-run scam compound in Myanmar. Officials urged caution against fraudulent overseas job offers linked to cybercrime and human trafficking networks

A rowdy sheeter, Nandanavanam Suri, was killed in Meerpet at midnight on Monday. Police suspect Afroz, brother of Suri’s slain brother-in-law Salman, lured him to the spot and attacked him with pepper spray and knives in revenge for an earlier murder.

DMK’s Vilathikulam MLA GV Markandeyan was arrested for allegedly making defamatory remarks and issuing threats against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay

A 36-year-old construction company employee, T Venkata Rao, died by suicide at his rented residence in Hyderabad’s Dundigal. Police investigating the case recovered a pistol and three bullets from his room, raising questions about the weapon’s origin and circumstances