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A 21-year-old air hostess was found dead by suicide at her home in Thane’s Kalyan area. Police have registered a case of abetment against her former partner, citing alleged harassment, threats, assault, and financial exploitation

In Ernakulam’s Kadathy, a 68-year-old man, Ravi, died and another, James, suffered serious burns after a firecracker explosion at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church during festive preparations. Police registered a case against the priest and church officials

Police in Bhadohi registered an FIR after a 20-year-old woman accused her husband and in-laws of concealing his prior marriage and subjecting her to prolonged physical and mental abuse. The accused family has absconded; investigation is ongoing

Punjagutta police have registered a case against YouTuber Anvesh following a complaint by BJP leader Karate Kalyani over alleged offensive remarks against Hindu deities. The case has triggered protests and multiple complaints across Telangana.

Navi Mumbai police busted “Goodwill Global Consultancy” for allegedly cheating people with promises of overseas jobs. The unlicensed recruitment agency’s seven operators were booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Emigration Act, and notices were issued as the investigation continues

A Navi Mumbai man was allegedly cheated of ₹32 lakh after being promised a job at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. Police registered a cheating and forgery case against the accused, who used fake recruitment documents; investigation is underway

Bengaluru Police arrested a 27-year-old delivery boy for allegedly sexually harassing a woman during Christmas celebrations at a crowded mall. The accused was caught on the spot by police and booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

Six BJP activists were arrested in Alappuzha for allegedly assaulting a local CPI(M) leader after he visited a BJP-ruled panchayat. Police said the victim sustained serious head injuries and is undergoing treatment, while multiple serious charges have been registered

Karnataka’s Hate Speech Bill risks becoming a cure more dangerous than the disease

The NIA has chargesheeted 11 individuals for looting 4,000 kg of explosives in Odisha's Rourkela district in May, linking them to Maoist conspiracy, UAPA, BNSS, Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act violations targeting government and security forces

Kerala police registered 32 cases against individuals allegedly defaming the woman whose complaint led to Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil being booked for sexual assault. The Cyber Operations Wing monitors online content, issuing notices and taking action under IT and criminal laws

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned that strict action will be taken against anyone assaulting or obstructing government employees on duty. He said offences would attract serious BNS sections and could impact an accused person’s future prospects.

Two men were arrested in Delhi’s Dwarka for plotting to murder a neighbour over old enmity. Police recovered a pistol and a stolen scooter from the accused, both of whom have previous criminal records, including murder and robbery cases

A man was booked in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar area for allegedly performing an obscene act before a woman walking her dog. In a separate case, police arrested a private firm employee for sending vulgar messages to a television actress

Nine devotees, including eight women and a boy, were killed in a stampede at a private Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam district. The temple’s 94-year-old founder claimed he didn’t expect the massive crowd and hadn’t informed police

An office subordinate at a Zilla Parishad High School in Gangadhara mandal, Karimnagar, was found to have sexually assaulted several minor students. Police booked him under POCSO, BNS, and IT Acts. The headmaster was suspended for not reporting the offence

A 13-year-old tribal girl from Maharashtra's Palghar district was allegedly forcibly married off by her grandfather and was sexually assaulted and mentally harassed by husband and her in-laws

A Garba celebration at a Thane housing society was disrupted after eggs were allegedly thrown from the 16th floor by a resident citing noise concerns. Police registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while additional security was deployed to maintain order

In a bid to curb recurring cyber offences, the Hyderabad Cybercrime police have initiated a directive to maintain suspect sheets for habitual offenders involved in social media crimes and financial frauds.

Mumbai police have registered a case after the Bombay High Court received a bomb threat email that led to a two-hour suspension of hearings on Friday. The threat turned out to be a hoax, and police are tracing the sender.