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Hyderabad Police have intensified inspections of the used vehicle market after Operation Kavach reportedly uncovered several violations. Commissioner CV Sajjanar warned dealers and buyers to follow legal procedures and cautioned against odometer tampering, fraudulent advertisements and illegal vehicle transactions.

A rape case has been filed in Varanasi against a 60-year-old neighbour accused of assaulting a Class 10 student in 2019 and allegedly blackmailing her for years. Police have registered a case under BNS and POCSO and are searching for the accused

The Union Home Ministry told Karnataka that existing laws like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita are sufficient to tackle hate speech and hate crimes, questioning the need for a separate state law. The controversial Bill faces opposition over concerns about free speech and potential political misuse

The recent tragic deaths of three young Indian women highlight the persistent crisis of dowry harassment. Experts blame deep-rooted societal stigma against divorce, immense familial pressure to adjust, low conviction rates, and a backlogged legal system for trapping victims in abusive marriages

The Commission has also sought a detailed Action Taken Report (ATR) within seven days

The incident occurred in Malleswaram on May 16 and was captured on CCTV cameras

A Circle Inspector (CI) of police, Raju Naik, currently attached to the DGP office, has been booked by the Khammam Two-Town police. He is accused of deceiving a married woman by falsely promising marriage

Three people were arrested and four others are absconding after a woman was allegedly assaulted, stripped and paraded in Thane’s Ulhasnagar over remarks on deities. Police are probing the viral CCTV footage and have registered charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

An ACP-rank officer was arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly molesting a minor girl at a public garden in Worli. A case was registered under the POCSO Act, while another minor has also made similar allegations against the accused officer

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

Yusuf Pathan’s relatives, including his father-in-law, were arrested in Mumbai’s Byculla over an alleged assault after a water-splash dispute. Police booked them under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, with one accused still absconding and investigation ongoing

Police in Malappuram registered a case after a Vishu poster showing Lord Krishna with non-vegetarian ‘kuzhi mandi’ surfaced online. Authorities are probing its creators, amid similar incidents sparking communal sensitivity and legal action under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

A case has been registered in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district against a husband and in-laws for allegedly killing a woman’s unborn children twice during pregnancies over dowry demands. Police said an investigation is underway and the accused are absconding

An adjunct professor in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly calling a student a terrorist and making derogatory remarks in class. The incident, captured on video, led to suspension and police action under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

Two US tourists were booked for illegally flying a drone near Coast Guard Headquarters in Fort Kochi, a restricted zone. Police seized equipment and released them on notice under laws governing drone use and aviation safety violations

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Surat for allegedly murdering his wife by pushing her before a local train at Mumbai's Mulund Station. The crime, captured on CCTV following a domestic dispute, led to charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Police in Thane district registered a case against a man for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl in Bhiwandi. The complaint was filed months later by the victim’s mother, and police booked the accused under BNS sections and the POCSO Act

The Bihar government has amended its notification in the death case of a NEET aspirant in Patna, adding POCSO Act sections and allowing the CBI to probe the alleged sexual assault angle after courts raised concerns about the initial investigation

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh have alleged racial abuse and intimidation by their neighbours in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar following a dispute over repair work. Police have registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Bengaluru police registered an FIR against actor Ranveer Singh for alleged insult to religious sentiments over a stage performance at IFFI Goa, following a court-referred complaint claiming he mocked the Bhoota Kola tradition and Chavundi Daiva, with videos sparking outrage