A Delhi gang-rape case from Outer Delhi’s Nangloi has taken a new turn after the accused claimed it was a monetary dispute rather than an assault. The 30-year-old complainant alleged she was dragged onto a private sleeper bus, taken to a secluded spot, and sexually assaulted by the driver and conductor. Police recorded her statement under Section 164, seized the bus for forensic checks, and are reviewing CCTV and technical details as officers verify both timelines.
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, still shooting despite wrap-up on key scenes, has been hit by tragedy at Adityaram Film City on Chennai’s East Coast Road. A 28-year-old electrician, Karthikeyan from Salem, was electrocuted while working for the film unit, and died after being rushed to hospital. Kanathur Police are investigating whether proper safety measures were followed. The incident also arrives as the makers consider a September 2026 release, now targeting Krishna Janmashtami.
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A bomb-like object found near a prominent hospital in Pune’s Hadapsar area triggered panic among nearby residents. The suspicious item was discovered in a parking area in Kamdhenu Society near Kamdhenu Status. The Bomb Detection Squad has begun investigating, moved the object to a secluded location, and started reviewing hospital CCTV footage to trace how it was placed.
A Panipat couple died by suicide after months of alleged harassment by their daughter-in-law and her family, police say. Authorities are investigating how the couple’s love marriage deteriorated amid reported lifestyle clashes and the daughter-in-law’s social media behavior. The family claims bullying and assault pushed them to extreme distress, and cases have been registered against four people for abetment to suicide.
A fatal crash on the Mahabubnagar bypass road in Hyderabad left four people dead, including an infant. A Suzuki Hayabusa, reportedly speeding at about 160 kmph and possibly racing, collided with a car carrying passengers returning from a family gathering. The rider and pillion died instantly, while three car occupants later succumbed to injuries.
Police in Arizona arrested a man linked to the death of another man after investigators responded to an apparent homicide call. Dismembered remains were allegedly found in a suitcase, and authorities reported bleach and blood at the scene. The suspect now faces first-degree murder and kidnapping charges, as the investigation continues into what led to the crime.
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Bengal police have arrested three men from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The breakthrough reportedly came from digital clues and links stretching across states. Investigators are now hunting remaining suspects, with officials saying the crime was meticulously planned and carefully executed.
A 16-year-old Class 10 student was stabbed to death in Gautam Vihar, North East Delhi, on Tuesday evening after an argument following a market trip. Police say the teen was intercepted by a small group, attacked with multiple stab wounds, and the suspects fled. Delhi Police have started a high-level investigation, including identifying the minors involved.
A three-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 57-year-old school caretaker in Delhi’s Janakpuri on April 30. The accused was arrested, but a court later granted bail. Police say they are investigating CCTV footage, while allegations of delayed action and police misconduct have been raised, intensifying public outrage.
Police investigating the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie say a human bone was found near her Arizona home. The update comes more than three months after she went missing, following earlier discoveries of blood and mixed DNA at the scene. Investigators suspect foul play involving a masked man and are now working to confirm whether the bone is connected to the case.
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Indian Army troops in Samba seized a suspicious scooter parked near the gate of a vital installation late Friday night, triggering an immediate security alert. Security forces cordoned off the area and sent a police team from Samba Police Station to investigate and verify the vehicle. The driver, reportedly unidentified, managed to abscond, raising concerns that it could be linked to a larger threat.
Hyderabad police are investigating the murder of Tanuja Ranjan, 55, the wife of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. She was found dead at her home in Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills. Authorities are hunting a domestic help and potential accomplices, raising fears of a targeted attack amid the area’s tight-knit elite community.
A viral video from Bengaluru shows a woman allegedly attacked by her former husband, Sanjay, with a knife in broad daylight. Several youngsters intervened, overpowering him and rescuing her before the situation turned fatal. Police say the incident stems from a personal dispute and is under investigation.
Mumbai police say a family of four died due to zinc phosphide poisoning, a highly toxic rat poison, overturning early suspicions that the deaths were caused by eating watermelon. Forensic tests detected traces of the chemical in the victims’ viscera. Investigators are now trying to determine whether the poisoning was accidental or deliberate.
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Suvendu Adhikari, a West Bengal BJP leader, has branded the murder of his personal assistant as a cold blooded, pre planned killing. He urged party workers to maintain peace while the investigation runs, insisting the culprits will be brought to justice. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said the police probe is progressing and that no one will be spared.
A major incident has shaken West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas after Suvendu Adhikari’s assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead in Madhyamgram. Reports say he was attacked at point blank range by unknown assailants, triggering fresh tension in the area. Police and local officials are investigating the motive behind the killing and the attackers’ identities.
Fresh doorbell footage in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance shows a masked prowler roaming the neighborhood and stealing plants from a porch. Police say the individual’s clothing closely matches that of Guthrie’s suspected kidnapper, intensifying fears among residents. Investigators are now weighing whether the prowler and the suspected abductor are connected as they search for the 84-year-old.
A Ghaziabad MBA student has filed a criminal complaint alleging deceit, coercion, and torture tied to an “organized conversion network.” She claims she was taken to multiple madrasas across Muzaffarnagar and Meerut and pressured to convert to Islam. The complainant has urged police to form a Special Investigation Team and probe the allegations naming Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui.
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Houston police say they found Matthew Mitchell, his wife Thy Mitchell, and their two young children dead inside the couple’s River Oaks home. Authorities suspect a murder-suicide, with evidence indicating Mitchell shot his wife and children before taking his own life. The family owned restaurants Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart, known locally for popular dining.
Malayalam actor Santhosh Kesavan Nayar, known for playing villains in Mollywood, died early Tuesday at 65 after a road accident in Adoor, Kerala. Police said the crash happened around 6:30 AM while he was travelling with his wife, Subhasree V, who sustained injuries. Details of the collision are still emerging.
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