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Punjab Police launch 'I Am a Safety Hero' road campaign
Chandigarh, April 23: Reinforcing its commitment to proactive policing and community safety, the Punjab Police launched a special road safety awareness campaign 'I Am a Safety Hero' here on Wednesday.
MP: Gwalior ASI's son cracks UPSC in first attempt, secures AIR 202
Gwalior, April 23: Ashish Raghuvanshi, the 23-year-old son of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Naresh Raghuvanshi, posted at the Superintendent of Police (SP) office in Gwalior, has successfully cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, securing All India Rank (AIR) 202 in his very first attempt.
Bihar on alert post-Pahalgam terror attack; security tightened at tourist, religious sites
Patna, April 23: In the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Bihar Police has gone on high alert, ramping up security across key tourist and pilgrimage destinations in the state.
Punjab DGP inaugurates key policing infrastructure in Faridkot and Moga
Chandigarh, April 23: Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday inaugurated key infrastructure policing upgrades in Faridkot and Moga to eradicate crime by monitoring suspicious activities.
Maha: Kalpana Pawar, wife of martyr Ambadas Pawar, appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police
Mumbai, April 22: Kalpana Pawar, wife of police constable Ambadas Pawar, who died in the terrorist attack on Mumbai on November 26, 2008, has been appointed as the probationary Deputy Superintendent of Police.
Manipur Police recover 75 stolen vehicles in 5 days
Imphal, April 22: Amid the ethnic violence in Manipur, theft of cars and two-wheelers is one of the major problems and 75 stolen four-wheelers and seven two-wheelers were recovered in five days from different places in the state, officials said on Tuesday.
Woman's body with sealed lips found in dumped trolley bag in Kolkata
Kolkata, April 22: The body of a woman with sealed lips was recovered from a trolley bag dumped at the roadside at Baguihati in the northern outskirts of Kolkata on Tuesday.
Shilpa Shetty looks 'red hot' in corset and drape skirt ensemble
Mumbai, April 21: Actor Shilpa Shetty is always on top to serve major fashion goals and treat her fans with a glimpse of it.
Supreme Court terms infant trafficking 'most dangerous,' says situation getting worse
New Delhi, April 21: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concern over the issue of child trafficking in the country and said the situation is getting worse.
Punjab govt transfers three IAS, 9 PCS officers
Chandigarh, April 21: In a major reshuffle, Punjab government on Monday transferred three Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and nine Punjab Civil Services (PCS) officers, as per an official order issued.
Major Success: Jharkhand DGP hails killing of eight Maoists including top commander with Rs 1 crore bounty
Ranchi/Bokaro, April 21: In a major breakthrough in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in Jharkhand, eight insurgents were killed in an encounter with security forces at Lugu Hill in the Lalpania area of Bokaro district early on Monday, officials said.
Former K'taka DGP found murdered at his residence in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, April 20: Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash was found murdered at his residence in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Over 33,000 challans issued for vehicles without high-security number plates in Gurugram
Gurugram, April 20: The Gurugram Traffic Police intensified a crackdown on traffic violations, issuing 33,757 challans between April 1 and April 18 for vehicles without high-security number plates, resulting in penalties amounting to Rs 1.97 crore.
Assam Police seize drugs valued at Rs 2.2 crore, woman held
Guwahati, April 19: Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police seized drugs valued at Rs 2.2 crore and arrested a woman drug peddler in Guwahati on Saturday, officials said.
Anurag Kashyap faces legal action for using offensive language against Brahmins
Mumbai, April 19: A fresh police complaint has been filed against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap at Oshiwara police station in Mumbai for hurting the sentiments of the Brahmin community. The complaint has been filed by Atish Tiwari, an RTI activist.
Neha Dhupia poses amidst clouds as she shares a glimpse of her shoot daries
Mumbai, April 19: Actress Neha Dhupia is one the gang leaders in the youth-based show “MTV Roadies," alongside Prince Narula, Elvish Yadav, and Rhea Chakraborty.
'Communal' tension in MP village, heavy police force deployed
Bhopal, April 19: Tension escalated in Sanodha village of Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district following a dispute between two communities, after which a shop was set ablaze.
Law & order situation in Karnataka improving: Home Minister G. Parameshwara
Bengaluru, April 19: Responding to the recent shootout targeting late underworld don Muthappa Rai's son and other crimes across the state, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Saturday that the law and order situation in the state was improving.
Indian student Harsimrat Randhawa killed by stray bullet in Canada
New Delhi/Ottawa, April 19: An Indian student was killed by a stray bullet in Canada when she was standing at the bus stop, Hamilton Police said.
J&K Police admired across country for professionalism, grit & determination: L-G Sinha
Srinagar, April 18: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G), Manoj Sinha, said on Friday that the state police is admired across the country for its professionalism, sustained grit and determination.
South Korea: Acting President thanks police officers for maintaining safety during impeachment trial
Seoul, April 18: South Korea's Acting President Han Duck-soo hosted a thank-you luncheon on Friday for police officers involved in maintaining public safety during former President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial.
Hyderabad woman cooked up story of molestation after falling off train while making reel: Police
Hyderabad, April 18: A young woman made a false claim of sexual assault after falling off a running MMTS train in Hyderabad while making an Instagram reel, railway police said.
ADCP ensures thorough investigation after FIR filed against Sunny Deol's film 'Jaat'
Jalandhar, April 18: The recently released Bollywood film “Jaat,” starring Sunny Deol, has sparked controversy, prompting an FIR to be filed at the Sadar Police Station in Jalandhar.
Mother of murdered 17-year-old alleges police complicity as locals continue protests in Seelampur
New Delhi, April 18: The mother of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Seelampur area of the national capital said on Friday that she not been given any updates from the police, alleging complicity by the authorities in catching the culprits and allowing the perpetrators to flee the area.
FIR against Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, director Gopichand Malineni over 'Jaat' in Jalandhar
Mumbai, April 18: A case has been registered against Bollywood stars Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh and director Gopichand Malineni over hurting religious sentiments with a scene involving Lord Jesus Christ in their latest film “Jaat”.
MP Ordnance Factory received threat e-mails, search continues
Bhopal, April 17: The Ordnance Factory Itarsi, district Narmadapuram, in Madhya Pradesh, received threatening emails, warning of an explosion at the facility on Thursday.
Gujarat Police returns seized property worth over Rs 55 crore in three months
Gandhinagar, April 17: Gujarat Police have returned, recovered, stolen and seized property worth more than Rs 55.07 crore to their rightful owners within just three months, as per government data released on Thursday.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui takes on corruption and crime as a daring customs officer in the 'Costao' trailer
Mumbai, April 17: The makers have unveiled the gripping trailer of “Costao,” showcasing Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a fierce new avatar.
Sydney teenager charged with organising overseas contract killings
Sydney, April 17: Australian authorities have arrested and charged a teenage foreign national for allegedly facilitating contract killings in Europe.
MP HC imposes Rs 5 lakh fine on IPS officer for suppressing probe record, orders inquiry
Bhopal, April 17: In a major judicial directive, the Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on senior IPS (Indian Police Service) officer Mayank Awasthi, currently DIG (deputy inspector general) of Bhopal, for “deliberately obstructing an investigation and misleading the Trial Court by withholding crucial records”, in a critical murder case investigation when he was posted as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Datia.
Hoax bomb threats at Palakkad and Thrissur in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 16: Two bomb threats were received on Wednesday in Kerala -- one at the Thrissur Collectorate and another at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer in Palakkad.
Gurugram Traffic Police issues fine of Rs 5.19 crores for wrong-side driving
Gurugram, April 16: In a major action against wrong-side driving, the Gurugram Traffic Police have issued 61,602 challans worth Rs 5.19 crores against traffic violators from March 1 to March 31, police said on Wednesday.
Murshidabad violence: West Bengal Police form nine-member SIT
Kolkata, April 16: The West Bengal Police on Wednesday announced the constitution of a nine-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe the violence and riot-like situation in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district throughout almost the entire last week over protests against the Waqf Amendment Act becoming violent.
Delhi: One-day-old baby stolen from Safdarjung Hospital rescued; woman held
New Delhi, April 16: In a remarkable operation, the Delhi Police traced and rescued an abducted newborn baby within hours of the incident, an official said on Wednesday. The one-day old baby was stolen from the city’s Safdarjung Hospital on Tuesday.
Cops are real heroes of society, says Rajasthan CM; makes key announcements
Jaipur, April 16: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, while addressing the Rajasthan Police Foundation Day celebrations, praised the unwavering dedication, bravery, and service of the state police personnel. He said the police uniform is not merely a piece of clothing but a powerful symbol of duty, commitment, and sacrifice.
Jagan chopper issue: Pilot, co-pilot appear before police
Amaravati, April 16: The pilot and co-pilot of a helicopter that was allegedly damaged during former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit to Sri Sathya Sai district last week appeared before police on Wednesday.
Indo-Russian venture bids to supply AK-203 assault rifles to Kerala Police
New Delhi, April 15: Kerala Police could soon become the second Indian security agency to get domestically produced Kalashnikov assault rifles after the Indian-Russian joint venture Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), registered and located in India, announced its decision to participate in a tender for the supply of AK-203 assault rifles for the local outfit.
Odisha Police rescues abducted toddler of PwD woman
Bhubaneswar, April 15: Odisha Commissionerate Police has succeeded in rescuing the two-year-old child of a Person with Disability (PwD) woman who was abducted by a 27-year-old kidnapper near the Ram Mandir in Unit-III area under Kharavela Nagar police limits of the city in the intervening night of April 12 and 13.
CBI clamps down on organised cybercrime, nabs 4 kingpins in digital arrest case
New Delhi, April 15: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), probing a case of digital arrests, nabbed four persons over their involvement in the cybercrime. The CBI team conducted extensive searches at multiple locations and arrested four 'kingpins', including two each from Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad.
Man who issued death threat to Salman Khan traced to Gujarat village
Mumbai, April 15: The man who allegedly issued a death threat to Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been traced to a village in Gujarat’s Vadodara district and is mentally unstable, Mumbai Police said on Tuesday.