Hoodie during Lohagad fort trek in searing heat: Vital CCTV clue that solved Pune man's murder by fiancée

IANS | June 24, 2026 1:17 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) A case that initially appeared to be a tragic trekking accident at Lohagad Fort near Pune but later emerged as a chilling murder conspiracy was solved with the help of crucial CCTV footage. Investigators credit an unusual detail seen in the CCTV footage, a man wearing a hoodie in 33-degree Celsius temperature during a challenging trek, for helping them crack the case.

Security agencies flag use of live-feed drones by Pakistan-based smugglers

Vicky Nanjappa | June 24, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) As India continues to crack down on narcotic syndicates, drug smugglers from across the border are increasingly focussing on the Punjab border. Worryingly, smugglers are now sending in narcotics using drones that can provide them real-time feed.

Bhagwant Mann video row: Gurugram Police arrest two for forcing 'tailored' forensic report; BJP says state-sponsored cover-up

IANS | June 24, 2026 10:32 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday alleged that a major conspiracy to manipulate forensic evidence has been exposed following the arrest of two men by Gurugram Police in connection with a complaint filed by a forensic expert, who claimed that senior Punjab Police officials had attempted to influence the preparation of a forensic report related to an "objectionable" video clip allegedly featuring Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Bihar: FIR registered against police officials in Bharat Tiwari encounter case

IANS | June 23, 2026 9:57 PM

Patna, June 23 (IANS) The alleged Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter case in Bihar’s Bhojpur has taken a significant legal turn, with an FIR now being registered against several police officials on the complaint of the deceased’s mother.

Ram Mandir donation row: SIT team submits initial findings, final probe report soon

IANS | June 23, 2026 1:39 PM

Lucknow, June 23 (IANS) The three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe alleged irregularities and misappropriation of funds in the Ram Temple donation row submitted a report on its initial findings to the state government on Tuesday.

SC stays release of Bowbazar blast convict Rashid Khan

IANS | June 23, 2026 1:08 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the operation of a Delhi High Court judgment granting remission and directing the release of Md. Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowbazar bomb blast case in which 70 people were killed.

Murder of migrant workers in Italy exposes growing role of Pakistani criminal networks: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 9:38 PM

Rome, June 22 (IANS) The recent murder in Italy’s Calabria has exposed the expanding influence of Pakistani criminal networks within one of the country’s most deep-rooted systems of labour exploitation.

NEET-UG 2026: A triumph of coordination, commitment and credibility

IANS | June 22, 2026 6:48 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The successful conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 stands as one of the most remarkable examples of administrative coordination and national commitment in recent years.

How a high-profile digital arrest probe led Gujarat cops to write book on cybercrime

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:11 PM

Ahmedabad, June 22 (IANS) When the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch dismantled one of India's largest alleged "digital arrest" fraud networks in 2024, arresting 17 accused, including four Taiwanese nationals, the investigation not only exposed the growing sophistication of transnational cybercrime but also laid the foundation for a book on modern cybercrime investigations.

Philippines: Police arrest two students in Tacloban school shooting

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:47 PM

Manila, June 22 (IANS) Security agencies in the Philippines have arrested two students in connection with a school shooting incident that occurred in Tacloban City on Monday, which resulted in the death of three minors and injuries to seven other minors.

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Hoodie during Lohagad fort trek in searing heat: Vital CCTV clue that solved Pune man's murder by fiancée

Security agencies flag use of live-feed drones by Pakistan-based smugglers

Bhagwant Mann video row: Gurugram Police arrest two for forcing 'tailored' forensic report; BJP says state-sponsored cover-up

Bihar: FIR registered against police officials in Bharat Tiwari encounter case

Ram Mandir donation row: SIT team submits initial findings, final probe report soon

SC stays release of Bowbazar blast convict Rashid Khan

Murder of migrant workers in Italy exposes growing role of Pakistani criminal networks: Report

NEET-UG 2026: A triumph of coordination, commitment and credibility

How a high-profile digital arrest probe led Gujarat cops to write book on cybercrime

Philippines: Police arrest two students in Tacloban school shooting

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