Blot on humanity: CM Fadnavis vows death penalty for Nasrapur minor’s rapist and killer; Oppn criticises govt

IANS | May 2, 2026 3:22 PM

Pune/Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) The horrific sexual assault and brutal murder of a four-year-old girl, allegedly by a 65-year-old man in Bhor's Nasrapur area of Pune district on May 1, has sparked massive outrage across Maharashtra. While Chief Minister Fadnavis vowed death penalty for the Nasrapur minor’s rapist and killer, the Opposition parties in the state criticised the government over the law and order situation in the state.

Pune: 65-year-old man sexually assaults, kills four-year-old girl with stone

IANS | May 2, 2026 11:00 AM

Pune, May 2 (IANS) In a chilling reminder of the growing insecurity being faced by the most vulnerable members of our society, the Bhor Taluka region of Pune has been rocked by a crime of unimaginable cruelty. A 65-year-old man stands accused of the sexual assault and brutal murder of a four-year-old girl, reportedly ending her life by crushing her with a stone.

US: Pakistani man pleads guilty in human smuggling case

IANS | May 1, 2026 9:11 PM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to leading an international human smuggling network that brought migrants into the United States using sham film production companies, the Justice Department said.

Serious questions raised on effectiveness of criminal justice system in Pakistan

IANS | May 1, 2026 7:56 PM

Islamabad, May 1 (IANS) The killing of nine suspects by Punjab province's Crime Control Department in Lahore, Sahiwal and Toba Tek Singh follows a same pattern, where armed suspects allegedly open fire, police return it and suspects are found dead while accomplices escape into darkness. The almost same narrative in all incidents raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in Pakistan, a report has stated.

CBI arrests additional director of CGHS Meerut, aide for taking Rs 50,000 bribe

IANS | May 1, 2026 3:42 PM

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), May 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Additional Director of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) centre in Meerut, along with her private assistant, in connection with a bribery case linked to the transfer of a staff member, officials said on Friday.