Crime
9-year-old girl raped and murdered in Pune; neighbour arrested, govt vows strict action
A nine‑year‑old girl was sexually assaulted and killed in Pune, prompting the arrest of a neighbour and a promise of stringent action from authorities.
19 Aug 2026
Hyderabad Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Sexual Assault of Minor
A court in Hyderabad sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor.
19 Aug 2026
Bengaluru Woman Accused of Killing Husband with Lover, Then Strangling Son
Police in Bengaluru say a woman conspired with a lover to murder her husband and later strangled her son, who witnessed the crime.
19 Aug 2026
US Hate Crimes Against Sikhs and Hindus Surge 24.6% and 12% in Latest FBI Report
FBI data released this week shows anti‑Sikh hate crimes in the United States rose 24.6% while anti‑Hindu incidents increased 12% over the previous year, underscoring a growing threat to minority communities.
19 Aug 2026
13‑year‑old boy accused of plotting grandfather’s murder for gold and cash in Kerala
Police in Kerala have arrested a 13‑year‑old who allegedly plotted to kill his grandfather to obtain gold and cash.
19 Aug 2026
Goa petitions Supreme Court for life imprisonment of Tejpal in sexual assault case
The Goa government has approached the Supreme Court seeking a life sentence for Tejpal over alleged sexual assault.
19 Aug 2026
Goa Government Asks Supreme Court for Life Imprisonment of Tarun Tejpal in Rape Case
The Goa state administration has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a life sentence for journalist Tarun Tejpal in the ongoing rape case, according to a plea obtained by India Today.
19 Aug 2026
Ajanaala Police Seize Multiple Sand‑laden Trucks in Crackdown on Illegal Mining
Punjab police in Ajanaala halted illegal sand mining, confiscating several trucks loaded with sand.
19 Aug 2026
Ludhiana Court Grants Safe Abortion to 13-Year-Old Rape Victim Amid Pregnancy Risks
A Punjab court has authorized a safe termination of pregnancy for a 13‑year‑old girl who was raped, citing health risks associated with her young age.
19 Aug 2026
Final WhatsApp Message Surfaces in Tvisha Case, Marking Major Twist
A new development in the Tvisha case emerged as the last WhatsApp message exchanged by the parties has been presented to investigators.
19 Aug 2026
Three Shots Fired at Pizza Outlet in J‑Block, Ludhiana; Instagram Group Issues Threat
Late night three rounds were discharged within three seconds at a pizza outlet in J‑Block, Ludhiana, and an Instagram post by the Gopi Lahoria Group threatened further action.
19 Aug 2026
Suspect Sunil Chauhan Arrested for Wife Murder in Indore, Two-Day Remand Ordered
Sunil Chauhan, accused of killing his wife, was arrested in Indore’s Kanadia police area and presented before a court, which granted police a two‑day remand.
19 Aug 2026