Crime Files

A van crashing into a security barricade near the White House triggered a swift response from US Secret Service and local police in Washington, DC. The driver was detained, roads around the presidential complex were temporarily closed, and authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported.

The United States has confirmed that the crash of multiple F 15 fighter jets in Kuwait was caused by friendly fire from Kuwaiti air defence systems during an ongoing Iranian assault, ruling out direct involvement by Iran in the incident.

The Central Bureau of Investigation has carried out searches at premises linked to Anil Ambani after registering a fresh case tied to an alleged ₹2220 crore loan fraud involving Reliance Communications. The probe follows a complaint by Bank of Baroda over suspected diversion of funds.

A massive ₹590 crore fraud tied to government accounts held at the Chandigarh branch of IDFC First Bank has triggered arrests, a high-level probe, and political fallout. Investigators say the scheme exploited internal controls to siphon public funds, prompting recovery efforts and police action.

In a significant escalation of its ongoing financial probe, the Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached industrialist Anil Ambani’s ultra luxury Mumbai residence ‘Abode’ worth over ₹3700 crore in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to Reliance Communications.

A shocking murder case from Lucknow has raised serious concerns about academic pressure on students after a young man allegedly killed his father over repeated insistence to clear the NEET exam and then tried to dispose of the body in a gruesome manner.

India has unveiled its first comprehensive national counter-terror policy titled PRAHAAR, establishing a strategic framework to prevent, deter, and respond to terror threats in an era of evolving security challenges. The doctrine underscores intelligence-driven action, inter-agency cooperation, and global partnerships to safeguard citizens and critical infrastructure.

Mexico’s most feared drug lord El Mencho has been killed in a military operation supported by US intelligence, according to official sources. The killing of the powerful cartel leader has triggered violent backlash across several states, raising concerns about a fresh wave of instability in the country.

A fresh intelligence alert has placed Delhi’s security agencies on high alert following inputs about a possible Lashkar-e-Taiba plan to carry out an IED attack near the Red Fort. Temples located in the busy Chandni Chowk area are believed to be potential targets, prompting increased surveillance and precautionary measures across the national capital.

A shocking domestic killing in Bengaluru has left authorities and the public reeling after a retired Indian Space Research Organisation employee allegedly strangled his wife at their home, citing anxiety over her prospects after his death. Police have launched a full probe.