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A 27-year-old factory worker was arrested for allegedly murdering his 47-year-old girlfriend in Bengaluru. The victim, who worked as a domestic help, had threatened to file a rape case against the accused after he refused to marry her. He reportedly strangled her to death near Tirupalya lake.

Police suspect suicide after CCTV footage showed the unidentified man behaving abnormally; investigation underway to establish his identity and circumstances behind the incident.

Thieves are now targeting passengers in premium AC coaches, including Vande Bharat trains, contrary to popular belief. Railway Protection Force apprehended four individuals who specialized in stealing electronic devices from passengers. Their method involved boarding trains at stations and swiftly taking advantage of passengers leaving their seats. Recovered items were valued at over Rs 2 lakh.

Two individuals have been convicted in Nagpur for making ransom and bomb threat calls to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's office from a Karnataka prison. The court invoked the stringent UAPA, sentencing the duo to multiple prison terms. Investigators established their involvement through technical evidence, call records, and links to banned organizations, including the TTP.

Bengaluru police have arrested two individuals, including a computer operator from Andhra Pradesh, for selling stolen motorbikes using counterfeit registration certificates. Authorities seized 51 two-wheelers valued at over Rs 41 lakh. The accused allegedly stole bikes from various locations and produced fake RC cards with stolen owner details, posing a significant threat.

Digging of arterial roads contributes to traffic snarls and slows down the movement

Pune airport is witnessing a shift in smuggling trends as traffickers increasingly favor high-profit hydroponic weed over gold. Driven by higher potency and profit margins, smugglers are exploiting Pune's lower cargo traffic as a transit hub. Recent seizures highlight the growing problem, with authorities tightening scrutiny on customs agents and international links.

The National Testing Agency has announced a re-examination for NEET (UG) 2026 on Sunday, June 21, following the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to alleged irregularities. Investigators uncovered evidence of a "guess paper" with numerous questions closely matching the actual exam, prompting a CBI probe into the matter.

Following the conclusion of the Tamil Nadu assembly election, a three-tier security arrangement has been implemented at GCT.

Over 1,000 VVPAT slips from the Noapara assembly constituency were found in a roadside drain near Madhyamgram, hours before vote counting. The incident, occurring in North 24 Parganas, has prompted an inquiry by the district magistrate and alerted the Election Commission. Candidates from major parties have demanded a thorough investigation into the security lapse.

NEET UG 2026 is being conducted today by NTA across 551 cities in India and 14 abroad for over 22.79 lakh candidates. The exam is held under strict security with CCTV monitoring, biometric verification and police-supported logistics. Candidates must follow reporting timelines, dress code and item guidelines. NTA has issued last-minute advice urging calm and caution against misinformation, while also providing facilities and mental health support through Tele-MANAS.