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A CBI Court in Lucknow on Saturday convicted Jishan Khan and sentenced him to 10 years' imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 9,000, in the 2015 culpable homicide case of Inspector Anil Kumar, SHO of Kotwali police station in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

Karnataka Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly following his conviction in the murder case of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The disqualification, effective from his conviction date of April 15, 2026, will last for six years after his release from life imprisonment.

A Chinese national, Xu Zewei, has been extradited to the United States to face charges. He is accused of hacking into computers between 2020 and 2021. These alleged intrusions were part of the HAFNIUM campaign and targeted COVID-19 research. Xu is said to have worked under the direction of Chinese intelligence services.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao is set for release from jail after completing a year of preventive detention under the COFEPOSA Act. Arrested in a Rs 102 crore gold smuggling case, her release was delayed despite earlier bail. The case involves alleged hawala transactions and links to the film industry and police department.

Apprehended by Turkish agencies, Dola is now in NCB custody and is expected to offer investigators insight into the financial pipelines, shadow networks, and cross-border alliances sustaining his narcotics trade

In a surprising turn of events, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' prison release date has been advanced to April 15, 2028. Currently serving a 50-month sentence for the transportation of individuals for prostitution, Diddy’s legal team is mounting an appeal, asserting that the encounters were consensual and the sentence overly harsh.

Newly released surveillance footage reveals prison guards were lax on duty the night Jeffrey Epstein died. Instead of mandatory checks, officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas were seen lounging and on their phones. Despite explicit warnings about Epstein's suicide watch status and need for constant monitoring, crucial rounds were missed, leading to his death.

A Tamil Nadu court convicted nine police officers for the 2020 custodial torture and deaths of father and son Jeyaraj and Beniks. The CBI investigation revealed the victims were subjected to brutal torture and evidence was destroyed to conceal the crime. The court's verdict brings a measure of justice for the victims.

Foreign detainees at the Lampur detention centre held 10-12 staff members hostage, including a doctor, during a routine visit. The situation escalated when detainees became aggressive, pelting stones and injuring four officials. Police intervened to rescue the staff, and a case has been registered against the detained Nigerian nationals.

Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiiyaan' producer faces a six-month jail term if unpaid dues aren't settled by April 20. The Madras High Court issued this stern warning in a cheque bounce case. A significant portion of the Rs 5 crore owed remains outstanding, with strict payment deadlines set for March 20 and April 20.

The 46-year-old, who calls himself a security consultant, is among the 7 foreign nationals arrested for ‘terror conspiracy’ and illegal entry into Myanmar via Mizoram. Here’s what we know about the Baltimore-born, Georgetown-educated man

Eleven individuals from Gujarat are facing charges in the US for allegedly orchestrating fake armed robberies. The scheme aimed to allow store clerks to falsely claim victim status and secure immigration benefits through the U visa program. Authorities revealed the accused paid an organizer to stage these incidents, with store owners also compensated.

Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly purchased a staggering $170 million mansion in Miami's 'Billionaire Bunker'. Meanwhile, a new Game of Thrones movie focusing on Aegon I Targaryen's conquest is in development at Warner Bros. Sean 'Diddy' Combs' prison release date has been moved up to April 2028 after entering a drug program.

New Justice Department documents reveal Tova Noel, Epstein's guard, Googled him minutes before his death and made a large cash deposit prior. She allegedly falsified records, admitting to not always performing required checks. The FBI identified her as a possible orange figure near his cell on surveillance footage, a detail previously unconfirmed.

Authorities are now scrutinizing Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico following disturbing claims of a "baby factory" and the burial of victims. Local radio host Eddy Aragon's investigation into an anonymous tip about "macabre and strange" activities has prompted a significant police search of the property, which was recently sold.

Uttarakhand has secured the first position in the national implementation of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0, according to data up to January 2026.

A significant legal development has occurred in the Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. This decision overturns a previous conviction by a special CBI court. Ram Rahim will remain in prison due to a separate rape conviction. The journalist's family plans to appeal the verdict in the Supreme Court.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the influential rapper, has had his date of freedom advanced to April 25, 2028. Initially facing a four-year sentence for his role in a transport-related prostitution case, he was expected to walk out in May. Currently, he is residing at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution in New Jersey, dealing with serious allegations surrounding abuse and trafficking issues.