The Rajasthan Police has reportedly filed the first case under the state’s new anti-conversion law, accusing two Christian missionaries in Kota of using “allurement” to encourage religious conversions during a three-day gathering at Beersheba Church earlier this month.

Police have rescued four manager-level employees of a city-based BPO firm who were allegedly abducted by a gang of eight persons posing as cops, and have nabbed the accused, which includes a police constable.

A targeted strategy is needed to convert the rising pilgrim footfall in Jammu into longer tourist stays by promoting the region's wider leisure, heritage, adventure and spiritual attractions beyond the main pilgrimage route, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has said.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder, actor-politician Vijay, is all set to resume his political campaign on Sunday by addressing people at an indoor facility in nearby Kanchipuram district.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday lost his cool at a section of the media persons for allegedly pitting him against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy by sharing false information to provoke sensational statement.

The Mysuru District Principal Sessions and Special KCOCA Court on Saturday dismissed a petition filed by Bantwal Police seeking an extension of time to complete the investigation under the Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA) in the Abdul Rahiman murder case of May 27, registered against 14 accused including Bharat Kumdel.

Widespread heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed various parts of Dakshina Kannada district on Saturday night.

Twenty-four mobile phones and 12 gold chains of people were allegedly stolen during a concert of popular American rapper and singer Travis Scott held in Mumbai on November 19, a police official said here on Saturday.