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  Karnataka: Communal tension in Bagalkot after stone-pelting at Shivaji Jayanti procession | Video

  Karnataka | February 20, 2026 9:18 IST

  Leaders of Hindutva organisations have demanded strict action against those responsible for the stone-pelting incident. The atmosphere in the area remains tense, and security has been heightened.

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  Indian-origin man sentenced to life in 2022 Vancouver golf course homicide

  World | October 31, 2025 16:43 IST

  The British Columbia Supreme Court found Basra guilty of first-degree murder and arson in connection with the execution-style killing at the University Golf Club on October 17, 2022.

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  Nepal Gen Z protests: SC, banks set to open as situation improves; Army releases update on curfew

  World | September 11, 2025 22:55 IST

  Nepal is reeling under severe protests by Gen Z. The unrest initially began with the government's order to ban social media platforms but gradually turned into an anti-corruption movement. Protestors took to streets and resorted to vandalism and arson. Houses of several leaders were damaged.

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  Nepal Gen Z protests: Ministers, family cling to Army helicopter to dodge protestors | Video

  World | September 10, 2025 22:54 IST

  In response to the escalating unrest, the army has been deployed to maintain security and restore order in the Himalayan nation. To restore order, the military has imposed strict restrictions across the nation, limiting public movement and gatherings.

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  Jharkhand: Violent clash between two groups in Hazaribagh over Shivratri decorations

  Jharkhand | February 26, 2025 14:45 IST

  A violent clash erupted in Hazaribagh's Dumroun village over Shivratri decorations, leading to stone-pelting, arson, and multiple injuries. Several vehicles and a shop were torched, prompting heavy police deployment to restore order. Authorities remain on high alert as tensions simmer.

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  Seven more arrested in connection with arson at legislators' residences in Manipur

  Arunachal Pradesh | November 24, 2024 10:42 IST

  Manipur Police have arrested seven more individuals, bringing the total to 41, in connection with the arson and property damage at legislators' residences during violent protests on November 16.

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  Lawrence Bishnoi's rival Kaushal Chaudhary gang claims attack on businessman's house in England

  India | September 16, 2024 21:50 IST

  Kaushal Chaudhary, the leader of the gang, is currently incarcerated and is facing over 40 criminal charges including, the murder of an Akali leader, Kabaddi player and Youth Congress president.

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  Retired police officer house torched in fresh unrest in Manipur

  Manipur | September 04, 2024 16:57 IST

  This incident took place despite an agreement between representatives of Meitei and Hmar communities to restore normalcy and prevent further arson during a meeting held on August 1 at a CRPF facility in Assam’s Cachar district.

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  Chhattisgarh: Govt delegation led by Deputy CM Vijay Sharma visits violence-hit Balodabazar

  chhattisgarh | June 11, 2024 12:59 IST

  Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who holds the Home portfolio, directed that stern action should be taken against those who indulged in the violence in Balodabazar.

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  Chhattisgarh: Massive chaos in Balodabazar collector office, mob sets vehicles on fire

  chhattisgarh | June 10, 2024 23:25 IST

  Satnami community had protested in the Balodabazar district today. Later the protest turned violent and the mob set fire to the vehicles parked in the premises of the collector's office. This caused a stir.

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  2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits two accused of arson, assault, says charges 'not proved at all'

  India | August 06, 2023 16:16 IST

  2020 Delhi riots: Regarding the identification of the two accused persons as part of the riotous mob, the court noted that as Monish did not know anyone from the mob, nor did he remember their faces, he could not identify any culprit before the court.

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  Video shows stone pelting, arson during VHP's pro-CAA rally in Jharkhand's Lohardaga

  India | January 23, 2020 17:41 IST

  At least 50 people have been injured in violence during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) rally in Jharkhand's Lohardaga. According to the latest reports, several vehicles and houses were set on fire in the arson carried out by the miscreants.

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  Militant aide involved in arson held in Awantipora

  India | November 21, 2019 17:07 IST

  Asif Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Larow Jageer area in Tral, was involved in publishing and circulating threatening posters in the area, the police said.  

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  Maoists torch vehicles in Jharkhand

  India | May 15, 2019 16:47 IST

  Maoists set ablaze four vehicles involved in road construction work in Jharkhand's Chatra district early on Wednesday, according to police.

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  Arson, clashes after stone-pelting at religious procession in Rajasthan's Pali, sec 144 imposed

  India | March 31, 2018 22:01 IST

  "About a dozen people including some policemen have been injured in the violence that followed the stone-pelting," officials said.

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  Arson behind T&T Indian expo fire: Organiser

  April 26, 2014 21:07 IST

  Port-of-Spain/New Delhi: An arson attack is being suspected of being the cause of a major fire Thursday that razed the venue of the upcoming Festival of India expo in Trinidad and Tobago's bourough of Chaguanas.The

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  15 to 20 juveniles escape after arson, clash in Delhi Juvenile Home

  India | February 24, 2014 17:25 IST

  New Delhi: Fifteen to twenty juvenile delinquents today escaped from the Boys Observation Home in Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi, after a section of the inmates resorted to arson and clashes. The Home houses nearly 180 juvenile

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  Stoning, arson in UP town after customer's scuffle with Bank of India manager

  India | August 27, 2013 22:38 IST

  Kannauj, UP:  Local residents of Saurikh hamlet near Kannauj today went on a stoning and arson spree, after a scuffle at the local Bank of India branch over opening of a bank account. Additional reinforcements

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  Tension prevails in Lucknow after groups indulge in brick-batting, arson

  India | August 03, 2013 6:49 IST

  Lucknow, Aug 3 : Tension prevailed in the old city area here on the third consecutive day yesterday as members of two sects of a community allegedly indulged into  brick-batting and arson.Some incidents of brick

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  Gorkhaland supporters set homeguard on fire, arson in Darjeeling

  India | August 02, 2013 15:22 IST

  Darjeeling, Aug 2:  A home-guard was today set on fire in Darjeeling town where incidents of arson were reported on the eve of the indefinite bandh called in the hills to demand a separate state