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The Rajkot labour room CCTV hack case uncovered a shocking privacy breach in which hackers allegedly accessed hospital surveillance systems, stole sensitive patient videos and sold them online, prompting Gujarat Police to invoke cyber terrorism provisions against eight accused. (Express Photo)

Gujarat Hardlook | Cyber terror in labour room: Curtains left open, weak passwords, eight hackers, and viral clips

June 1, 2026 10:11 IST

Inside a case of laxity, perversion, and an astounding breach of privacy: What started as a hospital CCTV hack and patient privacy violation spiralled into one of Gujarat’s most unusual cyber terror prosecutions, in which eight men have been arrested for ‘stealing videos’ of women patients and selling them online. Here’s how the racket was busted.

Pune Crime Files Bangladeshi woman

Pune Crime Files: How a Bangladeshi woman with 2 Aadhaar cards was deported twice from India

June 1, 2026 10:09 IST

The Bangladeshi woman allegedly returned to Bhosari in Pune and assumed a new identity within months after the Mumbai police deported her

TMC postponed a key meeting convened by Mamata Banerjee after most of the party’s newly elected MLAs failed to attend, prompting the leadership to defer discussions on organisational and political issues. (File Photo)

Nearly 60 out of 80 TMC MLAs skip Mamata meeting, party blames attack on it MPs

June 1, 2026 09:53 IST

TMC spokesperson says party in touch with MLAs.

A Paralympic athlete Chirag Tyagi

Rivalry led to Paralympic athlete’s killing in Ghaziabad, say cops; kin ‘wanted to see him win medal for India’

June 1, 2026 09:54 IST

According to a senior police officer, the victim and the suspect were friends earlier and even stayed together for a few years, while training in Delhi, before the accused returned home last year following disqualification in an event.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Cabinet Expansion Live Updates: BJP government to unveil full team as 35 more ministers to take oath today

June 1, 2026 09:50 IST

West Bengal Cabinet Expansion Live Updates: With the addition of 35 ministers, the strength of the West Bengal Council of Ministers will rise to 41.

Gagandeep Kaur who questioned CM on age criteria for declaring toppers. (Screengrab from video, enhanced using AI)

‘What’s the logic behind ranks on basis of age, not marks?’: Amritsar topper’s question prompts CM Mann to order PSEB policy change

June 1, 2026 08:21 IST

According to the current PSEB rule, if three students score the same marks, the ranks are decided on the basis of their age and the youngest is declared the topper, both at the state and district level.

‘He is a drug addict’: Family of Mumbai man accused in Pak-linked terror module

‘He is a drug addict, was lured by easy money’: Family of Mumbai man accused in Pakistan gangster Shahzad Bhatti-linked terror module

June 1, 2026 07:00 IST

Sajid Shaikh’s uncle says his nephew, who struggled with drug addiction, accepted money into his bank account believing he could simply block the sender later. Tauqeer Shaikh’s family too claims the accused were unaware of the alleged larger conspiracy being probed by Delhi Police.

Illegal adoption angle, medical links emerge in Bareilly child trafficking probe, nurse among 6 held

Illegal adoption angle, medical links emerge in Bareilly child trafficking probe, nurse among 6 held

June 1, 2026 06:26 IST

The investigation began after an 18-month-old boy was abducted from Manauna Dham in Aonla on May 24

Kanpur police send amputated hand of ITBP jawan’s mother for test, say report crucial to probe

Kanpur police send amputated hand of ITBP jawan’s mother for test, say report crucial to probe

June 1, 2026 06:21 IST

The report of histopathological exam, a pathology test, will reveal the reasons behind the amputation of the woman's hand earlier last month, officials said, adding it was likely to play a key role in determining the next course of investigation.

As May 31 deadline comes to close, how prepared is Mumbai for monsoons?

As May 31 deadline comes to close, how prepared is Mumbai for monsoons?

June 1, 2026 06:17 IST

With the May 31 target coming to close and southwest monsoon fast approaching, The Indian Express takes stock of the BMC's monsoon preparedness to assess the city's readiness for the upcoming season.

Man shot over parking dispute in Kasol; 3 arrested, 1 detained

Man shot over parking dispute in Kasol; 3 arrested, 1 detained

June 1, 2026 06:13 IST

The incident and the arrest took place Saturday evening, and police have also seized the country-made pistol used in the crime. The search for a fifth accused who is absconding is ongoing.

Between a steering wheel and a blackboard: How Mumbai's migrant drivers are learning Marathi, one shift at a time

Between a steering wheel and a blackboard: How Mumbai’s migrant drivers are learning Marathi, one shift at a time

June 1, 2026 06:00 IST

A taxi driver tracing alphabets after an 11-hour shift. An auto driver whose phone is now full of Marathi reels. Drivers have until August 15 to learn the language or lose their permits. The Indian Express met the men caught between earning a living and starting from scratch.

The Heathrow pod taxi company once backed Mumbai’s project. Then it walked away

The Heathrow pod taxi company once backed Mumbai’s project. Then it walked away

June 1, 2026 06:00 IST

Heathrow pod taxi firm Ultra PRT exited BKC project after fallout with concessionaire; Dutch company 2getthere stepped in through little-known tender clause

Maharashtra clears mine project, says not in tiger area; maps show otherwise

Maharashtra clears Gadchiroli mining project of Lloyds Metals, says not in tiger corridor; maps show otherwise

June 1, 2026 08:51 IST

The project proposal involves diverting 9.4 sq km of forest land in Gadchiroli for iron ore extraction and processing by Lloyds Metals & Energy.

bmc

384 structures to be demolished: BMC begins demolition drive in Mulund for GMLR project

June 1, 2026 00:18 IST

At the Mulund exit of the tunnel, the BMC has identified 384 structures sprawled across Amar Nagar and Khindipada along the project alignment.

The state excise department has also registered three cases. The probe has since been handed over to the Maharashtra CID. (Express Photo)

‘For perfume manufacturing’: Over 200 litres of methanol led to Pune hooch tragedy

June 1, 2026 09:58 IST

Investigators said the supplier allegedly sold the chemical without insisting on the requisite documentation

eknath shinde

Opposition targets Mahayuti over ‘exclusion’ of 80 lakh women from Ladki Bahin Yojana; Shinde says scheme will continue

June 1, 2026 00:03 IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) alleged that the scheme was launched without adequate verification mechanisms, resulting in men receiving benefits in some cases.

mva

Legislative Council election: Seat sharing finalised but Mahayuti and MVA camps yet to announce candidates

May 31, 2026 22:57 IST

The dispute between BJP and Shiv Sena were over Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar —Jalna and Nashik as Sena wanted to contest both being its traditional seats.

firozabad, up police

Firozabad horror: Trader slams toddler to death after mother rejects marriage proposal

June 1, 2026 06:23 IST

After the child died, the suspect abandoned his body near the gate of his house and fled.

herbal cigarette

Herbal cigarettes can be as harmful as tobacco cigarettes: IITGN-Illinois University study

May 31, 2026 22:24 IST

Herbal cigarettes produce emissions that can be comparable to – or even more damaging than — tobacco smoke, it says

Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajiv Krishna hold a meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Express Photo)

UP gets full-time DGP after four years, Rajeev Krishna takes charge

June 1, 2026 03:56 IST

Mukul Goel, the last full-time DGP, was removed by the state government in 2022 on various charges

haryana assembly

Silent in Question Hour: 14 Haryana MLAs ask fewer than five questions

May 31, 2026 20:37 IST

Express analysis of four Assembly sessions finds six MLAs did not ask a single question, while legislators cite Zero Hour interventions and constituency work as alternative modes of raising public issues

Mumbai Division carried out checks at station vendor stalls to reinforce the ban on single-use plastics and encouraged vendors to switch to biodegradable alternatives

Central Railway steps up anti-plastic, sustainability drive ahead of World Environment Day

May 31, 2026 20:30 IST

The campaign, launched on May 15 across Central Railway’s five divisions, has involved railway staff, passengers, vendors, NGOs and schoolchildren through seminars, workshops, street plays, awareness rallies and inspections at railway premises.

Karnataka deputy CM race ahead of Shivakumar swearing-in

Ahead of D K Shivakumar’s swearing-in, lobbying grows for deputy CM, Cabinet posts

May 31, 2026 20:03 IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge told reporters that the party leadership had yet to receive any proposal to appoint deputy chief ministers in Karnataka.

army chief

From a ‘Cheetah’ Chief to Cheetah squadron: Why Army Chief has special wishes for the Champion squadron at NDA

May 31, 2026 19:02 IST

Congratulating the award winners in his speech, the Army chief mentioned the squadron in a special way, "Special compliments from a Cheetah Chief to the Cheetah squadron for the banner."

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