Delhi Police have arrested a 43-year-old man from Kerala in connection with a cyber fraud case involving unauthorised transactions totalling Rs 1.96 lakh from a woman's bank account. The accused, Raju, was identified through bank records and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, and his account was linked to multiple cybercrime complaints.
A 45-year-old teacher in Balasore, Odisha, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly molesting a Class V girl student during lunch break. The teacher initially denied the allegations but later confessed to the crime, with a video of his confession going viral. He has been booked under the POCSO Act.
A second-year engineering student at Mumbai's Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Siddhesh Patil, died by suicide in his hostel room. Patil, a native of Nashik, was undergoing treatment for depression and had messaged his psychiatrist about suicidal ideation on Tuesday night, prompting an alert to his family and friends. Police have registered an Accidental Death Report and are investigating the incident.
A 22-year-old man and his two minor nephews, aged 10 and 8, were found dead under suspicious circumstances in a field in Rajasthan's Dholpur district on Wednesday. Police are treating the case as a suspected murder, with the uncle found hanging and the children's bodies on the ground. An investigation is underway.
Idi Amin's grandson Aziz Abdul was disqualified and stripped of his silver medal at the African Boxing Championships after punching Egypt's Mohamed Hossen following the final bell.
A man has been arrested in Latur for the murder of a 55-year-old woman and the theft of gold jewellery worth Rs 65,000 from her home. The accused, Madhukar Bhimrao Chavan, allegedly assaulted Nirmala Sontakke on October 14 and stole her valuables. He was apprehended within 24 hours and has confessed to the crime.
Daniel Sean James, 44, is charged with the murder of 24-year-old Indian national Kirandeep Kaur, who was fatally stabbed in her west London home in July. The trial is scheduled for April 2027. The incident sparked community concerns, with some groups suggesting it might be an anti-Sikh hate crime, especially following another recent conviction for a similar crime.
A 19-year-old youth was arrested in Maharashtra's Beed district for allegedly creating panic at a medical college by roaming around with a sharp sickle. Police received information on Tuesday evening about a man with a sickle at Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Government Medical College and Hospital in Ambajogai. The youth, Noman Jabbar Shaikh, was taken into custody, and the weapon was seized. A case has been registered under the Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act.
A 27-year-old man was arrested by Kashigaon Police in Thane for allegedly calling the Delhi Police control room and threatening to destroy India's economy. The accused, Nikhil Sudarshan Sharma, who appeared mentally unstable, was apprehended after tracking his mobile number.
A Delhi court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault and murder of an 11-year-old boy in 2019, citing the heinous nature of the crime and the need for a strong deterrent.
Rwandan cricketer Fanny Utagushimaninde, aged 15, has become the youngest player to score a T20 international century, achieving the feat against Ghana in Lagos.
India's top singles player Vaishnavi Adkar, Sahaja Yamalapalli, and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathy have been granted wild cards for the WTA Chennai Open. American Katherine Hui also received a wild card. Tamil Nadu Tennis Association president Vijay Amritraj expressed optimism about the Indian players' performance at the home event.
Delhi Police seized 167.94 kg of illegal firecrackers from a house in Sangam Vihar and arrested a 34-year-old man for storing them without a licence. The seizure was part of a drive against illegal firecracker storage ahead of Diwali.
A man in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old wife, Ruksana, over suspicion of an illicit relationship and then dumping her body in a stormwater drain. The decomposed body was found on October 13, and the husband, Mohammed Irfaz, confessed to the crime after initial denials.
A 37-year-old man in Kanpur was allegedly pinned to the roof of a car, driven for 1.5 km, and then fatally run over. The victim, Biru Singh Badauria, died on Wednesday. Police have arrested two of the three accused, Rajveer and Pintu, with investigations ongoing into the motive, which is believed to be an earlier dispute.
Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh has been issued a non-bailable warrant by a local court in Ballia in connection with a 23-year-old case. The case involves alleged obstruction of government work, abuse, and criminal intimidation. The next hearing is scheduled for October 25.
Indian powerlifter Kasthuri Rajamani secured a silver medal in the women's 67kg category at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.
A couple was allegedly shot dead at their tea stall in Bhagalpur, Bihar, on Thursday morning. One person has been arrested, and police are investigating the motive. The incident has led to local protests, with concerns also raised about a missing child related to the victims' family.
A 50-year-old man died in Shahjahanpur after a clash between two families, allegedly stemming from a love affair. Five individuals, including two women, have been detained by police in connection with the incident.
Indian recurve archer Dhiraj Bommadevara has won a historic gold medal at the Archery World Cup Final in Saltillo, Mexico.
A 73-year-old man in Kota has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 70-year-old wife in July. He initially fabricated a story of an intruder attack, even self-inflicting minor wounds, but forensic evidence and police investigation, including call detail records and neighbour testimonies, exposed his deception and led to his arrest.
A criminal case has been registered against five individuals in Mumbra, Thane, for allegedly murdering a 54-year-old man. The victim was reportedly attacked with sticks, pipes, and belts on Tuesday evening following a dispute over a mobile phone. Police have filed charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, but no arrests have been made yet as investigations continue.
Ankush Panghal secured a gold medal in boxing at the Asian Games, contributing to India's best-ever gold medal performance in boxing at the event, alongside Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen Hooda. This achievement follows a strong showing at the recent Commonwealth Games.
India's medal tally at the Asian Para Games reached 88, with armless archer Sheetal Devi securing two gold medals. The para-athletics contingent was the largest contributor, while medals also came from swimming, badminton, and table tennis, showcasing a strong performance across multiple disciplines.
Bangladesh's Siddikur Rahman shot a three-under 69 to lead the first round of the PGTI Qualifying School in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Four Indian golfers are tied for second place. The tournament will see the top 48 players earn full cards for the 2026-27 PGTI season after four rounds.
A 17-year-old class 12 student was allegedly stabbed to death outside a government school in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden area. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, stemmed from a dispute over school uniform shoes. Five individuals, including three juveniles, have been apprehended, and a murder case has been registered.
A 17-year-old Class 12 student was allegedly stabbed to death outside a government school in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden area. The incident, which occurred on October 14, stemmed from an altercation over school shoes. Police have apprehended five individuals, including three minors, in connection with the murder.
A 22-year-old social media influencer and gym trainer, Arif Ayub Shaikh, has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, on charges of rape, physical abuse, and attempting to force a woman to convert her religion under the guise of marriage. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has labelled the case as "love jihad," alleging a larger network exploiting young Hindu girls in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Police recovered over 100 explicit video clips from Shaikh's phone, with some potentially distributed abroad.
I spent a sleepless night arguing with myself and losing.I woke up early and decided to take the job. A year or two, I told myself. I can always walk out later. That was the plan. Ten years is a strange way of keeping a one-year promise to yourself.
Three individuals have been apprehended in connection with the murder of a 78-year-old Buddhist monk in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The suspects, all reportedly drug addicts, allegedly committed the crime to obtain money for drugs.
Indian Paralympian Karamjyoti Dalal won a bronze medal in the women's discus F55 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, achieving a personal best throw of 21.60 metres. This marks a significant achievement for the athlete who transitioned to para sports after an accident in 2008.
A 45-year-old Congress candidate, Mohanlal, contesting the panchayat samiti elections in Rajasthan's Barmer district, allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday, a day before polling. His body was found hanging from a tree. Police are investigating the incident, and the reason for the suspected suicide is yet to be determined.
Nine people have been killed in fresh clashes between two communities in Manipur's hill districts of Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Kangpokpi. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh has appealed for peace and restraint, and additional security forces have been deployed. The violence began on Friday night with the killing of a woman, leading to further attacks and exchanges of fire. This comes after earlier ethnic violence in the state that killed over 300 people.
A 57-year-old woman in Kozhikode allegedly lost Rs 1.35 crore to cyber fraudsters who posed as Mumbai Crime Branch officers. They threatened her with criminal cases and coerced her into transferring money for "verification" to the Reserve Bank of India, promising a return with interest. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
A 30-year-old man, Manish Yadav, was injured after being shot multiple times in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar area on Tuesday. Police are investigating the incident, scanning CCTV footage, and working to ascertain the motive and identify the assailants.
Indian para-athlete Dharmaraj Solairaj successfully defended his gold medal in the men's T44/T62/T64 long jump combined event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. He set a new Asian record with a jump of 7.15m.
PTV breaks 232-year-old record for lowest total defended in first-class cricket
A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, has gone missing in California, prompting a search by local authorities and involvement from the Indian consulate.
A 17-year-old boy, Arjun alias Pankaj, was allegedly stabbed to death by his neighbour, Vishal Kumar, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday night. The incident occurred after Vishal, reportedly drunk, created a ruckus for not being invited to a birthday party. When Arjun intervened, Vishal allegedly stabbed him multiple times. Villagers apprehended Vishal, who had also allegedly made casteist remarks, and handed him over to the police. Legal proceedings are underway.
Two individuals have been arrested following the death of a 60-year-old man during an illegal hunting expedition within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Thane. The victim, Vijay Sapte, was accidentally shot by an accomplice who mistook his mobile flashlight for an animal's eyes. The group attempted to conceal the crime by hastily cremating the body and involving a private practitioner for a fraudulent death certificate.
