Two 19-year-old youths have been arrested from Andhra Pradesh in connection with a recent firing incident outside a factory in northwest Delhi. Police are investigating their alleged links with gangster Nitin Dabas alias Vicky Hadal and an organised criminal network, who allegedly directed the attack.
YouTuber Jason Samuel Vijayakumar has been arrested in Chennai for allegedly abetting the suicide of financial content creator V Harish. Harish, who ran "Finance with Harish" with 1.3 million followers, reportedly faced cyberbullying and defamatory videos from Vijayakumar, leading to mental distress and his death by suicide on October 20, 2026. Vijayakumar denies the allegations, claiming he acted in consumer interest by questioning Harish's lack of a SEBI-registered license.
Nic Maddinson has been added to Australia's Test squad for the series against South Africa, marking a significant comeback over a year after undergoing treatment for testicular cancer. He joins reserve wicketkeeper Sam Harper, as Josh Inglis is out with a fractured finger and Cameron Green is being monitored for an abdominal strain. Maddinson, who last played a Test in 2016, has shown strong form recently, including a century in the One-Day Cup.
A court in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, has ordered police to register a murder case against four individuals and investigate the deaths of a newly married couple whose decomposed bodies were discovered nearly three months ago. The order came after an application from the deceased man's father, citing alleged threats received by the couple before their deaths.
A 40-year-old revenue department official, Lakshmikant Munda, was allegedly killed at his home in Ranchi, Jharkhand, by unidentified persons. Police have launched an investigation, considering angles like robbery and old enmity, and a Special Investigation Team has been formed to nab the culprits.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Maharashtra's Beed district has arrested an education officer and a teacher for allegedly demanding a Rs 40,000 bribe. The bribe was sought from a school headmaster for a favourable inquiry report regarding alleged irregularities in online billing. The arrests followed a complaint and a trap laid by the ACB.
Police in Unnao have arrested a woman, her two associates, and a juvenile in connection with the murder of her 40-year-old husband. The victim's body was found dumped in an iron trunk by a highway. The investigation involved CCTV footage and led to the victim's wife, Neha Rawat, who allegedly committed the murder with the help of others due to the husband's drug addiction and frequent quarrels.
Karan Singh secured the men's singles title at the USD 30,000 ITF Men's World Tennis Tour M25 tournament in Mumbai on Sunday. His opponent, Digvijay Pratap Singh, retired in the second set, with Karan leading 7-5, 3-1. This marks Karan's fourth title of the 2026 season and his second in the last two months.
Police in Idukki have taken a 19-year-old youth, Nishanth, into custody on suspicion of murdering an 18-year-old girl from Tamil Nadu. Her charred body was found near the Pambla checkpost on Wednesday. Relatives identified the body on Thursday. Police suspect the girl was sexually assaulted and strangled before her body was set on fire, following an alleged argument with Nishanth, with whom she had a relationship. The family has called for a detailed investigation into the accused's background.
Manipur police have arrested two individuals, including a Myanmar national, and seized 900 grams of brown sugar in Churachandpur district following a tip-off. The arrests were made on Tuesday, leading to charges under the NDPS Act and immigration laws.
A 35-year-old man, Rahul Sharma, was shot dead during a birthday party in Ludhiana after an argument escalated into a brawl. Police have initiated an investigation into the incident.
A 30-year-old private firm employee in Gurugram allegedly strangled his 28-year-old wife to death before taking his own life by hanging. The man had sent an email to his employer requesting them to inform his family and landlord. Police are investigating the murder-suicide, and no suicide note was found.
A 55-year-old man, Naseem Ahmed, died on Sunday after being allegedly assaulted at a flour mill in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, following an argument. Police have taken two individuals into custody for questioning as they investigate the incident. Family members claim the deceased was a journalist, though police have not confirmed this.
A 20-year-old man, Gaurav Waghe, has been arrested in Thane for allegedly murdering a 29-year-old labourer. The incident occurred after a heated argument in the Uttarshiv area on Thursday.
A 39-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by two individuals in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for the other, while investigating the motive behind the killing.
A 27-year-old man with severe brain injuries from a road accident underwent emergency surgery at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka. Doctors removed blood clots, relieved brain pressure, and later reconstructed his skull using a removed bone portion. The patient recovered and was discharged, highlighting the importance of timely medical intervention for accident victims.
Police in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, have arrested the wife of a 38-year-old man and three of her relatives in connection with his murder. The victim, Rohit Kumar, was found dead on October 21, and investigations revealed that frequent quarrels over his wife's alleged extramarital affair were the motive.
Two men were arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and threatening her four-year-old son. The Virar police made the arrests on Friday, booking the accused under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A 30-year-old man was brutally hacked to death and his associate injured in Thane district, Maharashtra, due to an alleged business rivalry. The attack occurred near a Shiv Sena office in Badlapur West in the wee hours of Monday, with police detaining suspects and registering a case.
A 46-year-old tribal woman, Rendai Sumbrai, was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified persons in Koljomro village, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Police suspect the motive behind the killing is related to accusations of practising black magic. Two suspects have been detained, and a search is on for others involved.
Two individuals have been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for the murder of a 52-year-old woman. Initially suspected as an accidental death, an autopsy revealed severe head trauma. Police investigations led to the arrest of Nilesh Dharmaji Chibhade and Ujawala Navsu Khutade, who allegedly bludgeoned the victim with a hammer after a minor quarrel.
Ishan Kishan's injury has left the door ajar for the 15 year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was seen batting during India's optional practice session on Friday.
A 22-year-old man, Pranjal Thakran, was arrested in Indore on Saturday in connection with the firing incident on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car. This arrest brings the total number of accused to 11. Thakran was nabbed by Mumbai Police's Crime Branch with local assistance and is being taken to Mumbai for detailed interrogation.
A 22-year-old IT professional in Pune allegedly died by suicide, with his family suspecting harassment by cyber fraudsters involved in a digital arrest scam. Police are investigating the case and examining financial transactions.
Sawan Barwal ran a stunning marathon race to hand India an unexpected silver medal in the Asian Games -- shattering his own national record in the process in Nagoya on Saturday.
Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have detained two individuals, including a minor, for allegedly attempting to set an Islamic flag on fire during a Durga idol immersion procession. The incident occurred near a mosque, leading to a case being registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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.
A seven-year-old girl, Ananya, who went missing on Thursday afternoon from her home in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead in a well near her residence on Friday morning. Police have registered a case against an unidentified person and are investigating the incident.
A 27-year-old woman in Saharanpur was allegedly strangled to death by her brother after he found a youth in her room, fearing it would bring dishonour to the family. The accused, Ashish Kumar, was arrested on October 16, the same day a murder case was registered.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
