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.
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 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.
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.
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.
A 23-year-old newlywed woman was found dead at her marital home in Amethi on Tuesday. Her mother has alleged that her daughter was murdered by her in-laws, claiming she was lured into marriage and subsequently killed. Police have sent the body for post-mortem and further action will be taken based on the report.
A 45-year-old woman and her 21-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death, and her 19-year-old daughter critically injured, by an unidentified attacker in Chauthana village, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. Police are investigating the motive and searching for the accused.
A 29-year-old software employee from Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad after jumping from the 30th floor of an apartment complex. Police found a suicide note where he apologised to his parents, but the reason for his death was not specified.
A six-year-old boy, Aditya Kumar, ended his protest in Patna against alleged police excesses on his parents after Independent MP Pappu Yadav assured him of taking the matter to court. The boy had gained attention for his participation in BPSC exam aspirants' protests.
A 45-year-old utensils vendor in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly bludgeoned to death by his wife and her suspected lover for opposing their relationship. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
Two minors have been detained in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old boy. The motive behind the crime was to steal the victim's gold chain to fund a birthday party and purchase a motorcycle. The accused reportedly stabbed the victim, bludgeoned him with a stone, and later attempted to destroy evidence by burning the body and discarding the victim's mobile phone on a moving bus.
A 22-year-old man, Faiyaz Ali, was arrested in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly creating fake Instagram accounts to circulate child sexual abuse material and explicit chats. The arrest followed a tip-off from the Union home ministry's Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which flagged an Instagram account with objectionable content. Police traced the account to Ali and apprehended him while he was attempting to flee.
A female sub-inspector with the Delhi Police has been booked after allegedly slapping a 78-year-old shopkeeper for objecting to her parking in front of his shop in Rohini Sector 7. The incident escalated after an argument over parking space, leading to police intervention and an ongoing investigation.
Hyderabad police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly extorting over Rs 25 lakh from numerous individuals. The accused created fake female profiles on social media, lured victims into sharing private photos and videos, and then threatened them with legal action to extract money. Victims spanned across several Indian states and even internationally.
A 50-year-old man, Mahavir Yadav, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the gang rape of a 14-year-old Dalit girl in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh. The co-accused, Navi Chand Yadav, was acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The incident occurred on September 15, 2025, and the verdict was pronounced on Monday.
Sheetal Devi clinched her second successive Asian Para Games gold in the women's compound individual event, overcoming a deficit to beat Singapore's Alim Nur Syahidah in a tense final in Nagoya on Thursday.
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Police in Delhi have apprehended a 21-year-old youth and a juvenile in connection with the murder of 30-year-old history-sheeter Md Mohnish. The murder, which occurred on October 11, was allegedly motivated by multiple personal grudges, including revenge for a friend's killing and past altercations. Two other assailants remain at large, and weapons were recovered during the arrests.
Police in Vijayapura have arrested four individuals, including a woman and her male friend, for allegedly murdering her husband by staging a road accident. The investigation revealed a conspiracy hatched by the wife, Ashwini, and Anand Rautappa Kallur, who then involved others to run over the victim, Rajshekhar, with an SUV on October 4.
A 23-year-old man, Shahid Hussain, identified as a "bad character" by police, was allegedly stabbed to death by four unidentified men in southeast Delhi's Kalindi Kunj. Hussain had been released from jail two days prior. Police have detained one person for questioning and are investigating the incident.
Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu defeated Japan's Hina Akechi in a thrilling three-game match to reach her second Super 750 final of the year at the French Open. She will now face world No. 1 An Se Young in the summit clash.
Young Mumbai batter Ayush Mhatre has sustained a grade 4 tear in his right hamstring, sidelining him for an estimated four to six weeks, potentially longer. This injury is a significant blow to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign, especially as Mhatre was named vice-captain for the season.
Delhi Police have arrested four juveniles in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy in northeast Delhi. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing an old enmity with the victim.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a Delhi Police constable of approximately Rs 24 lakh through a social media investment scam. The accused, Vikrant Kumar alias Vicky Tomar, befriended the constable online, promising high returns, and also faces allegations of outraging her modesty during an in-person meeting.
As many as 171 students of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) died by suicide or unnatural death over the last two decades, with around 70 percent of the deaths recorded in the last 10 years, according to an IIT alumni group.
A 34-year-old man, Manish Yadav, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar area on Tuesday night. Police have registered a case and deployed multiple teams to apprehend the suspects, with arrests expected soon.
Indian paddlers Jehan Dorab Madan and Shubham Wadhwa secured a bronze medal in the men's doubles MD4 table tennis event at the Asian Para Games. Despite a 0-3 loss to South Korea in their final group match, their overall performance placed them among the top four, earning them a podium finish. Jehan Madan, at 50, became the oldest Indian medallist at the event.
From a Duleep Trophy hundred to a Player of the Match performance against Australia A, Kumar Kushagra's recent form has earned him his first India call-up.
A pregnant minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in Dausa, Rajasthan. The incident came to light when she arrived at a hospital with her newborn, who was later declared dead. Police have registered a case, recorded the victim's statement, and detained a suspect for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, seized over 60 kilograms of cannabis worth Rs 30 lakh and arrested a 60-year-old man for illegal commercial sale. The raid occurred on Friday night in Rajuri.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has advised the Indian team management to preserve pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for Test cricket and use him sparingly in other formats to keep him fresh for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Four individuals have been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for the alleged murder of a 50-year-old man. The dispute reportedly stemmed from the victim not returning a mobile phone belonging to one of the accused, leading to a fatal assault near Mumbra railway station on October 13.
A 65-year-old farmer, Sitaram Pal, was found murdered with a sharp-edged weapon near his tubewell in Satopit village, Fatehpur. Police have registered a murder case against unidentified persons and formed special teams to investigate the incident.
A madrasa teacher, Sayid Mohammed Naufal, was arrested in Kochi for allegedly sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl on a ship travelling from Lakshadweep. The incident occurred during the voyage, and the accused was detained by ship security after the girl informed her mother. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act, and Naufal was remanded to judicial custody.
India's Deepthi Jeevanji secured her second consecutive Asian Para Games gold medal in the women's 400m T20 event, setting a new Games record. The 23-year-old athlete, who also holds the Asian record and is a Paralympic bronze winner, overcame a challenging background with support from her parents and Pullela Gopichand.
Keralam police have arrested Siddhab Gamidanga, 24, from Odisha in connection with a rape case in Ernakulam. He allegedly sexually assaulted the complainant, took nude photos, and threatened to circulate them. He fled to Odisha after the case was registered but was traced and brought back to Keralam on a transit warrant.
The Delhi High Court has permitted the termination of a 31-week pregnancy for a 16-year-old sexual assault victim, citing that it would not be appropriate to burden the minor with childbirth and raising a child. The court recognised the termination as a human right affecting the victim's dignified existence and directed the state to cover medical expenses, ensuring foetal tissue preservation for DNA testing and offering adoption if the child is born alive.
