The CBI has withdrawn approximately 20 petitions from the Supreme Court that sought to transfer cases related to the 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence outside the state. The agency cited "changed circumstances" for its decision, which comes after the state's CID initiated fresh inquiries and reopened cases concerning the violence.
A 20-year-old woman, Roshni, was murdered in Belwa Sudama village, Kushinagar, by 19-year-old Surjeet, who allegedly barged into her home and slit her throat. The incident, suspected to be a fallout of one-sided love, led to tension in the village. Villagers apprehended the accused, who was later handed over to the police and is currently undergoing treatment and questioning. Heavy police deployment is in place, and an investigation is underway, with officials noting the victim and accused were from different communities.
Ramayana: Part 1 had its grand premiere in Los Angeles, drawing attention ahead of its global release on November 5.
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has removed encroachment on Nazul land connected to the accused in a recent triple murder case in Saadatganj. This action follows the killing of three men over a parking dispute and subsequent demands for demolition by the victims' family. The LDA had previously sealed the house and demolished its boundary wall, citing illegal construction. Police have made arrests, and political figures have assured stringent action and support for the victims' family.
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta stated that India's economic growth momentum remains strong despite various global and domestic shocks, attributing this resilience to a diversified growth base and improved policy responses. She highlighted the economy's 7.8 per cent growth in Q1 and continued momentum into Q2, suggesting potential upgrades to growth forecasts.
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been handed a five-year prison sentence by a Tehran court, alongside asset confiscation and bans on travel and social media, adding to his ongoing legal battles with Iranian authorities.
Kochi City Police Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar was transferred and R Nishanthini appointed in his place following controversy over the police's handling of a fatal road accident. The incident involved a 17-year-old son of an Additional District Judge, who allegedly rammed his Mercedes-Benz into a scooter, killing a 55-year-old eatery owner. Four police personnel were suspended, and the judge has been booked under the Motor Vehicles Act. The probe has been transferred to the District Crime Branch.
India's U15 football team, the Blue Colts, lost 1-2 to Honduras in a Round of 32 Tier C match of the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival on Wednesday. Despite equalising in the second half, Honduras reclaimed the lead, pushing India into the lower bracket to compete for positions 81 to 96. India will next face Trinidad and Tobago.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower, primarily due to declines in Reliance Industries and IT sector stocks, coupled with rising crude oil prices and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.
India's keeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been signed by Brisbane Heat for the Women's Big Bash League season, replacing the injured Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen.
A man in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 30-year-old wife with an axe following an argument about moving to Ludhiana. The accused, Avneesh Kumar, then fled the scene with their five-year-old son. Police have launched a search operation with five teams to apprehend him.
A 22-year-old B Com student, Rohit, has been arrested in Dwarka, New Delhi, with 101 grams of heroin valued at Rs 25-30 lakh. Police suspect an inter-state drug supply network involving a foreign national and another individual named Jaivinder. Rohit was apprehended on October 24 and is currently in police custody as investigations continue to trace the source and other members of the network.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Centre's decision to increase passport fees for Indians residing abroad, dismissing a petition that challenged the 67 per cent hike. The court ruled that the increase, implemented after 14 years, was not unreasonable or exorbitant and falls within the government's policy domain, warranting no judicial intervention. The petition, filed by Pravasi Legal Cell, argued that the higher fees disproportionately affect low-income Indian workers abroad.
Kartik Aaryan is set to headline Vivek Agnihotri's military drama Operation Sindoor, a film based on India's deep strikes inside Pakistan.
Cyclone Arnab has triggered heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across southern Odisha, leading to the evacuation of over 30,000 people and a high alert in several districts. The cyclone, which weakened after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh, has disrupted train services and prompted extensive disaster preparedness measures.
Real Madrid has issued an apology to the Chinese people after French forward Kylian Mbappe referred to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a 'Chinese dictator' in a podcast, leading to a fierce backlash and Chinese brands ceasing cooperation with the player.
The death of 35-year-old Daljit Singh in Mansa has sparked controversy, with his family claiming he died of a drug overdose and demanding an end to drug supply, while police have registered a murder case against three individuals. The incident has led to protests and strong criticism from opposition leaders against the Punjab Police and the state government.
She was one of the many stars glittering at the ELLE India Beauty Awards, marking two decades of celebrating the products, people and innovations shaping the beauty industry.
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly axed to death by her husband in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district following a domestic dispute. The accused, Mangil Sinku, has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
A 14-member Indian boxing contingent, including Commonwealth Games gold medallists Jaismine and Arundhati Choudhary, will participate in the 46th International Tammer Tournament in Tampere, Finland. The tournament, running from October 28 to November 2, aims to provide international exposure and build depth in Olympic weight categories for Indian pugilists.
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has become the world No. 1 batter in T20 Internationals, according to the latest ICC rankings.
The Union Sports and Education Ministries, in collaboration with UNESCO, have launched the 'Sports Values in Every Classroom Toolkit' to promote clean sport values and integrity among students nationwide. The initiative, announced at NADA India's Clean Sport Conclave, aims to integrate values like respect and fairness into education through multilingual video modules. Ministers Mandaviya and Joshi emphasised the importance of this partnership in strengthening India's sporting ambitions and bridging the gap between education and sports.
Two unidentified motorcycle-borne men fired bullets at the house of a Dubai-based businessman in Pitampura, northwest Delhi, on Wednesday morning. Police are investigating the alleged involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, as the businessman had received threats from the jailed gangster in 2021.
Abhishek Sharma praised Sanju Samson for giving up his batting position for teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the third T20 International against New Zealand. Sooryavanshi, promoted to open, scored 45 off 19 balls, partnering with Abhishek who hit 113. Samson's selfless act highlighted team spirit, while Sooryavanshi also shared a humorous take on Abhishek's explosive innings.
A 24-year-old alleged associate of the Mohit alias Baba gang, Harsh alias Nitish Thakur, has been arrested in New Delhi. He was apprehended on October 23 with a country-made pistol and was wanted in connection with an FIR from May 12 in Jahangirpuri. Thakur is believed to have supplied a pistol to gang leader Mohit Baba, who was arrested earlier.
A fugitive prisoner, Sachin Singh Thakur, who had escaped from custody on October 21, was arrested in Bareilly on Wednesday after a police encounter. Thakur, carrying a Rs 25,000 reward, sustained a bullet injury, and a head constable was also injured during the exchange of fire. Police recovered an illegal pistol from him.
'CID was running for more than 20 years so in a way, it was a love-filled liability for all of us.'
Indian squash player Anahat Singh has withdrawn from the Canadian Women's Open quarterfinal due to an unspecified injury. The 18-year-old, who has had a successful year on the PSA Tour, was set to face top seed Fayrouz Aboelkheir.
Musheer Khan delivered a sensational all-round performance, scoring a century and taking a six-wicket haul, to help Mumbai bowl out Haryana for 270 and enforce a follow-on in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
Multiple borrowings and weak cash flows are causing repayment delays among gold loan borrowers.
The Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) launched an online liquor booking app, approved by the previous government in 2024, to bring transparency and curb brand pushing in retail sales. The app, which became available to iOS users via a micro-site on September 6, allows customers to digitally book and pay for liquor, which must then be picked up from designated stores. It has seen significant transaction growth since its launch in November 2025, aiming to reduce crowds and ensure age verification.
Delhi Police have arrested four men for their alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case where a victim lost Rs 44,000. The accused facilitated the use of a bank account linked to the fraud through a chain of account sharing, and five mobile phones have been recovered as evidence.
Delhi Police have arrested a 21-year-old man, Sujal alias Dhela, in connection with a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against the alleged Bhola Bhai gang. This arrest follows the earlier apprehension of the gang's leader, Mukesh alias Bhola, and another associate, Vipin. The gang is accused of serious offences including murder, robbery, and extortion, with the leader allegedly continuing to direct operations from jail.
Chennai Super Kings will not have a batting coach for IPL 2027, following an overhaul of their coaching staff after recent disappointing results.
Mukesh Ambani fought back tears as his three children, Akash, Isha, and Anant Ambani, took the stage at the stock market listing of Jio Platforms Ltd, marking an emotional moment that signals the next generation's readiness to lead one of India's largest corporate empires.
Partial results from Israel's general election indicate that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc remains short of a parliamentary majority with 54 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has 48 seats, leading to a potential coalition deadlock.
The ELLE India Beauty Awards returned for their 20th edition on October 27 in Mumbai, marking two decades of celebrating the products, people and innovations shaping the beauty industry.
Jio Platforms, the digital services powerhouse backed by Reliance Industries, made a spectacular stock market debut on Thursday morning.
Two men have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Brahampuri area for allegedly firing a shot in the air and threatening a man. Police recovered a country-made pistol and a scooter used in the incident, and one of the accused has a prior record.
The BJP has launched a new song, "Modi Kahin Nahi Jaayega," as part of its social media campaign against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial "baap" remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The song asserts Modi's continued presence and criticises the opposition's language, while the Congress has also intensified its social media attacks, accusing the government of "vote chori" ahead of an INDIA bloc rally.
