A 17-year-old girl was found dead near her home in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Police suspect she was raped and murdered, with initial findings indicating strangulation. A post-mortem report is awaited to confirm rape, and an investigation is underway.
With the T20 series already secured, India is set to experiment with its squad in the fourth match against New Zealand in Auckland, potentially offering game time to spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy, who have been on the sidelines.
The Kerala High Court has ordered police not to arrest an Additional District and Sessions Judge whose 17-year-old son was involved in a fatal car accident. The judge sought anticipatory bail after being named an accused. The victim's family expressed disappointment but vowed to continue their legal fight, while police continue their investigation.
Odisha is preparing for Cyclone Murasu, which intensified from a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal. This comes less than a week after Cyclone Arnab hit the region, causing significant damage and prompting relief efforts. Murasu is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on November 3, bringing heavy rainfall to Odisha.
The death toll in the Sagar hooch tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has risen to 12, with nearly 30 others under medical observation. Police have arrested 14 individuals and launched a major crackdown on bootleggers, investigating a potential link to Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh. Three excise officials and two police personnel have been suspended, and the Chief Minister has ordered a probe.
A mature democracy like India has to decide who rules the country -- whether the people of India with their votes or Mark Zuckerberg and other social media moguls through their algorithms, asserts Dr Ashwani Mahajan.
A couple, identified as the parents of a custodial death victim, was detained by police in Chennai after attempting to breach Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's convoy. They sought to petition the Chief Minister for justice regarding their son's death in police custody in March. The incident caused a brief slowdown of the CM's vehicle.
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 fast-track court in Nashik, Maharashtra, has sentenced Vijay Sanjay Khairnar to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl. The court described the crime as "rarest of the rare," stating that leniency would undermine public confidence in justice. The judge highlighted the extreme depravity of the act, committed on November 16, 2025, and ruled out life imprisonment, also directing Rs 10 lakh compensation to the victim's parents.
A 34-year-old woman was found dead in a Pune flat, leading to her husband's arrest on charges of abetment to suicide. Her relatives allege she was murdered and had faced continuous harassment from her husband and in-laws over demands for gold and for not bearing a male child. Police are investigating the claims, with two teams formed to trace other accused.
Police in Kozhinjampara, Kerala, have arrested Martin Ignesimuthu, the male friend of Nivedya, in connection with the drowning deaths of her two children, Jennifer Juliet and Robin Christopher, on September 29. Nivedya was previously arrested, and further investigation, including digital evidence analysis, led to Ignesimuthu's arrest on Wednesday night, as police believe he had an active role in the crime.
A man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly stabbed a woman to death with a screwdriver following a dispute. He later surrendered to the police and confessed to the crime. The accused has been arrested, and an investigation is underway.
A private clinic owner and the husband of a 26-year-old pregnant woman have been arrested in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, after the woman died during an alleged illegal abortion. Police investigations revealed the abortion was conducted illegally after a sex determination test, without a qualified medical professional present.
A 54-year-old Manipuri musician, C Vikram Singh, tragically died in New Delhi after being allegedly assaulted by a group of delivery workers and dhaba staff. The incident occurred when Singh objected to their loud behaviour and drinking outside his Kilokari village apartment. Police have arrested seven men and apprehended one juvenile in connection with the case, which is currently under investigation.
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.
The Indian golf trio of Anshul Mishra, Arkesh Bhatia, and Ribhav Verma failed to make the 36-hole cut at the Asia-Pacific Amateur golf tournament in New Zealand. Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand maintained his lead despite windy conditions, positioning himself well for the weekend.
Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav has died by suicide after consuming poison at his residence, with a postmortem examination underway at a Delhi hospital on Wednesday.
The wife of the prime accused in the Guwahati hotel firing incident, where five people died, has appeared at a police station in Dhemaji district with her lawyer. Jonmani Gogoi had been missing since her husband's arrest in connection with the multiple murder case stemming from a dispute over hotel management.
Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old Class 12 student found burnt on her school premises in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar on Saturday. A three-page purported suicide note was recovered, and a suspected breakup is being probed as a possible reason. The family, however, alleges a conspiracy, and all angles, including foul play, are under examination.
Fakhar Zaman's 127 and Arafat Minhas' half-century powered Pakistan to a three-wicket win over Sri Lanka, ending their 18-year wait for an ODI tri-series title.
Kolkata Police are seeking court permission to collect voice samples from two arrested individuals in connection with the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede. This is to match their voices with loudspeaker announcements that allegedly caused panic, leading to the death of 19 people on October 17. The investigation involves examining audio/video footage and statements from 60 people, while the puja pandal is being preserved for further inquiry.
A 28-year-old cab driver, Sanjay Saxena, was allegedly beaten to death by a group of men in Bareilly due to an old enmity. The incident occurred on Wednesday night after he watched a Ramlila performance. One accused, Akshay, has been arrested, and police are investigating the murder linked to a five-month-old dispute.
The Kerala Crime Branch has arrested Raveendran Nair, former caretaker of Jayamadhavan Nair, for his murder nine years ago. The investigation, initially treated as an unnatural death, gained momentum through forensic evidence, contradictory statements, and a forged will, leading to the unravelling of a property dispute motive.
'CID was running for more than 20 years so in a way, it was a love-filled liability for all of us.'
A former CRPF jawan was fatally stabbed and his brother seriously injured by five relatives in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, following a dispute over abusive language. The incident occurred at the jawan's dairy farm, and three accused have been arrested.
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.
A 17-year-old son of an Additional Sessions Judge was taken into custody after his Mercedes-Benz car allegedly hit and killed a 54-year-old man in Kerala. The initial release on bail sparked protests, leading to graver charges and a re-arrest.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, for allegedly raping and strangling a 17-year-old girl to death. The girl's body was found on Sunday, and the accused confessed to the crime after his arrest on Monday.
The Durga idol of Chorbagan Sarbojanin will be immersed on Saturday under strict police supervision, even as the investigation into the stampede that claimed 19 lives continues. The immersion was cleared by the SIT, which directed the puja pandal be preserved. Forensic experts have raised concerns about ventilation, and police have arrested two announcers, bringing the total to nine. One announcer's Facebook post after arrest has raised questions.
A devastating fire at a shoe manufacturing factory in Mangolpuri Industrial Area, Delhi, claimed the lives of four workers and injured two others. Police have arrested two individuals and summoned the factory owner as investigations continue into the cause and circumstances of the tragedy.
Two men from Bihar have been arrested for allegedly blackmailing a 22-year-old IT employee in Pune through fake social media accounts, extorting Rs 1.77 lakh, and driving him to suicide. The victim's father lodged a complaint, leading to the arrests and seizure of electronic devices. Police are searching for other suspects involved in the case.
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.
Ten-month-old Radha's future is uncertain after her mother, Muskan Rastogi, was sentenced to death for the murder of her husband, Saurabh Rajput, in the 'blue drum' case. Radha has been living with Muskan in Meerut district jail since birth, and jail authorities state there will be no immediate change due to the appeals process. The case also involves questions about Radha's paternity.
A police officer was killed and a constable injured in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district while attempting to intercept a truck carrying illicit liquor. The incident has led to a crackdown on the liquor mafia, with three suspects, including the alleged kingpin, taken into custody. The truck was reportedly transporting illegal alcohol to Gujarat. The Chief Minister has ordered an impartial probe and announced compensation, while political parties are trading accusations regarding the state's law and order situation.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has lauded Tilak Varma's transformation into an accomplished finisher, a role he showcased with an unbeaten 51 to secure India's victory in the second T20I. Santner, who has played alongside Varma at Mumbai Indians, noted the left-hander's adaptability from a No. 3 batter to a crucial middle-order and death-phase performer.
Robert Downey Jr's son Indio is set to make his mark in Hollywood with his first lead role in the independent film Love In Vein.
An Additional District and Sessions Judge has been arraigned as an accused after his 17-year-old son allegedly drove a Mercedes-Benz and killed a scooterist in Kochi. The incident led to protests, a transfer of the probe to the District Crime Branch, and a debate in the Keralam Assembly, highlighting concerns over police handling and parental responsibility.
Fashion model Shraddha Dubey, a prime suspect in the alleged murder of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma, has been arrested in Nagpur by a joint police team. Dubey, who was on the run for 11 days, denies involvement, claiming Sharma died by suicide due to financial distress, while his family alleges murder.
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Chhattisgarh High Court's decision to reduce a murder conviction to culpable homicide, criticising its understanding of IPC sections. The apex court issued notice to the state and the accused, indicating a potential restoration of the original murder conviction and life sentence.
Manisha Bhanwala became India's first woman wrestling world champion, dedicating her historic gold medal victory to her late father, Suresh, whose dream it was for her to achieve this feat. Her journey was marked by personal tragedy and immense resilience, culminating in a powerful display of dedication.
