Suspected militants attacked Chassad village in Manipur's Kamjong district on Saturday, resulting in one death and four injuries. The incident involved an exchange of fire between the militants and a local armed group, with the gunfight reportedly ongoing. This attack adds to the ongoing violence between Kuki and Naga tribes in the state since February.
A Durga idol immersion procession in Malegaon, Maharashtra, was targeted by stone pelters on Wednesday night after coloured powder allegedly fell on a house. The incident led to tension and a confrontation, though no injuries were reported. Police intervened, deployed additional forces, and completed the immersion rituals by Thursday morning, identifying suspects and appealing for peace.
Jailed Aam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava was granted one-day temporary bail by the Gujarat High Court after his stepbrother was hospitalised following a suicide attempt. The MLA's stepbrother, Shantilal Vasava, consumed poison on October 12 and is in critical condition. Chaitar Vasava had initially sought bail for an examination but changed his plea to care for his stepbrother. He was previously sentenced to seven years in jail for extortion and assault.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of a BEST canteen in Mumbai's Borivali West due to unhygienic conditions and violations of food safety regulations. This action is part of a broader statewide inspection drive that led to the seizure of approximately 35,547 kg of food stock worth an estimated Rs 79.97 lakh across various divisions, including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nashik.
Bournemouth thrashed Manchester United 3-0 to intensify pressure on Michael Carrick, while Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 to claim their first home league win and climb to fourth.
Two students died and three were seriously injured in Palghar, Maharashtra, when their motorcycle skidded and fell into a roadside pit while returning to their ashram school from a village fair. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, led to the suspension of the school's headmaster, warden, and watchman due to security lapses, as the students had secretly left the hostel. An inquiry revealed non-functional CCTV cameras and unauthorised entry of non-residential students.
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly dragged out of a garba pandal and assaulted in Palghar, Maharashtra, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old accused.
'Before the Tiger Shroff incident, the gang announced that it had 70,000 shooters. Why say that? Because you want to give a message to the people who are likely to be extorted.'
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.
Former Pakistan captain Shan Masood is racing against time to recover from a calf muscle injury ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. His place in the playing XI is uncertain, especially with selectors and coach Mike Hesson looking to introduce younger players into the Test squad for the next World Test Championship cycle. Masood, who had an unsuccessful run as Test captain, fears his injury might be used as a reason to sideline him.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has publicly apologised for criticising the club's hierarchy following their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, after holding discussions with manager Michael Carrick and senior officials.
Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to enhance their cooperation in combating terrorism across all forms. This commitment was solidified during the 10th Pakistan-EU Bilateral Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad, where both sides condemned terrorism and discussed evolving threats, including those in cyberspace. They also expressed concern over the security situation in Afghanistan and pledged to work together in multilateral forums.
Shreyas Iyer has climbed to a career-high fourth position in the ICC T20 International rankings for batters, following his strong performance in the ongoing series against West Indies
Following a tragic stampede at the Chorebagan Durga Puja in north Kolkata that killed 19 and injured 24, police have detained 12 people, including event organisers. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has promised strict action against those responsible for crowd mismanagement and announced an SIT investigation into the incident.
Indian Railways zones are implementing measures to curb the nuisance of passengers playing loud music or videos on mobile phones in trains and railway premises. Violators could face fines up to Rs 1,000 or imprisonment for up to six months. This move comes after numerous complaints and recent amendments to railway laws, though some passenger bodies express concerns about enforcement manpower.
Two men, Harsh and Ranjit, have been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly opening fire at the house of a retired Haryana Police sub-inspector, Sarjeet Bainsla, in the early hours of Thursday. The incident, captured on CCTV, caused damage to a windowpane and a wall, with the motive currently under investigation.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied its over-50s team permission to participate in the International Masters Cricket World Cup in India next January, citing government refusal. This follows a similar decision by the Pakistan Hockey Federation, highlighting ongoing strained relations between the two nations.
Unlike Pyaar Ka Punchnama, which was insensitive to its female cast as well as the audience, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar allows its characters a little more room to breathe, express themselves and put forward their points of view, discovers Divya Nair.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has relaid Pitch 9 at Lord's after it received an "unsatisfactory" rating from the ICC following England's Test against New Zealand in June. The pitch, which saw all 40 wickets fall in just 166 overs, will be out of use for at least the next two seasons. MCC has launched a comprehensive review of pitch preparation and plans to use hybrid surfaces to mitigate the impact.
Indigenous communities fear that a large reservoir could submerge ancestral land and settlements, disrupt traditional livelihoods and damage forests, wildlife habitats and river ecosystems in a seismically active Himalayan region.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended sharply lower, with the Sensex tumbling 876.37 points and the Nifty dropping below 22,900, primarily due to a decline in private bank stocks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, alongside weak global market trends.
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra charity commissioner expected to decide the next course of action.
The RBI can slow the rupee's fall, but lasting stability depends on tackling the root causes of depreciation and attracting foreign investment.
Following a stampede-like situation that resulted in 18 deaths and 25 injuries, several prominent Durga Puja organisers in Kolkata were instructed by authorities on Saturday evening to temporarily close their pandals to visitors. This decision affects major crowd-pulling pujas and extends to areas like Bidhannagar, with a review meeting scheduled for Sunday.
Former captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored an unbeaten 91 off 41 balls, and Shafali Verma added 69, guiding India to a commanding 92-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I. This win secured a 3-0 series sweep for India, with Harmanpreet finding her form ahead of crucial assignments.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the second consecutive day, primarily driven by robust buying in IT stocks following strong quarterly results and positive global trends. Tech Mahindra notably surged over 8% after reporting a significant jump in net profit.
A special court in Latur, Maharashtra, has sentenced Chumbalya alias Ritesh Rajnand Kasbe to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl last year. The verdict was delivered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, with the court also imposing a Rs 5,000 fine.
Madurai-based content creator Veeramani faced an unprecedented ordeal, being forced to abandon his home after a simple online request for Deepavali sweets led to an overwhelming barrage of expensive cash-on-delivery pranks from mischievous followers.
Three individuals were arrested in Kota for allegedly firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The incident, which injured Shroff's driver and a bystander, is being investigated for links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which purportedly claimed responsibility due to Shroff's alleged association with Salman Khan. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the arrests and vowed strict action.
Leading Indian stock exchanges, NSE and BSE, will conduct a special Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, to mark Diwali and the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year.
Kochi City police seized approximately 20 kg of ganja in Eloor and arrested Sukhchand Sekh, a West Bengal native, for allegedly smuggling the contraband from Odisha to Keralam via Karnataka using a specially fabricated train compartment.
Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused Chief Minister VD Satheesan of "selective secularism" following the arrest of a YouTuber for allegedly making communal remarks about a Fort Kochi cafe. Chandrasekhar questioned the ruling Congress and CPI(M)'s political culture, which he claims disrespects religious sentiments, while other leaders like Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and MP Hibi Eden condemned the communal remarks and defended Kerala's secular fabric and tourism.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Ram Purnekar, son of murdered Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, in Thane and assured him that justice would be served. Pradeep Purnekar was killed on September 29, and five arrests have been made in connection with the case.
A Delhi court has upheld cheating and criminal conspiracy proceedings against M3M India Pvt Ltd and its promoters in an alleged Rs 450-crore land fraud case. The case involves allegations by MGF Developments Ltd regarding a land exchange deal where M3M allegedly failed to pay the full consideration. While criminal breach of trust charges were set aside, the court directed the trial court to proceed expeditiously on cheating and conspiracy charges.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the state government's firm support for power employees, pledging to challenge the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission's (HERC) decision to grant a parallel electricity distribution licence to a private company for Gurugram and Nuh districts before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). The government is appealing to unions to defer their planned three-day strike while making arrangements to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Two policemen in Kochi were injured in a knife attack by a criminal gang after responding to an assault report at a petrol pump. Three suspects, including a murder accused, have been taken into custody, and a serious investigation is underway.
Mumbai Police revealed actor Tiger Shroff was allegedly fired upon at the behest of Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit. The probe has expanded, leading to the arrest of five more individuals, including two women who allegedly smuggled weapons. Three key accused were brought to Mumbai and remanded to police custody as investigators seek to uncover the full conspiracy and recover weapons.
The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against 15 individuals in the Kishtwar minor's rape and death case. The chargesheet alleges a criminal conspiracy to conceal the sexual assault, intimidate the victim's family, and illegally terminate her advanced pregnancy. The 15-year-old tribal girl died on August 20 following an alleged abortion attempt after being repeatedly sexually assaulted by a teacher, resulting in pregnancy. Accused include the main perpetrator, health workers, and community elders involved in the cover-up and pressure tactics.
A 32-year-old woman, Ruby, was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband, Vikas, in their rented house in northwest Delhi's Nihal Vihar following a family dispute. The accused fled the scene, and police have registered a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with investigations underway to apprehend him.
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.
