Two brothers in Odisha's Ganjam district have been arrested for allegedly murdering an 80-year-old man whom they suspected of practising witchcraft against their family. The incident occurred on November 4 in Badangi village.
A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student has been arrested for allegedly attacking a fellow student with a meat cleaver in the Barak Hostel. The victim sustained severe injuries, including loss of vision in one eye, due to the assault which stemmed from the attacker's objection to the victim's friendship with a woman student.
A 35-year-old man, identified as Deepak and an alleged history-sheeter with ties to the Ashok Rathi gang, was shot dead inside his car on the Delhi-Jaipur highway near Sidhrawali village on Monday. Passers-by discovered his body, and police are investigating the incident, including a potential gang war angle, after an FIR was registered.
Assam Police have dismantled an interstate financial fraud network that swindled a Guwahati-based company, Global Traders, out of over Rs 11.5 crore. The fraudsters impersonated Army suppliers and officers using forged documents. One alleged mastermind, Harsh Agarwal, has been arrested from Siliguri, West Bengal, and over Rs 2 crore has been frozen as investigations continue.
Kolkata Police's Detective Department questioned Avery Sen, daughter of former minister Indranil Sen, regarding an alleged multi-crore scam involving Durga Puja pass distribution. An associate, Dhruvajyoti Basu, was arrested and remanded to police custody. Investigators are examining financial transactions between Sen's organisation, his daughter's company, and his wife's accounts.
A final-year MBBS student in Nagpur lost Rs 12.33 lakh after falling victim to an online Ludo game scam. The student was lured by promises of high returns from an app called 'Try Players', initially making small profits before investing a large sum and subsequently suffering continuous losses. He later discovered the game was rigged and was blocked by the fraudsters. Police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act.
A digital media operator in Dombivli, Thane, has been booked for allegedly extorting money from bar owners. He threatened to publish fake defamatory news on social media unless paid hush money. One bar manager reported paying Rs 25,000 after being threatened with a defamatory WhatsApp link. Police investigation revealed multiple similar incidents, but no arrest has been made yet.
An absconding accused, Mohin Jaiswal, involved in the November 2 killing of a police station in-charge in Madhya Pradesh during an anti-liquor smuggling operation, has died of a suspected brain stroke in Gujarat. The police officer, Dilip Puri, was run over by a truck carrying illicit liquor. Mohin Jaiswal reportedly had a 30% stake in the illicit liquor business, and five other accused have been arrested.
Residents of Sammoo village in Himachal Pradesh have not celebrated Diwali for over 100 years due to a belief in a curse. Villagers fear misfortune, including fires, disasters, and deaths, if they attempt to observe the festival, a tradition stemming from a woman's 'sati' and subsequent curse.
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri is participating in the FIFA Player Impact Programme, an initiative designed to empower footballers to drive positive social change. Chhetri, the first male participant, aims to apply lessons learned to address causes like education, mental health, and equitable access to sport, with participants set to present their projects in December.
The article explores the growing fascination with American football among Indian Americans, from first to third generations. It highlights how immigrants, initially unfamiliar with the sport, are embracing its strategic depth and social aspects, drawing parallels to cricket's popularity in India. The piece features personal anecdotes, explains the sport's structure, and touches upon its cultural significance and economic scale.
A man in Nalasopara, Palghar, allegedly murdered his wife on Saturday due to suspicion about her character, stemming from frequent visits by fathers of her tuition students. He subsequently committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in south Mumbai. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the incident.
A Diwali firecracker dispute in Ahmedabad escalated into a violent clash, resulting in injuries to residents, self-defence firing, and multiple arrests. The incident involved a group attacking a residential society after an argument over bursting firecrackers on a public road.
A 32-year-old man in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, was arrested for allegedly killing his elder brother during an argument about caring for their ailing mother. The accused bludgeoned his brother with a stick, buried the body in a pit behind their house, and threatened family children to keep silent. Police exhumed the body after relatives reported suspicions, leading to the arrest.
Four individuals have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district in two separate cases, with police seizing over six kilograms of charas-like substance. The arrests were made during naka checking as part of an anti-drug drive.
Delhi Police arrested Mohammad Faizan, 39, in Rohini and seized 30,000 counterfeit cigarettes. The arrest followed a tip-off about a supplier distributing fake cigarettes in North Rohini. Police are investigating the source of the illicit goods.
A long-standing land dispute between two extended families in Nagaon district, Assam, escalated into a violent clash on Monday night, resulting in seven injuries, including one from gunfire. Police have detained three individuals and are investigating the incident.
The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) is encouraging pensioners to adopt Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) through face authentication technology. A nationwide campaign is underway to facilitate this process, aiming for digital empowerment and convenience for pensioners, including those in remote areas.
Two teenagers were fatally stabbed in separate incidents in north and northeast Delhi just before Diwali. One 16-year-old was killed resisting a mobile phone snatching attempt in Wazirabad, while a 19-year-old died in Nand Nagri due to a dispute linked to personal enmity. Police are investigating both cases, collecting evidence, and questioning suspects.
A special court in Latur has sentenced Govind Sadhu Naikwade to five years in jail and fined him Rs 5000 for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. The incident occurred on October 21, 2024, leading to his arrest and conviction under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police in Saharanpur have arrested a man, Rohit alias Buddhu, in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Priyanka, whose body was found on October 29. The investigation is ongoing, and legal proceedings have commenced.
A 25-year-old man was killed in Noida after an altercation at a park. The incident occurred when his scooter allegedly brushed against another man's foot, leading to a scuffle where he sustained a fatal head injury. Another youth was injured, and police are searching for the accused.
Two brothers in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly strangled their 21-year-old sister because they disapproved of her relationship with a youth. They then hanged her body to make it appear as a suicide. Police investigation and post-mortem findings led to their confession.
Pune police have registered a case against multiple individuals for allegedly committing fraud under the Centre's Merit-cum-Means scholarship scheme for minority students. The accused reportedly obtained Rs 1.2 lakh by using fake documents, creating fake user IDs on the National Scholarship Portal, and posing as institutional heads to submit applications for fictitious students during the academic years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
India aims to become a globally competitive and technologically self-reliant semiconductor powerhouse by 2047, leading in next-generation chip technologies. This vision, highlighted at the ESTIC 2026 conclave where DRDO played a key role, focuses on developing a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem, creating high-value jobs, and ensuring digital security and economic strength through indigenous chip capabilities.
A 58-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly strangled his seven-year-old son to death, fearing the child from his second marriage would claim a share in his property. The decomposed body was found in a drain on Sunday, and the father confessed after being confronted with CCTV evidence.
Police in Aluva, Kochi, have arrested a 21-year-old man, Alex Robin, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl during a Halloween party at a resort. The incident came to light after parents discovered liquor being served at the party, which was initially believed to be an all-girls gathering. An investigation is ongoing, including into the illegal serving of alcohol.
Indian boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei has secured a medal for the country at the Youth Olympic Games by advancing to the semifinals of the men's 50kg category after defeating Abraham Kalenga of Namibia. He will compete in the semifinal on Wednesday.
A software engineer in Kolkata was allegedly hacked to death by his live-in partner following a quarrel at his rented accommodation. Police have arrested the accused woman and her mother in connection with the incident. The couple reportedly had an altercation on Saturday night, leading to the fatal attack.
A staffer at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in Pune has been booked under the Official Secrets Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly leaking a 'Work Assistant' recruitment examination paper. The vigilance department of TIFR received a tip-off in June 2026, leading to an investigation that confirmed the leaked paper matched the original, and an offence was registered on Monday.
A momo stall owner was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified assailants in Mangolpuri, outer Delhi, on Thursday. Police have initiated an investigation, with preliminary inputs suggesting personal enmity as a possible motive.
A 45-year-old MCD sanitation worker, Vijay Prakash alias Sonu, was allegedly beaten to death with stones and sticks in northwest Delhi's Ramgarh area on Tuesday following a quarrel. Police have arrested four individuals and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder, while two main suspects remain absconding.
Police in Jharkhand's Palamu district arrested a man and seized 256 grams of brown sugar valued at Rs 40 lakh. Two accomplices escaped, and an investigation is ongoing.
Kazakhstan's decision to support foreign-born tennis players like Elena Rybakina and Alexander Bublik has been a successful investment, according to 26-year-old Zhebik Kulambayeva. Their success has significantly boosted tennis culture in the country, inspiring a new generation of players. Kulambayeva, currently competing at the Chennai Open, also shares her experiences on the professional circuit and her affinity for playing in India.
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh announced that the case concerning the killing of two Kuki youths in Senapati district has been transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Singh met with the victims' families, offering condolences and assuring them of government support and eventual arrests. The families requested dialogue with CSOs for the last rites. The youths went missing on October 28 and their bodies were found on November 1.
A police constable, Dhaneshwar, who went missing two days prior during a confrontation with suspected drug smugglers in Jehanabad, Bihar, was found dead in the Dardha river. His service pistol, mobile phone, ring, and wallet were recovered intact with his body, and the exact cause of death awaits post-mortem results.
A 42-year-old man, Munna, allegedly beat a juvenile to death with an iron rod in central Delhi's Anand Parbat area on Monday. The fatal assault occurred after an argument between the victim and Munna's minor son over bursting firecrackers escalated. Police have apprehended Munna and the other juvenile, registering an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old truck driver, Innas Khan, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident on the Naraina flyover last month. The victim, a scooter rider, died after being hit by Khan's vehicle. The arrest followed an extensive investigation involving CCTV footage analysis and vehicle verification.
An 11-year-old girl was abducted, raped, and murdered in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh. Her body was recovered from a well on Friday. The accused, Uttam Kumar Singh, was arrested after a police encounter during which he received a gunshot wound. Singh has a history of criminal cases.
An absconding suspect, Manish Jaiswal, has been arrested from Gujarat in connection with the killing of Khategaon SHO Dilip Puri during an anti-liquor operation in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district earlier this month. This arrest brings the total number of arrests in the case to six, shedding more light on the illicit liquor syndicate involved.
