Bengaluru police have recovered all seven bodies of a family allegedly murdered by a cab driver over domestic disputes. The bodies were found in various locations across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with the last two recovered from Shiradi Ghat forest. The accused, Indusekar alias Sekar, was arrested after a missing-person complaint led to his confession.
India's Defence Ministry has sealed contracts worth Rs 53,866 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for eight next-generation warships for the Indian Navy. These indigenously designed corvettes will bolster India's combat prowess in the Indian Ocean and support the 'Make-in-India' initiative, creating significant employment opportunities.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 6.64 kg of amphetamine valued at Rs 5.32 crore from a passenger bus on the Indore-Bhopal route, leading to one arrest. The arrested individual was already out on bail in another NDPS Act case.
Thane Police have successfully dismantled an inter-state arms syndicate, leading to the arrest of five individuals from Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. The operation resulted in the seizure of firearms and ammunition valued at Rs 9.19 lakh, with the suspects allegedly planning an armed robbery.
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested four alleged drug peddlers in Anantnag and Kupwara districts on Sunday. Authorities recovered heroin and charas from their possession during separate naka checking operations. Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, and investigations are ongoing to trace the forward and backward linkages of the drug trafficking network.
West Bengal authorities arrested 378 individuals and seized narcotics worth approximately Rs 64 crore during a week-long anti-drug operation. The drive, conducted between October 31 and November 7, also led to the destruction of illegal ganja cultivation and the attachment of properties, reinforcing the state's zero-tolerance policy against illicit narcotics.
A college principal and lecturer in Hyderabad were arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 20-year-old hotel management student. The student took his own life after his phone, confiscated for allegedly creating a morphed AI image of the lecturer, was not returned for a week despite his apologies, leading him to feel insulted and upset.
Apple's new Apple TV 4K (4th Generation) brings Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, 128 GB of storage and an upgraded Siri Remote to home entertainment.
Kochi police arrested two men and seized 192 grams of MDMA, valued at approximately Rs 7.5 lakh, following a tip-off. The drugs were reportedly trafficked from Tamil Nadu hidden in a banana bunch and intended for sale in Ernakulam and Aluva. An investigation is underway to trace the source and distribution network.
Jharkhand police have seized a total of 441 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.2 crore in two separate operations. In Garhwa, 426 kg of ganja was found in a truck, while the RPF arrested four interstate drug peddlers with 15 kg of ganja at Tatisilway Railway station.
Mumbai police were on high alert after an email threatened bomb blasts at prominent locations including the Bombay High Court, BSE, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, and Amitabh Bachchan's residence. Extensive searches confirmed the threat was a hoax, marking the second such scare involving Bachchan recently.
A 23-year-old man was killed and another seriously injured in a knife attack at a Ramlila fair in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred late Saturday night following a dispute over payment for toys. Police have apprehended one accused, a toy seller, and are searching for another. The injured victim is reportedly a relative of a BJP MLA.
Police in Hyderabad have busted a milk adulteration racket, arresting a 43-year-old man for allegedly mixing hydrogen peroxide and milk powder into milk before supplying it to customers. Authorities seized adulterated milk, hydrogen peroxide, and milk powder during the operation, highlighting a significant public health risk.
West Bengal BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari has defended her controversial statements about firecrackers killing germs and viruses, claiming her words were twisted for TRP. She clarified that she was referring to traditional beliefs about firecrackers during Diwali-Kali Puja. Adhikari also alleged political opponents were using her statements and noted reduced firecracker use in her constituency this year.
Manipur police arrested a 29-year-old Myanmar national in Churachandpur district with over 9 kg of illicit opium. The accused was apprehended on Monday, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
Customs officials at Pune International Airport seized 10.6 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 3.72 crore, from an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The drugs were cleverly concealed in "Freeze Dried Monthong Durian" packets among noodles and vacuum-sealed polythene. The passenger was intercepted on November 4 and booked under the NDPS Act, with further investigation ongoing.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Bihar's Darbhanga district was injured after unidentified miscreants opened fire on a police team during patrolling on Thursday. ASI Randhir Kumar sustained a bullet injury to his left leg and is undergoing treatment. Police are conducting raids to apprehend the accused and ascertain the motive.
Himachal Pradesh Police has seized assets worth Rs 48.30 lakh belonging to an alleged drug trafficker in Kangra district. This marks the first physical possession of forfeited property under the PIT NDPS Act in the state, involving a residential building and cash.
A local BJP leader and his nephew have been booked in Muzaffarnagar for allegedly illegally stocking 26 cartons of firecrackers for sale. The nephew has been arrested, and police registered a case under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Explosives Act after a raid on Thursday evening.
A Thane court has acquitted 21 individuals involved in a 2008 rioting and assault case that occurred during Dahi Handi festivities. The incident saw clashes between two Govinda groups, leading to injuries to police personnel and damage to their vehicles. The court cited the prosecution's failure to prove the accused's role or the formation of an unlawful assembly, along with issues in witness testimony, as reasons for the acquittal.
Delhi Police have arrested two alleged associates of the Neeraj Bawana-Naveen alias Bali gang in Alipur. Kapil Thakran and Arun alias Boby were apprehended with five illegal firearms and 13 live cartridges following a tip-off about their intention to commit a serious criminal offence. Arun has a previous Arms Act case in Haryana.
A man in Rajasthan's Udaipur district allegedly killed his mother with a stick after she intervened to stop him from attacking his father during a dispute over voting in the sarpanch election. The accused also attacked his elder brother and has been arrested.
Delhi Police have arrested two alleged kingpins of a Jamtara-based cyber fraud network, Md Mehruddin Ansari and Md Arsad Ansari, who were absconding for over five years. They are accused of siphoning off Rs 27.10 lakh from a complainant through a fake Canara Bank website. The duo allegedly designed fraudulent banking websites and operated fake customer care services, leading to the victim sharing banking credentials and losing a significant sum. Eight other accused were previously arrested in connection with the case.
Police busted an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Virar East, Palghar district, ahead of Diwali, seizing contraband and equipment worth approximately Rs 13 lakh. Three persons have been booked, and a probe is underway. The unit operated in a crowded residential area, employing 17 workers under dangerous conditions.
A US jury has found Nepali-American Naresh Bhatt guilty of first-degree murder, defiling, and concealing the body of his wife, Mamta Kafle. Bhatt admitted to dismembering and disposing of her body in a landfill in 2024, though he claimed she died by suicide. He faces a minimum of 20 years in prison.
A 22-year-old youth, Karuna Das, was arrested in Kendrapara, Odisha, for allegedly killing his 65-year-old maternal uncle, Giridhari Das, with a spear following a family altercation on Thursday night. The incident occurred after the accused, reportedly drunk, was reprimanded by his mother, leading to his uncle's intervention.
The Kerala government has initiated an internal inquiry into four police personnel from Pathanamthitta district. They are accused of maintaining close ties with a history-sheeter, Sarath, and assisting him in illegal activities, including unauthorised soil transportation. The inquiry follows a Crime Branch report submitted in February 2026.
The Mumbai Crime Branch has detained a 30-year-old man from Bengaluru in connection with alleged extortion and threat calls made to several city residents, following a probe into multiple complaints.
JNU has rusticated four students and banned them from campus immediately following a violent clash involving sharp-edged weapons at Barak Hostel, which left three injured. The university cited its zero-tolerance policy towards violence and the disruption caused to the academic environment.
Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested Gaurav Yadav, a 31-year-old alleged inter-state snatcher, who was a proclaimed offender in multiple cases across Delhi and Haryana and wanted in a Gangster Act case in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav, involved in 54 cases, was apprehended near Machchi Market, Vikaspuri-Nilothi Nala Road, with a semi-automatic pistol and live cartridges.
A 36-year-old lawyer, Anuj Kumar Chaturvedi, was allegedly shot dead by Congress district general secretary Amol Dixit in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, on Diwali night. The incident stemmed from a dispute over political rivalry, with Dixit reportedly slapping Chaturvedi's cousin, leading to a confrontation. Dixit is currently absconding, and police have registered a case and formed multiple teams for his arrest.
Police in Thane have registered a case against company directors and a broker for allegedly cheating a 32-year-old textile businessman of Rs 95.25 lakh. The accused reportedly gained the businessman's trust over four years, purchasing raw fabric but failing to clear outstanding dues.
A woman and her male friend were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband and attempting to disguise his death as a heart attack. The crime came to light after a post-mortem report raised suspicions, leading to confessions from both accused about their relationship and the murder plot.
A woman attempting suicide in Karnataka's Kumaradhara river was attacked by a crocodile, leading to her rescue by police and locals. She sustained minor injuries and was later counselled and sent home.
A 20-year-old woman, Ninki, was found hanging in a finance company's office in Gorakhpur, leading to protests by her family and locals who suspect murder. Her family alleges the office manager, Suraj Yadav, is responsible and points to switched-off CCTV cameras. Police are investigating, awaiting the post-mortem report.
Delhi Police arrested a 26-year-old man, Harshit Mittal, and seized nearly 312 kg of illegal firecrackers from his residence in Balbir Nagar, East Delhi. Mittal, who was selling firecrackers for quick money, was apprehended after a tip-off on November 3.
A man named Sasikumar was arrested in Thiruvarur district for allegedly tampering with official land records to illegally transfer and sell properties belonging to mutts, temples, and private individuals. The investigation is ongoing to identify other conspirators involved in the fraud.
A man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly raping a 26-year-old woman from Jaipur. The incident reportedly occurred on October 28 after the accused, Sameer M V, befriended the woman at a pub and later invited her to a hotel room.
A 22-year-old man, Anshu Dubey, allegedly involved in a firing incident at a mining company on October 27, was arrested in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, after a brief encounter with police. He sustained a gunshot wound during the gunfight while attempting to evade arrest and fire at officers.
A man allegedly shot two sisters in Navi Mumbai after one of them ended their relationship. The main accused has been apprehended, while his accomplice is absconding.
