Delhi Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal network involved in the storage and distribution of banned e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes across the national capital. Ten individuals, including seven pan-shop owners, have been apprehended. The operation uncovered a three-tier supply chain, with products allegedly reaching students near schools and colleges, and revealed potential cross-border links.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Bihar, recovering counterfeit Indian currency worth Rs 2.65 lakh, after dismantling a fake currency supply network in Paharganj. The accused were apprehended during a raid and were planning to sell the fake notes.
A Vadodara court has ordered criminal proceedings against a former police inspector, K N Lathiya, for allegedly assaulting a man, Moin Pathan, in 2024, causing a ruptured eardrum. The court found a prima facie case against Lathiya under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions after Pathan and his brother alleged severe beating at Gorwa police station.
Two girl students in Hyderabad were allegedly sexually assaulted by two men after being made to drink alcohol at a party. Police have registered a case of rape and kidnapping under the BNS and POCSO Act, and one victim was hospitalised.
Rajasthan Police announced the detention of Harichand Jat alias Hari Boxer, a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Hari Boxer, wanted for extortion, firing incidents, and supplying weapons, was operating from abroad after fleeing India in April 2023. Efforts are underway to extradite him to India.
The Bihar Special Task Force (STF), in collaboration with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and district police, conducted two separate operations leading to the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers. Authorities seized charas valued at Rs 10 crore and 61 grams of smack in East Champaran and Purnea districts. One arrested individual, Rajesh Sahni, is believed to be part of an international narcotics syndicate supplying drugs across several Indian states after procuring them from Nepal. Investigations are ongoing.
Delhi Police have registered an FIR regarding alleged graffiti found on a police vehicle during the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan, with videos of the incident going viral.
Assam Police seized drugs worth nearly Rs 5 crore and arrested two suspected traffickers in Cachar district. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the operation, reiterating the state's commitment to combating drug menace.
A man was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's Giridih district following a dispute with a travel agency. The dispute arose after the agency failed to arrange the return of his parents from an Umrah pilgrimage, despite collecting extra money. The victim, Mohammed Haider Ali, confronted the agency operator, Maulana Iliyas Ansari, leading to a fatal assault.
Team Spain White, led by Ismael Fahssi, secured the Cup of Nations title at the global simulator racing championship in Mumbai. They won all four races in the Grand Final, outperforming Team Netherlands Red and Team Hungary Red in a competition featuring 40 top sim racing drivers.
'To see Ramayana being brought to life on such a grand scale is truly something else. Being part of a story that means so much to our country, and seeing it come together on such a scale, makes this journey even more special.'
A 57-year-old man from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, identified as Rajendra Singh, was arrested in Faridabad for allegedly posing as a vigilance officer. He reportedly threatened doctors and staff at the National Health Mission (NHM) office in the Civil Hospital, claiming to be investigating an ambulance fuel scam on behalf of a Rashtrapati Bhavan official. Police stated that Singh attempted to leverage an ongoing Rs 50 lakh diesel scam investigation at BK Hospital. He was arrested after the Chief Medical Officer alerted authorities and was subsequently remanded to judicial custody on Thursday.
A man in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 30-year-old wife following a domestic dispute. He reportedly confessed to his father-in-law before fleeing. Police found the woman dead and are now searching for the accused.
Two men, Pardeep Singh and Saveer Khan, both 22, have been arrested and charged in connection with two extortion-related shootings in Surrey, Canada, including one at comedian Kapil Sharma's restaurant last year. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed the arrests made on November 1, stating the charges stem from extensive investigative work.
The Tennis Premier League (TPL) is launching a grassroots initiative to support 36 promising junior players with scholarships worth Rs 75,000 each. This programme also offers two under-14 champions a chance to attend the 2027 Australian Open. The initiative includes regional "Race to Gold Masters" events in November and is supported by Kia India.
A 22-year-old woman in Surat, Gujarat, allegedly killed her father after an argument over household chores and mobile phone use. The incident occurred on October 31, where she reportedly attacked him with a pressure cooker lid and a kitchen knife. The father succumbed to his injuries, and the daughter was arrested on November 1.
A decomposed body of an unidentified man was discovered in a luxury car parked in a garage in Kolkata's Kasba area on Thursday. Police were alerted by a foul smell and found the body on the driver's seat of a dust-covered, number-plate-less vehicle. The Homicide Squad has launched an investigation to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances of death.
Police in Hingoli, Maharashtra, arrested a man on Tuesday for illegally possessing a country-made pistol and six live rounds. The accused, Vinod Motiram Kharwade, was apprehended in Kalamnuri town, and further investigation revealed he purchased the weapon from a person in Madhya Pradesh.
A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Panvel, Maharashtra, for allegedly strangling his 40-year-old younger brother, who suffered from a serious ailment. The accused initially tried to stage the death as natural, but vigilant neighbours noticed rope marks on the victim's neck, leading to police intervention and his confession.
Bengaluru Customs intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport, seizing 14.940 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 5.23 crore. The drugs were found concealed in vacuum-sealed packets inside a bag, leading to an arrest under the NDPS Act.
Five alleged drug traffickers were arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with heroin (smack) valued at Rs 3.25 crore in the international market. The arrests followed an operation by local police, leading to the seizure of drugs, cash, and mobile phones.
Telangana's EAGLE Force has arrested a 30-year-old Bangladeshi woman and her live-in partner in Hyderabad, seizing synthetic drugs. The woman, who entered India on a tourist visa in December 2021, allegedly became involved in prostitution and drug peddling after facing financial hardship. She used false identities and established a drug supply network, eventually involving her partner.
A CISF jawan was allegedly assaulted, stripped, and filmed by four individuals in Bhadohi, then subsequently arrested in a molestation case after being held at a police station. A court has now ordered the registration of an FIR against the four accused, leading to a police investigation.
Delhi Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Noushad, in connection with an alleged 'boss impersonation' cyber fraud where Rs 80 lakh was fraudulently transferred from an educational institution's bank account. The entire cheated amount has been secured, and further investigation is underway to identify other suspects.
A police constable in Pune, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, rammed his car into the gate of Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar's official bungalow on Tuesday evening. The constable, who has a history of disciplinary issues and mental health concerns, was detained, with no injuries reported.
Police in Keralam have arrested Ajaj Ahamed, a key accused in the murder of Bihar RJD leader Baidyanath Mahto. Ahamed, a Bihar native, was apprehended in Kollam after a tip-off from Bihar Police. He is allegedly involved in multiple crimes, including two murders and armed robberies, and had been hiding in Keralam since 2019.
Police in Kochi have issued a lookout notice for Dr Johnson Varghese, who is accused in a rape case and has been absconding since Friday. This development follows his earlier complaint against Malayalam actors Athulya Chandran and Bibin Perumpally for assault and robbery. The rape case was filed by a relative of Chandran, and digital evidence from the doctor's phones is expanding the investigation.
An Odisha Police sub-inspector, Sujit Kumar Mahanta, was apprehended by a Vigilance team after he allegedly accepted a Rs 10,000 bribe and then jumped into a pond to escape. He was caught after a chase through the water, and Rs 1.55 lakh in cash was later seized from his premises.
A 76-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar was allegedly strangled by her caretaker, who then fled with jewellery and other valuables. The incident came to light on Wednesday morning when a tenant alerted the woman's daughter. Police suspect it to be a murder for gain, and the caretaker is currently missing.
Two men were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly assaulting two women from a different community. The incident, which occurred in August in Almasguda, involved the men accusing the women of attempting religious conversions by offering chocolates to children. A video of the assault circulated on social media, leading to police action and subsequent community protests.
A new study reveals significant disparities in the return on investment (ROI) of COVID-19 vaccines across countries, with high-income nations reaping far greater economic and health benefits than low- and middle-income countries. While the global investment in vaccine development and delivery was USD 79.4 billion, the benefits ranged from USD 6.43 trillion to USD 64.3 trillion, showing a massive overall ROI. However, early access and faster rollouts in wealthier nations led to disproportionate gains.
Four people were injured and two arrested after a land dispute escalated into a violent clash involving gunfire in Dehli Ujagar village, Kanpur. The incident occurred when a new owner's family attempted to fence an orchard, leading to opposition and violence.
Thane Police's cyber cell arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a 70-year-old man of nearly Rs 1.30 crore through a fake online share trading scheme. The fraudsters lured the victim via WhatsApp, promising high returns, and persuaded him to invest in a specific trading application.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India's 100th Grandmaster, highlighting the country's exceptional achievement in chess. Shrivatri secured the title after winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in the Philippines on Sunday, marking a significant milestone for Indian chess.
A 76-year-old man, Majeed, has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old boy in Valayam, Kozhikode. Five other individuals are also under investigation, with multiple FIRs registered under the POCSO Act. The incident came to light after the boy's family noticed his reluctance to attend school.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the film "Doosra" prima facie violated cricketer Sourav Ganguly's personality rights. While refusing to halt the film's theatrical screening, the court ordered filmmakers to add disclaimers and furnish a Rs 2 crore bank guarantee as security. The court noted that the film commercially exploited Ganguly's identity without authorisation, extending beyond mere depiction of historical events.
Police in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three individuals for allegedly operating an inter-district counterfeit currency racket. A joint operation by the UP STF and local police led to the seizure of 804 fake notes worth Rs 1.74 lakh, along with printing equipment. The accused planned to circulate the fake currency during Diwali and were offering Rs 3 lakh in counterfeit notes for Rs 1 lakh in genuine currency.
Police have arrested Dhanesh S Nair, known as 'Danny', the alleged main accused in a large-scale MDMA drug smuggling operation transporting drugs from Bengaluru to Kerala. His arrest in Angamaly followed an investigation triggered by the earlier arrest of Harikrishnan KS, revealing a sophisticated distribution network using social media and disguising operations through banana plantations.
The Telangana Civil Supplies Department conducted a week-long crackdown on traders manipulating rice prices and creating artificial scarcity. Inspections revealed irregularities like weight manipulation, price sticker fraud, PDS rice hoarding, and operating without proper licenses. The department has fixed maximum retail prices for various rice varieties and is pursuing legal action, including invoking the PD Act against repeat offenders.
A middle-aged woman was allegedly killed in Assam's Tinsukia district on suspicion of practising witchcraft. The victim, Dhumru Chautal, was tortured, paraded, and beaten by villagers before succumbing to her injuries and being cremated. Three women have been arrested, and a case has been registered under relevant laws.
