A fast-track court in Saharanpur has sentenced two police officers, a former SHO and a sub-inspector, to 20 years in prison for raping a pregnant woman in Deoband 11 years ago. The incident occurred when the woman visited the police station regarding her husband's arrest. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.20 lakh on each convict.
A man in Dombivli, Thane, confessed to killing his friend during a drunken quarrel after being haunted by the victim in his dreams. Prabhu Karkade, 24, was arrested after he approached the police, admitting to beating Pallav Kadam, 43, to death and disposing of the body. The police have registered a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police in Beed district arrested eleven people after busting a gambling den in Parli Vaijnath, recovering items worth Rs 29.6 lakh, including cash, playing cards, mobile phones, and vehicles. A case has been registered under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act.
A fast-track court in Saharanpur has convicted a former Station House Officer (SHO) and a sub-inspector for the gang-rape of a woman at Deoband police station 11 years ago. The victim had approached the police station regarding her husband's arrest when the incident occurred. The court will hear arguments on the quantum of sentence on November 6.
The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered an FIR against a former Naib Tehsildar, a Patwari, and private individuals for allegedly encroaching upon and selling state land in Gurha Brahmana village. The case stems from a complaint revealing that a buyer was given state land (khasra number 96) instead of the purchased private land (khasra number 65), facilitated by corrupt officials.
India's cybersecurity agency, Cert-In, has issued a high-alert advisory to banking and financial services institutions regarding an ongoing AI-assisted cyber campaign named "Crafty Falcon." This sophisticated threat actor uses publicly available AI tools to execute autonomous attacks at machine speed, targeting payment and disbursement APIs for unauthorised fund transfers. The advisory urges BFSI entities to maintain heightened vigilance, especially during low-monitoring windows, as attacks continue despite previous remediation efforts.
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra stated on Tuesday that India possesses a compelling AI opportunity, citing the nation's software talent, systems integration expertise, and vast domestic market for AI applications. He believes this potential could give renewed interest in Indian equities more staying power.
Five individuals have been arrested in Thane district, Maharashtra, following a violent clash at a hotel that involved a firearm. The incident, which occurred during the intervening night of November 1 and 2, stemmed from an argument over playing music. One group allegedly fired at a member of a rival group. Police swiftly apprehended the accused and recovered the weapon.
Bihar Police have arrested three individuals and seized a massive consignment of 19,250 live cartridges and a country-made pistol in Bhojpur district. The arrests were made during a vehicle check following a tip-off, with the suspects confessing to illegal arms smuggling.
Kamal Haasan is set to star in Sandiyar, a new film directed by S U Arun Kumar, with its intriguing first-look poster already generating significant anticipation.
A special court in Mumbai denied temporary bail to Vickykumar Gupta, an alleged shooter in the 2024 firing outside Salman Khan's residence, who sought to attend his brother's wedding in Bihar. The court, however, permitted him to attend the ceremony via video conference from jail, subject to security protocols.
Thane police have arrested a 28-year-old man and seized 1.3 kg of mephedrone (MD) powder, valued at Rs 40.68 lakh, from his possession. The arrest was made on October 30 in the Shil-Daighar area, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including alleged mastermind Yashraj Bajpai, for operating an admission scam. The fraudsters impersonated Delhi Technological University staff to con parents, with one victim losing Rs 8.50 lakh. Two accomplices were arrested in Bhopal, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the racket.
West Bengal police, led by Falakata Police in Alipurduar district, have busted a large illegal betel nut syndicate, seizing over 117,000 kg of produce, much of which is believed to be of foreign origin. Two individuals were apprehended, and further raids are ongoing as the state government reaffirms its commitment to combating illicit trade.
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Delhi Police have arrested a 28-year-old alleged drug peddler, Pankaj alias Kaua alias Kanchi, in Rohini, seizing 117 narcotic tablets and 28 vials of injectable medicine. The accused, involved in approximately 10 previous criminal cases, was apprehended on November 1 and booked under the NDPS Act.
A Sub-Inspector of Police in Telangana's Adilabad district was apprehended by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 40,000. The officer sought the money to avoid implicating a complainant in a case related to a woman's suicide and to return his mobile phone.
Three individuals, including two teenagers, have been arrested in Jamshedpur for allegedly supplying SIM cards to cybercriminals. The accused reportedly obtained multiple SIM cards using KYC documents of illiterate customers, providing only one to the customer and selling the others to criminals.
A 46-year-old tribal woman in Wayanad was murdered by her 60-year-old neighbour following an argument. The accused, also named Ammini, allegedly strangled the victim on October 28. Police have arrested the accused after the post-mortem confirmed strangulation as the cause of death.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs carded an even-par 73 in her third round at the 2026 Aramco China Championship, placing her tied 57th at one-over. The Asian Games gold medallist's round included two birdies and two bogeys. Spain's Luna Sobron Galmes and England's Charlotte Heath are currently leading the tournament.
A 17-year-old Sikh student was allegedly assaulted by three other students in a crowded market in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, while returning from coaching classes. A video of the incident, showing the student being beaten and his hair pulled, has circulated on social media. Police have registered a case based on the victim's father's complaint and are investigating.
A revenue department team conducting a raid against illegal mining in Sultanpur was attacked, resulting in injuries to a naib tehsildar and two lekhpals. Two people have been detained, a truck seized, and FIRs registered, with authorities vowing stringent action.
A case has been registered against the seer of Balkudru Math in Udupi, Sri Vasudeva Sadashivashrama Swamiji, and others, following allegations that ancient idols from the math were put up for sale. The complainant claims six centuries-old idols went missing and were later seen online for sale, while the math denies the allegations, stating dilapidated idols were ritually immersed. Police investigations are ongoing.
Two agricultural labourers were arrested in Arunachal Pradesh's East Siang district for allegedly killing a 55-year-old farmer in Rani village on October 30. The police launched a search operation and apprehended the suspects on Saturday morning.
Kerala Police have seized banned tobacco products worth approximately Rs 7 crore in Aluva, arresting seven individuals, including six from Rajasthan. The massive haul, part of the ongoing 'Operation Toofan' anti-drug drive, involved over 15 lakh packets stored in a godown and distributed across the state from various origins.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and six others have been formally charged by a court in connection with a 2016 assault case. The incident involved an alleged altercation and assault on school teachers at a civic-run Urdu Medium school over a teacher's transfer. Tawde had previously faced fines for non-appearance in court.
A 30-year-old man, Rahul alias Gulab, allegedly bludgeoned his colleague, Dilip Kumar (28), to death at an under-construction building in northwest Delhi's Model Town. The murder, which occurred on Friday, stemmed from repeated disputes over money and humiliation. Rahul was later arrested from Mughal Sarai Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh.
A three-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a dilapidated building in Mapusa, North Goa, leaving her in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident, examining CCTV footage, and searching for the unidentified accused. The incident has sparked outrage, with Goa's Tribal Welfare Minister claiming "90 per cent" of such crimes are committed by "outsiders," while the Opposition Congress has demanded a time-bound investigation and stronger measures to protect children, citing alarming NCRB data for Goa.
Four men have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting three Assamese workers at a fast-food outlet. The incident, which occurred late on October 29, stemmed from a complaint about spicy noodles and escalated into a physical altercation, captured on CCTV.
Four men were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting three Assamese fast-food workers. The incident, which occurred on October 29, stemmed from a complaint about spicy noodles, escalating into a physical altercation captured on CCTV. Police have apprehended the suspects and initiated further legal proceedings.
Police in Jharkhand's Khunti and Chatra districts have arrested two individuals in separate incidents, seizing a total of over 2 kg of opium with an estimated market value of more than Rs 10 lakh. One arrest was made during an anti-crime drive, while the other occurred during a vehicle-checking drive, with two accomplices managing to escape in the latter case.
A man in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his wife by stabbing her before taking his own life by hanging, following a domestic dispute. Police are investigating the incident.
A local court in Muzaffarnagar has acquitted five individuals charged with vandalism, arson, and looting at a mosque during the 2013 riots. The acquittal came after all three prosecution witnesses, including the complainant, turned hostile during the trial, failing to support the prosecution's case. The incident occurred in Muthbhar village, and the accused were charged by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The 2013 riots resulted in over 60 deaths and displaced 40,000 people.
Delhi Police arrested RK Regan Singh alias Gandhi, a 35-year-old alleged cadre of the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA), in Yusuf Sarai. He was wanted in two UAPA cases in Manipur and was handed over to Manipur police for further investigation.
Eight people have been arrested in Rajkot, Gujarat, for allegedly setting fire to a hay shed and damaging a house. The incident occurred after a woman reportedly eloped, leading to a confrontation where the woman's father and others allegedly trespassed and caused property damage estimated at Rs 25,000.
Police in Kochi have arrested a former student, Sidharth Sunil, in connection with the disruption of an event at Maharajas College last week where Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John was speaking. Another former student has also been taken into custody. The disruption was reportedly by SFI activists protesting the suspension of students from another university.
Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case against Yadagiri Rao N, an Additional Director of MEPMA. Searches conducted on Tuesday at multiple locations linked to him and his associates revealed assets worth an estimated Rs 4.75 crore, including properties, gold, vehicles, and bank balances. The case is currently under investigation.
A man accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district was killed in a police encounter early on Monday. Dilip Roy allegedly opened fire at a police team attempting to arrest him, leading to police retaliation. This marks the fourth reported police encounter in West Bengal since the BJP came to power in May, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stating police are allowed to retaliate in self-defence in certain cases.
Police in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two individuals with 123 kg of ganja worth Rs 60 lakh and a 19-year-old Nepal national with 57.24 grams of heroin in two separate operations near the India-Nepal border on Thursday and November 4, respectively. Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act.
A local Congress leader, Vinod Danosi, and others have been booked for allegedly assaulting a Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and holding another official hostage in Pauri Garhwal. The incident occurred during a protest by angry residents and Congress members following a leopard attack that killed a four-year-old girl. Separately, a 14-year-old boy also died in a leopard attack in Champawat district.
