Notorious Chambal dacoit Kalli Gurjar, carrying an Rs 80,000 bounty and wanted in around 20 criminal cases, was arrested in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday after an encounter where he sustained a leg injury. His associate Ajay Gurjar was also apprehended.
Indian AI company Sarvam has appointed Sashikumar Sreedharan, former Managing Director for India at Google Cloud, as its President and Chief Business Officer. He will lead business operations across enterprises and government, expanding Sarvam's reach with digital-native companies and partners, as the company grows its customer base and product development.
A Delhi court has granted bail to Mohammad Rustam, accused in a rioting incident where five people were allegedly attacked with a knife and a broken beer bottle. The court noted the trial's likely long duration and that no prosecution witnesses had been examined yet, leading to the decision.
An alleged drug peddler, Hariram Jat, who had been hiding in Nepal for nearly a year, was arrested in Sikar, Rajasthan, with 98.40 grams of MDMA. Police had offered a reward for his capture, and he was apprehended on Saturday based on a tip-off.
Mohammad Sharif, an accused in the 2007 Rampur CRPF camp terror attack case whose death penalty was previously set aside by the Allahabad High Court, was shot dead on Tuesday. The incident has drawn political reactions, with a BJP MLA alleging former minister Azam Khan's support for the accused. The Supreme Court is currently hearing a plea challenging the High Court's verdict in the original terror case.
A man accused of rape and abduction escaped from police custody with handcuffs in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday morning. Police are searching for the accused, Malkhan Yadav, and a case has been registered against him and the on-duty personnel.
A notorious history-sheeter, Surya alias 'Kuttisaku', with over 10 pending criminal cases, was brutally hacked to death by an unidentified gang in Madurai district on Monday. The incident occurred while he was consuming alcohol, and police suspect prior enmity as the motive, launching an investigation to apprehend the assailants.
Three people were killed and two injured in a shooting in Balochistan, Pakistan. Angry tribesmen have blocked a major highway, demanding the capture of the gunmen and improved security in the region.
A 42-year-old man, Paramjeet Dhankhar, was shot dead in Gurugram by his neighbour Monu Sharma over a parking dispute. The accused had allegedly threatened the victim at a police post hours before the murder, but officials reportedly considered the threat hollow and facilitated a compromise.
Indian cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav, accompanied by his family, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday. The meeting included a special moment where Yadav's niece sang a Kannada song, which PM Modi appreciated, linking the visit to Deepavali festivities.
A cab driver in Bengaluru allegedly murdered seven members of his wife's family, including a seven-year-old boy, over domestic disputes. The accused, Shekhar, committed the murders over two days, disposing of bodies at various locations. Police have arrested him and are investigating the shocking incident.
Two Congress workers were arrested in Thiruvananthapuram for allegedly throwing beer bottles at the BJP state headquarters a month ago, following a series of political clashes in the district.
Two men have been arrested in Mathura for allegedly driving a car for nearly 2 km with a woman and her daughter on its bonnet. The incident occurred after a dispute over money related to a court case. A viral video of the incident led to police action, and an attempt to murder charge has been added to the FIR.
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested a woman from Haryana, bringing the total number of arrests to 13 in connection with the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. The incident occurred on October 18, where Shroff's car was targeted, injuring his driver and a bystander. Police are continuing raids across multiple states to apprehend all individuals involved.
A 61-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Chennai was arrested for sexually harassing an eight-year-old girl. He was apprehended after fleeing a government hospital where he was admitted following an assault by the girl's family.
A land dispute in Malda, West Bengal, resulted in one death and injuries to three others, including a Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawan. The clash occurred on Sunday afternoon when SSB personnel attempted to cultivate a disputed plot. Police have detained 13 people and are investigating the incident.
A 35-year-old chef in Bhopal allegedly murdered his mother, wife, and two children before committing suicide by jumping in front of a train. Police suspect financial distress, as the man was reportedly under a debt of Rs 40 lakh. A case of four murders and a suicide has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
Mumbai Police have arrested three men from Nagpur for their involvement in a large-scale share trading investment scam. The trio is implicated in at least 73 cyber fraud cases across India, including six in Mumbai, where one victim lost over Rs 58 lakh. The fraudsters used shell companies to channel the illicit funds.
A man in West Bengal's Alipurduar district has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping his minor sister-in-law, resulting in her nearly seven-month pregnancy. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the survivor's father, and the accused was tracked down after attempting to evade police.
A suspected cow smuggler, identified as Dilshad alias Dilla, was arrested in Haryana's Nuh district following an encounter with police. The accused sustained a bullet injury in his leg during an exchange of fire. Authorities recovered an illegal country-made pistol, a cartridge, and three cows from the scene.
Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Darbara Singh alias Billa, a 56-year-old alleged drug smuggler, in Patiala, Punjab. Singh had been absconding for eight years after jumping interim bail in a 2017 heroin seizure case and was declared a Proclaimed Offender in 2018. He was traced through surveillance after frequently changing hideouts and identities, revealing a criminal history in narcotics spanning nearly three decades.
A teenager, Sameer Patel, died in Tuljapur, Maharashtra, after allegedly being beaten by a group of people following a dispute related to a girl. Police have registered a case of murder and kidnapping against eight individuals, including Santosh Kadam, who had previously reprimanded Patel for "troubling" a relative's daughter. Patel's relative, Arbaz, was also injured in the incident.
A 25-year-old woman was sexually harassed aboard the Malabar Express on Tuesday. When she threatened to report the perpetrator to the police, he beat her, causing her to fall unconscious. Public intervention led to the arrest of the 39-year-old accused, who faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The victim drew parallels to the 2011 Soumya case, fearing for her life.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a charge sheet against real estate firm Raheja Developers, its promoter Navin Raheja, and family members on money laundering charges. The case involves an alleged multi-crore fraud where homebuyers did not receive possession or refunds for flats and commercial units. The ED claims Rs 1,353.26 crore was diverted from construction funds, and seeks confiscation of assets worth Rs 2,399.65 crore.
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali is preparing for the Women's World Championship against China's Ju Wenjun next year. Known for her aggressive style, Vaishali is working on becoming a "universal player" to master all types of positions. She views the Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot as crucial training and has a packed schedule of tournaments leading up to the main event.
Lucknow police have arrested two individuals for allegedly smuggling cow meat. Seven sacks of meat, an Omni van, and equipment suspected of being used for illegal slaughter were seized. The arrests followed a tip-off, leading to the apprehension of Mohammad Faizul and later Mohammad Rizwan. A case has been registered under the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the film "Doosra" prima facie violated cricketer Sourav Ganguly's personality rights. While refusing to halt its theatrical screening, the court ordered the filmmakers to add a disclaimer and furnish a bank guarantee of Rs 2 crore, noting the film commercially exploited Ganguly's identity.
Simplify Alpha, a Chicago-based healthcare technology company, has inaugurated its AI Engineering Centre in Hyderabad, aiming to expand its workforce to 1,000 professionals within two years. The centre will leverage AI and healthcare domain expertise to address complex operational challenges in the US healthcare industry, reinforcing Hyderabad's status as a global innovation hub.
Excise officials in Palghar district, Maharashtra, seized foreign liquor valued at Rs 6.07 lakh. The consignment, intended for sale exclusively in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, was found concealed in a secret compartment of a pickup truck on Saturday. The driver has been charged under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
Police in Thane have registered a case against an individual for allegedly defrauding two friends of Rs 7.59 lakh by promising them jobs in Portugal. The accused collected money for formalities and visa processing before the victims realised they were cheated.
A man was arrested in Thane city with 1.11 kilograms of methaqualone powder, valued at Rs 11.12 lakh. The arrest was made on October 30 at Kharegaon toll plaza, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have registered a case against two suspected Nepalese women for allegedly blackmailing a man with intimate video calls and extorting Rs 52 lakh. The victim claims the women used forged documents and might be part of a human trafficking syndicate.
The body of a 27-year-old man, Brijendra Singh, missing for six days, was recovered from a pit in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district. Police suspect he was murdered by two 'friends' over a love affair, with one accused already confessing to the crime.
A murder convict serving a life sentence in an open prison in Sri Ganganagar district allegedly travelled to Thailand for five days last year with the help of a jail warder. The incident came to light after a woman's complaint, leading to an FIR against the convict, Dikshant Kamra, and the suspended warder, Hapuram. Investigations revealed Kamra's passport records confirmed his international travel while supposedly incarcerated.
A man in Nanded has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his brother in 2023. The crime occurred due to a dispute over a farm plot, where the accused bludgeoned his brother to death with a stone.
Police in Latur have registered a case against four individuals, including two gun shop owners, following an explosion at a courier shop. The incident, which occurred on Saturday morning, involved a parcel containing air pistol components that were allegedly handled and transported negligently, resulting in one serious injury.
Customs officials at Ahmedabad airport arrested two passengers from Surat, Mohammed Akeel Sheikh and Kaniz Zahera Momin, for allegedly smuggling over 13 kg of hydroponic ganja. The contraband, valued at approximately Rs 13 crore in the illicit market, was discovered in their trolley bags after their arrival from Bangkok. The duo faces charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, with further investigation ongoing.
A couple was brutally hacked to death and their minor son critically injured by a neighbour while they were sleeping at their home in Malkangiri district, Odisha. Police have detained the accused, suspecting old enmity as the motive.
Police in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, have seized 19.8 kg of hashish intended for smuggling into Sri Lanka and arrested a key accused. The seized narcotics are valued at Rs 2.5 lakh per kg in India, with prices tripling in Sri Lanka. Authorities are investigating a wider network and have initiated procedures to attach properties acquired through drug smuggling.
A Mumbai court has granted bail to Ukrainian actor Armen Ataian, who was arrested last year for allegedly using a forged birth certificate to claim Indian citizenship. The court ruled that his foreign national status alone is not grounds to deny bail, setting a bond of Rs 25,000 and ordering him not to leave India without permission. The genuineness of his birth certificate will be examined during the trial.
