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Police in Patna are investigating the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl at a guest house in Danapur. The incident occurred on Sunday, and a special investigation team has been formed to apprehend the accused.
Democrats are projected to reclaim control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, paving the way for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to potentially become the first African American Speaker of the House, marking a historic political transformation in the United States.
The Bikaner House Society requested the removal of certain photographs from Raihan Vadra's 'No Idea Is Final' exhibition, citing inconsistency with its policy. This move sparked controversy, with artist Raihan Vadra claiming an ultimatum and his mother, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, criticising it as 'muzzling' the voice of the youth.
Two unidentified motorcycle-borne men fired bullets at the house of a Dubai-based businessman in Pitampura, northwest Delhi, on Wednesday morning. Police are investigating the alleged involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, as the businessman had received threats from the jailed gangster in 2021.
Authorities in Kathua, Jammu, demolished the residential house of a habitual drug offender, Rupesh Kumar alias Bobby, on Wednesday. The house was allegedly built on government land. The operation was conducted peacefully, reinforcing the administration's zero-tolerance policy against drug peddling and illegal encroachment.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticised the Bikaner House administration's decision to remove certain photographs from Raihan Vadra's exhibition before its opening. Tharoor termed the act as "petty" and "censorship," stating it casts a shadow on India's reputation as a democracy and a land of freedom of expression. He highlighted the removal of protest photographs and those featuring the tricolour, calling the decision "stupid" and counterproductive, as it has inadvertently boosted Raihan Vadra's profile.
Two men, Harsh and Ranjit, have been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly opening fire at the house of a retired Haryana Police sub-inspector, Sarjeet Bainsla, in the early hours of Thursday. The incident, captured on CCTV, caused damage to a windowpane and a wall, with the motive currently under investigation.
US President Donald Trump has met with his national security team to discuss resuming military operations against Iran, with senior officials confirming preparations are being finalised for potential major operations, while Iraq has warned against using its territory for strikes.
Public anger erupted in Mansa, Punjab, following the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh alias Jotha. Authorities demolished a portion of the accused medical store owner's house, while mobs set his shop ablaze. Jotha was shot on Tuesday after confronting the owner about selling addictive drugs, leading to widespread condemnation and protests.
The owner of a medical store, Ashwani Kumar, accused of fatally shooting anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab's Mansa, has been arrested from Rajasthan. Following his arrest, angry mobs set his medical store ablaze and authorities razed a portion of his house, while Jhota's father has called for a statewide bandh on October 15.
I spent a sleepless night arguing with myself and losing.I woke up early and decided to take the job. A year or two, I told myself. I can always walk out later. That was the plan. Ten years is a strange way of keeping a one-year promise to yourself.
A 35-year-old man, Nitin Rana, allegedly stabbed his father, Madan Rana, to death in Dehradun following a family dispute and under the influence of an intoxicant. The accused has been taken into custody. Separately, a 55-year-old man died after a fall due to excessive alcohol consumption in another part of the city.
A 12-year-old girl was found beheaded outside her home in Godda, Jharkhand, on Thursday morning. Her severed head was later recovered from a nearby farmland. Police have launched an investigation into the murder, which occurred after unidentified individuals allegedly abducted her from her home on Wednesday night.
A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a relative in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The accused took her on a two-wheeler, committed the crime, and then dropped her home. Police have registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act and are searching for the absconding accused.
A 15-year-old girl with mental disabilities was allegedly raped in Bihar's Begusarai district. Villagers apprehended two accused individuals following the incident and handed them over to the police. The alleged crime occurred on Sunday evening at an abandoned house, and a forensic team has collected evidence.
A 28-year-old woman was allegedly beheaded by her father-in-law and two brothers-in-law in Mahabubnagar district, Telangana, following a land dispute. The incident occurred on November 2, stemming from the transfer of 1.5 acres of land to her name, which was opposed by her in-laws. Police have registered a case against five absconding accused.
A man in Hoshiarpur allegedly strangled his wife to death over suspicion of an affair. He initially reported her missing but later confessed to her family members. Police have arrested the husband and recovered the body, with further investigation underway under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
A 45-year-old man was killed and another seriously injured in a clash stemming from an old dispute in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, leading to an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police in Latehar, Jharkhand, have arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl. The incident, which occurred on October 17, was reported after a delay due to the victim's fear of social stigma. The accused are booked under the BNS and POCSO Act, and investigation is ongoing.
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.
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.
Mamata Banerjee, former West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo, alleged that her party leaders were kept under "house arrest" and prevented from attending a rally in Serampore. She accused BJP workers of blocking routes and the police of inaction, comparing the situation to "atrocities" seen in African countries.
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.
Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra were marred by a series of fires, including a tragic incident in Dharashiv where six family members died from suffocation, and nearly 140 fire incidents in Mumbai, leading the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority to ban aerial firecrackers until November 25.
Three men were arrested in Etah following a police encounter after they allegedly stole a licensed gun. One accused sustained a bullet injury during the retaliatory firing. Police recovered the stolen gun and other weapons.
A married woman sustained a gunshot injury in Bihar's Vaishali district on Wednesday. Police are investigating conflicting accounts from her family regarding the incident's location and circumstances, as the victim is currently unable to give a statement.
A case has been registered against Sushil Karad, son of controversial politician Walmik Karad, and two others for allegedly molesting a woman, assaulting her family, and seizing their property in Beed. The FIR was filed by Solapur police following a High Court order, after local police initially failed to register the complaint.
Only one body has been recovered so far, and efforts were underway to trace the remaining six.
A man in Ranchi, Jharkhand, allegedly killed his minor son with a spade on Tuesday after an argument where the son prevented him from leaving the house. The accused, Devnath Oraon, has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
Several Indian-Americans have achieved significant victories in the US midterm elections, with five securing seats in the House of Representatives and Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller winning re-election. The article profiles these successful candidates, highlighting their backgrounds and contributions to American politics.
The Samosa Caucus, an informal group of Indian-American lawmakers, is set to expand its presence in the US House of Representatives following the recent elections. With Democrats gaining control of both the House and Senate, re-elected members like Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Suhas Subramanyam, and Pramila Jayapal will be joined by newcomers Pia Dandiya and Amish Shah, significantly increasing Indian-American representation on Capitol Hill.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Kochi for allegedly participating with her son and his friends in the assault of a 17-year-old boy. The dispute stemmed from obscene messages sent via a shared Instagram account. The boy was lured to a house, assaulted, and the incident was recorded. Police have registered a case and will report the juveniles to the Juvenile Justice Board.
Indian-American Democratic lawmakers Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Suhas Subramanyam, and Pramila Jayapal have been re-elected to the US House of Representatives, with Pia Dandiya making her debut, marking a strong showing by the community in the recent midterm elections where Democrats gained control of both the House and Senate.
A fast-track court in Saharanpur has convicted a former Station House Officer (SHO) and a sub-inspector for raping a woman 11 years ago at Deoband police station. The incident occurred in 2015 when the victim visited the station regarding her husband's arrest. The court found former SHO Braj Mohan Yadav and sub-inspector Vedpal Singh guilty, and they were arrested post-verdict. Arguments on the quantum of sentence are scheduled for November 6.
A man in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife by tying her to a chair, dousing her with petrol, and setting her on fire due to suspicion of an extramarital affair. The accused, Sukhbir Singh alias Monu, fled with their two children but was later apprehended. The victim, Sonam, 30, died in the blaze.
Bengaluru police have recovered the bodies of a cab driver's wife and mother-in-law from Tamil Nadu's Yercaud forest, bringing the total recovered bodies to three in a sensational serial murder case. The accused, Indusekar alias Sekar, is alleged to have murdered seven members of his wife's family, including a seven-year-old boy, over domestic disputes. Investigations are ongoing to recover more bodies and gather evidence, with police probing the role of sedatives and the accused's daughter.
A married woman in Ghaziabad was allegedly killed by a man she befriended on Facebook following an altercation at her residence. The accused, Pintu, has been taken into custody, and police are investigating the incident.
A 38-year-old man in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly strangled his wife to death and attempted to kill their 12-year-old daughter in the early hours of Tuesday. The daughter is in critical condition, while the accused has been arrested.
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.
