A Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Kochi is probing a possible terror link in an arson case near a synagogue, where the accused, Ebin Paul, was found to have searched online for gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and exchanged related messages on Telegram. Paul was arrested for setting fire to Blossom Nursery on October 12 and has been remanded to judicial custody. Investigators have not found direct evidence linking him to the Bishnoi gang but have uncovered previous arson attempts by Paul in Muvattupuzha. Central agencies, including the NIA, are also involved in the ongoing probe.
Kochi City Police Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar was transferred and R Nishanthini appointed in his place following controversy over the police's handling of a fatal road accident. The incident involved a 17-year-old son of an Additional District Judge, who allegedly rammed his Mercedes-Benz into a scooter, killing a 55-year-old eatery owner. Four police personnel were suspended, and the judge has been booked under the Motor Vehicles Act. The probe has been transferred to the District Crime Branch.
A 14-member rescue team has been deployed to search for 12 Nepalese workers and guides who went missing after an avalanche on Himlung Himal in Nepal's Manang district. The avalanche buried a tent at the base camp, where nine climbers and 13 support staff were sheltering. Two bodies have already been recovered, and challenging weather conditions are hindering the search efforts.
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches across Keralam in connection with alleged irregularities amounting to Rs 92 crore in three cooperative societies: Urban Cooperative Society, Thennela Service Cooperative Society, and Kuttanellur Cooperative Bank.
Emergency personnel, NDRF teams, police and rescue workers continue to search for survivors.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, investigating the alleged misuse of Rs 5.10 crore in foreign donations from a non-FCRA registered Belgian entity for proselytisation activities. Two local residents are accused of receiving funds without proper registration, disguising them as educational or cultural services, and using them to influence vulnerable communities.
Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 and Keemo Paul's five-wicket haul led West Indies to a 24-run victory over India, levelling the five-match T20I series at 2-2.
The Enforcement Directorate has seized Rs 3.45 crore in cash during searches against Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, his family, and associates in a FEMA investigation. The probe concerns alleged undisclosed overseas investments, cross-border business links, and collection of bribes from PWD contractors, with the minister denying wrongdoing and alleging political targeting.
A female cheetah named Nirva, part of India's reintroduction programme, was successfully rescued from Shivpuri district after an 11-day search. The 6-year-old South African cheetah had gone missing from Kuno National Park, and her satellite collar was malfunctioning. Forest officials, with local support, located and replaced her collar, confirming she is healthy.
A report in the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) monthly bulletin suggests that satellite-based night-time lights data and Google search trends can significantly improve quarterly economic growth estimates for Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, reducing errors by up to 62 per cent.
Nepal is grappling with the devastating aftermath of flash floods, with the death toll reaching 1,356 and nearly 5,000 people, including foreign nationals, still missing. Identification of bodies is a major challenge, with only a fraction identified so far. President Ramchandra Paudel has appealed for climate justice and national unity for relief efforts. International teams, including experts from India and China, are assisting in search and rescue, particularly at hydropower projects where workers are trapped. The country is also working to restore infrastructure and reassure tourists to protect its vital autumn tourism season.
The Indian Coast Guard has launched a major search and rescue operation after a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, MV Ocean Winner, carrying 24 crew members, sank in the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast. Two survivors have been rescued so far, with three ICG ships and the Indian Navy involved in the ongoing efforts.
Police in Latur, Maharashtra, raided an unlicensed moneylender's house in Nilanga on Tuesday, seizing blank cheques, account diaries, and bond papers. The Cooperation Department has urged the public to report illegal moneylending.
Police in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, have detained a suspect in connection with the mysterious disappearance of a 7-year-old girl who has been missing since October 11. The case has been transferred to the Crime Branch-CID (CB-CID), and the detained individual, identified as Rajadurai, a repeat offender, is being interrogated regarding potential abduction and sale. Authorities remain hopeful, stating there is a 90 per cent chance the girl is alive.
An Odisha government assistant executive engineer, Tapan Sethi, was arrested on Friday in a disproportionate assets case after vigilance searches uncovered multiple properties, gold, and other assets far exceeding his known income.
The death toll from devastating flash floods in central Nepal has tragically risen to 675, with over 2,400 people still unaccounted for as extensive search and rescue operations continue across eight affected districts.
Ajit Agarkar has informed the BCCI he will not continue as chief selector, prompting the board to begin searching for his successor as his contract ends October 4.
Unidentified gunmen attacked a women's college in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Tuesday, injuring three female students. The incident in Noshki district saw two armed men open fire before fleeing after facing resistance. One student is critically injured. Authorities are investigating the motive, considering both terrorism and personal enmity, noting this is the first time a women's college has been targeted in the conflict-ridden region.
An 18-year-old Myanmar woman in Hyderabad has accused her husband and his three friends, all Myanmar nationals from a refugee camp, of confining and repeatedly sexually assaulting her over several months. Police have registered a case, and a search for the accused is underway.
FC Goa secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Sporting Club Delhi in an Indian Super League match in Margao. Juan Pena gave Delhi the lead in the second half, but Alex Vallejo scored a stoppage-time equaliser for Goa, denying Delhi their first win of the campaign.
The devastating flash floods wreaked havoc across Nepal, with the ministry of external affairs on Thursday stating that 84 Indian nationals have been rescued while 290 remain uncontactable as the Himalayan nation stepped up search, rescue and relief operations following the disaster that has claimed more than 390 lives.
A 19-year-old student in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly raped by a relative of her landlord on Thursday night. Police have registered a case based on the mother's complaint and are actively searching for the 22-year-old accused.
Tamil Nadu prison authorities have authorised personnel to use firearms to prevent escapes, following a major security breach at Theni District Jail where 17 inmates fled. While 15 have been recaptured, a manhunt continues for two. The new directives include deploying armed guards at watchtowers across 125 state prisons.
A 16-year-old Dalit girl died and her 21-year-old boyfriend is critically ill after they allegedly consumed a poisonous substance in Bareilly. The couple reportedly married in Nainital after the girl went missing from Shahjahanpur. Police are investigating the incident.
Mathura police, in a joint operation with the Agra Anti-Narcotics Task Force, arrested three alleged interstate drug smugglers and seized 250 kg of ganja worth Rs 1.25 crore from a container truck on Sunday. The consignment was reportedly en route from Odisha to Haryana.
Police in Chatra, Jharkhand, seized 164 kg of ganja valued at approximately Rs 1 crore from an abandoned SUV. The driver fled after police attempted to stop the vehicle during a checking drive. A manhunt is underway for the smugglers.
Following devastating floods in Nepal, families are facing immense challenges in identifying their missing relatives. Hospitals are overwhelmed with unidentified bodies, leading to disputed claims and a reliance on DNA testing, which can take months. Personal belongings and distinctive features are sometimes used, but forensic evidence is often the only conclusive method.
A third person has been arrested for their alleged involvement in a violent clash between two communities in Manipur's Thoubal district last Sunday, which resulted in one death. The accused was remanded to 10-day police custody. The incident involved stone-pelting, a fatal shooting, and subsequent imposition of prohibitory orders, with police recovering weapons during searches.
Archana Veeramani, daughter of jailed granite baron R Veeramani, was deboarded from a Singapore-bound flight at Chennai airport on Friday. This action follows an alert from the SIT investigating POCSO cases against her father, who faces multiple charges and is also linked to a 2004 suicide. Authorities suspect Archana holds crucial information regarding financial transactions aimed at covering up the abuse allegations.
A CPI(M) councillor in Thiruvananthapuram, Ajin S L, is under investigation by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) for allegedly demanding a Rs 10 lakh bribe to resolve a land-related issue. His residence was searched, and a case has been registered against him and three others under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The CPI(M) has announced an internal inquiry, while the BJP demands his resignation.
Police in Bihar's East Champaran district arrested a man with counterfeit Indian currency notes worth Rs 4.95 lakh. The arrest occurred during a vehicle checking drive on Monday evening, following a tip-off. An investigation is currently underway.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized foreign currency worth approximately Rs 1.56 crore and arrested two passengers at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The currency, including US dollars and Malaysian ringgit, was found concealed in cabin baggage of passengers attempting to fly to Kuala Lumpur.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir initiated extensive search operations along the International Border and Line of Control in Samba and Rajouri districts following multiple overnight sightings of suspected Pakistani drones. The increased drone activity has prompted concerns over potential air-dropping of narcotics, weapons, or facilitation of infiltration, leading to heightened surveillance and anti-drone measures.
Police in Manipur have arrested two individuals in connection with recent communal clashes in Thoubal district that resulted in the death of one youth. The arrests followed a combing operation by a joint security team in the affected areas.
A 58-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his son in Seraikela-Kharswan district, Jharkhand, following an argument over a domestic issue. The accused fled the scene, and police are searching for him.
A fugitive prisoner, Sachin Singh Thakur, who had escaped from custody on October 21, was arrested in Bareilly on Wednesday after a police encounter. Thakur, carrying a Rs 25,000 reward, sustained a bullet injury, and a head constable was also injured during the exchange of fire. Police recovered an illegal pistol from him.
Police in Kollam, Kerala, busted an alleged counterfeit currency printing unit at a man's house, seizing equipment and fake notes worth approximately Rs 2.5 crore. The discovery was made during a probe into the man's disappearance and suspected hawala transactions.
A 24-year-old alleged member of the Himanshu Bhau gang, Yashpal, has been arrested in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri area. Police recovered two country-made pistols and three live cartridges from him during a raid. He was apprehended after attempting to flee from officers patrolling the area.
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chaddha party with the team of Shaque: Trust No One.
Odisha Vigilance department arrested Superintending Engineer Prasanjit Das after seizing over Rs 21.88 lakh in unaccounted cash from him. Das, accused of demanding bribes, was intercepted on Friday night, and further cash was found during searches at his residences. He faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018.
