As many as 15,000-20,000 frontline retail jobs have reportedly been rationalised, with further cuts feared.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber-fraud network that operated from a moving SUV to avoid detection, arresting three individuals. The fraudsters allegedly cheated a victim of Rs 65,000 by posing as insurance refund processors and used mule bank accounts. The operation involved sophisticated methods to evade law enforcement.
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.
Four individuals have been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for the alleged murder of a 50-year-old man. The dispute reportedly stemmed from the victim not returning a mobile phone belonging to one of the accused, leading to a fatal assault near Mumbra railway station on October 13.
A criminal case has been registered against five individuals in Mumbra, Thane, for allegedly murdering a 54-year-old man. The victim was reportedly attacked with sticks, pipes, and belts on Tuesday evening following a dispute over a mobile phone. Police have filed charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, but no arrests have been made yet as investigations continue.
A mobile technician was arrested in Punjab for allegedly hacking a customer's phone using an APK file and fraudulently withdrawing nearly Rs 2 lakh from their bank account. The accused, identified as Rohit, was apprehended following a complaint lodged in Gurugram.
Mobile phone retailers across India, represented by AIMRA, are protesting the 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000 for merchants. They plan to observe 'No UPI Day' on October 2, 2026, arguing that this fee will significantly impact their income and burden small businesses, advocating for a continued Zero MDR structure for UPI merchant payments.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched a mobile application for the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) to enhance garbage collection. The app allows residents to track garbage trucks in real-time, report overflowing bins with photos, and ensures accountability through before-and-after tracking, making civic services smarter and more citizen-friendly.
Two individuals were arrested in Bihar's East Champaran district for cyber fraud and alleged connections to Pakistani contacts, following a raid that uncovered suspicious mobile communications and financial transactions.
A police constable, Dhaneshwar, who went missing two days prior during a confrontation with suspected drug smugglers in Jehanabad, Bihar, was found dead in the Dardha river. His service pistol, mobile phone, ring, and wallet were recovered intact with his body, and the exact cause of death awaits post-mortem results.
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.
Bharti Airtel has reported a significant 24 per cent increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 10,710 crore for the September 2026 quarter, driven by higher per-user revenue following mobile tariff adjustments and strong customer additions.
A 65-year-old man in Kannur lost Rs 2.69 lakh to cyber fraudsters who hacked his mobile phone during a WhatsApp video call while he was attempting to return online-purchased footwear. Police have registered a case and identified the recipient accounts.
Two teenagers were fatally stabbed in separate incidents in north and northeast Delhi just before Diwali. One 16-year-old was killed resisting a mobile phone snatching attempt in Wazirabad, while a 19-year-old died in Nand Nagri due to a dispute linked to personal enmity. Police are investigating both cases, collecting evidence, and questioning suspects.
A staffer at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in Pune has been booked under the Official Secrets Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly leaking a 'Work Assistant' recruitment examination paper. The vigilance department of TIFR received a tip-off in June 2026, leading to an investigation that confirmed the leaked paper matched the original, and an offence was registered on Monday.
A doctor, previously accusing Malayalam actors Athulya Chandran and Bibin Perumpally of assault and robbery, is now suspected of sexually assaulting multiple women. This comes after a rape case was registered against him, and digital evidence from his phones revealed intimate moments with several women. The actors, arrested for allegedly assaulting the doctor to retrieve incriminating videos, had their bail petitions dismissed as the investigation continues.
A man has been arrested in Kochi for allegedly attempting to force a woman to consume MDMA at a luxury hotel. Police seized MDMA, cash, and electronic devices from him. He faces charges under the NDPS Act and provisions related to offences against women.
A young doctor, Abhijit Sarkar, was found dead in his hostel room in Kolkata, with police reporting he had posted a cryptic WhatsApp status. His family has rejected suicide, filing a police complaint alleging murder and citing his recent social media posts about feeling unsafe. An investigation is underway, examining his phone and awaiting the post-mortem report.
Six villagers in Fatehpur district were arrested after allegedly tying a telecom technician to a mobile tower. The incident occurred following prolonged 5G network outages, with residents demanding resolution to connectivity issues. Police rescued the technician and subsequently arrested six individuals who were later released on bail.
Two brothers in Odisha's Ganjam district have been arrested for allegedly murdering an 80-year-old man whom they suspected of practising witchcraft against their family. The incident occurred on November 4 in Badangi village.
Police in Jharkhand's Palamu district arrested a man and seized 256 grams of brown sugar valued at Rs 40 lakh. Two accomplices escaped, and an investigation is ongoing.
Nuh police have arrested three alleged cyber fraudsters involved in fraudulent Rapido bookings and scams related to buying old coins. Mobile phones and SIM cards were recovered from their possession, and two separate cases have been registered.
The mother of Sahil Ravindra Wakode, a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student found dead in his hostel room, has alleged her son was "tortured" and "killed," demanding justice, while the institute stated no disciplinary action was initiated against him after he was found using a mobile phone during an exam.
A 22-year-old man from Jharkhand was arrested for allegedly defrauding a Lucknow resident of nearly Rs 32 lakh. The fraud involved sending a malware-infected APK file via WhatsApp, disguised as a Green Gas meter update, to gain access to the victim's banking details. Police recovered cash, mobile phones, ATM cards, and SIM cards from the accused. This scam has seen multiple complaints in Lucknow recently.
Delhi Police have dismantled an organised cyber fraud network responsible for duping individuals of over Rs 10 crore. Five individuals have been arrested across India in connection with 544 complaints. The fraudsters used a foreign-based application to send phishing messages, impersonating traffic challans and reward schemes, to steal money from victims.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Bihar's Darbhanga district was injured after unidentified miscreants opened fire on a police team during patrolling on Thursday. ASI Randhir Kumar sustained a bullet injury to his left leg and is undergoing treatment. Police are conducting raids to apprehend the accused and ascertain the motive.
Delhi Police have dismantled an organised insurance-related cyber fraud syndicate in Janakpuri, west Delhi, apprehending 43 individuals, including 32 women. The operation, which followed a tip-off, revealed a call centre impersonating insurance company representatives to cheat policyholders. The alleged kingpin and four others have been arrested, with investigations ongoing to trace the source of policyholder data and identify affected customers.
A 22-year-old man, Anshu Dubey, allegedly involved in a firing incident at a mining company on October 27, was arrested in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, after a brief encounter with police. He sustained a gunshot wound during the gunfight while attempting to evade arrest and fire at officers.
Indore police have registered 7,000 cyber fraud complaints this year, with victims losing Rs 50 crore. Authorities managed to recover approximately Rs 7 crore and blocked hundreds of fake social media accounts. Cybercriminals are employing various tactics, including digital arrest, APK file scams, and AI-powered impersonations.
Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has conducted extensive raids on illegal call centres in Karachi, leading to the arrest of 273 individuals this week. These centres are accused of defrauding foreign nationals and local citizens through credit card scams and Ponzi schemes. The NCCIA faces challenges in tracing these operations and prosecuting workers, despite identifying hundreds of such centres.
The Supreme Court has expressed shock and concern over the increasing number of digital arrest scams, questioning why educated individuals continue to fall victim despite public awareness. The court highlighted a case where a woman lost Rs 2.5 crore and suggested that banks should act as a protective umbrella for customers. It is considering directing banks to compensate victims and face prosecution if fraud occurs due to their negligence, noting that digital arrests have already reduced by 50 per cent after its intervention.
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.
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 27-year-old man has been arrested in Malappuram, Kerala, for allegedly assaulting two police officers who were on surveillance duty as part of an anti-narcotics operation. The incident occurred on Thursday when the accused, along with an absconding accomplice, attacked the officers after they tried to note down their scooter's registration number for making derogatory remarks. One officer sustained serious injuries, including a nasal bone fracture.
Telangana's EAGLE Force has arrested four individuals in Medak district for allegedly adulterating toddy with prohibited substances. Searches at toddy shops led to the seizure of undeclared bottles and mobile phones. Eight consumers tested positive for benzodiazepines, highlighting serious health risks. Five cases have been registered under NDPS and Telangana Excise Acts, with efforts underway to apprehend two absconding accused.
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.
A Class 7 dropout in Hyderabad was arrested for allegedly forging Aadhaar and PAN cards. The accused, Ch Mahadev, ran a photocopy centre and used online software to alter identity documents for customers seeking jobs, SIM cards, and government schemes. Police seized fake cards, cash, and equipment.
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.
Mumbai police have busted an interstate cyber-fraud gang, arresting six individuals and uncovering a nationwide racket involving 255 complaints and approximately Rs 72 crore in fraudulent transactions. The investigation began after an accountant reported a Rs 10 lakh fraud.
Three alleged members of an interstate gang were arrested in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the recovery of 400 stolen mobile phones valued at Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 6 lakh in cash. The gang operated across multiple states and union territories, stealing phones from public places and facilitating their sale.
