The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the premises of IPS officer P Sitarama Anjaneyulu and others in connection with a money laundering probe. The investigation is linked to alleged irregularities in the evaluation of Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) exam answer sheets, where Rs 1.14 crore was reportedly paid to a private party.
The Election Commission has extended Model Code of Conduct restrictions to retired government officials and individuals re-employed by state governments, prohibiting them from participating in election campaigns or interacting with election officials during poll periods, following complaints of misuse of official position.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has called an emergency meeting of TVK legislators in Chennai to address growing concerns over the conduct of party MLAs. The meeting, scheduled for November 11, will focus on maintaining discipline and public behaviour, particularly in light of allegations against Deputy Speaker M Ravisankar and MLA C Arul Vignesh. Opposition parties, including DMK and AIADMK, have heavily criticised the ruling TVK over these issues, demanding accountability from the Chief Minister.
The Indian Olympic Association has released a Model Code of Conduct for the upcoming Athletes' Commission and Sportspersons of Merit elections. The code prohibits criticism of private lives, bans all forms of publicity including social media, and mandates neutrality from IOA and NSF office-bearers, aiming for fair and ethical campaigning.
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.
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.
The CBI has registered an FIR against Future Retail Ltd and its promoter Kishore Biyani, along with his brother Rakesh Biyani, in an alleged bank fraud case amounting to Rs 904.32 crore. The case stems from a complaint by SBI, alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating, and corruption. Searches were conducted at premises linked to Biyani in Mumbai on Friday. The company is accused of diverting funds sanctioned by a consortium of banks through associate companies, causing significant loss. A forensic audit revealed systematic financial irregularities and manipulation of accounts.
West Indies cricketers Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford have been reprimanded and received one demerit point each for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20 International against India.
A 40-year-old revenue department official, Lakshmikant Munda, was allegedly killed at his home in Ranchi, Jharkhand, by unidentified persons. Police have launched an investigation, considering angles like robbery and old enmity, and a Special Investigation Team has been formed to nab the culprits.
The Maharashtra Excise Department conducted two raids in Latur district, seizing illicit Goa-manufactured liquor and other materials valued at Rs 19.77 lakh. Cases have been registered under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
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.
The Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Bhopal has mandated two judo coaches, Ruchi Audichya and Gitanjali Pawar, to attend counselling sessions with a sports psychologist due to concerns regarding their professional conduct, attitude, and impact on athlete discipline and performance.
Bengaluru police arrested Salman alias Gale Bin Akbar on Tuesday for possessing deadly weapons. He was allegedly planning to attack members of a rival group to settle old scores, having a history of attempt-to-murder and narcotics cases.
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has implemented a stringent Safeguarding Code of Conduct for athletes and officials participating in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The code prohibits inappropriate relationships, degrading language, and harassment, with violations leading to severe penalties including suspension. It also addresses social media use and places special emphasis on protecting minor athletes.
Three individuals have been arrested in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district following raids that uncovered over 22,000 litres of suspected adulterated ghee, valued at approximately Rs 1.60 crore. The seizures were made from two firms as part of a statewide campaign against food adulteration ahead of Diwali, with police suspecting repackaging of expired ghee and use of palm oil.
An Assistant Secretary of the Gurugram Market Committee, Sukhbir Singh, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 monthly bribe from a vegetable vendor. The arrest followed a complaint and a successful trap operation.
The family of slain anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa continues to refuse a post-mortem of his body, demanding the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav. Despite the government agreeing to a CBI probe, compensation, and other concessions, the family and a joint action committee insist their key demands, including the resignations, have not been met, prolonging the standoff.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) Integrity Unit has charged two more Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) officials, Md Abdul Kayum Rashed and Md Amin Khan, with alleged breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, bringing the total number of individuals charged in BPL-linked cases to nine since May.
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.
India women's team seamer Kranti Gaud has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and received one demerit point by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct during the T20 Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. Gaud was penalised for an aggressive gesture after dismissing a batter. Separately, the Pakistan women's team was fined for a slow overrate in their semifinal match.
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has launched a probe after seizing Rs 36,500 from a document writer's agent, suspected to be bribe money, during a surprise inspection at the Edakkara sub-registrar office in Malappuram. An additional Rs 2,000 in unaccounted cash was also recovered from employees. A preliminary inquiry is underway to determine if a case should be registered.
Mathura authorities intercepted 2,500 kg of contaminated paneer from Rajasthan in a midnight raid, ordering its destruction and arresting the driver. The operation was prompted by intelligence about substandard food items entering the district, especially during the Diwali season. Samples have been sent for testing, and further action is expected against the businessman involved.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports of 'discipline and conduct' issues during the ongoing tour of England, which saw seven players recalled after successive Test losses.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has moved a privilege notice before Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against three senior officials, alleging a serious breach of protocol and contemptuous conduct after she was asked to vacate a circuit house in West Bengal's Krishnanagar late in the night on August 14.
DMK general secretary Duraimurugan has expressed regret after facing criticism from Dravidar Kazhagam president K Veeramani for conducting his granddaughter's wedding with Vedic rituals and Sanskrit chants. Veeramani highlighted the contradiction with Dravidian rationalist principles, prompting Duraimurugan to explain he yielded to his granddaughter's wish for a traditional ceremony.
A Delhi court has permitted the prosecution to record the testimonies of four foreign-based nodal officers from WhatsApp, Google, and Bumble via video conferencing in the Shraddha Walkar murder case. This decision aims to prevent undue delays and exorbitant expenses associated with securing their physical presence, facilitating an expeditious trial. The testimonies are scheduled to begin in December 2026, with specific protocols for identity verification and secure proceedings.
Bengaluru Police's Central Crime Branch conducted searches at the residence and office of Kannada news channel head Rakesh Shetty. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The probe involves videos uploaded to YouTube and the recent arrest of Ritesh Pandey, with further details emerging about the mobile phone used in the operation.
A man in Nalasopara, Palghar, allegedly murdered his wife on Saturday due to suspicion about her character, stemming from frequent visits by fathers of her tuition students. He subsequently committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in south Mumbai. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the incident.
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.
Delhi Police arrested Mohammad Faizan, 39, in Rohini and seized 30,000 counterfeit cigarettes. The arrest followed a tip-off about a supplier distributing fake cigarettes in North Rohini. Police are investigating the source of the illicit goods.
Security forces in Manipur recovered two bodies from a hilly stretch in Senapati district on Sunday morning. The recovery was made during an operation to trace two Kuki youths who went missing on October 29. The bodies are suspected to be those of the missing individuals, and identification is underway. This incident follows another gunfight on Saturday in Noney district where three Kuki people were killed.
Police in Delhi have apprehended a teenager in connection with the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in Bawana. The victim, Brijesh alias Bali, was found with stab injuries on Monday and declared dead at the hospital. The accused, Fardeen alias Akash, was identified through CCTV footage and local intelligence after a quarrel between the two. An investigation is underway to determine the motive.
Lokayukta police in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district raided a cooperative society manager's premises on Wednesday, uncovering assets valued at nearly four times his known income. The manager, Sher Singh Thakur, allegedly accumulated properties worth Rs 2.41 crore over 20 years against an estimated salary of Rs 65 lakh.
After five days of search to find eight trekkers missing on the Kedartal route in Uttarakhand, rescuers Tuesday recovered bodies of two persons buried in avalanche, officials said.
Contractor V O Sajan appeared before the VACB in Thiruvananthapuram for a preliminary probe into alleged corruption in a road project from years ago. The project was undertaken when current Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar served as the Kerala Public Works Department secretary. Sajan claims crucial evidence against Kumar was ignored in an earlier investigation and that statements were altered under pressure.
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.
Delhi Police arrested a 26-year-old man, Harshit Mittal, and seized nearly 312 kg of illegal firecrackers from his residence in Balbir Nagar, East Delhi. Mittal, who was selling firecrackers for quick money, was apprehended after a tip-off on November 3.
Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya received a reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by abusing cricket equipment after his dismissal on day two of the second Test against India.
A prominent Pakistani human rights lawyer couple, Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, have filed appeals in the Islamabad High Court against their 10-year prison sentences in a security breach case. They were convicted for obstructing official duties during a cricket match in October 2024 and argue their trial was unfair, requesting suspension of sentences and bail.
A local BJP leader and his nephew have been booked in Muzaffarnagar for allegedly illegally stocking 26 cartons of firecrackers for sale. The nephew has been arrested, and police registered a case under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Explosives Act after a raid on Thursday evening.
