A Delhi-based defence entrepreneur, Sahil Luthra, has reported receiving a fresh extortion demand of Rs 5 crore and a death threat, allegedly from gangster Rohit Godara. Luthra, who claims to have faced repeated threats since 2024, has sought police protection and an investigation. Police are currently verifying the complaint.
Chinese President Xi Jinping began his second state visit to the US, meeting President Donald Trump at the White House. Both leaders expressed a desire for a better future for their nations, with Xi emphasising cooperation over confrontation and the avoidance of the "Thucydides Trap." Discussions also touched upon artificial intelligence governance and the extension of a trade truce. The visit was notably marked by a media boycott of White House coverage due to a dispute over press access.
Roles that mention AI in software development have grown 138 per cent between Q2 2024 and Q2 2026.
India published 929 generative AI patents in 2024 and 2025 alone -- equating to nearly 70 per cent of the 1,350 patents it published over the entire previous decade (2014 to 2023).
Researchers have developed a new AI model that can monitor satellites and detect anomalies in their behaviour, significantly reducing the risk of in-orbit collisions. This tool, part of the AI4 Space Safety and Sustainability project, learns from satellite light reflections to predict motion and identify unusual activity, crucial for managing the increasingly crowded space environment.
NVIDIA has acquired AI startup Hugging Face for USD 12.9 billion, aiming to scale its platform, strengthen infrastructure, and expand AI access for developers and institutions globally while maintaining an open ecosystem.
The Odisha Vigilance Department arrested a senior revenue assistant in Kendrapara for allegedly embezzling over Rs 3 crore from government funds intended for salary and pension payments. The accused, who had been absconding, was apprehended in Angul and is accused of manipulating the HRMS portal to make fraudulent claims.
Police in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, arrested a man with counterfeit Indian currency worth approximately Rs 14,000. The accused is believed to be part of an organised gang with potential links to Nepal and Bangladesh, and had already circulated Rs 6,000 in fake notes. An investigation is underway to identify other members of the network.
Meta has restricted access in India to a viral AI-generated video depicting Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan dancing with KSEB officials. The video, which garnered 1.78 crore views, was restricted following a legal request, though the creators believe it wasn't due to the CM's objection, as he had previously expressed excitement about it.
Bengaluru police have apprehended Amit Kumar Dubey from Bihar in connection with the murder of advocate Manjunath, who was shot dead in Whitefield on October 19. Efforts are ongoing to trace another accused, Pawan Kumar Dubey.
The Vice Chancellor of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Aldas Janaiah, appeared before the State Commission for Women regarding sexual harassment allegations. Both Janaiah and the complainant presented their cases, with the Commission requesting evidence. Janaiah denies the claims, calling them an attempt to tarnish his image, and has requested a police probe, alleging the faculty member is retaliating over a transfer.
The Keralam State Human Rights Commission has initiated an inquiry into an alleged assault on a 25-year-old woman aboard the Malabar Express. The woman also complained about a lack of protection from railway police during the incident. The Commission has directed railway and district police officials to submit a report within three weeks.
A woman, approximately 40 years old, was discovered murdered at a vacant plot in north Delhi's Burari area on Tuesday morning. She sustained severe head and face injuries, possibly from a stone attack. Police are working to identify the victim and suspects, examining CCTV footage, and conducting a postmortem.
A Mumbai Police head constable, Anand Naik, has been booked for allegedly sexually and mentally harassing a female colleague over the last three years. The FIR was registered at Tardeo police station after the woman constable filed a complaint, alleging repeated demands for sexual favours.
A journalist named Tariq was allegedly stabbed in Lucknow during an altercation stemming from a monetary dispute. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, involving another journalist, Santosh Sharma, and the accused, Rajkumar. Tariq, who intervened, sustained a stab wound and is currently stable in hospital, while Rajkumar has been detained.
Police in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, detained Tosif Malik under the PIT-NDPS Act on Wednesday as part of an intensified crackdown on drug trafficking. Malik faces multiple NDPS Act cases and has been lodged in district jail.
A 40-year-old man, Vinod Mallapa Pawar, was injured in a shooting incident in Kurla, Mumbai, on Wednesday afternoon. Police suspect the attack was due to an old rivalry, and an investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the assailant.
Delhi Police have registered a case after a video showing a group of unidentified boys creating a commotion and threatening people with sticks and stones in a Delhi locality went viral on social media. The incident, which occurred on November 10, prompted a police investigation, with teams examining CCTV footage to identify those involved.
Mohammad Warish, wanted for the murder of a youth during a Diwali fair in Dataganj on November 7, was arrested after an encounter with police in Budaun. Warish sustained bullet injuries, and a police constable was also injured. Police recovered an illegal pistol from him.
A 20-year-old man in Bhopal died after jumping from a water tank following an argument with his family who tried to stop him from consuming liquor. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in Gunga village, and police are investigating the case.
A double murder accused, Sivanesan, was shot in the leg and apprehended by police in Tiruchirapalli after he allegedly attacked a constable and attempted to escape during interrogation. The injured constable and the accused are both receiving medical treatment.
A father in Ranchi has filed a police complaint against 19 individuals, including Birsa Munda Central Jail officials, alleging his 20-year-old son was sodomised and forced to consume narcotics while an undertrial prisoner. The complaint also states the victim was denied medical care and his written complaint was torn. An FIR has been lodged, and an investigation is underway.
Police have apprehended one of the accused, Amit Kumar Dubey, from Bihar in connection with the murder of a 43-year-old advocate, Manjunath, who was shot dead in Bengaluru's Whitefield area on October 19. Efforts are underway to trace another accused, Pawan Kumar Dubey.
A man named Shahid Akhtar has been arrested in Purnea, Bihar, for allegedly sharing sensitive information with suspected handlers in India and abroad via WhatsApp. The Intelligence Bureau, local police, NIA, and Bihar STF are investigating his suspected links to an Islamic radical group and networks in neighbouring countries like Pakistan.
A 41-year-old domestic help has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for two theft cases, with police recovering nearly Rs 20 lakh in cash and valuables from her. The arrest followed a complaint filed on October 28.
A 35-year-old woman, Malashree, has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly stabbing her husband, Rajasekhar, to death during a domestic dispute. Police investigations suggest the incident occurred on Wednesday night after Rajasekhar, reportedly drunk, harassed his wife.
A Mumbai-bound Air India flight from Kolkata was delayed after a hijack threat note was found in the washroom. Security officials moved the aircraft to an isolation bay and deboarded all 105 passengers. The threat was later confirmed to be a hoax, and the flight departed in the evening.
A 54-year-old man was arrested in Kochi for allegedly impersonating an Enforcement Directorate (ED) Assistant Director. He sent a fake letter to an institution in Aluva, claiming a money laundering probe was initiated against them, and attempted to extort money. Police investigated and confirmed the impersonation, leading to his arrest and remand to judicial custody.
A Punjab resident, Narender Kumar, was arrested in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, for allegedly threatening a woman, Anjali Devi, with a pistol. The incident involved Kumar entering her home on November 10 and later following her to a police post where he again brandished the weapon before being apprehended.
An electrical manager in Maharashtra's Beed district was severely injured after three unidentified assailants intercepted his vehicle and brutally assaulted him with iron rods. Police suspect personal vendetta as the motive, and a probe is underway.
Lucknow police have arrested two women, Sapna Rawat and Neha Parveen, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a man named Deshraj. The victim's brother claimed the women mentally harassed Deshraj after accusing him of theft, leading him to jump in front of a train last week.
The Keralam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has registered a case regarding the disappearance of a pregnant POCSO survivor from SAT Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. The girl, who was staying at a government shelter home, was later traced to Wayanad. The commission has sought explanations from relevant authorities.
A special MCOCA court in Mumbai extended the police custody of five accused, including the alleged shooter, in the firing case involving actor Tiger Shroff's car until November 16. Police sought further custody to confront them with Suneha Pandit, sister-in-law of gang leader Anil Pandit, who was arrested on November 1. Authorities are also verifying the alleged shooter Phool Singh's claim of being a minor. So far, 13 people have been arrested in connection with the October 18 incident.
The body of a 19-year-old youth, Pankaj Gope, who went missing on Monday night, was discovered in a bush in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district on Tuesday. Police have launched an investigation, questioned the victim's parents, seized his mobile phone, and are interrogating suspects after a complaint was lodged against unidentified persons.
Odisha Police have arrested a man in Surat in connection with the murder of a 76-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar. The accused, Balbhadra Maharana, was the victim's caretaker and allegedly fled with valuables after the murder on November 3. The victim, Kunjalata Nanda, lived alone, and her body was discovered on November 4.
A caretaker at a children's home in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, has been booked following allegations of mistreatment and assault by children residing there. An inquiry found the caretaker's conduct inappropriate, leading to an FIR and police investigation.
A 22-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his pregnant wife's relatives in Sirohi, Rajasthan, due to their objection to his love marriage about a year ago. The incident occurred on November 9, and police have arrested five accused.
The body of an unidentified man, with his legs tied and head smashed, was discovered near the Manjari river in Pune district, leading to a murder investigation. Police are working to identify the victim and examine CCTV footage.
Indore police have arrested five men for allegedly selling their bank accounts to cyber fraudsters. The accused facilitated the transfer of siphoned-off money, with some opening accounts specifically to sell them to a cyber fraud gang for financial gain.
Police in Durg, Chhattisgarh, have arrested a man and two of his friends in connection with the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, and the main accused reportedly lured the girl before the crime. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, with further investigation underway.
