A man with 15 criminal cases, identified as Pintu alias Shailendra, was arrested in Mirzapur after an encounter with police. He is accused of kidnapping and murdering a 12-year-old boy, Prince, for monetary gain. Police shot him in the legs when he tried to flee during a vehicle-checking drive, recovering a pistol and the motorcycle used in the crime.
An unidentified man has been booked by Pune police for making a false bomb threat call to emergency helpline 112 regarding the Pune international airport on November 5. A probe confirmed the information was false, and a case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for endangering public safety and disturbing peace.
A 65-year-old e-rickshaw driver was allegedly beaten to death with a wooden stick in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area after an argument with a man with whom he had consumed alcohol. The victim's body was found in a drain, and the accused has been apprehended.
A jeweller in Kota was allegedly stabbed to death by his brother-in-law outside a hospital ICU following an argument over a family dispute. The victim, Maulik Jain, was visiting his mother-in-law when the altercation with Kapil Jain occurred. The accused has been detained, and the incident has led to protests from the local business community.
An Indonesian woman was arrested at the India-Nepal border in Maharajganj for allegedly concealing her nationality and fraudulently obtaining Indian identity documents like voter ID, Aadhaar, and PAN cards. She was living under a fake name, 'Lee Kim Lian', since 2005, despite her Indonesian passport identifying her as 'Rohana'. Investigations revealed extensive international travel and associations with a Buddhist centre in Kolkata.
Mumbai authorities were put on high alert after an email threatened bomb blasts at various key locations, including the airport, Mayor's office, Amitabh Bachchan's bungalow, and a PNB branch. A similar threat was received by Pune Municipal Corporation, also mentioning the 'Khalistan National Army'. Security has been heightened in both cities, though past threats to Pune have been hoaxes.
Around 20 individuals, identified as students, have been booked in Manipal for allegedly bursting firecrackers on a public road and throwing them at motorists, pedestrians, and police personnel. The incident occurred on the night of November 8, leading to charges of endangering public safety and obstructing police duties.
Official vehicles of the Sabarimala and Pathanamthitta Additional District Magistrates were attached on Thursday following a court order. This action stems from the Public Works Department's failure to pay compensation for land acquired for a bridge project in 1980, a dispute that has spanned 46 years.
A woman was allegedly molested by three men in New Alipore, Kolkata, on Tuesday afternoon. Locals caught one accused and handed him to the police. The incident led to tension outside the police station. This is the latest in a series of sexual harassment cases reported in Kolkata.
An Odisha court in Kendrapara district has sentenced a man to 25 years in prison for the rape and impregnation of a 17-year-old girl in 2023. The verdict was based on witness testimonies and medical evidence, with a fine also imposed. This is the second conviction in the case, with a third accused still at large.
Four juveniles have been detained in Delhi for allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old man and robbing him and his friends of mobile phones and cash at knifepoint. The incident occurred on November 6 in Burari when the victim resisted handing over his iPhone 17. Police investigation led to the detention of four juveniles, with efforts ongoing to trace two other associates.
A man in Anand, Gujarat, was arrested for allegedly strangling his 21-year-old daughter because he disapproved of her inter-caste relationship. The incident occurred on November 9, and the father initially tried to pass it off as a suicide, but a post-mortem confirmed strangulation.
An ex-serviceman was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife in Ahmedabad's Naroda area following a domestic dispute. The accused, Nirmala Kharadi, was apprehended by police shortly after the incident.
A young man was critically injured after being shot by a neighbour in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday. He sustained three bullet injuries and was shifted to PGIMER, Chandigarh, due to the critical nature of his abdominal wounds. Police have registered a case and are investigating the motive, while the incident highlights ongoing law-and-order concerns in the area.
Beed Police's Local Crime Branch arrested Karan Durga Bhatnagar, a 42-year-old history-sheeter from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday. He was found in possession of a country-made pistol and two live rounds. Bhatnagar has a criminal record, including an alleged attempt to murder case in 2020 and an Arms Act case in 2021. A new case under the Arms Act has been registered against him.
A man was allegedly stabbed to death by his roommate in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following an argument over kitchen chores. The accused has been apprehended, and a murder case registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Indian squash player Suraj Chand secured a spot in the men's singles quarter-finals of the Singapore Classic PSA Challenger event after a dominant straight-game victory. Meanwhile, the women's competition saw Indian players Tanvi Khanna, Sanya Vats, and Rathika Seelan exit in the second round.
A court in Jammu and Kashmir has acquitted two youths, Huzaif Firdous Bhat and Aijaz Ahmad, who were facing anti-terror charges under the UAPA. The court found the prosecution's evidence unreliable, citing material inconsistencies, lack of independent witnesses, and doubts regarding the recovery of alleged arms and ammunition.
A 28-year-old man and his associate have been arrested in central Delhi's Karol Bagh for allegedly murdering a 19-year-old man. The motive appears to be the victim's relationship with the accused's wife, with whom he had been living for about three months.
Expelled Congress leader Kripa Alva was questioned by Cyber Crime Police regarding her alleged involvement in a sting operation targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This marks another instance of her interrogation in the ongoing probe, which also saw the recent expulsion of Alva from the Congress party and questioning of a news channel head. The case stems from two YouTube videos making serious allegations against Siddaramaiah, who subsequently sought a court injunction and filed a police complaint.
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 21-year-old petrol pump employee in Lucknow was injured after being dragged by a car whose occupants allegedly drove off without paying for Rs 4,000 worth of fuel. Police have registered a case and formed three teams to identify and arrest the suspects using CCTV footage.
Three Buddhist monks staging a fast-unto-death protest in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, were arrested on Thursday. They were demanding the withdrawal of an India-aided government development plan for the sacred Buddhist site. The arrests followed a clash at the protest site, which also led to the detention of a defrocked monk and four civilians. India had announced grant assistance for the project in April 2025, aiming to improve infrastructure and facilities in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Three train passengers were arrested on Saturday night in Jhansi for allegedly assaulting an on-duty Train Ticket Examiner (TTE) and damaging his Hand-Held Terminal (HHT). The incident occurred after the TTE intervened to resolve a dispute in a coach, leading to a 54-minute delay for the Ahmedabad-Asansol train.
Over 1000 kg of meat, suspected to be beef, was seized from a railway yard in Delhi after being transported from Hyderabad. Authorities are investigating the consignment, which was falsely labelled as "Mutton" and "Meat," with samples sent for forensic examination.
Punjab Police in Amritsar have arrested six individuals allegedly involved in illegal arms supply networks, recovering 14 sophisticated pistols. The networks reportedly used foreign-based handlers and drone-based consignments to smuggle weapons, which were then supplied to criminals.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw significant gains in early trade, primarily driven by a strong performance from Reliance Industries following its record quarterly profit announcement and a notable decline in global crude oil prices. Positive foreign fund inflows and a buoyant trend in Asian markets further contributed to the market's optimism.Track Sensex, Nifty on November 2.
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 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.
Investigators have seized Rs 35 lakh in cash, believed to be proceeds from illegal liquor smuggling, following the interrogation of the main accused in the murder of a police officer in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district. The officer was crushed to death while trying to stop an interstate liquor smuggling operation last week. Eight people have been arrested in connection with the case.
Police in Hoshiarpur have arrested two individuals in connection with the September shooting of a cloth shop owner in Mahilpur. A .30-bore pistol and ammunition were recovered from one of the accused. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries in the incident.
Four police personnel, including a female constable, were injured when a group of people attacked a police team raiding premises involved in illegal liquor trade and gambling in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Sunday. An FIR has been registered against 19 named accused and 20-25 unidentified individuals, with 12 arrests made so far.
Four suspected poachers were arrested in Assam's Jorhat district during an operation by the Forest Department. One of the arrested individuals was reportedly injured by a rhinoceros. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to protect Assam's one-horned rhinos, a critical part of the state's natural heritage.
A final-year MBBS student in Nagpur lost Rs 12.33 lakh after falling victim to an online Ludo game scam. The student was lured by promises of high returns from an app called 'Try Players', initially making small profits before investing a large sum and subsequently suffering continuous losses. He later discovered the game was rigged and was blocked by the fraudsters. Police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act.
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.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-based surveillance beyond trading data to include corporate filings, aiming to proactively flag financial misstatements and manipulation in quarterly results without relying solely on investor complaints.
A jawan has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly molesting the daughter of an army officer within a military residential complex. The incident, which occurred on November 5, led to a complaint by the girl's mother, and the accused was identified through CCTV footage. The investigation is ongoing, and the jawan has been remanded to police custody.
A jawan has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly molesting the daughter of an army officer within a military residential complex. The incident, which occurred on November 5, led to the jawan's arrest on Sunday night after the girl's mother filed a complaint. Police used CCTV footage to identify the accused, who is now in custody.
A 26-year-old man was allegedly killed by his uncle and cousin in Dehradun on Monday following a dispute over the construction of a wall. The victim, Gaurav, succumbed to injuries after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
A report by policy think tank The Dialogue reveals that India's artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is primarily constrained by a shortage of skilled talent and a lack of data standardisation, rather than market concentration. The study, which surveyed 308 stakeholders, found that talent availability and data usability are major concerns, with a significant reliance on open-source AI models.
