A 22-year-old youth, Karuna Das, was arrested in Kendrapara, Odisha, for allegedly killing his 65-year-old maternal uncle, Giridhari Das, with a spear following a family altercation on Thursday night. The incident occurred after the accused, reportedly drunk, was reprimanded by his mother, leading to his uncle's intervention.
Indian squash players Om Semwal, Rathika Seelan, and Sanya Vats have advanced to the second round of the Singapore Classic. While Semwal secured a hard-fought victory, Seelan and Vats won their matches more comfortably. Sandhesh Palanivel Ravikumar, however, exited in the first round.
The Kerala government has initiated an internal inquiry into four police personnel from Pathanamthitta district. They are accused of maintaining close ties with a history-sheeter, Sarath, and assisting him in illegal activities, including unauthorised soil transportation. The inquiry follows a Crime Branch report submitted in February 2026.
Jharkhand police have seized a total of 441 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.2 crore in two separate operations. In Garhwa, 426 kg of ganja was found in a truck, while the RPF arrested four interstate drug peddlers with 15 kg of ganja at Tatisilway Railway station.
Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested Gaurav Yadav, a 31-year-old alleged inter-state snatcher, who was a proclaimed offender in multiple cases across Delhi and Haryana and wanted in a Gangster Act case in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav, involved in 54 cases, was apprehended near Machchi Market, Vikaspuri-Nilothi Nala Road, with a semi-automatic pistol and live cartridges.
A woman attempting suicide in Karnataka's Kumaradhara river was attacked by a crocodile, leading to her rescue by police and locals. She sustained minor injuries and was later counselled and sent home.
The Delhi Drugs Control Department seized medicines worth approximately Rs 14 lakh from an unlicensed residential premises in Madipur village and arrested one individual. In separate enforcement drives, officials found violations at 37 out of 62 drug establishments across the city, including the unauthorised sale of antibiotics and prescription medicines, and issued show-cause notices. The department emphasised the link between unregulated antibiotic sales and antimicrobial resistance.
The Delhi Drugs Control Department seized illegal medicines worth Rs 14 lakh from an unlicensed premises in Madipur village and arrested one person. This action was part of a larger enforcement drive that found violations in 37 out of 62 drug establishments across the city, including the unauthorised sale of antibiotics and prescription drugs, contributing to antimicrobial resistance.
A man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly raping a 26-year-old woman from Jaipur. The incident reportedly occurred on October 28 after the accused, Sameer M V, befriended the woman at a pub and later invited her to a hotel room.
Agartala police arrested two youths from outside Tripura on Wednesday, seizing three sophisticated pistols and 50 cartridges. The arrests, made at Bhutani Market following intelligence on an arms handover, occurred amidst heightened security for the civic elections on November 27. Police suspect an interstate arms smuggling gang is involved, with the youths having travelled to the state by train.
A Thane court has acquitted 21 individuals involved in a 2008 rioting and assault case that occurred during Dahi Handi festivities. The incident saw clashes between two Govinda groups, leading to injuries to police personnel and damage to their vehicles. The court cited the prosecution's failure to prove the accused's role or the formation of an unlawful assembly, along with issues in witness testimony, as reasons for the acquittal.
Goa police have arrested Pundalik Gudge, 28, from Karnataka's Dharwad district, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a four-year-old girl in Mapusa. The accused, an acquaintance of the victim's father, was traced using CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts despite having no digital footprint. The child is now stable, and an FIR has been registered under relevant laws.
A man named Sasikumar was arrested in Thiruvarur district for allegedly tampering with official land records to illegally transfer and sell properties belonging to mutts, temples, and private individuals. The investigation is ongoing to identify other conspirators involved in the fraud.
A decomposed human body was discovered in bushes near Kelu Charan Park in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Police suspect an attempt was made to burn the body to destroy evidence. Forensic teams are investigating, and authorities are working to identify the deceased.
The Odisha Forest Department arrested a man in Mayurbhanj district after recovering elephant tusks and deer antlers from his house. The discovery was made during an Enforcement Directorate raid related to a large-scale financial fraud investigation.
JNU has rusticated four students and banned them from campus immediately following a violent clash involving sharp-edged weapons at Barak Hostel, which left three injured. The university cited its zero-tolerance policy towards violence and the disruption caused to the academic environment.
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.
A man allegedly shot two sisters in Navi Mumbai after one of them ended their relationship. The main accused has been apprehended, while his accomplice is absconding.
Eight more people have been arrested in Tripura's Sepahijala district for allegedly attacking BSF personnel, bringing the total arrests to 18. Three BSF personnel, including an assistant commandant, were injured in the Monday incident near the Ashabari border outpost, which occurred after villagers protested the detention of a smuggling suspect. Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed strict legal action and strengthened security measures.
Police in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, arrested a drug peddler and recovered over 10 kilograms of charas-like substance from his possession during a naka checking. A case has been registered against the accused.
India's mixed trap teams had a poor showing at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, with both pairs finishing outside the top 20. Vivaan Kapoor and Manisha Keer placed 21st, while Zoravar Singh Sandhu and Neeru Dhanda finished 32nd, marking a disappointing end to India's campaign at the Olympic quota event.
Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Goa and head coach Gouramangi Singh have mutually agreed to part ways after just four matches. Singh, who was appointed in July, led the team to one win, one loss, and two draws, leaving them at seventh place in the ISL table. He is the second coach to leave an ISL club this season.
India U-17 head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo praised captain Dallalmoun Gangte's leadership after their 4-2 win over Singapore in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. Wadoo also stressed the critical need for a structured pathway to transition young footballers to the senior national team, emphasising continuity and better opportunities for talent development.
A man in Rajasthan's Sikar district allegedly mowed down his wife with a pick-up vehicle following a dispute over selling a cow. He later confessed to the crime at the local police station and has been arrested.
Experts cautioned that this headcount increase does not necessarily indicate a return of steady demand, which has evaded them over the last few years.
Two Nyishi community groups in Arunachal Pradesh ended their economic blockade in West Kameng district on Thursday. The decision came after the state government agreed to take action against those involved in an alleged assault on two youths, initiate disciplinary proceedings against police, and ensure equal rights for Nyishi residents. The agreement, termed the '2026 Kameng Declaration', also addressed land ownership issues and upheld previous declarations for communal harmony.
The second round of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 will take place on November 14 and 15 at Kari Motor Speedway, following an exciting first round with multiple winners across categories.
A man has been arrested in Perumbavoor, Kerala, for allegedly murdering his three-year-old stepson. The child was initially brought to a hospital with head injuries, which the stepfather claimed were from a fall. However, doctors found multiple injury marks, leading to a police investigation that revealed the stepfather had allegedly assaulted the child and banged his head against a wall.
Delhi Police have registered an FIR regarding alleged graffiti found on a police vehicle during the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan, with videos of the incident going viral.
An Indian-origin engineer couple, Anuradha and Vikas Sinha, have donated $20 million to the University of North Texas (UNT) to establish the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics. This significant gift aims to create new opportunities for students and faculty, focusing on building and deploying intelligent systems and understanding their operation within human contexts. The donation underscores the couple's belief in education and immigrant contributions to the American dream, supporting leadership, scholarships, professorships, research, and entrepreneurship.
A 20-year-old woman, Ninki, was found hanging in a finance company's office in Gorakhpur, leading to protests by her family and locals who suspect murder. Her family alleges the office manager, Suraj Yadav, is responsible and points to switched-off CCTV cameras. Police are investigating, awaiting the post-mortem report.
Police in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, have busted a motorcycle theft gang, arresting seven individuals and recovering 20 stolen motorcycles. The bikes were stolen from various districts including Ranchi, Ramgarh, Bokaro, and Hazaribagh. The gang allegedly altered the appearance of stolen vehicles and tampered with identification numbers before selling them or dismantling them for parts.
Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge reviewed preparations for the 29th Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, themed "AI & Beyond." The summit, scheduled for November 17-19, 2026, will feature over 1,800 exhibitors, focusing on AI, DeepTech, biotechnology, electronics, robotics, and startups, aiming to foster innovation and collaboration.
Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Anand Jain Kasliwal has been arrested on charges of abetment and tampering with evidence in connection with deaths caused by spurious liquor in Dewas district. His son was previously arrested for supplying chemicals. The main accused allegedly used AI to make fake liquor.
A 36-year-old lawyer, Anuj Kumar Chaturvedi, was allegedly shot dead by Congress district general secretary Amol Dixit in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, on Diwali night. The incident stemmed from a dispute over political rivalry, with Dixit reportedly slapping Chaturvedi's cousin, leading to a confrontation. Dixit is currently absconding, and police have registered a case and formed multiple teams for his arrest.
A man identified as Yaseen Juber was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside Mundewadi Hospital in Vijayapura, Karnataka, on Thursday evening. Police have formed four teams to trace the accused and are investigating the motive behind the murder.
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 Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 121 crore, including semi-submarine tourist vessels and a hotel, in connection with an alleged Rs 500 crore cooperative bank fraud in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Former MP and Congress leader Kuldeep Rai Sharma is a key accused in the case, which involves fraudulent loans sanctioned through shell companies and alleged bribery. A fresh chargesheet has been filed, bringing the total attached assets to Rs 326 crore.
A passenger has been apprehended following a hoax hijack threat that significantly delayed an Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai on Wednesday.
A 30-year-old alleged gang leader, Prakash alias Chinu, wanted in connection with a violent clash between rival groups, was arrested in central Delhi after an exchange of fire with police. He sustained a bullet injury, and an illegal pistol was recovered. This arrest is part of a crackdown on two gangs involved in a September 13 confrontation.
