'Hiring within IT services firms is going to be very specialised.'
A 16-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh, preparing for JEE online, was found dead by suicide in his hostel room in Kota, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the incident, and no suicide note was found.
The move comes amid growing demand from organisations in India for local access to Claude.
A man in Ranchi, Jharkhand, allegedly killed his minor son with a spade on Tuesday after an argument where the son prevented him from leaving the house. The accused, Devnath Oraon, has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
Six members of a family, including two women and three children, were killed in a firing incident inside their home in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday. Police have launched an investigation and a search operation to apprehend the suspects.
A new report by Philips indicates that Artificial Intelligence is significantly enhancing healthcare in India, with 71% of professionals reporting increased patient capacity and 85% believing it improves patient outcomes. AI is also seen as a tool to improve access to quality healthcare in rural areas, with patients also embracing its benefits for more meaningful interactions with doctors.
A middle-aged woman was allegedly killed in Assam's Tinsukia district on suspicion of practising witchcraft. The victim, Dhumru Chautal, was tortured, paraded, and beaten by villagers before succumbing to her injuries and being cremated. Three women have been arrested, and a case has been registered under relevant laws.
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) made record net purchases of 8.55 trillion in the Indian equity market during Samvat 2082, significantly offsetting the highest-ever net selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) who withdrew 4.55 trillion amidst global turmoil and a shift towards AI-focused firms.
Chess will be featured for the third consecutive year at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh next year, with two-time champion Magnus Carlsen expected to defend his title. India also showed a strong presence in EWC 2026 with four Grandmasters, two of whom reached the quarterfinals.
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.
Two agricultural labourers were arrested in Arunachal Pradesh's East Siang district for allegedly killing a 55-year-old farmer in Rani village on October 30. The police launched a search operation and apprehended the suspects on Saturday morning.
The 82nd National Squash Championship will take place in Mumbai from November 16 to 22, featuring over 350 players from 24 states. Organised by HCL Sports and SRFI, the tournament offers a prize purse of Rs 9.6 lakh across men's, women's, and Pro Coach categories, with top seeds like Abhay Singh and Rathika Seelan leading the competition.
A 32-year-old woman, Radhika Sawaiyan, was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants on Sunday night in Seraikela-Kharswan district, Jharkhand, while returning home from a weekly market. Police are investigating the murder to identify the attackers and determine the motive.
Police in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three individuals for allegedly operating an inter-district counterfeit currency racket. A joint operation by the UP STF and local police led to the seizure of 804 fake notes worth Rs 1.74 lakh, along with printing equipment. The accused planned to circulate the fake currency during Diwali and were offering Rs 3 lakh in counterfeit notes for Rs 1 lakh in genuine currency.
Sachin Baisoya is set to face Gaganjeet Bhullar again at the Phoenix Invitational 2026 in Hyderabad, seeking redemption after losing to Bhullar in a play-off at the Green Fuels Maritime Invitational. The tournament also features Baisoya's Phoenix Hyderabad teammates and an innovative X-golf competition.
Four individuals have been detained by police in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district following an alleged mosque vandalism incident. Officials have urged the public not to communalise the event and to avoid sharing unverified information. The incident involved stone-pelting during evening prayers on Sunday, causing minor damage.
A woman and her 15-year-old brother-in-law were brutally assaulted with sticks and iron rods in Hauz Khas after she allegedly refused to sell marijuana on Diwali night. Police have arrested six individuals, including two adults and four minors, in connection with the incident. The victim's family claims they were repeatedly threatened and attacked by a drug mafia and faced initial police inaction, with a video of the assault going viral.
The Telangana Civil Supplies Department conducted a week-long crackdown on traders manipulating rice prices and creating artificial scarcity. Inspections revealed irregularities like weight manipulation, price sticker fraud, PDS rice hoarding, and operating without proper licenses. The department has fixed maximum retail prices for various rice varieties and is pursuing legal action, including invoking the PD Act against repeat offenders.
A Gurugram court has convicted four individuals in a gang rape case involving a minor girl. Three of the convicts received 20-year prison sentences, while the fourth was sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment. The court also imposed fines on all convicted individuals. The case stemmed from a complaint filed in November 2021 regarding the rape of a 13-year-old girl.
Cognizant and Google Cloud have announced an expanded partnership to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI, forming a new 'Gemini Frontier Capability Group'. This initiative combines Google's AI platform with Cognizant's expertise to help enterprises deploy resilient, production-grade AI agents and drive business value. The group will focus on areas like legacy modernisation and cyber defence, with Cognizant also scaling Gemini internally.
A woman has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly hacking into a demat account, selling high-value shares worth over Rs 4.5 crore, and using the proceeds to buy penny stocks. She gained access by illegally obtaining a SIM card linked to the victim's email, intercepting OTPs. Police have frozen shares worth Rs 2.86 crore.
A 22-year-old man, Sachin, who had been missing for two days, was found murdered with his throat slit in a field in Faridabad on Wednesday morning. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the case, as the family denies any known enmity.
Assam Police have dismantled a financial fraud network operating through mule bank accounts, arresting six individuals. The Special Task Force (STF) investigation uncovered a multi-crore rupee fraud involving around 300 frozen accounts, with suspected links to Pakistani intelligence operations. The syndicate has been active for two years, with masterminds reportedly operating from outside Assam.
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.
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.
Eight police personnel in Patna have been suspended for allegedly accepting bribes from two men detained during a narcotics raid. The two men were released without being named in the FIR, leading to an inquiry and subsequent suspension of five sub-inspectors and three constables.
Thane police have arrested a 28-year-old man and seized 1.3 kg of mephedrone (MD) powder, valued at Rs 40.68 lakh, from his possession. The arrest was made on October 30 in the Shil-Daighar area, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
A man in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his wife by stabbing her before taking his own life by hanging, following a domestic dispute. Police are investigating the incident.
Delhi Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal network involved in the storage and distribution of banned e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes across the national capital. Ten individuals, including seven pan-shop owners, have been apprehended. The operation uncovered a three-tier supply chain, with products allegedly reaching students near schools and colleges, and revealed potential cross-border links.
Google aims to complete the first phase of its 1 gigawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data centre hub in Visakhapatnam by late 2028, with full operations across all phases expected within five years, according to Alexander Smith, Principal of Global Infrastructure and Energy for Asia Pacific at Google.
An enforcement officer of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Sonu Maurya, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jaipur on Wednesday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. Maurya had reportedly demanded Rs 2 lakh from a firm owner to prevent an FIR and bank account freezing related to provident fund non-deposits.
The Tennis Premier League (TPL) is launching a grassroots initiative to support 36 promising junior players with scholarships worth Rs 75,000 each. This programme also offers two under-14 champions a chance to attend the 2027 Australian Open. The initiative includes regional "Race to Gold Masters" events in November and is supported by Kia India.
India's private equity (PE) industry is transitioning from a 'spray and pray' approach to a more selective investment model, focusing on established businesses, greater strategic influence, and operational transformation to generate definitive returns, according to industry leaders Renuka Ramnath and Amit Chandra.
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.
Gurugram police seized over 580 kilograms of illegal firecrackers in the Badshahpur area ahead of Diwali. A joint team conducted a raid on Monday evening, arresting one man, Rajkumar, for allegedly selling the crackers. An FIR has been registered, and further investigation is underway regarding the source of the crackers, as the sale and storage of traditional firecrackers are banned in Delhi-NCR due to air pollution concerns.
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to resolve the contentious dispute between the rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress over its party name and crucial 'flowers and grass' election symbol within three months of the completion of pleadings.
Telangana's EAGLE Force has arrested a 30-year-old Bangladeshi woman and her live-in partner in Hyderabad, seizing synthetic drugs. The woman, who entered India on a tourist visa in December 2021, allegedly became involved in prostitution and drug peddling after facing financial hardship. She used false identities and established a drug supply network, eventually involving her partner.
Indian mixed martial arts exponent Sangram Singh was felicitated by Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma for his contributions to the sport. Singh highlighted the transformative power of sports and the role of sportspersons in driving positive social change.
A district court in Latur has sentenced a 35-year-old man, Vipul Sakharam Bankar, to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl, even though he married the victim during the trial. The court rejected his defense, noting marital disputes and the prosecution's strong case.
'India needs to create eight-nine million jobs annually to absorb the growth in the working-age population.' 'Failure to create productive jobs could squander the demographic advantage that we enjoy right now.'
