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.'
A 38-year-old man, arrested for allegedly strangling his wife, committed suicide inside a police station in Maharashtra's Nanded district. Sushil Mahajan Haibate was found hanged in the lock-up hours after his arrest and confession. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken over the probe into his death.
Team Spain White, led by Ismael Fahssi, secured the Cup of Nations title at the global simulator racing championship in Mumbai. They won all four races in the Grand Final, outperforming Team Netherlands Red and Team Hungary Red in a competition featuring 40 top sim racing drivers.
Amateur golfer Ojaswini Saraswat, 13, shares the lead with Ananya Datar at the 14th leg of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour in Jaipur after a one-over 71. Saraswat, who recently made history at the Ladies European Tour, leveraged her home course advantage at Rambagh Golf Club.
Four Indian golfers, including Anirban Lahiri, shot 1-over 71 to be placed Tied-38th after the first round of the Philippine Open. Other Indian players struggled, while New Zealand's Nick Voke took the lead in this season-ending Asian Tour event.
A man in Dombivli, Thane, confessed to killing his friend during a drunken quarrel after being haunted by the victim in his dreams. Prabhu Karkade, 24, was arrested after he approached the police, admitting to beating Pallav Kadam, 43, to death and disposing of the body. The police have registered a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Researchers at Delhi's Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology have developed 'MutAIverse', a generative AI platform designed to decode DNA damage and identify potential causes of cancer. Tested on head and neck cancer patients in Guwahati, the platform successfully traced exposure to smokeless tobacco as a contributing factor. This innovation aims to shift focus from just diagnosis to understanding causative factors, potentially aiding in prevention and protection.
Three individuals, including two teenagers, have been arrested in Jamshedpur for allegedly supplying SIM cards to cybercriminals. The accused reportedly obtained multiple SIM cards using KYC documents of illiterate customers, providing only one to the customer and selling the others to criminals.
A woman and her lover from Meerut, sentenced to death for the murder of her husband, have appealed their conviction in the Allahabad High Court. The couple was found guilty of strangling the husband and attempting to stage his death as a snakebite.
Bihar Police have arrested three individuals and seized a massive consignment of 19,250 live cartridges and a country-made pistol in Bhojpur district. The arrests were made during a vehicle check following a tip-off, with the suspects confessing to illegal arms smuggling.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including alleged mastermind Yashraj Bajpai, for operating an admission scam. The fraudsters impersonated Delhi Technological University staff to con parents, with one victim losing Rs 8.50 lakh. Two accomplices were arrested in Bhopal, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the racket.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and six others have been formally charged by a court in connection with a 2016 assault case. The incident involved an alleged altercation and assault on school teachers at a civic-run Urdu Medium school over a teacher's transfer. Tawde had previously faced fines for non-appearance in court.
West Bengal police, led by Falakata Police in Alipurduar district, have busted a large illegal betel nut syndicate, seizing over 117,000 kg of produce, much of which is believed to be of foreign origin. Two individuals were apprehended, and further raids are ongoing as the state government reaffirms its commitment to combating illicit trade.
Delhi Police have arrested a 28-year-old alleged drug peddler, Pankaj alias Kaua alias Kanchi, in Rohini, seizing 117 narcotic tablets and 28 vials of injectable medicine. The accused, involved in approximately 10 previous criminal cases, was apprehended on November 1 and booked under the NDPS Act.
India's Velavan Senthilkumar was defeated by France's World No 99 Amir Khaled-Jousselin in the men's quarterfinals of the London Open squash tournament, marking a significant upset.
A CISF jawan was allegedly assaulted, stripped, and filmed by four individuals in Bhadohi, then subsequently arrested in a molestation case after being held at a police station. A court has now ordered the registration of an FIR against the four accused, leading to a police investigation.
Delhi Police has detained a 17-year-old Class 12 student from Srinagar for allegedly impersonating police officials and forging a senior officer's signature. The student sent fake notices to social media platform X, requesting the blocking of accounts belonging to the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) and the Software Freedom Law Centre. The forgery came to light during a Delhi High Court hearing.
A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, has sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a minor girl after promising to marry her. The court, while noting the absence of violence as a mitigating factor, upheld the minimum 20-year term mandated by the POCSO Act, as the victim was under 18 during the abuse, rendering her consent legally invalid.
Police in Jharkhand's Khunti and Chatra districts have arrested two individuals in separate incidents, seizing a total of over 2 kg of opium with an estimated market value of more than Rs 10 lakh. One arrest was made during an anti-crime drive, while the other occurred during a vehicle-checking drive, with two accomplices managing to escape in the latter case.
Punjab Police have busted an illegal arms module in Patiala, arresting three individuals and recovering nine .32-calibre pistols, 10 live cartridges, and 16 magazines. Investigations suggest the weapons were sourced from Madhya Pradesh, with further probes underway to identify the full network.
A 46-year-old tribal woman in Wayanad was murdered by her 60-year-old neighbour following an argument. The accused, also named Ammini, allegedly strangled the victim on October 28. Police have arrested the accused after the post-mortem confirmed strangulation as the cause of death.
A 17-year-old Sikh student was allegedly assaulted by three other students in a crowded market in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, while returning from coaching classes. A video of the incident, showing the student being beaten and his hair pulled, has circulated on social media. Police have registered a case based on the victim's father's complaint and are investigating.
A revenue department team conducting a raid against illegal mining in Sultanpur was attacked, resulting in injuries to a naib tehsildar and two lekhpals. Two people have been detained, a truck seized, and FIRs registered, with authorities vowing stringent action.
A couple was found murdered inside their government accommodation in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, with their 18-month-old daughter discovered injured. Police suspect the incident occurred Wednesday night and are investigating the circumstances, including the entry points to the house.
A special court in Thane has sentenced a 65-year-old watchman to life imprisonment for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl over three years, leading to her pregnancy. The court noted the crime was committed with a "cool mind" and ordered financial compensation for the survivor.
Police have arrested Dhanesh S Nair, known as 'Danny', the alleged main accused in a large-scale MDMA drug smuggling operation transporting drugs from Bengaluru to Kerala. His arrest in Angamaly followed an investigation triggered by the earlier arrest of Harikrishnan KS, revealing a sophisticated distribution network using social media and disguising operations through banana plantations.
Himachal Pradesh Police has seized assets worth Rs 48.30 lakh belonging to an alleged drug trafficker in Kangra district. This marks the first physical possession of forfeited property under the PIT NDPS Act in the state, involving a residential building and cash.
Four men have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting three Assamese workers at a fast-food outlet. The incident, which occurred late on October 29, stemmed from a complaint about spicy noodles and escalated into a physical altercation, captured on CCTV.
Four men were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting three Assamese fast-food workers. The incident, which occurred on October 29, stemmed from a complaint about spicy noodles, escalating into a physical altercation captured on CCTV. Police have apprehended the suspects and initiated further legal proceedings.
Five individuals have been arrested in Thane district, Maharashtra, following a violent clash at a hotel that involved a firearm. The incident, which occurred during the intervening night of November 1 and 2, stemmed from an argument over playing music. One group allegedly fired at a member of a rival group. Police swiftly apprehended the accused and recovered the weapon.
A special court in Mumbai denied temporary bail to Vickykumar Gupta, an alleged shooter in the 2024 firing outside Salman Khan's residence, who sought to attend his brother's wedding in Bihar. The court, however, permitted him to attend the ceremony via video conference from jail, subject to security protocols.
Punjab Police have dismantled a significant cross-border narcotics smuggling operation, apprehending four individuals, including a juvenile, and seizing 36 kg of heroin. The network was allegedly operating under the direction of a foreign-based handler, receiving drone-smuggled consignments near the India-Pakistan border and distributing them further. Two motorcycles used in the operation were also impounded.
