A man accused of rape and abduction escaped from police custody with handcuffs in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday morning. Police are searching for the accused, Malkhan Yadav, and a case has been registered against him and the on-duty personnel.
A 30-year-old man, Rahul alias Gulab, allegedly bludgeoned his colleague, Dilip Kumar (28), to death at an under-construction building in northwest Delhi's Model Town. The murder, which occurred on Friday, stemmed from repeated disputes over money and humiliation. Rahul was later arrested from Mughal Sarai Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh.
The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested Visarjan, a 51-year-old proclaimed offender, eight years after a case was registered against him. He is accused of cheating around 531 investors of Rs 3.23 crore through an unauthorised Ponzi scheme that promised attractive returns.
The Maharashtra Excise Department conducted two raids in Latur district, seizing illicit Goa-manufactured liquor and other materials valued at Rs 19.77 lakh. Cases have been registered under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
Three people were killed and two injured in a shooting in Balochistan, Pakistan. Angry tribesmen have blocked a major highway, demanding the capture of the gunmen and improved security in the region.
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has detained 61 illegal immigrants, mostly from Bangladesh, in a city-wide operation aimed at enhancing public safety before Diwali. This crackdown follows previous detentions of hundreds of illegal Bangladeshi nationals in Ahmedabad, highlighting ongoing efforts to identify and deport foreign nationals residing illegally.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered an impartial probe into the death of police officer Dilip Puri, who was allegedly run over by a truck carrying illicit liquor in Dewas district. The CM also announced a job as sub-inspector for Puri's wife on compassionate grounds and financial assistance of Rs 1 crore for the family.
The CBI successfully coordinated the extradition of Sajeer Palli Mooppam from the UAE, who was wanted by Delhi Police in an alleged sexual assault case. Mooppam was geolocated after a Red Corner Notice was issued, and he was brought back to New Delhi on Wednesday following due legal process.
Delhi Police has arrested three men for operating an inter-state cyber fraud syndicate that targeted individuals, particularly in Tamil Nadu, by promising personal loans, insurance policies, and employment opportunities. The accused collected advance fees without delivering services, leading to a police investigation and arrests.
A new species of flowering plant, named 'Begonia siangensis', has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district by researchers from the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation. This discovery highlights the region's rich biodiversity and the need for further exploration, especially for this provisionally classified 'Data Deficient' species.
Five individuals wanted for attacking a revenue team trying to stop illegal mining in Sultanpur were arrested after two police encounters on Wednesday. Three of the accused sustained gunshot injuries. Police recovered illegal firearms and vehicles, and four police personnel were previously suspended for negligence related to the initial attack.
Jasmine Shekar carded a level-par 70 in the second round of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour in Jaipur, securing a one-shot lead. Shekar's performance, highlighted by a birdie on the final hole, places her ahead of experienced golfers Vani Kapoor, Ridhima Dilawari, and Durga Nittur. Overnight leaders Ananya Datar and amateur Ojaswini Saraswat slipped down the leaderboard.
Police in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two individuals with 123 kg of ganja worth Rs 60 lakh and a 19-year-old Nepal national with 57.24 grams of heroin in two separate operations near the India-Nepal border on Thursday and November 4, respectively. Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act.
The National Ranking Table Tennis Championships are set to begin in Phagwara, Punjab, featuring top players like Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula. Over 1,600 players will compete across 12 categories in the eight-day event. Many top-ranked players, including Batra, Akula, and G Sathiyan, will need to navigate group stages to reach the main draw. The championships also highlight junior talent and offer opportunities for rising stars.
Seasoned golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar clinched his seventh Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) title at the Phoenix Invitational Hyderabad, defeating young Raghav Chugh in a play-off. This marks Bhullar's fourth victory of the season and his second successive play-off triumph. In the team contest, Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds took the honours.
A local court in Muzaffarnagar has acquitted five individuals charged with vandalism, arson, and looting at a mosque during the 2013 riots. The acquittal came after all three prosecution witnesses, including the complainant, turned hostile during the trial, failing to support the prosecution's case. The incident occurred in Muthbhar village, and the accused were charged by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The 2013 riots resulted in over 60 deaths and displaced 40,000 people.
A local Congress leader, Vinod Danosi, and others have been booked for allegedly assaulting a Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and holding another official hostage in Pauri Garhwal. The incident occurred during a protest by angry residents and Congress members following a leopard attack that killed a four-year-old girl. Separately, a 14-year-old boy also died in a leopard attack in Champawat district.
Delhi Police arrested RK Regan Singh alias Gandhi, a 35-year-old alleged cadre of the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA), in Yusuf Sarai. He was wanted in two UAPA cases in Manipur and was handed over to Manipur police for further investigation.
A man in West Bengal's Alipurduar district has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping his minor sister-in-law, resulting in her nearly seven-month pregnancy. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the survivor's father, and the accused was tracked down after attempting to evade police.
A man in Nanded has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his brother in 2023. The crime occurred due to a dispute over a farm plot, where the accused bludgeoned his brother to death with a stone.
Police in Bhubaneswar have arrested eight people, including the prime accused, in connection with the shooting death of a 21-year-old man, Tapan Nayak. Initially reported as an interception at a flyover, investigations revealed the shooting occurred during a party in Sishupalgarh, where the prime accused, Pikun, allegedly fired a pistol. The accused then attempted to cover up the incident by taking the victim to the hospital and fabricating a story.
A 61-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Chennai was arrested for sexually harassing an eight-year-old girl. He was apprehended after fleeing a government hospital where he was admitted following an assault by the girl's family.
A notorious history-sheeter, Surya alias 'Kuttisaku', with over 10 pending criminal cases, was brutally hacked to death by an unidentified gang in Madurai district on Monday. The incident occurred while he was consuming alcohol, and police suspect prior enmity as the motive, launching an investigation to apprehend the assailants.
Excise officials in Palghar district, Maharashtra, seized foreign liquor valued at Rs 6.07 lakh. The consignment, intended for sale exclusively in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, was found concealed in a secret compartment of a pickup truck on Saturday. The driver has been charged under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
A 28-year-old woman was allegedly beheaded by her father-in-law and two brothers-in-law in Mahabubnagar district, Telangana, following a land dispute. The incident occurred on November 2, stemming from the transfer of 1.5 acres of land to her name, which was opposed by her in-laws. Police have registered a case against five absconding accused.
Indian athletes achieved a historic performance at the recently concluded Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, securing 10 medals, including two unprecedented boxing gold medals. A contingent of 17 athletes brought home 2 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze medals across seven disciplines, marking India's second-best performance in the event's history.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs carded an even-par 73 in her third round at the 2026 Aramco China Championship, placing her tied 57th at one-over. The Asian Games gold medallist's round included two birdies and two bogeys. Spain's Luna Sobron Galmes and England's Charlotte Heath are currently leading the tournament.
Odisha Police has successfully dismantled a significant burglary racket, apprehending 12 individuals across Khurda, Ganjam, and Puri districts. The operation led to the recovery of 500 grams of gold and 11 kg of silver ornaments. The gang is linked to at least 15 burglaries over the past two years, primarily targeting jewellery shops in the region.
Two Congress workers were arrested in Thiruvananthapuram for allegedly throwing beer bottles at the BJP state headquarters a month ago, following a series of political clashes in the district.
Palwal police have successfully busted an inter-state gang involved in UPI fraud, arresting four members from Uttarakhand. The gang allegedly defrauded a resident of Rs 90,000. All four accused were produced in court and remanded to police custody for two days to aid in fund recovery and further investigation.
A man was arrested in Thane city with 1.11 kilograms of methaqualone powder, valued at Rs 11.12 lakh. The arrest was made on October 30 at Kharegaon toll plaza, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
Police in Hyderabad have arrested four individuals and seized counterfeit currency worth Rs 6.78 crore. The gang allegedly printed fake notes after learning techniques from online videos and used a deceptive modus operandi, posing as police officers to rob customers.
A suspected cow smuggler, identified as Dilshad alias Dilla, was arrested in Haryana's Nuh district following an encounter with police. The accused sustained a bullet injury in his leg during an exchange of fire. Authorities recovered an illegal country-made pistol, a cartridge, and three cows from the scene.
Three individuals have been booked in Latur for assaulting a 26-year-old rickshaw driver, Hanmant Ashok Kamble, over an old dispute. The accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for assault and caste-based abuse.
Police in Thane have registered a case against an individual for allegedly defrauding two friends of Rs 7.59 lakh by promising them jobs in Portugal. The accused collected money for formalities and visa processing before the victims realised they were cheated.
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested a woman from Haryana, bringing the total number of arrests to 13 in connection with the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. The incident occurred on October 18, where Shroff's car was targeted, injuring his driver and a bystander. Police are continuing raids across multiple states to apprehend all individuals involved.
A man in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife by tying her to a chair, dousing her with petrol, and setting her on fire due to suspicion of an extramarital affair. The accused, Sukhbir Singh alias Monu, fled with their two children but was later apprehended. The victim, Sonam, 30, died in the blaze.
Seven individuals, including a man, have been arrested in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district for the alleged murder of his mother and sister over a land dispute. The victims' bodies were reportedly burnt and buried in a cave.
Police in Odisha's Keonjhar district have arrested nine individuals, including three juveniles, for the murder of Jana Seva Kendra owner Trilochan Mohant. The victim was attacked with sharp weapons and shot during a robbery attempt on Wednesday night while returning home with his day's earnings.
A land dispute in Malda, West Bengal, resulted in one death and injuries to three others, including a Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawan. The clash occurred on Sunday afternoon when SSB personnel attempted to cultivate a disputed plot. Police have detained 13 people and are investigating the incident.
