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.
Researchers at IIT-Kanpur have identified a molecular pathway where immune cells in the pancreas rapidly suppress insulin release, offering a new target for therapies to protect insulin production in individuals with obesity and Type-2 diabetes. The study found that macrophages use sphingolipids to switch off beta cell insulin secretion within minutes, a process triggered by the GPR18 receptor.
A 35-year-old chef in Bhopal allegedly murdered his mother, wife, and two children before committing suicide by jumping in front of a train. Police suspect financial distress, as the man was reportedly under a debt of Rs 40 lakh. A case of four murders and a suicide has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
India's Engineering Research and Development (ER&D) sector is projected to exceed USD 100 billion in revenue by 2030, driven significantly by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into engineering workflows. This growth, highlighted by Nasscom, positions India as a critical global engineering hub, necessitating focus on talent development and strategic partnerships.
Microsoft has launched a voluntary exit programme for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK, and Canada. The initiative offers financial support and career planning resources, with eligible employees in India having until December 1 to decide. The package includes severance benefits and health insurance, aiming to provide flexibility for employees and allow the company to adjust its workforce. This comes as Microsoft continues significant investments in India's AI ecosystem.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four more individuals in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation into a call centre scam that defrauded US nationals. The scam involved callers posing as US agency officials to intimidate victims into transferring money or assets, with proceeds laundered through cryptocurrency and hawala channels.
Three members of a family, including a woman, have been arrested in Patna for allegedly defrauding 27 investors of approximately Rs 3 crore. They promised to double investments within 20 months through an unregistered financial consultancy firm, offering 60% annual returns, but failed to deliver.
Police in Latur have registered a case against four individuals, including two gun shop owners, following an explosion at a courier shop. The incident, which occurred on Saturday morning, involved a parcel containing air pistol components that were allegedly handled and transported negligently, resulting in one serious injury.
Customs officials at Ahmedabad airport arrested two passengers from Surat, Mohammed Akeel Sheikh and Kaniz Zahera Momin, for allegedly smuggling over 13 kg of hydroponic ganja. The contraband, valued at approximately Rs 13 crore in the illicit market, was discovered in their trolley bags after their arrival from Bangkok. The duo faces charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, with further investigation ongoing.
Kolkata Police's Detective Department questioned Avery Sen, daughter of former minister Indranil Sen, regarding an alleged multi-crore scam involving Durga Puja pass distribution. An associate, Dhruvajyoti Basu, was arrested and remanded to police custody. Investigators are examining financial transactions between Sen's organisation, his daughter's company, and his wife's accounts.
A court in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, has sentenced Faisal Lakhani to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Kajal Baraiya at a bus station. The verdict was delivered within two months of the crime, which had sparked public outcry and led to a swift police investigation and trial.
Telangana's anti-narcotics unit, EAGLE Force, has arrested K Nithu Bai, 51, for her alleged involvement in an extensive ganja trafficking network operating since 2017. She had been absconding for two years, evading arrest in 13 cases. The investigation has revealed significant assets, including multiple properties, allegedly acquired through the proceeds of drug trafficking.
A couple was brutally hacked to death and their minor son critically injured by a neighbour while they were sleeping at their home in Malkangiri district, Odisha. Police have detained the accused, suspecting old enmity as the motive.
The Delhi government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EkStep Foundation to transform its administrative data into an AI-ready format. This initiative aims to improve governance, enhance public service delivery, and enable proactive, evidence-based decision-making by leveraging artificial intelligence.
A three-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a dilapidated building in Mapusa, North Goa, leaving her in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident, examining CCTV footage, and searching for the unidentified accused. The incident has sparked outrage, with Goa's Tribal Welfare Minister claiming "90 per cent" of such crimes are committed by "outsiders," while the Opposition Congress has demanded a time-bound investigation and stronger measures to protect children, citing alarming NCRB data for Goa.
Eight bullion traders in Nagpur's Sarafa Bazar have received threatening letters demanding Rs 10 lakh each, purportedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The letters threaten violence against traders and their families if demands are not met or police are informed. Authorities suspect local criminals are impersonating the notorious gang for extortion.
The Indian simulator racing unit has qualified for the prestigious Cup of Nations, a global championship held in Mumbai from November 7-9. Karl Verghese, the national champion, and Siddharth Sathgare will represent India in the 18-team event, organised by Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited in partnership with Formula 1.
Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has conducted extensive raids on illegal call centres in Karachi, leading to the arrest of 273 individuals this week. These centres are accused of defrauding foreign nationals and local citizens through credit card scams and Ponzi schemes. The NCCIA faces challenges in tracing these operations and prosecuting workers, despite identifying hundreds of such centres.
Notorious Chambal dacoit Kalli Gurjar, carrying an Rs 80,000 bounty and wanted in around 20 criminal cases, was arrested in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday after an encounter where he sustained a leg injury. His associate Ajay Gurjar was also apprehended.
A prominent Pakistani human rights lawyer couple, Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, have filed appeals in the Islamabad High Court against their 10-year prison sentences in a security breach case. They were convicted for obstructing official duties during a cricket match in October 2024 and argue their trial was unfair, requesting suspension of sentences and bail.
Indian equity markets, represented by the Sensex and Nifty 50, concluded Samvat 2082 with significant weekly gains, marking their strongest performance in nearly six years, despite it being their weakest Samvat in 15 years overall. The late recovery was driven by hopes of tax changes, resilient corporate earnings, and easing geopolitical tensions.
A Delhi court has granted bail to Mohammad Rustam, accused in a rioting incident where five people were allegedly attacked with a knife and a broken beer bottle. The court noted the trial's likely long duration and that no prosecution witnesses had been examined yet, leading to the decision.
A property dealer, Anees, has been arrested in northeast Delhi's Jafrabad for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 47 lakh by promising to sell him a flat. Police recovered a mobile phone from the accused, who is also involved in 14 other criminal cases, including murder and theft.
A Fast Track Court in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, has sentenced Dawood Ahmad to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl in a 2016 case. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000. The case involved a 12-year-old victim who was sexually assaulted and threatened, subsequently giving birth to a child.
The aftermath of the alleged 'Chinese spy scandal' has hit Nvidia, with CEO Jensen Huang opting to resign amidst mounting pressure. Huang has been in the eye of a storm after it was revealed that he had an affair with Alice Huang (not his relation) a Chinese businesswoman who it is claimed is an alleged Chinese Intel asset.
Lucknow police have arrested two individuals for allegedly smuggling cow meat. Seven sacks of meat, an Omni van, and equipment suspected of being used for illegal slaughter were seized. The arrests followed a tip-off, leading to the apprehension of Mohammad Faizul and later Mohammad Rizwan. A case has been registered under the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955.
Two individuals have been arrested and a minor detained in connection with the murder of a man in Nanded district, Maharashtra. The victim, Siddharth alias Dheeraj Vaijnath Thorat, was stabbed to death on October 28 following an argument with three persons on a motorcycle.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has claimed that 20 to 22 MLAs from the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction might break away, hinting at significant political shifts in Maharashtra. He also criticised the ruling Mahayuti's conduct in the Gokul Dairy polls, alleging undemocratic practices and that victory was snatched from the Congress panel.
Police in Lohardaga, Jharkhand, arrested eight inter-district drug peddlers and seized 98 grams of brown sugar worth Rs 20 lakh. The arrests were made during a raid on an under-construction house, and an SUV was also confiscated. An FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act.
Two men have been arrested in Mathura for allegedly driving a car for nearly 2 km with a woman and her daughter on its bonnet. The incident occurred after a dispute over money related to a court case. A viral video of the incident led to police action, and an attempt to murder charge has been added to the FIR.
Police in Ludhiana have arrested Sandeep Singh in connection with a staged firing incident at Gurdwara Gopalsar Sahib. The event was allegedly orchestrated by Baba Amarjit Singh of the gurdwara to obtain police protection. Sandeep Singh fired two rounds and dropped a threatening letter on October 27, using an illegal weapon. Police are now searching for Baba Amarjit Singh.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have registered a case against two suspected Nepalese women for allegedly blackmailing a man with intimate video calls and extorting Rs 52 lakh. The victim claims the women used forged documents and might be part of a human trafficking syndicate.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled an interstate drug trafficking network, seizing 3.01 kg of amphetamine valued at Rs 2.4 crore. Two bus passengers were arrested in Nagpur district after DRI officials intercepted a Bengaluru-bound bus from Delhi.
The body of a 27-year-old man, Brijendra Singh, missing for six days, was recovered from a pit in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district. Police suspect he was murdered by two 'friends' over a love affair, with one accused already confessing to the crime.
A 38-year-old Ivory Coast national, Abou Tarore, has been arrested in Gurugram with 4.86 grams of cocaine. He was apprehended near the Sector 17/18 turn and also had a scooter. Tarore, who entered India on a tourist visa in 2021, intended to sell the cocaine and faces charges under the NDPS Act. He reportedly has a previous NDPS case in Ambala.
A doctor, previously accusing Malayalam actors Athulya Chandran and Bibin Perumpally of assault and robbery, is now suspected of sexually assaulting multiple women. This comes after a rape case was registered against him, and digital evidence from his phones revealed intimate moments with several women. The actors, arrested for allegedly assaulting the doctor to retrieve incriminating videos, had their bail petitions dismissed as the investigation continues.
The Indian Olympic Association has criticised Hockey India for its failure to release funds for an inquiry committee investigating harassment allegations against HI Secretary General Bholanath Singh. Bholanath has cited a conflict of interest, stating he cannot sign the cheque for the committee, and has asked HI President Dilip Tirkey to do so instead, impeding the probe's start two months after its formation.
A woman employed as a cleaning staff member at a clinic in Patna was fatally shot near her workplace on Thursday evening. She succumbed to her injuries at a hospital, and police have registered an FIR.
