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.
A man accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district was killed in a police encounter early on Monday. Dilip Roy allegedly opened fire at a police team attempting to arrest him, leading to police retaliation. This marks the fourth reported police encounter in West Bengal since the BJP came to power in May, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stating police are allowed to retaliate in self-defence in certain cases.
Mumbai Police have arrested three men from Nagpur for their involvement in a large-scale share trading investment scam. The trio is implicated in at least 73 cyber fraud cases across India, including six in Mumbai, where one victim lost over Rs 58 lakh. The fraudsters used shell companies to channel the illicit funds.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has expressed strong disappointment over the ongoing disputes surrounding the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elections. The IOC warned that the "extremely regrettable situation" is damaging the reputation of India's Olympic movement. This comes after IOA President P T Usha alleged manipulation in the election process. The IOC has urged for a free, fair, and externally uninfluenced election, especially as India bids to host the 2036 Olympics.
Customs officials at Delhi airport seized approximately five kg of suspected synthetic narcotic substances, valued at Rs 5 crore, from an Indian passenger arriving from Manila. The drugs were concealed in food product packets, and an investigation under the NDPS Act is underway.
India's sole archer at the Youth Olympics, Gatha Khadake, was eliminated from the women's individual recurve U-18 competition after a narrow shoot-off loss to USA's Yeeun Whang in the quarterfinals on Monday. The third-seeded Indian fought hard through five sets, with the match ending 5-5 before Whang secured victory in the tie-breaker.
Security forces in Manipur recovered two bodies from a hilly stretch in Senapati district on Sunday morning. The recovery was made during an operation to trace two Kuki youths who went missing on October 29. The bodies are suspected to be those of the missing individuals, and identification is underway. This incident follows another gunfight on Saturday in Noney district where three Kuki people were killed.
Two individuals, including a 16-year-old boy, were burnt to death in Gujarat's Amreli district after their multi-utility vehicle was allegedly set on fire by two brothers following a financial dispute over vehicle repossession.
Thirty-six Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Assam's Dhubri district on Friday for allegedly entering India without valid documents. The arrests followed a tip-off about potential mass transit of infiltrators via a river route.
A teenager, Sameer Patel, died in Tuljapur, Maharashtra, after allegedly being beaten by a group of people following a dispute related to a girl. Police have registered a case of murder and kidnapping against eight individuals, including Santosh Kadam, who had previously reprimanded Patel for "troubling" a relative's daughter. Patel's relative, Arbaz, was also injured in the incident.
A 22-year-old deaf and mute man died by suicide in Faridabad, just six months after his marriage. His family alleges marital discord, claiming his wife was having an affair and had left him after an alleged assault at her parental home. Police are investigating, but no formal complaint has been filed yet.
The Infosys Science Foundation announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2026 across six categories: economics, engineering and computer science, humanities and social sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, and physical sciences. The prize now focuses on researchers under 40, recognising early exceptional talent with a gold medal, citation, and USD 100,000.
A cab driver in Bengaluru allegedly murdered seven members of his wife's family, including a seven-year-old boy, over domestic disputes. The accused, Shekhar, committed the murders over two days, disposing of bodies at various locations. Police have arrested him and are investigating the shocking incident.
Indian cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav, accompanied by his family, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday. The meeting included a special moment where Yadav's niece sang a Kannada song, which PM Modi appreciated, linking the visit to Deepavali festivities.
Nvidia's board is reportedly considering the removal of CEO Jensen Huang due to revelations of two alleged extramarital relationships. One relationship involves a businesswoman suspected of links to Chinese intelligence, while another is with a subordinate at Nvidia. These developments have raised questions about corporate governance and potential conflicts of interest.
A minor victim has identified granite baron R Veeramani, the main accused in an alleged sexual harassment case, during an identification parade at Puzhal Central Prison. Veeramani is among eight individuals arrested by the Greater Chennai Police's Anti-Vice Squad for multiple cases involving minors. Authorities are also taking steps to prevent suspects from fleeing and to bring back an alleged accomplice from abroad.
Police in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, have seized 19.8 kg of hashish intended for smuggling into Sri Lanka and arrested a key accused. The seized narcotics are valued at Rs 2.5 lakh per kg in India, with prices tripling in Sri Lanka. Authorities are investigating a wider network and have initiated procedures to attach properties acquired through drug smuggling.
The CBI has registered a case concerning an alleged USD 10 million fraud at India Exim Bank. The fraud involves a dissolved UK-based company, Hanjer Biotech (Erith) Ltd, and its associates, accused of siphoning off a loan meant for a recycling project by diverting funds and not supplying machinery. The loan account was declared a non-performing asset in 2014.
Bengaluru Police's Central Crime Branch conducted searches at the residence and office of Kannada news channel head Rakesh Shetty. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The probe involves videos uploaded to YouTube and the recent arrest of Ritesh Pandey, with further details emerging about the mobile phone used in the operation.
A 34-year-old vlogger and director of an Islamic academy, Mohammed Niyas Jouhari, has been arrested in Ochira, Kerala, for allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl multiple times. He reportedly gained the family's trust by promising to cure her ailments through prayers. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act.
An 18-year-old youth, Gokul, was arrested in Kottayam, Kerala, after allegedly driving a rented car with a burst tyre at high speed for nearly eight km, ramming into over a dozen vehicles. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, caused serious injuries to one person and significant traffic congestion before residents intervened to stop the vehicle.
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 510 crore belonging to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) in connection with alleged bank fraud and money laundering cases involving Reliance Home Finance Limited, Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd., and Reliance Communication Ltd. The attached assets include aircraft, land parcels, windmills, and financial instruments.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Ranchi for allegedly murdering his wife and mother-in-law with an iron rod following a family dispute. Both victims died during treatment on Sunday after the Saturday night incident. Police have seized the weapon and are investigating the motive.
A dispute over a tractor-trolley brushing against a young man escalated into a violent clash between two groups in Kheda Hatana village, Baghpat district, on Saturday. The incident involved stone-throwing and gunfire, resulting in seven injuries, including one gunshot wound. Police have registered a case and deployed personnel to the village.
A 42-year-old man, Paramjeet Dhankhar, was shot dead in Gurugram by his neighbour Monu Sharma over a parking dispute. The accused had allegedly threatened the victim at a police post hours before the murder, but officials reportedly considered the threat hollow and facilitated a compromise.
Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have busted an alleged prostitution racket, arresting two individuals and rescuing a 21-year-old woman. The operation involved a decoy customer, leading to a raid where the victim revealed she was forced into the illegal activity. A case has been registered under relevant laws.
An assistant sub-inspector and a head constable in Georai, Beed district, were booked by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 1,000 bribe from an autorickshaw driver to release his seized vehicle.
Former India hockey captain M M Somaya expressed immense gratitude to the Bengaluru Police after they successfully recovered his stolen 1980 Olympic gold medal and other valuable possessions. The recovery, which included eight medals, a camera, and a Kodagu dagger, made Somaya feel as though he had won them all over again, highlighting their deep sentimental value from his amateur sports career. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the burglary reported on October 28.
Foreign brokerage HSBC has upgraded Indian equities to 'overweight' from 'neutral' following recent market corrections, citing strong credit growth, resilient earnings, and measures supporting growth. Concurrently, it downgraded Chinese stocks to 'neutral' due to weak consumer confidence and property market pressures.
A social worker in Ulhasnagar, Thane, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 2.5 lakh by a caller impersonating an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officer. The caller threatened the victim with terror links and an arrest warrant, coercing him into transferring money. Police have registered a case against three individuals, and an investigation is ongoing.
Punjab Police have dismantled three illegal arms and drug supply networks in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals, including two juveniles. The operations resulted in the recovery of 12 pistols, two hand grenades, heroin, and live cartridges. Investigations suggest links to foreign-based handlers and gangsters using drones for consignments, with the accused involved in extortion.
A murder convict serving a life sentence in an open prison in Sri Ganganagar district allegedly travelled to Thailand for five days last year with the help of a jail warder. The incident came to light after a woman's complaint, leading to an FIR against the convict, Dikshant Kamra, and the suspended warder, Hapuram. Investigations revealed Kamra's passport records confirmed his international travel while supposedly incarcerated.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has alleged he is under house arrest in Ladakh, with police and paramilitary personnel deployed outside his residence, ahead of a planned protest. He plans to challenge the restrictions, which he claims are preventing him from participating in a peaceful demonstration over demands concerning the Union Territory, including the timing of upcoming elections.
Police conducted a search at the Kasba residence of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen in connection with the alleged Durga Puja pass scam, days after his arrest. The investigation involves the unauthorised use of the UNESCO name and logo to sell VIP passes and preview show tickets, with Sen's wife and daughter also under scrutiny for their alleged roles and financial irregularities.
A woman and two men have been arrested in Telangana's Kamareddy district for the alleged murder of her husband. The victim's body was found in a lake on October 23, and police investigations led to the arrest of the wife and her two alleged lovers.
Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Darbara Singh alias Billa, a 56-year-old alleged drug smuggler, in Patiala, Punjab. Singh had been absconding for eight years after jumping interim bail in a 2017 heroin seizure case and was declared a Proclaimed Offender in 2018. He was traced through surveillance after frequently changing hideouts and identities, revealing a criminal history in narcotics spanning nearly three decades.
A complaint has been filed in a special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur against Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and his former private secretary. The complaint alleges failure to pay Rs 15.05 lakh in compensation promised after a 2004 electrocution incident during the Saifai Mahotsav, which resulted in two deaths and one injury.
