A Thai woman was apprehended in Gurugram by the CM Flying Squad for overstaying her visa and entering India via Nepal. Her landlord was also booked for failing to file the mandatory 'C-Form' for foreign national accommodation.
A woman travelling from Delhi airport to Gurugram faced a harrowing ordeal when her Uber driver allegedly misbehaved, locked her in the car, and demanded an inflated fare. Gurugram Police arrested the driver, Yasir, within hours after taking suo motu cognisance of her social media post, while Uber has removed the driver's access to its platform.
Olympians Srihari Nataraj and Sajan Prakash are set to compete in the Nettakallappa Swimming Championship in Bengaluru from October 31 to November 1. The event features a Rs 1.5 million prize pool, a thrilling SKINS event, and a new Most Valuable Swimmers award with a Rs 2,00,000 prize purse.
Police in Kollam, Kerala, busted an alleged counterfeit currency printing unit at a man's house, seizing equipment and fake notes worth approximately Rs 2.5 crore. The discovery was made during a probe into the man's disappearance and suspected hawala transactions.
An Indian-origin Metropolitan Police officer, PC Harman Singh, has been charged with one count of attempted rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of intentional strangulation. The charges relate to alleged offences against a woman in her 20s in January 2026. Singh was arrested on January 10, suspended from duty, and is due to appear in court on Monday.
A man from Kaitharam, Kerala, has been arrested in Pune for allegedly removing a KSEB transformer fuse during a power outage last month. The accused, Vishnu, was traced with cyber cell assistance after going into hiding following the incident.
A 25-year-old PhD scholar and cousin of RJD MLA Chandrashekhar Yadav was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Madhepura, Bihar, on Friday. Police are investigating the incident, which the MLA claims occurred during a mobile snatching attempt.
Delhi Police seized 167.94 kg of illegal firecrackers from a house in Sangam Vihar and arrested a 34-year-old man for storing them without a licence. The seizure was part of a drive against illegal firecracker storage ahead of Diwali.
A man wanted in 17 criminal cases, Bunty Prasad, was injured in an exchange of fire with police in Odisha's Jharsuguda district on Monday morning. Prasad allegedly opened fire on a police team during a search operation in Amdara forest, prompting police to retaliate. He is currently in stable condition and faces charges including robbery, extortion, and firearms offences.
Shiven Agarwal and Riyansika Verma secured hard-fought victories in the quarterfinals of the Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championship in Jaipur on Tuesday. Agarwal won in five games in the U-17 category, while Verma also came from behind to win her U-17 match. Subhash Choudhary caused an upset in the U-19 boys' category, advancing to the semifinals.
A 35-year-old driver, Sandeep, died on Tuesday after being stabbed multiple times following an alleged dispute over asking for "extra choley" from a street vendor in Nihal Vihar, outer Delhi. The vendor, Chintu Gupta, has been arrested, and murder charges have been invoked after Sandeep's death. Sandeep's father alleges more people were involved and seeks justice, while police continue their investigation.
Assam Police have seized drugs worth Rs 13 crore and arrested five individuals in two separate operations in Guwahati and Nagaon. This comes as part of a sustained anti-drug campaign in the state, which has seen seizures totalling Rs 125.05 crore in the last two weeks.
Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh has been issued a non-bailable warrant by a local court in Ballia in connection with a 23-year-old case. The case involves alleged obstruction of government work, abuse, and criminal intimidation. The next hearing is scheduled for October 25.
Mumbai Police have registered an attempt to murder case against three unidentified persons following a firing incident at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car on Sunday evening. The case has been transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch, which is investigating potential links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, despite their unverified claim of responsibility.
Delhi Police has secured freezing orders for Rs 3.72 crore in cash proceeds from a narcotics case, arresting eight alleged members of a drug supply network and seizing over 1 kg of smack. This freezing order is reportedly the highest amount covered by such an order for north India since 1976.
A father and son have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district for the murder of a Special Police Officer (SPO), Bashir Ahmad. A land dispute is suspected to be the motive behind the killing, and the deceased's service weapon was also recovered.
Police in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh, seized heroin worth Rs 20 lakh and arrested a woman. The seizure of 261.85 gm of heroin occurred in New Khamdu village. Home Minister Mama Natung praised the police, reiterating the government's zero-tolerance policy against illicit drugs.
A father and son have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar for allegedly attacking an MCD employee with a sharp object. The assault stemmed from a monetary dispute involving Rs 3,500, which the father had given to the employee's co-worker to secure a job for his son.
A 22-year-old B.Tech student, Manish Kumar, was found dead by suicide in his rented room in Ranchi on Wednesday. Police are investigating the incident, noting that the room was locked from inside and no suicide note was found.
Authorities in Kathua, Jammu, demolished the residential house of a habitual drug offender, Rupesh Kumar alias Bobby, on Wednesday. The house was allegedly built on government land. The operation was conducted peacefully, reinforcing the administration's zero-tolerance policy against drug peddling and illegal encroachment.
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, convicted in the sensational blue drum murder case, have appealed their death sentence in the Allahabad High Court. They argue the trial court's verdict, based on circumstantial evidence, was illegal and arbitrary, citing lack of concrete proof and procedural lapses. The High Court is expected to hear the matter next week.
A 22-year-old man and his two minor nephews, aged 10 and 8, were found dead under suspicious circumstances in a field in Rajasthan's Dholpur district on Wednesday. Police are treating the case as a suspected murder, with the uncle found hanging and the children's bodies on the ground. An investigation is underway.
A criminal case has been registered against five individuals in Mumbra, Thane, for allegedly murdering a 54-year-old man. The victim was reportedly attacked with sticks, pipes, and belts on Tuesday evening following a dispute over a mobile phone. Police have filed charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, but no arrests have been made yet as investigations continue.
Three individuals were injured in a clash involving firing and stabbing between two groups in Delhi's Govindpuri area, suspected to be due to old enmity. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred during idol immersion festivities.
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt believes artificial intelligence could be a boon for mid-budget filmmaking by making visual effects more accessible. However, he expresses caution regarding AI's use in replicating actors' performances and raises concerns about body scanning and digital likeness ownership. Pitt also shared his thoughts on AI-generated music and his upcoming film projects.
Five people, including four members of a business family, were killed in a shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati following a dispute between the property owners and the leaseholder. The last rites for the victims were performed in their native places in Barpeta and Baksa districts. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the incident, and the accused leaseholder has been arrested.
Agastya Bansal of Maharashtra and Kriya Saravanan of Tamil Nadu secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championship on Monday. Bansal caused an upset in the U-19 boys' category, while Saravanan advanced in the U-19 girls' section. Other notable wins included Dhairya Gogia in U-15 boys' and Pradeepsingh Rathore in U-17 boys'.
Three men were arrested in Beed, Maharashtra, for allegedly stealing from elderly bus passengers by pretending to perform miracles. The trio, identified as Asif Ajit Madari, Afzal Salim Madari, and Hussain Hasan Madari, were apprehended after a senior citizen reported the theft of his gold ring on September 29. Police recovered the stolen ring and seized two motorcycles used in the crimes.
Delhi Police have arrested two members of a local gang, Rohit and Hasib, for allegedly opening fire at a marble businessman's building in Kirti Nagar, west Delhi. The incident followed extortion threats received by the businessman, with the accused reportedly acting on instructions from Nitin Dabas alias Vicky Haddal, who is suspected of links to an overseas criminal nexus. Police seized weapons and a stolen motorcycle used in the crime.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested five individuals and seized 3.1 kg of foreign-origin gold, US dollars, and euros, collectively valued at over Rs 5.8 crore, near Vijayawada. The operation targeted a syndicate allegedly smuggling gold from Bangladesh to Hyderabad via Kolkata.
A stone-pelting incident erupted in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, on Friday, when a dispute over the installation of a welcome gate escalated into mob violence. Police personnel and a revenue official's vehicle were attacked, resulting in injuries to officers and damage to property. Authorities have registered a case and deployed additional forces to maintain peace while an investigation is underway to identify those involved.
Mumbai police have arrested Sartaz Ahmed Siddique (40) for the murder of 26-year-old Rukhsana Siddique, whose decomposed body was found in Bandra Kurla Complex. Rukhsana's husband reported her missing on September 28. Sartaz confessed to strangling her last month due to his unhappiness over her marriage to Saqib as his second wife. Sartaz's son, Samir Ahmed Siddique (24), who allegedly confessed to the murder with his father over the phone, is currently absconding.
Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi arrested an Indian woman arriving from Bangkok after recovering 16 kg of hydroponic cannabis, valued at Rs 5.62 crore, from her baggage. The seizure was made on October 10, and the woman was arrested under the NDPS Act.
A man died and three others were injured in a truck-motorcycle collision in Dwarka, southwest Delhi, on Saturday. The truck driver has been apprehended, and police are investigating the incident.
A Zilla Parishad school teacher in Georai tehsil, Beed, was booked under the POCSO Act on Thursday for allegedly sexually harassing four girl students between October 12 and October 14. The incidents came to light when parents were informed, leading to the teacher's arrest.
Punjab-based Nalwa Aero has successfully conducted flight tests of its scaled electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which features a box-wing design. The trials demonstrated low-altitude hovering and forward flight, validating a century-old aerodynamic concept and marking a significant step for global aviation. The company plans to develop a five-seat aircraft for various applications and received DGCA approval in June 2025, with type certification accepted in January this year.
Manipur police have arrested two individuals, including a Myanmar national, and seized 900 grams of brown sugar in Churachandpur district following a tip-off. The arrests were made on Tuesday, leading to charges under the NDPS Act and immigration laws.
An assistant block education officer in Odisha's Jajpur district was raided by the Vigilance department on Monday in connection with a disproportionate assets case, leading to the unearthing of three buildings and 19 high-value plots. The search operation is ongoing.
A 17-year-old class 12 student was allegedly stabbed to death outside a government school in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden area. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, stemmed from a dispute over school uniform shoes. Five individuals, including three juveniles, have been apprehended, and a murder case has been registered.
A 28-year-old man in Palghar, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 55-year-old father. The son reportedly used an electric stone-cutting grinder to slit his father's throat following a financial dispute over property sale proceeds and demands for money. The crime was discovered when an acquaintance checked on the father, and the son was apprehended in Gujarat.
