India is intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure the release and safeguard the legal rights of Merchant Navy Captain Ajay Pant, who has been in UK judicial custody since June following the interception of an oil tanker over alleged violations of Russian oil sanctions.
A 31-year-old CRPF constable, Sudhir Swami, allegedly died by suicide using his service rifle while on duty at the Mizoram Governor's official residence in Aizawl on Thursday. Police have registered an unnatural death case and are investigating the motive, seizing his rifle and mobile phone. His body is being transported to Jaipur, Rajasthan.
A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student was severely injured, losing vision in one eye, after allegedly being attacked with a meat cleaver by a fellow student. The incident, which occurred in the Barak Hostel, was reportedly over the victim's friendship with a woman student. Police have registered an FIR for attempted murder, and the university has rusticated four students pending an inquiry.
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.
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.
Former India wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat, who retired from international cricket in June, is planning a return to top-flight cricket by playing for the UAE national team after his cooling-off period ends in February 2027. He is currently playing in the Abu Dhabi T10 and training in Dubai, expressing his enjoyment of this "second innings" in cricket.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has ordered a CBI probe into the death of tribal activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat, who allegedly died by suicide after accusing the state government and land brokers of harassment. Her parents suspect a conspiracy. The officer-in-charge of Pithoria police station was removed, and an SIT was formed. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes and National Commission for Women have also taken cognisance of the case.
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.
Defending champions India need only a draw against Maldives in their final group match of the SAFF Championships on Wednesday to secure a spot in the semifinals. Despite using a second-string squad, India aims for a comprehensive victory and improvement in team coordination, following their opening win against Pakistan.
Usman Khawaja has cancelled book promotion events following an interview where he refused to confirm if Australia's bowlers knew about the 2018 ball-tampering plot, reigniting pressure on Cricket Australia to reopen the 'Sandpapergate' investigation.
A fast-track court in Saharanpur has sentenced two police officers, a former SHO and a sub-inspector, to 20 years in prison for raping a pregnant woman in Deoband 11 years ago. The incident occurred when the woman visited the police station regarding her husband's arrest. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.20 lakh on each convict.
Three men were arrested in Etah following a police encounter after they allegedly stole a licensed gun. One accused sustained a bullet injury during the retaliatory firing. Police recovered the stolen gun and other weapons.
Rabia Ahsan, a Pakistani anchorperson, was found shot dead at her home in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Police have taken her husband into custody and seized the suspected weapon, launching an investigation. First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari condemned the violence and called for a transparent inquiry, also noting a disturbing pattern of such killings in the area.
Esha Singh led India to a gold medal in the women's 25m pistol team event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha.
A middle-aged woman was allegedly murdered in Assam's Tinsukia district on suspicion of practising witchcraft. Police have arrested three women in connection with the incident, which occurred on November 1. Villagers reportedly believed the victim's words brought death, leading to the crime.
On The Rediff Podcast, Abhay Jodhpurkar talks about his first meeting with A R Rahman, how he landed Mere Naam Tu, working with Amit Trivedi, Pritam and Ajay-Atul, and what winning the National Award means to him.
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 Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered an FIR against a former Naib Tehsildar, a Patwari, and private individuals for allegedly encroaching upon and selling state land in Gurha Brahmana village. The case stems from a complaint revealing that a buyer was given state land (khasra number 96) instead of the purchased private land (khasra number 65), facilitated by corrupt officials.
A man in Rajasthan's Sikar district allegedly mowed down his wife with a pick-up vehicle following a dispute over selling a cow. He later confessed to the crime at the local police station and has been arrested.
Actress Athulya Chandra and two others were arrested in Kochi on Thursday for allegedly assaulting a doctor. The doctor claims he was lured to a flat under false pretences, accused of drugging and raping an aunt of one of the accused, and then beaten and robbed of valuables worth Rs 3.25 lakh. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.
West Bengal's Special Task Force (STF) conducted raids in Birbhum district, seizing a large quantity of explosives and illegal firearms. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the operation, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the source and intended use of the materials, including potential links to criminal or terrorist activities.
Anuj Shrivatri became India's 100th Grandmaster and Madhya Pradesh's first after winning the ASEAN Plus Championship, earning congratulations from Viswanathan Anand, who hailed the milestone as a 'cracker of a 100'.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have busted a wildlife smuggling syndicate, seizing over 500 mg of cobra venom worth Rs 5.2 crore and arresting five individuals. The arrests followed a tip-off and a trap laid by the Crime Detection Unit, leading to the apprehension of suspects and key suppliers from Mumbai.
Bangladesh's veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim has become the first player from his country to reach 7,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving the milestone during the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports concerning alleged sexual harassment, coercion, and molestation of a female student by an assistant professor at Delhi University's Daulat Ram College. The NCW has called for a time-bound inquiry under the POSH Act and emphasised strict compliance with anti-harassment regulations in educational institutions.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has suffered a partial tendon tear in his right foot during Saturday's 2-1 Bundesliga win at Mainz and is expected to be out for around two months.
New Zealand call in Kristian Clarke as concussed Blair Tickner's cover ahead of 3rd ODI against India
Born and raised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Sonia Balani graduated from St John's College before pursuing a career in acting. She made her television debut with Suvreen Guggal - Topper of the Year in 2012 and went on to feature in popular shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, where she played Peehu Kapoor Shergil, and Tu Mera Hero, which brought her wider recognition as Panchi. She later took on the role of Detective Bunty in Detective Didi, showcasing her versatility beyond conventional television heroines.
A 57-year-old man from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, identified as Rajendra Singh, was arrested in Faridabad for allegedly posing as a vigilance officer. He reportedly threatened doctors and staff at the National Health Mission (NHM) office in the Civil Hospital, claiming to be investigating an ambulance fuel scam on behalf of a Rashtrapati Bhavan official. Police stated that Singh attempted to leverage an ongoing Rs 50 lakh diesel scam investigation at BK Hospital. He was arrested after the Chief Medical Officer alerted authorities and was subsequently remanded to judicial custody on Thursday.
Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the skipper for the Mumbai team in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, which starts on November 14. The squad also features all-rounders Shivam Dube and Shardul Thakur. Yadav expressed his honour and confidence in leading the team to uphold Mumbai's cricketing legacy.
India A showcased a dominant performance on the second day of the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A. Half-centuries from Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma, and Washington Sundar propelled India A to a strong total of 464 for five declared. Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna then made early inroads, claiming two wickets to leave New Zealand A struggling at 36 for 2 at stumps, with India A holding a substantial lead.
US national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, arrested with six Ukrainians for illegal entry via Myanmar, claims India imprisoned them for over six months as part of Russia's war against Ukraine. A Delhi court allowed them to travel home for a month, though the NIA's UAPA investigation into alleged drone warfare training for ethnic groups is ongoing.
India never lost a Test at home while Mohammed Shami was playing. He played 21 of them, India won 17 and drew four.
A 22-year-old man from Jharkhand was arrested for allegedly defrauding a Lucknow resident of nearly Rs 32 lakh. The fraud involved sending a malware-infected APK file via WhatsApp, disguised as a Green Gas meter update, to gain access to the victim's banking details. Police recovered cash, mobile phones, ATM cards, and SIM cards from the accused. This scam has seen multiple complaints in Lucknow recently.
Mitchell Starc has responded to Usman Khawaja's recent claims about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, stating he hasn't paid much attention and his recollection remains unchanged from the 2021 joint statement by bowlers. Khawaja's autobiography suggests wider team involvement and prior ball-tampering in the second Test, contradicting Cricket Australia's initial findings. Starc denies knowledge of any tampering in the Gqeberha Test.
Police seized over Rs 1 crore in cash from the office of rebel TMC MLA Shamim Ahmed in Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, following the interrogation of an arrested aide of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. The seizure is linked to alleged financial irregularities.
A decomposed body of an unidentified man was discovered in a luxury car parked in a garage in Kolkata's Kasba area on Thursday. Police were alerted by a foul smell and found the body on the driver's seat of a dust-covered, number-plate-less vehicle. The Homicide Squad has launched an investigation to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances of death.
A private hospital owner in Delhi's Nihal Vihar has reported receiving death threats and an extortion demand of Rs 20 crore from a caller claiming affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The complainant, Shakeel Saifi, received the demand via social media on November 3, with the caller giving a 24-hour ultimatum. Delhi Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the matter.
The Supreme Court has sought responses from news portal NewsClick and its editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha regarding a plea by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED is challenging a Delhi High Court order that quashed a money laundering case against NewsClick, which was registered for alleged violation of FDI rules. The High Court had previously stated that the FIR was a "gross abuse of the process of law."
New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry is set to return to action in the fourth ODI against India after recovering from a concussion and a minor quadriceps issue, expressing his eagerness for the upcoming two-Test series against India.
