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.
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.
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.
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.
A 12-year-old girl was found beheaded outside her home in Godda, Jharkhand, on Thursday morning. Her severed head was later recovered from a nearby farmland. Police have launched an investigation into the murder, which occurred after unidentified individuals allegedly abducted her from her home on Wednesday night.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is reportedly planning to expand to 12 teams from 2028, with preliminary talks underway with private equity firms for new franchises in cities like Pune and Vadodara. This expansion comes amidst high interest and record media rights deals, with new teams potentially valued at over $1 billion.
The Mumbai Crime Branch has detained a 30-year-old man from Bengaluru in connection with alleged extortion and threat calls made to several city residents, following a probe into multiple complaints.
Bengaluru police have recovered the bodies of a cab driver's wife and mother-in-law from Tamil Nadu's Yercaud forest, bringing the total recovered bodies to three in a sensational serial murder case. The accused, Indusekar alias Sekar, is alleged to have murdered seven members of his wife's family, including a seven-year-old boy, over domestic disputes. Investigations are ongoing to recover more bodies and gather evidence, with police probing the role of sedatives and the accused's daughter.
'This narrative that we are going against China or that our government has pressured us to change the script or rewrite it...yeh sab bakwaas hai.'
The third and final unofficial Test between New Zealand A and India A concluded in a draw after persistent rain washed out the last two days of play, leading to a drawn series.
A case has been registered against the seer of Balkudru Math in Udupi, Sri Vasudeva Sadashivashrama Swamiji, and others, following allegations that ancient idols from the math were put up for sale. The complainant claims six centuries-old idols went missing and were later seen online for sale, while the math denies the allegations, stating dilapidated idols were ritually immersed. Police investigations are ongoing.
Manipur police arrested a 29-year-old Myanmar national in Churachandpur district with over 9 kg of illicit opium. The accused was apprehended on Monday, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
India's Parliament has set a new record by remaining unprorogued for 88 days since the Monsoon session was adjourned indefinitely on August 13. This unusual procedural move is linked to speculation about convening Parliament at short notice to consider a constitutional amendment for the Women's Reservation Bill. The decision allows for quicker reconvening compared to starting a fresh session.
The National Security Guard (NSG) is recommending a new "breathable" uniform for its black cat commandos providing VIP security. This decision follows an incident in April where a commando fainted due to intense heat while protecting Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The new uniform, made of a nylon and cotton blend called nyco, aims to prevent heatstroke and exhaustion among commandos, especially during high-temperature deployments.
Liam Patterson-White earned his maiden England Test call-up after a standout County Championship season, joining Joe Root's 15-member squad for the three-Test South Africa tour beginning December 17.
A middle-aged woman was allegedly killed in Assam's Tinsukia district on suspicion of practising witchcraft. The victim, Dhumru Chautal, was tortured, paraded, and beaten by villagers before succumbing to her injuries and being cremated. Three women have been arrested, and a case has been registered under relevant laws.
Agartala police arrested two youths from outside Tripura on Wednesday, seizing three sophisticated pistols and 50 cartridges. The arrests, made at Bhutani Market following intelligence on an arms handover, occurred amidst heightened security for the civic elections on November 27. Police suspect an interstate arms smuggling gang is involved, with the youths having travelled to the state by train.
French authorities have formally accused Iran of orchestrating an "unprecedented" cyberattack campaign targeting supermarket refrigeration networks across the country, causing massive food spoilage and equipment fires, and are now pushing for European Union sanctions against Tehran.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4, while Ben Shelton rallied past Luca Van Assche to set up a Paris Masters final, with the Spaniard chasing his first seasonal Masters crown.
Poland's Magda Linette defeated defending champion Janice Tjen of Indonesia in a spirited comeback to win the WTA 250 Chennai Open women's singles title on Monday. The final was postponed due to rain and poor visibility. Linette secured her fourth career singles title, ending a two-year drought, while Indian players also made notable achievements in doubles and singles.
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.
A decomposed human body was discovered in bushes near Kelu Charan Park in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Police suspect an attempt was made to burn the body to destroy evidence. Forensic teams are investigating, and authorities are working to identify the deceased.
World number two Aryna Sabalenka and French Open champion Mirra Andreeva both secured victories in their opening matches at the WTA Finals. Sabalenka battled past Karolina Muchova in a tough two-set encounter, while Andreeva delivered a dominant performance against Elina Svitolina, winning in straight sets.
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.
Debutants Tayyab Arif and Mohammad Taha struck half-centuries to help Pakistan reach 281-5 against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel also scoring fifties.
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.
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.
Delhi Police arrested a 26-year-old man, Harshit Mittal, and seized nearly 312 kg of illegal firecrackers from his residence in Balbir Nagar, East Delhi. Mittal, who was selling firecrackers for quick money, was apprehended after a tip-off on November 3.
A fast-track court in Saharanpur has convicted a former Station House Officer (SHO) and a sub-inspector for raping a woman 11 years ago at Deoband police station. The incident occurred in 2015 when the victim visited the station regarding her husband's arrest. The court found former SHO Braj Mohan Yadav and sub-inspector Vedpal Singh guilty, and they were arrested post-verdict. Arguments on the quantum of sentence are scheduled for November 6.
Visit the bank and check the locker at least twice a year.
Iran's powerful secretary of the supreme national security council Major General Mohsen Rezaei has issued a warning to the US after Donald Trump indicated that the war is unlikely to resume.
Simplify Alpha, a Chicago-based healthcare technology company, has inaugurated its AI Engineering Centre in Hyderabad, aiming to expand its workforce to 1,000 professionals within two years. The centre will leverage AI and healthcare domain expertise to address complex operational challenges in the US healthcare industry, reinforcing Hyderabad's status as a global innovation hub.
Four people were injured and two arrested after a land dispute escalated into a violent clash involving gunfire in Dehli Ujagar village, Kanpur. The incident occurred when a new owner's family attempted to fence an orchard, leading to opposition and violence.
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.
High uric acid levels may cause recurring pain and swelling in your feet and ankles. However, it could also be a sign of heart, kidney or thyroid problems, vein-related issues, or other forms of arthritis, says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.
