Deepak Kumar, a gym owner from Kotdwar known for confronting Bajrang Dal members, has been arrested on charges of abusing, assaulting, and threatening a businessman. Police stated the arrest was a preventive measure to maintain peace, with additional sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita added based on evidence.
A Delhi court has rescinded a Look-Out Circular (LOC) against Akash Gupta, an accused in a Rs 247-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case, stating that the seriousness of an allegation cannot be the sole reason for its continued operation. The court noted Gupta's cooperation and previous adherence to travel conditions.
A 75-year-old man, Gopalakrishna Subbaiya Pillai, died of a heart attack during a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. The protest sought the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. Pillai complained of chest pain and was rushed to a hospital but succumbed during treatment.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organised a protest in Mumbai, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, despite police denying permission. The protest stems from alleged objections by other Election Commissioners regarding electoral roll decisions, though the Election Commission clarified all decisions were unanimous. Security forces were heavily deployed around Shivaji Park to manage the situation.
An MP-MLA court in Sultanpur has set October 26 as the date to pronounce its verdict in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi. The case stems from alleged objectionable remarks made by Gandhi against then BJP president Amit Shah in 2018. Gandhi is required to appear in court on the verdict day.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met the families of individuals who lost their lives due to drug-related issues in Punjab, saying he had never felt so deeply saddened in life as he did while meeting them and also called out the AAP government for failing to curb the menace.
Delhi Police seized over 2,260 kg of illegal firecrackers from two vehicles in Alipur and arrested four individuals involved in transporting the consignment from Punjab for delivery in Delhi, where firecrackers are banned.
A 'Punjab Bandh' was observed on Thursday, leading to widespread closures of shops and private schools and road blockades across several districts, following the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa on Tuesday. Jhota was shot by a chemist owner for questioning the sale of addictive drugs. The incident has triggered significant political backlash against the Aam Aadmi Party government, with various organisations and opposition parties demanding accountability and a CBI probe.
President Donald Trump has advocated for stricter electoral laws in the US, praising India's election system and its requirement for photo identification. He highlighted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's questioning of the lack of voter ID in American polls and used India's high voter turnout with minimal postal ballots as an example. Trump is pushing for the SAVE America Act, which would mandate proof of citizenship and nationwide voter ID, though the bill faces division in Congress.
Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Manipur secured victories in their respective pool games, while Punjab and Bengal played to a draw on the sixth day of the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship in Jhansi. Uttar Pradesh defeated Chandigarh 5-0, Madhya Pradesh beat Puducherry 4-2, and Manipur overcame Delhi 5-2.
Pune Police have arrested three men from Haryana in connection with nine theft cases, recovering valuables worth Rs 23 lakh. The accused allegedly targeted crowded places during Ganeshotsav. The investigation involved police travelling 4,600 km across multiple states.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by Delhi Police in Gurugram on Saturday, prior to a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police had denied permission for the protest, leading to increased security and preventive detentions across the capital.
Jhandu Kumar, an Indian para powerlifter, secured a bronze medal in the men's heavyweight category at the Commonwealth Games.
The Congress' Seva Dal organised a candle march in New Delhi, demanding justice for Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered in Uttarakhand in 2022. The protest called for an impartial investigation and accountability, especially regarding allegations against BJP's Dushyant Gautam, whose recent appointment as Sikkim Governor has drawn criticism from the Congress.
While AI can help automate routine, repetitive tasks, jobs that require high emotional intelligence, communication skills, creativity and the ability to work in unpredictable situations are likely to withstand the rise of AI, says Kumar Rajagopalan, vice president (strategic initiatives) and country head (India), at Dexian, a global provider of IT consulting, digital transformation and workforce solutions.
'It has been a very long time since I sat with him or met him. He was his own kind of person; he didn't mix much with anyone.'
Six US Democratic lawmakers, including Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar, have urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address alleged excessive force during student protests in India and concerns over voter purges during his upcoming visit. They also accused Indian diplomatic missions of surveillance of protesters in the US and called for investigations into human rights violations and potential arms sales implications.
Police in Chatra, Jharkhand, have arrested two individuals, including a minor boy, in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl. The incident came to light after the victim was hospitalised due to deteriorated health, and a Zero FIR led to the arrests.
Samarth Dwivedi and Gaganjeet Bhullar are tied for the lead after the second round of the AM Green IGPL Krishna Invitational in Hyderabad. Young talents Veer Ganapathy and Manav Shah are just one shot behind, setting up an exciting final day.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of acting as a 'weapon' for the ruling BJP, while MNS leader Raj Thackeray demanded the cancellation of Maharashtra's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, amidst a large protest march in Mumbai.
Marriage alone does not make a spouse liable for debt. The extent of liability depends on whether the spouse signed as a co-borrower or guarantor, or inherited assets.
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two individuals, Manoj Kumar and Vikram Singh, in a financial fraud case involving over Rs 1.22 crore collected from investors in Samba district. The accused allegedly induced residents to invest in schemes from unregistered or de-registered NBFCs, promising high returns but failing to deliver.
Gurugram police have arrested two individuals, Mukesh Mandal and Ganesh Kumar, in connection with the murder of auto-rickshaw driver Arvind. The motive appears to be a dispute over a transport contract and alleged abusive language, leading Mukesh to hold a grudge against Arvind. The victim's body was found on Saturday, and the arrests were made on Monday.
The Allahabad High Court has set aside the life sentences of two men convicted in a 1980 murder case, finding they were minors at the time of the crime. While upholding their conviction, the court referred the matter to the Juvenile Justice Board for appropriate punishment, acknowledging their juvenile status.
Indian Railways has cancelled over 250 trains connecting New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations ahead of a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, a move criticised by experts and passenger bodies as 'unprecedented' and 'anti-passenger'.
The Supreme Court has asked the government to consider designating an alternative venue to Jantar Mantar for peaceful protests in the national capital, emphasising the need for a site with basic amenities. This suggestion arose during a hearing concerning proposed restrictions on metro stations and train cancellations due to a protest.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has called for a 'tiranga march' in Delhi's Central Park on Friday, October 16, after two CJP members, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were jailed for allegedly unfurling the national flag and protesting at Jantar Mantar. Dipke asserts that waving the tricolour is not a crime and encourages nationwide marches.
Three children, aged seven to ten, drowned in an allegedly illegal sand excavation pit filled with rainwater in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday afternoon. One person, Pintu Jamra, has been booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder for allegedly digging the uncovered pit on government land. The incident sparked protests from the children's relatives, who blocked a road before being pacified by district officials.
Union minister Chirag Paswan criticised the Opposition for playing politics with protests against the Election Commission, particularly regarding the Cockroach Janata Party's planned demonstrations and the resulting train cancellations. He asserted that such disruptions cannot deter India's youth and urged the Opposition to seek solutions rather than merely protesting.
Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with their supporters, for allegedly forcibly entering Akashvani Bhawan during an opposition march against the Chief Election Commissioner on October 6. The incident occurred after an INDIA bloc protest towards the Election Commission office was halted, leading to detentions.
Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir were bowled out for 120, allowing Madhya Pradesh to take a 135-run overall lead on day two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match. Meanwhile, Baroda, Uttar Pradesh, and Vidarbha also established strong positions in their respective matches.
Delhi Police have busted a major interstate racket involved in forging disability certificates to facilitate admissions under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category. Nine individuals have been apprehended, and 27 fake certificates were recovered. The network allegedly manipulated Aadhaar addresses using AI tools and involved education consultants and government employees across Uttar Pradesh.
Protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi, many of whom participated in a July demonstration, adapted their strategies for a recent protest on Saturday. They used digital artwork, prepared for potential police action like lathi charges, and advised newcomers on safety measures such as carrying multiple masks and goggles. The protest, called to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation, faced heavy security deployment, barricades, and mass detentions, preventing a large-scale gathering at Jantar Mantar.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has highlighted a stark contrast between the Allahabad High Court's decision to stay the conviction of a murder accused seeking a BJP ticket and the continued judicial custody of CJP co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. Dipke criticised the extended incarceration of Ranka and Das, who were arrested for protesting at Jantar Mantar, while emphasising their sacrifices for public good. The CJP has demanded their immediate release and questioned the legal proceedings, calling for institutional accountability.
Eight workers were killed and 12 injured when a speeding car ran them over on the Lehragaga-Jakhal road in Sangrur, Punjab, on Sunday. The incident, which occurred near Alisher village, involved workers engaged under the VB-G RAM G scheme. Allegations of significant ambulance delays have emerged. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for the deceased's families and free treatment for the injured, promising swift arrest of the absconding driver.
The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to suspended Assam Police DSP Sandipon Garg, an accused in the mysterious death case of singer Zubeen Garg. Garg, charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, is expected to be released after the Durga Puja holidays. This follows earlier bail grants to other accused in the high-profile case, even as investigations continue despite conflicting findings from Singaporean authorities.
A principal of a private inter college in Muzaffarnagar was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a Class 11 girl student on the premises. Police registered a case under the BNS Act and POCSO Act following a complaint from the girl's mother.
Four faculty members from Nagaland University have been named among the world's top 2 per cent scientists for their significant research contributions, according to an annual database by Elsevier and Stanford University. Three of them also feature in the Career-Long Top 2 per cent Scientists list, highlighting the university's growing global research impact across various scientific disciplines.
The family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, shot dead in Mansa, Punjab, has refused to perform his last rites, demanding justice and a CBI probe. The murder has triggered a political controversy, with opposition leaders criticising the state government's handling of the drug menace and law and order.
Two men, Vishnu (36) and Vijayan (58), were arrested in Perumbavoor, Kochi, for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting a minor girl. Vishnu, a bus conductor, reportedly befriended the girl and took her to Mamalakandam, where Vijayan allegedly confined her at his house, leading to the assault. Police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and remanded the accused in judicial custody.
