Jammu police have arrested the main accused in an alleged Rs 4.10 crore fraud involving fake job offers in the railways and tenders for water bottle supply. The investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other suspects and trace financial transactions.
'This incident will send a wave of fear through the entire Bollywood community.'
The main accused, Naushad, in the Kaushambi firecracker factory blast that killed 11 people, including eight children, has been arrested after an encounter. Two police personnel were suspended and three sent to police lines for alleged negligence, as the factory was operating illegally despite a previous licence suspension. Authorities are taking strict action, including invoking the Gangsters Act and NSA.
Police in Jamui, Bihar, have arrested two main accused in the molestation of a minor girl, bringing the total arrests to five. The arrests followed an encounter where the accused were injured. The incident, captured in a viral video, has ignited a fierce political debate between the ruling NDA and opposition parties over law and order in the state.
Indian shuttlers Meghana Reddy Mareddy and the men's doubles pair of Achutaditya Rao Doddavarapu and Arjun Reddy Pochana were eliminated in the qualifying rounds of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament on Tuesday. Meanwhile, top Indian players like P V Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and H S Prannoy are set to compete in the main draw.
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Diya Ramesh have been granted wildcards for the WTA 250 Chennai Open tennis tournament qualifying rounds. The qualifiers, featuring strong international players like Linda Fruhvirtova and Storm Hunter, begin on Saturday, with the main draw starting Monday.
Ranbir Kapoor recently revealed the thrilling details of his proposal to Alia Bhatt in Kenya's Maasai Mara, where three lions unexpectedly became witnesses to the romantic moment.
Reema Malhotra urged Delhi Capitals to prioritise a wicketkeeper-batter and strengthen their bowling, while Gujarat Giants must target an Indian pacer, reliable backups and match-winning depth at Wednesday's WPL mini-auction.
A shooting incident in Punjab's Tarn Taran district resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Two individuals opened fire on three persons sitting in a car, leading to the death of Gursewak Singh. Police have identified the alleged shooters and are investigating the matter.
Three Myanmar nationals have been apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly repeatedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman, also from Myanmar, who was reportedly confined by her husband. The woman's husband, the main accused, is currently absconding, and police are investigating the case.
Two masked men stormed Gurdwara Manji Sahib in Rajoana Kalan village, Ludhiana, firing multiple shots at the head sewadar's room. The head sewadar, Baldev Singh, narrowly escaped as he was in the bathroom. This incident follows a similar attack at another gurdwara near Jagraon just 24 hours earlier. Police are investigating and scanning CCTV footage.
'Making a film -- good or bad -- is extremely hard work, involving hundreds of people and at least two years from idea to release. When the audience rejects it, it is known to push makers into depression. And then there is the danger of theatres stopping the screenings after week one if footfalls don't improve.'
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. She went missing on Saturday night after attending a musical programme, and her body was found on Sunday morning. Police have arrested one person in connection with the crime, with initial investigations pointing to rape and murder.
An 18-year-old Myanmar woman in Hyderabad has accused her husband and his three friends, all Myanmar nationals from a refugee camp, of confining and repeatedly sexually assaulting her over several months. Police have registered a case, and a search for the accused is underway.
Police in Madhya Pradesh have arrested the son of a Congress leader in connection with a spurious liquor case that allegedly led to multiple deaths in Dewas district. The accused is alleged to have supplied a chemical to the kingpin, who reportedly used AI to learn how to make the illicit alcohol. The Congress leader claims his son is innocent, stating the chemical was sold as paint thinner with a proper invoice.
'The universe has brought Salman and me together.'
A man was stabbed to death in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district by the husband of a woman with whom he was in a live-in relationship. The accused, Satish Jat, attacked Rajesh Kumawat alias Sonu alias Michael while he was sleeping. Satish was apprehended by family members and later taken into police custody.
'CID was running for more than 20 years so in a way, it was a love-filled liability for all of us.'
A man identified as Shakti Singh alias Bhura was brutally murdered in Ludhiana on Saturday by a group of assailants who attacked him with sharp-edged weapons, severed his hand, and delivered it to a grocery shop owner for his family. Singh, who had a history of criminal cases, succumbed to his injuries. Police have arrested the main accused, Gurmit Singh C D, and suspect the murder is a result of a long-standing feud, with investigations ongoing.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin praised Sri Lanka's "unreal" 400-run chase against England, highlighting their determination. He also commended Harry Brook's double century and stressed the importance of promoting Test cricket. Azharuddin also congratulated the Indian team for their T20I victory against New Zealand.
From Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War featuring Ranbir Kapoor in a vintage blue convertible to classic films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Chahta Hai, convertibles have long been a symbol of style and luxury in Hindi cinema.
Former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has called for the inclusion of popular sports like arm wrestling and Mallakhamb in the Olympics, citing their growing global popularity. His remarks came during the opening of the 47th WAF World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, an event also attended by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who pledged full government support.
Ashok Thombre, international business advisor at The Quantico, shortlists some of the most popular government competitive exams in India that attract thousands of aspirants every year.
The main culprit behind this cost escalation are rising prices of sugar and milk that go into making the sweets.
Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in Mansa, Punjab, on Tuesday. Preliminary police investigation suggests personal enmity as the motive, with a medical store owner, Ashwani Kumar, identified as the main accused. Police are conducting a manhunt for Kumar, whose associate has been arrested and family members detained. The murder has led to protests and vandalism.
A joint team of Sonauli police and SSB seized 1,503 vials of restricted injectable drugs and arrested a man, Premchand (29), near the India-Nepal border in Maharajganj district on Sunday. A car used for transportation was also seized, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
The Esports World Cup (EWC) has announced its 2027 EWC Qualifier Programme, a new initiative within the Road to EWC. This programme allows tournament organisers and local communities globally to host official qualifying competitions, aiming to engage 1.8 million players through over 400 events. It features two routes: EWC Direct Qualifiers for established tournaments and EWC Satellite Last Chance Qualifiers (SLCQs) for grassroots participation.
Delhi Police have apprehended three wanted men, including a history-sheeter with 13 prior criminal cases, for a violent attack in northeast Delhi last month. The accused allegedly assaulted a man with sticks, fired gunshots, and vandalised his car. Four others were previously arrested in connection with the September 25 incident.
Tamil Nadu prison authorities have authorised personnel to use firearms to prevent escapes, following a major security breach at Theni District Jail where 17 inmates fled. While 15 have been recaptured, a manhunt continues for two. The new directives include deploying armed guards at watchtowers across 125 state prisons.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that no loss of life has been reported following Cyclone Arnab, attributing this success to the administration's advance precautionary measures. Officials have been directed to focus on minimising property damage and restoring normalcy swiftly in affected areas.
Police in Mansa, Punjab, forcibly removed the body of a 35-year-old man who allegedly died of a drug overdose, leading to clashes with his family and protesters. The family sought to join a protest demanding justice for an anti-drug activist. Police claim the death is being investigated as a murder and used mild force, while opposition parties have severely criticised the government and police for their handling of the situation and alleged disrespect to Sikh sentiments.
'Mixing fiction with history is a crime.'
Former champions Real Kashmir FC are set to kick off their Indian Football League 2026-27 season against debutants Nagaland United SC in Srinagar on Friday. Real Kashmir, under coach Ishfaq Ahmed, aims for a strong start after a challenging previous season, while Nagaland United makes its historic entry into the national league, led by coach Kaizad Ambapardiwalla and a young squad.
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections, conducted using ballot papers, have reignited the debate over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) versus ballot papers ahead of the 2027 UP assembly polls. While the BJP maintained its lead, the Samajwadi Party made significant gains, prompting renewed calls for ballot paper usage in future elections.
Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra has been added to the Indian squad for the second T20I against New Zealand as a cover for Ishan Kishan, who sustained a low-grade right adductor strain and is ruled out of the upcoming match. Kushagra, currently with the India A squad, will join the main team.
From addressing Scout OP and Love Gill's vulgar massage act to praising Yung DSA, Gullu and Kanika Mann, Rohit Shetty's no-nonsense Weekend Ka Vaar was just what we needed, applauds Divya Nair.
Ishan Kishan's injury has left the door ajar for the 15 year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was seen batting during India's optional practice session on Friday.
'They allow people to enter and exit. And there is transparency. There is market infrastructure. There is technology. There is cyber security. And then there are enough enablers.'
Sandeep Modi's script afford Kartik never-before action opportunities wherein he would be doing a mix of Bruce Lee and Sylvester Stallone.
Three individuals from Haryana, Ankit Khatak, Sameer Khatri, and Jatin Panchal, have been remanded in police custody until October 28 in connection with the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff. Police allege their involvement in reconnaissance, logistics, weapons supply, and a conspiracy to help the primary shooters escape, with investigations exploring potential links to organised crime and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
