Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday said that he and his associates would continue their efforts despite what he described as illegal arrests and detentions.
A CPI(M) councillor in Thiruvananthapuram, Ajin S L, is under investigation by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) for allegedly demanding a Rs 10 lakh bribe to resolve a land-related issue. His residence was searched, and a case has been registered against him and three others under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The CPI(M) has announced an internal inquiry, while the BJP demands his resignation.
A tragic car accident on Sunday in Sangrur, Punjab, resulted in the deaths of five workers and injuries to several others when a speeding car ran over them on the Lehragaga-Jakhar road.
A medical store owner in Surat was arrested for allegedly repackaging veterinary liver tonic and selling it as paediatric medicine at double the price, raising serious public health concerns. Police raided his store, seized materials, and registered an FIR.
Kochi City police seized approximately 20 kg of ganja in Eloor and arrested Sukhchand Sekh, a West Bengal native, for allegedly smuggling the contraband from Odisha to Keralam via Karnataka using a specially fabricated train compartment.
A 21-year-old man, Subhan, was critically injured after being stabbed multiple times by unidentified assailants in a park near Seelampur police station on Tuesday. Police are investigating the incident, examining CCTV footage, but have not yet established a motive or made any arrests.
Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a significant drug trafficking and illegal arms smuggling network in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of three individuals. Authorities recovered 10 pistols and over a kilogram of heroin, with investigations pointing to foreign-based smugglers supplying weapons to criminal elements.
Indian physicist Ashoke Sen has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Oskar Klein Medal, making him the first Indian to receive this honour. Sen, a leading figure in modern string theory, was recognised for his pioneering work, including contributions to S-duality, black-hole entropy, and string field theory. He delivered a memorial lecture on October 22 in Stockholm.
The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against 15 individuals in the Kishtwar minor's rape and death case. The chargesheet alleges a criminal conspiracy to conceal the sexual assault, intimidate the victim's family, and illegally terminate her advanced pregnancy. The 15-year-old tribal girl died on August 20 following an alleged abortion attempt after being repeatedly sexually assaulted by a teacher, resulting in pregnancy. Accused include the main perpetrator, health workers, and community elders involved in the cover-up and pressure tactics.
The controversy surrounding actor Imran Khan's participation in a Mumbai protest, and BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's demand for his deportation, raises critical questions about the legal rights of Overseas Citizen of India cardholders to engage in political dissent and the grounds for their expulsion from India.
A 28-year-old cab driver, Sanjay Saxena, was allegedly beaten to death by a group of men in Bareilly due to an old enmity. The incident occurred on Wednesday night after he watched a Ramlila performance. One accused, Akshay, has been arrested, and police are investigating the murder linked to a five-month-old dispute.
The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch's Special Crime Wing has filed a chargesheet against three public servants, including a retired officer, for alleged fraud and corruption involving the manipulation of service records to obtain undue benefits. The case centres on a forged date-of-birth certificate and the facilitation of its incorporation into official records.
IT services firm Tech Mahindra has announced a collaboration with AI coding platform SpaceXSI to help global enterprises modernise legacy applications, accelerate software delivery, and improve developer productivity through AI-assisted engineering across the software lifecycle. The partnership aims to embed AI intelligence across the software development lifecycle for better business outcomes, focusing on sectors like technology, telecommunications, and banking.
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.
Police in Ludhiana have booked a 35-year-old man, Sanjay Kumar, for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-month-old girl. The incident was reported on Saturday, and the accused is currently absconding. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act.
Indian badminton players experienced a mixed day at the French Open. While Asmita Chaliha and Tanvi Sharma secured victories in their women's singles matches, the men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, along with the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, were eliminated in their respective round of 32 contests.
Police in Kollam are investigating a suspected insurance fraud in connection with a medical store fire that occurred in August. An employee has been arrested, and the owner is also under scrutiny after investigations revealed the fire was allegedly set deliberately to claim Rs 77 lakh in losses.
All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora was released early Saturday morning after preventive detention, while Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke is set to be produced before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in Delhi for breach of peace following the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march.
The CBI has filed an FIR and conducted searches against a former Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) assistant commandant, Amit, for allegedly colluding with smugglers to facilitate large-scale operations across the India-Nepal border. The officer, who was posted in Sitamarhi, Bihar, from March 2023 to January 2026, is accused of establishing a nexus with notorious smugglers and deriving undue benefits, with suspicious transactions found in his and his family's bank accounts.
Police in Manipur have arrested two individuals in connection with recent communal clashes in Thoubal district that resulted in the death of one youth. The arrests followed a combing operation by a joint security team in the affected areas.
Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, seized banned tobacco products and pan masala worth Rs 49.24 lakh from a tempo on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. The vehicle's driver was arrested, and a case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act.
A seven-year-old girl who went missing three days ago in Chhattisgarh's Korba district was found raped and murdered. Police arrested a 42-year-old man after a sniffer dog tracked him down. The accused confessed to the crime, and further investigation is ongoing.
A 58-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his son in Seraikela-Kharswan district, Jharkhand, following an argument over a domestic issue. The accused fled the scene, and police are searching for him.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have approached the Delhi High Court for an urgent hearing to challenge the extension of their judicial custody. They were initially detained on October 13 for allegedly protesting at Jantar Mantar, a denotified site. The CJP claims bail proceedings are being deliberately delayed and argues that the special magistrate's order extending custody violates their 'Right to Liberty' and legal procedure, especially regarding surety acceptance.
A 26-year-old man, Sahil Gaikwad, was fatally stabbed by a group of five assailants, including a minor, near a school in Dombivli, Thane district. One adult suspect has been arrested and a juvenile detained, while police search for three others. The motive for the murder remains under investigation.
Indian para-athlete Nishad Kumar secured his second gold medal at the Asian Para Games, winning the men's high jump T47 event with a new Games record. This follows his long jump T47 gold on Monday, making him the third Indian to achieve two golds in a single edition.
Jammu Police arrested three individuals, including a police follower, in two separate operations, recovering heroin and country-made pistols. The arrests highlight the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal arms in the region.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the state government's firm support for power employees, pledging to challenge the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission's (HERC) decision to grant a parallel electricity distribution licence to a private company for Gurugram and Nuh districts before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). The government is appealing to unions to defer their planned three-day strike while making arrangements to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
'Read the prospectus as a capital allocator deciding whether the business deserves your capital at the offered price.'
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.
Two men, Harsh and Ranjit, have been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly opening fire at the house of a retired Haryana Police sub-inspector, Sarjeet Bainsla, in the early hours of Thursday. The incident, captured on CCTV, caused damage to a windowpane and a wall, with the motive currently under investigation.
An assistant sub-inspector of Kolkata Police has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 21-year-old woman civic volunteer outside a Durga Puja pandal in south Kolkata. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night, and a video of the alleged act has gone viral.
Police in Beed district busted a gambling den, arresting 11 individuals and seizing cash and items worth Rs 11.08 lakh. The raid occurred on Saturday at a sports and recreation centre.
An anti-poaching unit in Indore recovered 21 protected turtles, including Indian Pond turtles and Star Tortoises, based on information from an arrested member of an interstate wildlife smuggling gang. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, and a total of 54 turtles and a Rose-ringed Parakeet have been recovered as the investigation continues.
Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya has vehemently denied corruption allegations made by her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, calling them "100 per cent baseless." Sahu accused her of possessing illegal assets worth Rs 210 crore after Arya filed a complaint against him for domestic violence, harassment, and caste-based slurs. Arya asserted her life is transparent and welcomed any investigation, while also defending her decision to speak out against domestic violence.
Keralam police have arrested Siddhab Gamidanga, 24, from Odisha in connection with a rape case in Ernakulam. He allegedly sexually assaulted the complainant, took nude photos, and threatened to circulate them. He fled to Odisha after the case was registered but was traced and brought back to Keralam on a transit warrant.
A 24-year-old fourth-year MBBS student, Shagun Saini, was found dead by suicide in her hostel room at Muzaffarnagar Medical College. Police are investigating the incident, and no suicide note has been found.
Unidentified assailants opened fire inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the early hours of Tuesday, killing one person and injuring others. Police and forest department personnel are investigating the incident, which occurred in the Chena beat of the Yeoor Range in Thane. The motive and identities are yet to be officially established as joint inquiries are underway.
Indian boxers Aman Dev and Mausam Suhag secured comfortable victories in their respective weight categories at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro, on Sunday, advancing to the next round. Other Indian boxers, Aditya and Tridev, are also scheduled to compete.
Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh has made history by reaching her first-ever PSA Gold-level semifinal at the Silicon Valley Open in Redwood City, USA. The 18-year-old defeated Egyptian sixth seed Salma Hany in a thrilling five-game quarterfinal match, following her impressive win against world No.3 Nour El Sherbini a day earlier. She is now set to face Malaysian world No.4 Sivasangari Subramaniam.
