Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that while artificial intelligence (AI) can augment judicial reasoning, it cannot substitute judicial conscience, and a permanent apex body is proposed to supervise AI adoption and accountability within the judiciary.
Gujarat Police have arrested Balbhadra Ramcharan Maharana, a 40-year-old man, in Surat for the murder of 76-year-old Kunjalata Nanda during a robbery at her Bhubaneswar residence. Maharana, who was Nanda's caretaker, had been absconding since the November 3 incident and was planning to flee to Delhi when apprehended.
A DCP-rank officer has been appointed to investigate the murder of seven family members in Bengaluru, aiming to expedite evidence collection and chargesheet filing. The accused, cab driver Indusekar alias Sekar, allegedly killed his wife's family over domestic disputes and disposed of bodies across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The case emerged from a missing person complaint, leading to the recovery of all seven bodies and the arrest of the accused.
A 45-year-old man was killed and another seriously injured in a clash stemming from an old dispute in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, leading to an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a relative in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The accused took her on a two-wheeler, committed the crime, and then dropped her home. Police have registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act and are searching for the absconding accused.
Police in Latehar, Jharkhand, have arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl. The incident, which occurred on October 17, was reported after a delay due to the victim's fear of social stigma. The accused are booked under the BNS and POCSO Act, and investigation is ongoing.
A man identified as Sonu Kumar was allegedly shot dead near a Kali Puja pandal in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district on Monday evening. The incident reportedly occurred after an altercation over a cigarette, with the accused, Vishal Singh, opening fire. Police are searching for the accused and his associates.
Indore police have registered 7,000 cyber fraud complaints this year, with victims losing Rs 50 crore. Authorities managed to recover approximately Rs 7 crore and blocked hundreds of fake social media accounts. Cybercriminals are employing various tactics, including digital arrest, APK file scams, and AI-powered impersonations.
An NRI from Kunnathunadu, currently residing in the US, lost over Rs 2.11 crore in an online forex trading fraud. He was lured into a fake trading platform via a Telegram group and invested money since October 2025, but could not withdraw his funds or profits. Police have registered a case and are tracking the transferred bank accounts.
Police in Bhadohi have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly compiling and sharing obscene material on social media platforms like Instagram and Telegram, and selling it to children. The accused, Gaurav Mishra, was apprehended after an investigation by the Cyber Police Station, and faces charges under the BNS, POCSO Act, and IT Act.
A married man in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered his 26-year-old lover after she pressured him for marriage. He reportedly spiked her drink, strangled her, slit her throat, and dumped her body in bushes. Police have arrested the accused, Vikas, who confessed to the crime.
Prasar Bharati Chairman Prasoon Joshi voiced concerns over AI's impact on India's cultural heritage, including music and endangered languages, advocating for human-AI collaboration. Meanwhile, a Spotify report revealed significant growth in royalties for Indian artists, with linguistic diversity driving economic strength in the creative industries, highlighting the platform's role in enabling talent across various Indian languages.
FIDE President Timur Turlov has affirmed India's status as a trusted partner for the world chess body, indicating the country will continue to host major international championships for the next four years. He also advocated for greater Indian influence within the Asian Chess Federation, acknowledging India's emergence as a chess powerhouse with young talents like D Gukesh. Turlov outlined his priorities, including digital advancement, improved broadcasting, and commercial expansion for FIDE.
A couple and their son have been arrested in Dehradun for allegedly murdering the man's 26-year-old nephew. The crime reportedly stemmed from a property dispute concerning a room in the family home. Police recovered the knife and khukri used in the attack.
A police constable was killed in an explosion in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday. The remote-controlled bomb targeted Constable Qayyum Khan in Shangla district. No group has claimed responsibility, and a search operation is underway. The region has a history of militant violence, with Pakistan often blaming the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
A minor boy has been apprehended by police in Gurugram for allegedly killing a 29-year-old man by throwing a stone at him during Diwali celebrations in the Manohar Nagar area. The incident occurred on November 8 after an argument over bursting firecrackers.
A 50-year-old liquor shop salesman in Jaipur was critically injured after three motorcycle-borne men allegedly poured petrol on him and set him ablaze on Tuesday. The incident occurred at a shop on Karad Road, Renwal police station area. Police are investigating all angles, including personal rivalry and robbery, and are searching for the accused using CCTV footage.
A man and four of his family members have been booked in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly subjecting his wife to cruelty over dowry. The complaint states the husband misrepresented his income before marriage, leading to harassment for additional dowry.
A 21-year-old man was found hanging in his Gorakhpur home. While police suspect suicide, his family alleges he was murdered due to an ongoing land dispute. The exact cause of death awaits the post-mortem report.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case to investigate a petrol bomb attack on the BJP office in Sangrur, Punjab, in July. The agency suspects the Khalistan Liberation Army (KLA) orchestrated the attack, recruiting individuals via social media. The Union Home Ministry directed the NIA to take over the case due to its serious implications and the need to uncover a larger conspiracy.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court's Gwalior bench received an email threatening a bomb explosion and referencing singer Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming concert in Indore. Police have heightened security and are investigating the origin of the threat, which follows similar warnings to schools and the Indore Mayor's office. Despite the threats and a ban on some of his songs, Dosanjh confirmed the concert will proceed.
An SSB jawan, Manjeet Kumar, allegedly died by suicide using his service rifle at a border outpost in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Saturday, and preliminary information suggests he was distressed after his elder brother's death two and a half months ago.
Two men have been arrested in Chennai's Kasimedu area for the murder of a 29-year-old man, Deepak, who was stabbed to death during an altercation while consuming alcohol. The incident stemmed from an earlier dispute last month between Deepak and one of the accused, Jeyaseelan.
A 51-year-old man was apprehended in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar for allegedly selling illegal firecrackers. Police recovered 8.5 kg of various firecrackers from his residence following a tip-off.
Four men have been arrested in Jaipur for allegedly hacking a history-sheeter to death. The prime accused reportedly planned the murder to avenge his father's killing seven years ago, stemming from a long-standing rivalry between two groups. The victim, Vijay Chaudhary, was chased and attacked with an axe on Wednesday night.
Mizoram Police have conducted three separate operations, seizing drugs and foreign-origin cigarettes valued at Rs 6.84 crore and arresting six individuals. The seizures included methamphetamine, heroin, and smuggled cigarettes across different districts.
A 61-year-old man, Udaibir Singh, who was serving a life sentence for a 1997 murder-cum-dacoity case, has been arrested by Delhi Police after being on the run for nearly 16 years. He had absconded in 2010 after being released on one-month parole following his son's death. Singh was apprehended from Uttar Pradesh on October 23, and a Rs 50,000 bounty was on his head.
Delhi Police's crime branch has busted an interstate illegal pharmaceutical drug supply network, arresting four men and recovering over 14 kilograms of Alprazolam and Tramadol. The operation involved multiple arrests, including the initial interception of two individuals on October 31, leading to the apprehension of their supplier and another accomplice, with two vehicles also seized.
An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by her 19-year-old neighbour in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Her mutilated body was recovered on Friday after the accused confessed to the crime.
A 15-year-old boy, Arsh Ansari, was found dead with stab wounds after attending Diwali celebrations at a friend's house in Dehradun. His family alleges he was murdered by his friends, leading to an FIR being filed and an investigation by Dalanwala police.
The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against Rahul Sudan for forgery and cheating. He is accused of procuring a vehicular loan from Canara Bank using fraudulent means and then illegally transferring the vehicle with a fake No Due Certificate, leaving an outstanding amount unpaid. Investigations also revealed he is a habitual offender.
Police in Baghpat have announced a Rs 10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of two absconding accused involved in the shooting of a President's Bodyguard (PBG) jawan. The incident occurred on November 8 during a clash over firecrackers, where the jawan, Saurabh, was hit in the head by a ricocheting bullet. He is currently stable.
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Police in Faridabad have arrested a mother and daughter who allegedly used a dating app to lure financially well-off individuals, drug them, commit theft, and then extort money by threatening false rape charges. The duo reportedly operated in Andaman, Surat, and Delhi-NCR regions as well.
An Indian defence engineering company, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, has partnered with US-based BroadPak Corporation to accelerate the development of advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities in India. This collaboration aims to establish a facility for heterogeneous integration and 3D packaging, focusing on critical technologies for AI, high-performance computing, and defence applications.
Three individuals have been arrested in Palghar's Dahanu taluka for the alleged murder of a 24-year-old man, Nitin Chandu Pagi. The victim was found dead on November 1 with severe injuries, and police believe an old quarrel from one year back led to the crime.
Wipro has announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the adoption of Gemini Enterprise and agentic AI. The IT company plans to create a workforce of 10,000 AI-certified specialists, including 1,500 forward-deployed engineers, to work on new Google Gemini-based solutions for enterprises, enhancing productivity and streamlining operations.
A Thane court has acquitted two men, Shankar Rajaram Pawne and Aniket Vijay Karande, in a 2015 attempt to murder and rioting case. The court cited key witnesses turning hostile and failing to support core allegations, as well as inconsistencies in their statements, as reasons for the acquittal. The incident involved an assault on three men returning from extinguishing a fire.
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has busted a clandestine synthetic drug manufacturing facility in Mau district, Uttar Pradesh, seizing 11.65 kilograms of mephedrone, precursor chemicals, and laboratory equipment. Two persons were arrested in the operation, which also led to the seizure of chemicals worth an estimated Rs 15 crore. This is part of CBN's ongoing efforts, having busted six such labs this year.
A tiger, identified as T-39, was found dead in Maharashtra's Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) due to suspected electrocution. Forest authorities have detained a farmer and seven others in connection with the incident, believing a live wire was laid near a field. An autopsy has been completed, and forensic examination results are awaited.
