A family in Maharashtra's Beed district has been booked for allegedly obstructing a windmill installation project by Avaada Energy and demanding Rs 30 lakh, despite having received prior compensation for their land. They also sought jobs for their children and threatened company officials.
A woman and her male friend were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband and attempting to disguise his death as a heart attack. The crime came to light after a post-mortem report raised suspicions, leading to confessions from both accused about their relationship and the murder plot.
An Indian-origin engineer couple, Anuradha and Vikas Sinha, have donated $20 million to the University of North Texas (UNT) to establish the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics. This significant gift aims to create new opportunities for students and faculty, focusing on building and deploying intelligent systems and understanding their operation within human contexts. The donation underscores the couple's belief in education and immigrant contributions to the American dream, supporting leadership, scholarships, professorships, research, and entrepreneurship.
Bengaluru Customs intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport, seizing 14.940 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 5.23 crore. The drugs were found concealed in vacuum-sealed packets inside a bag, leading to an arrest under the NDPS Act.
A 31-year-old CRPF constable, Sudhir Swami, allegedly died by suicide using his service rifle while on duty at the Mizoram Governor's official residence in Aizawl on Thursday. Police have registered an unnatural death case and are investigating the motive, seizing his rifle and mobile phone. His body is being transported to Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Vaibhav Chavan, 26, who was believed to have exposed a racket providing fake sports certificates for police jobs, was found dead by hanging in Beed district, Maharashtra, on Thursday. Police have registered a case of accidental death, though oral information suggests Chavan had previously complained about fabricated certificates. This incident follows Pune Police's unearthing in September of a large-scale racket involving over 1,000 fake Kurash certificates used for government job applications.
A woman selling flowers in south Delhi's Hauz Khas was brutally assaulted with sticks and iron rods by a group of men after she allegedly refused to sell marijuana. Her family claims they have been repeatedly threatened and attacked by members of a drug mafia, and police initially failed to act until a video of the incident went viral, prompting official cognisance.
Three Maharashtra PWD officials have been arrested in Palghar district for allegedly embezzling nearly Rs 73 lakh in government funds. The officials, including an Executive Engineer and an Auditor, are accused of tampering with documents to divert funds meant for unemployed engineers to a private construction company. Police registered a case in September 2026, and the main accused, a ruling party leader, secured anticipatory bail.
A 24-year-old man, Kiran, was allegedly beaten to death by his employer, Anandraj, in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon after Anandraj reportedly found Kiran with his daughter, with whom Kiran was in a relationship. Anandraj has been arrested.
A 27-year-old member of a village anti-drug committee, Amandeep Singh, was shot at his home in Kaleke village, Barnala, Punjab. He sustained a bullet injury but is in stable condition. Police have identified four suspects and are investigating the motive, considering his past involvement in reporting drug peddlers. This incident follows another anti-drug activist's murder last month in Mansa.
Assam Police seized drugs worth nearly Rs 5 crore and arrested two suspected traffickers in Cachar district. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the operation, reiterating the state's commitment to combating drug menace.
Three men were arrested in Etah following a police encounter after they allegedly stole a licensed gun. One accused sustained a bullet injury during the retaliatory firing. Police recovered the stolen gun and other weapons.
Bristlecone, a Mahindra Group company, reported a 24% year-on-year topline growth and aims for a billion-dollar valuation. The AI-powered supply chain services provider is expanding its offerings to include data analytics, AI, and product engineering, focusing on making supply chains more resilient for its global clients across high-tech, retail, manufacturing, and life sciences segments.
A middle-aged woman was allegedly murdered in Assam's Tinsukia district on suspicion of practising witchcraft. Police have arrested three women in connection with the incident, which occurred on November 1. Villagers reportedly believed the victim's words brought death, leading to the crime.
West Bengal's Special Task Force (STF) conducted raids in Birbhum district, seizing a large quantity of explosives and illegal firearms. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the operation, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the source and intended use of the materials, including potential links to criminal or terrorist activities.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have busted a wildlife smuggling syndicate, seizing over 500 mg of cobra venom worth Rs 5.2 crore and arresting five individuals. The arrests followed a tip-off and a trap laid by the Crime Detection Unit, leading to the apprehension of suspects and key suppliers from Mumbai.
Police have recovered two more bodies near Chamundi Hills in Mysuru, bringing the total to five, in connection with a cab driver's alleged serial murders of seven family members over domestic disputes. The accused, Indusekar alias Sekar, reportedly disposed of bodies across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with investigations ongoing into the methods used and the locations of the remaining two victims.
A US jury has found Nepali-American Naresh Bhatt guilty of first-degree murder, defiling, and concealing the body of his wife, Mamta Kafle. Bhatt admitted to dismembering and disposing of her body in a landfill in 2024, though he claimed she died by suicide. He faces a minimum of 20 years in prison.
Two girl students in Hyderabad were allegedly sexually assaulted by two men after being made to drink alcohol at a party. Police have registered a case of rape and kidnapping under the BNS and POCSO Act, and one victim was hospitalised.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan launched Gnani Artha, an end-to-end sovereign AI stack for Indian enterprises and public institutions. He emphasised that new technologies, including AI, will enhance ease of work and create more jobs, drawing parallels with the IT industry's growth. The initiative, backed by the India AI Mission, aims for self-reliance and includes the Gnani Evon v3.3 language model and Gnani Plexus AI platform, offering cost-effective Indic language capabilities.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan launched Gnani Artha, an end-to-end sovereign AI stack for Indian enterprises and public institutions. He emphasised that new technologies, including AI, will enhance ease of work and create more jobs, drawing parallels with the IT industry's growth. The initiative, backed by the India AI Mission, aims for self-reliance and includes the Gnani Evon v3.3 language model and Gnani Plexus AI platform, offering cost-effective Indic language capabilities.
Kochi City Cyber Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly collecting bank account details and documents from people and supplying them to financial fraud gangs nationwide. The accused lured individuals with money for their banking credentials, facilitating cybercrimes.
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.
AI agent platform Runable has successfully raised $21 million in Series A funding, co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital and Nexus Venture Partners. The company plans to use these funds to expand its growth capabilities, enhance measurement tools, and scale its Runable Academy, which supports small business owners in building and growing their ventures.
Police in Hingoli, Maharashtra, arrested a man on Tuesday for illegally possessing a country-made pistol and six live rounds. The accused, Vinod Motiram Kharwade, was apprehended in Kalamnuri town, and further investigation revealed he purchased the weapon from a person in Madhya Pradesh.
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.
Five alleged drug traffickers were arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with heroin (smack) valued at Rs 3.25 crore in the international market. The arrests followed an operation by local police, leading to the seizure of drugs, cash, and mobile phones.
A 40-year-old man, Hamsath, was arrested in Kochi for creating a disturbance at Mattancherry police station and subsequently damaging a police vehicle while in custody. He had previously caused a nuisance at a bar before entering the station and arguing with an officer.
A man in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 30-year-old wife following a domestic dispute. He reportedly confessed to his father-in-law before fleeing. Police found the woman dead and are now searching for the accused.
A 22-year-old woman in Surat, Gujarat, allegedly killed her father after an argument over household chores and mobile phone use. The incident occurred on October 31, where she reportedly attacked him with a pressure cooker lid and a kitchen knife. The father succumbed to his injuries, and the daughter was arrested on November 1.
Mahindra Group's Bristlecone, a supply chain services provider, has reported a 24 per cent year-on-year topline growth and aims for a billion-dollar valuation. The company is expanding its offerings in AI, data analytics, and product engineering, focusing on resilient supply chains for global enterprises.
A police constable in Pune, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, rammed his car into the gate of Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar's official bungalow on Tuesday evening. The constable, who has a history of disciplinary issues and mental health concerns, was detained, with no injuries reported.
A man has been arrested in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing his 45-year-old neighbour with an axe and a shovel. The murder reportedly stemmed from a long-standing rivalry involving the accused's daughter and the victim's nephew, who had allegedly lured her away. Police have registered a case and are taking further legal action.
Saurabh Chandrakar, alleged kingpin of the Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev online betting app scam, has been remanded to judicial custody until November 19 by a special CBI court in Raipur. Chandrakar, extradited from Oman earlier this month, was produced after his eight-day CBI custodial remand expired. The Enforcement Directorate's application for a non-bailable warrant execution was dismissed, but they plan to approach the PMLA court.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Bihar, recovering counterfeit Indian currency worth Rs 2.65 lakh, after dismantling a fake currency supply network in Paharganj. The accused were apprehended during a raid and were planning to sell the fake notes.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for their alleged involvement in a cyber fraud where a scammer impersonated a hotel's managing director on WhatsApp, duping its finance manager of Rs 50 lakh. The police successfully secured the entire cheated amount and prevented a further attempted transfer of Rs 48 lakh. The investigation led to arrests in Maharashtra, with the accused revealing details about their operation.
A 24-year-old man was killed in Lucknow's Saadatganj area after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon at Ambedkar Park on Saturday night. The victim, Rehan, succumbed to his injuries at KGMU Trauma Centre, and police have identified Ujefa as the alleged attacker.
A 57-year-old man from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, identified as Rajendra Singh, was arrested in Faridabad for allegedly posing as a vigilance officer. He reportedly threatened doctors and staff at the National Health Mission (NHM) office in the Civil Hospital, claiming to be investigating an ambulance fuel scam on behalf of a Rashtrapati Bhavan official. Police stated that Singh attempted to leverage an ongoing Rs 50 lakh diesel scam investigation at BK Hospital. He was arrested after the Chief Medical Officer alerted authorities and was subsequently remanded to judicial custody on Thursday.
Billionaire Elon Musk reacted to the Democratic sweep in the 2026 US midterm elections with sarcastic posts on X, lamenting that his 'election-interfering space lasers didn't work' and suggesting 'data centers in space' looked appealing after Republicans suffered major setbacks despite his extensive financial support.
The Bihar Special Task Force (STF), in collaboration with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and district police, conducted two separate operations leading to the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers. Authorities seized charas valued at Rs 10 crore and 61 grams of smack in East Champaran and Purnea districts. One arrested individual, Rajesh Sahni, is believed to be part of an international narcotics syndicate supplying drugs across several Indian states after procuring them from Nepal. Investigations are ongoing.
