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.
A decomposed body of an unidentified man was discovered in a luxury car parked in a garage in Kolkata's Kasba area on Thursday. Police were alerted by a foul smell and found the body on the driver's seat of a dust-covered, number-plate-less vehicle. The Homicide Squad has launched an investigation to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances of death.
Himachal Pradesh's State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, in coordination with Excise Department officials, seized over 600 cans of illicit liquor from two vendors in Solan district. The liquor, intended for sale in Chandigarh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh, was found during inspections based on specific information about illegally sourced alcohol. A case has been registered, and further investigation is ongoing to trace the supply chain.
Police in Kolkata have reconstructed the crime scene in the alleged murder of software engineer Sarthak Sarkar, taking his live-in partner Sanchalika Basu and her mother Moumita Basu to their flat. Investigators suspect a sharp object caused Sarkar's death and are probing multiple motives, including a dispute over college fees and a strained relationship, as the two accused have given contradictory statements.
An Odisha Police sub-inspector, Sujit Kumar Mahanta, was apprehended by a Vigilance team after he allegedly accepted a Rs 10,000 bribe and then jumped into a pond to escape. He was caught after a chase through the water, and Rs 1.55 lakh in cash was later seized from his premises.
A police aspirant in Maharashtra's Beed district died by suicide after exposing an alleged fake sports certificate scam in police recruitment. He recorded a voice note naming those responsible, leading to an inquiry and a case of abetment against an applicant and a sports association.
A 76-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar was allegedly strangled by her caretaker, who then fled with jewellery and other valuables. The incident came to light on Wednesday morning when a tenant alerted the woman's daughter. Police suspect it to be a murder for gain, and the caretaker is currently missing.
A 30-year-old man, Roshan Suvarna, accused of fatally stabbing a co-passenger, Mayank Lohar, on a Mumbai local train, has sought bail. Suvarna claims the incident was a 'sudden quarrel' without premeditation, suggesting it falls under culpable homicide. However, the victim's father opposes bail, asserting the attack was deliberate and occurred after an eight-minute cooling-off period, involving a razor-sharp knife.
Two men were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly assaulting two women from a different community. The incident, which occurred in August in Almasguda, involved the men accusing the women of attempting religious conversions by offering chocolates to children. A video of the assault circulated on social media, leading to police action and subsequent community protests.
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to former Director General of Health Services Dr Vatsala Aggarwal and ex-head of the Central Procurement Agency Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga in an alleged corruption case involving irregularities in procuring medical supplies for Delhi government hospitals. The court noted that continued custody was not necessary as the case relies on seized official records and the accused are not flight risks.
Sporting Club Delhi's midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte has been called up to the Indian senior men's national football team for two upcoming international friendlies against New Zealand on November 12 and 15. This marks a significant step in his career, having previously represented India at the U-23 level.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached 11 properties worth Rs 10.63 crore in Srinagar and Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, in connection with a money laundering case. The case involves alleged irregularities and misuse of funds under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), with J&K Bank officials and brokers implicated in fraudulently availing loans and causing a Rs 32 crore loss to the bank.
Thane Police's cyber cell arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a 70-year-old man of nearly Rs 1.30 crore through a fake online share trading scheme. The fraudsters lured the victim via WhatsApp, promising high returns, and persuaded him to invest in a specific trading application.
A man was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's Giridih district following a dispute with a travel agency. The dispute arose after the agency failed to arrange the return of his parents from an Umrah pilgrimage, despite collecting extra money. The victim, Mohammed Haider Ali, confronted the agency operator, Maulana Iliyas Ansari, leading to a fatal assault.
Police in Lucknow are investigating three separate incidents where bodies were discovered. One unidentified man's body was found in a sack, suspected to be a murder victim. Another man, Subhash Chandra, was found dead in an orchard, with his family suspecting foul play. A woman, Anita Singh, was found dead by a roadside, with police awaiting a post-mortem report.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Kochi for allegedly participating with her son and his friends in the assault of a 17-year-old boy. The dispute stemmed from obscene messages sent via a shared Instagram account. The boy was lured to a house, assaulted, and the incident was recorded. Police have registered a case and will report the juveniles to the Juvenile Justice Board.
A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Panvel, Maharashtra, for allegedly strangling his 40-year-old younger brother, who suffered from a serious ailment. The accused initially tried to stage the death as natural, but vigilant neighbours noticed rope marks on the victim's neck, leading to police intervention and his confession.
One 97 Communications Ltd, operating Paytm, reported a significant 10-fold increase in profit after tax to Rs 225 crore in Q2 FY27, marking its sixth consecutive profitable quarter. The company also saw a 28% rise in operating revenue to Rs 2,648 crore, driven by strong performance in merchant and consumer businesses, expanded monetisation, and AI adoption. Paytm's EBITDA margin reached double digits for the first time, reflecting enhanced operating profitability.
Four people were injured and two arrested after a land dispute escalated into a violent clash involving gunfire in Dehli Ujagar village, Kanpur. The incident occurred when a new owner's family attempted to fence an orchard, leading to opposition and violence.
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic, known for its Claude AI chatbot, has filed a registration statement with the US SEC for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), intending to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol 'ANT'.
A 22-year-old man, Muhammed Adinan, accused in a POCSO case, was arrested after he allegedly barged into the victim's home, beat and stabbed her, and also injured a neighbour, while out on bail. He was remanded to judicial custody and later jumped from the court complex, though police ruled out an escape attempt.
Former India captains Oinam Bembem Devi and Joe Paul Ancheri are among nine ex-players who have filed nominations for the election of four Sportspersons of Merit (SOM) ahead of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) polls. These four elected SOMs will vote in the AIFF polls on December 20.
Two men, Pardeep Singh and Saveer Khan, both 22, have been arrested and charged in connection with two extortion-related shootings in Surrey, Canada, including one at comedian Kapil Sharma's restaurant last year. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed the arrests made on November 1, stating the charges stem from extensive investigative work.
Police in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district have arrested a man for allegedly killing his two young children with an iron rod inside their home on Monday night. The children died on the spot, and two other family members were injured. The motive behind the gruesome act is currently unknown, and an investigation is underway.
A Vadodara court has ordered criminal proceedings against a former police inspector, K N Lathiya, for allegedly assaulting a man, Moin Pathan, in 2024, causing a ruptured eardrum. The court found a prima facie case against Lathiya under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions after Pathan and his brother alleged severe beating at Gorwa police station.
A 76-year-old man, Majeed, has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old boy in Valayam, Kozhikode. Five other individuals are also under investigation, with multiple FIRs registered under the POCSO Act. The incident came to light after the boy's family noticed his reluctance to attend school.
A man named Ram Ashish was arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, under the state's anti-conversion law. He is accused of attempting to convert people to Christianity by offering inducements during prayer sessions at his residence. The arrest followed a complaint filed by a local resident.
Delhi Police have registered an FIR against 22 individuals who were detained during a protest march from Ramlila Maidan towards Jantar Mantar. The protesters, associated with the Disha Students' Organisation and the Revolutionary Workers' Party of India, were intercepted on Sunday and released early Monday morning. Charges include disobeying orders and assaulting public servants.
Delhi Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Noushad, in connection with an alleged 'boss impersonation' cyber fraud where Rs 80 lakh was fraudulently transferred from an educational institution's bank account. The entire cheated amount has been secured, and further investigation is underway to identify other suspects.
Rajasthan Police announced the detention of Harichand Jat alias Hari Boxer, a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Hari Boxer, wanted for extortion, firing incidents, and supplying weapons, was operating from abroad after fleeing India in April 2023. Efforts are underway to extradite him to India.
Police in Keralam have arrested Ajaj Ahamed, a key accused in the murder of Bihar RJD leader Baidyanath Mahto. Ahamed, a Bihar native, was apprehended in Kollam after a tip-off from Bihar Police. He is allegedly involved in multiple crimes, including two murders and armed robberies, and had been hiding in Keralam since 2019.
A man was allegedly beaten to death by his brother-in-law in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district following an argument over liquor. The incident occurred on Monday night, and the accused has been arrested.
Lokayukta police in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district raided a cooperative society manager's premises on Wednesday, uncovering assets valued at nearly four times his known income. The manager, Sher Singh Thakur, allegedly accumulated properties worth Rs 2.41 crore over 20 years against an estimated salary of Rs 65 lakh.
A 16-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh, preparing for JEE online, was found dead by suicide in his hostel room in Kota, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the incident, and no suicide note was found.
A man in Ranchi, Jharkhand, allegedly killed his minor son with a spade on Tuesday after an argument where the son prevented him from leaving the house. The accused, Devnath Oraon, has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
Six members of a family, including two women and three children, were killed in a firing incident inside their home in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday. Police have launched an investigation and a search operation to apprehend the suspects.
A middle-aged woman was allegedly killed in Assam's Tinsukia district on suspicion of practising witchcraft. The victim, Dhumru Chautal, was tortured, paraded, and beaten by villagers before succumbing to her injuries and being cremated. Three women have been arrested, and a case has been registered under relevant laws.
Chess will be featured for the third consecutive year at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh next year, with two-time champion Magnus Carlsen expected to defend his title. India also showed a strong presence in EWC 2026 with four Grandmasters, two of whom reached the quarterfinals.
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) made record net purchases of 8.55 trillion in the Indian equity market during Samvat 2082, significantly offsetting the highest-ever net selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) who withdrew 4.55 trillion amidst global turmoil and a shift towards AI-focused firms.
Police in Beed district arrested eleven people after busting a gambling den in Parli Vaijnath, recovering items worth Rs 29.6 lakh, including cash, playing cards, mobile phones, and vehicles. A case has been registered under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act.
