A 25-year-old woman was sexually harassed aboard the Malabar Express on Tuesday. When she threatened to report the perpetrator to the police, he beat her, causing her to fall unconscious. Public intervention led to the arrest of the 39-year-old accused, who faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The victim drew parallels to the 2011 Soumya case, fearing for her life.
A 30-year-old alleged member of the Kala Assaudiya-Himanshu Bhau gang, declared a proclaimed offender in murder and dacoity cases, has been arrested in south Delhi. Police seized a sophisticated pistol and five live cartridges from the accused, Manish alias Ajay alias Bhola. He was wanted in two cases at Mundka police station and has previous criminal involvements in Delhi and Haryana.
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali is preparing for the Women's World Championship against China's Ju Wenjun next year. Known for her aggressive style, Vaishali is working on becoming a "universal player" to master all types of positions. She views the Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot as crucial training and has a packed schedule of tournaments leading up to the main event.
The lone survivor of the Guwahati hotel firing incident, Satyendra Pathak, has been discharged from the hospital after responding well to treatment. The incident, which occurred on October 26, claimed five lives due to a dispute over hotel management. The prime accused, Ghanakanta Gogoi, was later killed in a police encounter while allegedly attempting to escape custody.
A controversy has erupted in Mumbai over the playing of Bhojpuri songs at railway stations ahead of Chhath Puja. The move has drawn criticism from Marathi-speaking sections and political activists, who question the use of railway announcement systems for cultural events and demand similar recognition for Maharashtra's festivals. Central Railway defended the move, stating such songs are played during additional time for specific themes.
The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) aims to further the rich kabaddi legacy of Haryana, a state renowned for producing top Indian players. Chairman Balwan Singh highlighted the league's vision to provide a professional platform for talented players, building on the sport's deep cultural roots in the region. The second KCL season recently concluded, with Rohtak Royals emerging as champions.
Uttar Pradesh Police has initiated the process to add Section 198 of the BNS to an FIR against two electoral registration officers and a computer operator in Pilibhit. This action follows alleged irregularities in the voter list of the Pilibhit Sadar Assembly constituency, where an inquiry revealed missing application forms and identical EPIC numbers for different voters. The Election Commission had earlier suspended the officers and directed the addition of the BNS section.
Three suspected criminals were killed in an exchange of fire with police in Patna's Maner locality on Friday. Family members of the deceased have alleged it was a "planned killing," while RJD MP Misa Bharti accused Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary of targeting a particular community through police encounters. Police stated the incident occurred during a patrol when a joint team was fired upon by individuals with criminal records. Separately, another wanted man was injured in a police encounter in Bhojpur district on Friday morning.
Delhi Police have dismantled an organised insurance-related cyber fraud syndicate in Janakpuri, west Delhi, apprehending 43 individuals, including 32 women. The operation, which followed a tip-off, revealed a call centre impersonating insurance company representatives to cheat policyholders. The alleged kingpin and four others have been arrested, with investigations ongoing to trace the source of policyholder data and identify affected customers.
A Delhi court has acquitted a man, his parents, and a relative of charges of dowry death and abetment of suicide in connection with the death of a 20-year-old woman. The court found that the prosecution failed to prove dowry-related cruelty or that the accused instigated her suicide beyond reasonable doubt.
Two men accused of shooting a police constable during a raid in Varanasi were arrested after separate encounters, both sustaining bullet injuries. The incident occurred during a raid on illegal firearms, leading to a police search operation and subsequent arrests.
A man in Gwalior allegedly bludgeoned his wife to death with a pestle on Thursday, Karwa Chauth, and then reported the crime to the police. The accused, Anand Srivastava, confessed to killing his wife, Madhu Srivastava. The couple, who had a love marriage and two children, lived with his extended family. A neighbour suggested the husband was unemployed and had mental health issues.
India's Taniya won a silver medal in the women's 75kg beach wrestling final at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, after losing to China's Zhao Min. Taniya had an impressive unbeaten run leading up to the final, defeating opponents from Germany, Greece, Estonia, and the United States.
Global companies like LG Electronics, Smartworks, Microsoft, and HCL Technologies lauded Uttar Pradesh's investor-friendly policies, infrastructure, and talent at the GCC Innovation Summit 2026. They shared positive experiences, highlighting the state's swift decision-making and commitment to fostering a conducive environment for Global Capability Centres, leading to significant investments and job creation.
Police in Rajkot, Gujarat, booked 38 individuals, including 35 male guests and three hotel staffers, for suspected liquor consumption following a raid on a birthday party at a local hotel on Saturday night. The raid, conducted by the Local Crime Branch, led to the seizure of Indian Made Foreign Liquor bottles, highlighting Gujarat's strict prohibition laws.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested two Nigerian nationals and seized mephedrone and cocaine valued at Rs 2.2 crore. The Anti-Narcotics Cell of Navi Mumbai police conducted the operation, which is part of a larger drug case where nine individuals have been arrested so far.
Malegaon Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ravindra Jadhav, along with his PA and an accountant, was arrested on Thursday by the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 80,000 for bill payments related to civic works. The arrests followed a complaint filed in July and a subsequent trap operation.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cocaine trafficking network operating in Delhi-NCR, leading to the arrest of four individuals, including a Ghanaian national. The network allegedly supplied drugs to youths in pubs and bars across South Delhi and Gurugram. Further investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.
A 67-year-old advocate, Gayadeen Ahirwar, was kidnapped from Jalaun and later found murdered in Kanpur's Sachendi area. Police suspect a land-related dispute as the motive and have detained three suspects, with investigations ongoing to recover evidence.
Bidya Bharati Panda, accused in the alleged murder of her husband Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra, has been remanded to judicial custody until November 13 by a Berhampur court. She surrendered after the Orissa High Court denied her interim protection from arrest. All three accused in the case are now in judicial custody.
Police in Chatra, Jharkhand, seized 164 kg of ganja valued at approximately Rs 1 crore from an abandoned SUV. The driver fled after police attempted to stop the vehicle during a checking drive. A manhunt is underway for the smugglers.
The Kalyan unit of the Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested a 36-year-old woman, Yashoda Shankar Harijan, for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 14.38 lakh from women passengers on suburban local trains. Her arrest on October 23, based on intelligence and CCTV footage, helped solve two theft cases registered at Karjat and Kalyan railway police stations.
A 50-year-old man was shot dead in Ranchi, Jharkhand, allegedly over a land dispute. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the incident, which occurred on Thursday night, and are searching for other suspects.
Police in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district are investigating the alleged rape of an elderly, mentally unsound woman by her nephew. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday night. The family lodged a complaint after the woman narrated the assault. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
Police have arrested the caretaker of a retired IAS officer, who was found murdered in Bhopal over a month ago. The accused, Varun Kumar, was apprehended in Agra and allegedly attempted to escape while being brought to Bhopal, resulting in him being shot in the leg during a scuffle with police. He is now hospitalised, and police plan to interrogate him to determine the motive and sequence of events.
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.
A CBI court in Ahmedabad has sentenced Satdhari Lal Sahu, a former archivist with the National Archives of India (NAI), to three years' rigorous imprisonment in a 14-year-old bribery case. Sahu was caught red-handed accepting Rs 15,000 for official documents.
Police in Hyderabad are investigating a tragic incident where a 31-year-old man allegedly killed his two-year-old daughter before he and his wife died by suicide. Suicide notes were found, but the exact reasons remain unknown as of Tuesday.
A World Bank report highlights how Artificial Intelligence-powered weather forecasts have enabled small farmers in Telangana, India, to save up to USD 560 by adapting their farming practices to specific risks. The report, "The Promise of Artificial Intelligence," advocates for developing countries to rapidly adopt small, low-cost AI tools to enhance productivity, improve government services, and avoid missing out on the AI revolution.
Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against alleged Irani gang chief Nasir Hafiz Khan and two associates. The gang is accused of robberies, cheating, and other offences across multiple states, with Khan having 46 criminal cases against him. The MCOCA case stems from a robbery reported in October 2025, and investigations revealed an organised network using fake identities and routing crime proceeds.
Defending champions India need only a draw against Maldives in their final group match of the SAFF Championships on Wednesday to secure a spot in the semifinals. Despite using a second-string squad, India aims for a comprehensive victory and improvement in team coordination, following their opening win against Pakistan.
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly axed to death by her husband in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district following a domestic dispute. The accused, Mangil Sinku, has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
A 24-year-old alleged associate of the Mohit alias Baba gang, Harsh alias Nitish Thakur, has been arrested in New Delhi. He was apprehended on October 23 with a country-made pistol and was wanted in connection with an FIR from May 12 in Jahangirpuri. Thakur is believed to have supplied a pistol to gang leader Mohit Baba, who was arrested earlier.
Remember when photographs had film grain, hairstyles had volume and nobody had to worry about accidentally taking 47 identical selfies? The 1980s are back on Instagram, thanks to AI.
Olympic bronze medallist Sanjay will captain a young Indian men's hockey team for a three-match tour of New Zealand from November 15 to 23. The tour celebrates 100 years of sporting relations between the two nations and provides international exposure to emerging Under-21 players and India A core members.
A case has been registered against Sushil Karad, son of controversial politician Walmik Karad, and two others for allegedly molesting a woman, assaulting her family, and seizing their property in Beed. The FIR was filed by Solapur police following a High Court order, after local police initially failed to register the complaint.
A local court in New Delhi has denied bail to Abhishek Singh, who was arrested for possessing heroin and MDMA. The court cited the serious nature of the allegations and the ongoing investigation to ascertain the source and supply chain of the seized narcotics. The prosecution highlighted the risk of flight and the need for further investigation, while the defence argued false implication and procedural discrepancies.
A woman has filed a police complaint alleging that a fellow passenger secretly filmed her while she was travelling on a Namma Metro train in Bengaluru's Whitefield area. The incident occurred on Tuesday, leading to an FIR being registered and an ongoing investigation.
Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied significantly in early trade, driven by robust foreign fund inflows, better-than-expected Q2 results, and a sustained moderation in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,097.33 points, while the 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 274.30 points. Track Sensex, Nifty on November 11.
A six-year-old girl in Panchkula was critically injured after allegedly being assaulted by an eight-year-old boy inside a school classroom. The incident, which occurred on October 28, was captured in a video circulating online. Police are investigating and the boy is undergoing a medical assessment.
