Mizoram Police conducted a significant drug bust in September, seizing narcotics worth Rs 77.15 crore and arresting 29 individuals, including six Myanmar nationals. The confiscated drugs included methamphetamine, morphine, and heroin. Police emphasised their ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace and urged public cooperation.
The eighth Khelo India Youth Games will be held in Hyderabad from December 11, featuring 27 competitive sports and a sailing demonstration. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the details, highlighting the inclusion of softball as a competitive sport and rowing replacing rugby. The event aims to promote a wider range of sports, aligning with PM Modi's vision for Olympic participation.
Jamshedpur police arrested 15 individuals for alleged gambling during a raid on a house in Prakashnagar, seizing Rs 7.67 lakh in cash. All arrested persons have been remanded to judicial custody. This action comes as East Singhbhum district police intensify efforts to curb criminal activities during the festival season.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar met with AI major Anthropic to discuss a long-term partnership aimed at accelerating AI adoption across governance, education, healthcare, research, and the state's startup ecosystem. The collaboration focuses on deploying AI solutions responsibly, ensuring data privacy, and developing AI-focused skilling programmes and an AI University.
Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade, primarily due to selling pressure in blue-chip IT firms and profit-taking following a recent sharp rally in equities. Track Sensex, Nifty on November 9.
'In the past, when the Indian markets have been flat for two years, the next year's returns have ranged between 5 per cent and 55 per cent.'
Punjab Police, with central agency support, has secured the deportation of wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia after a 10-month international manhunt. This marks the first time Punjab Police has secured a fugitive's deportation from an African country. Afridi, a key kingpin of the Doni Bal-Prabh Dassuwal gang, is wanted in over 30 heinous criminal cases, including five murders, and was allegedly directing organised crime from abroad. The operation, codenamed 'Operation SHAHID', involved extensive international coordination and tracking across multiple continents.
Police in Bahraich arrested three alleged drug peddlers in two separate operations, seizing 380 grams of smack valued at approximately Rs 1.85 crore. The arrests occurred near Fakharpur and the India-Nepal international border, with cases registered under the NDPS Act.
A court in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced Dharmendra Tiwari alias Pappu to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife. Tiwari had initially attempted to mislead police by falsely reporting a robbery and his wife's abduction in 2011, but investigations revealed he had murdered her.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw gains in early trade, primarily driven by strong buying in Reliance Industries and sustained foreign fund inflows. Adani Ports also emerged as a significant gainer after reporting an 18 per cent rise in consolidated net profit. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 29.
A 32-year-old woman, Divya Shukla, carrying a Rs 25,000 reward, has been arrested in connection with the murder of three men over a parking dispute in Lucknow. This brings the total arrests to eight. The victims, including an RSS functionary, were killed on Monday. Police have also taken action against several officers and sealed an accused's house.
The elder sister of Uttar Pradesh Minister of State Krishna Paswan and her pregnant daughter-in-law were allegedly injured in a clash between two groups over a disputed piece of land in Fatehpur district. The incident involved alleged assault with sticks, fists, and kicks, and threats to kill, leading to an FIR under relevant sections, including the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced India's ambitious plans to become a global hub for civil aviation manufacturing, aiming to produce made-in-India civilian aircraft within two years. He highlighted the expansion of airport capacity to 800 million by 2029, the construction of 100 new airports and 200 heliports, and the success of the UDAN scheme in boosting regional air connectivity and first-time flyers. The minister also noted the growing ecosystem for aviation component manufacturing and partnerships with international players like Embraer and Adani Group.
A government employee, Veerma Ram Bishnoi, has been arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly acting as a dummy candidate in the Physical Education Teacher Recruitment Examination-2022 for Rs 12 lakh. The investigation also uncovered a fake degree racket involving the candidate Bharmal Ram and Shri Satya Sai University, Sehore.
Indian shuttlers Anmol Kharb and Tanvi Sharma have made a strong start at the Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament, both advancing to the women's singles second round on Wednesday. While Kharb defeated Rachel Chan, Sharma overcame Manami Suizu. However, HS Prannoy and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv and Maneesha faced early exits.
Gurugram police have dismantled an interstate illegal arms supply network, arresting four individuals and seizing a total of 13 illegal pistols and 27 magazines. The operation began with two arrests on October 29, leading to further arrests on Sunday of individuals transporting weapons from Madhya Pradesh for distribution in the Delhi-NCR region. The accused had been involved in arms trafficking for four years, earning significant commissions.
Kolkata Police have arrested a man in Dum Dum for allegedly posting derogatory comments and circulating false information about West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and other BJP leaders on social media. The arrest followed a complaint, and the accused is scheduled to appear in court later on Monday.
Five members of the notorious Rahul Dubey gang were arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, following a firing incident at a hotel in Hazaribag. One gangster was injured in a shootout with police during the arrest. The gang allegedly fired at the hotel to intimidate the owner for extortion.
Carlos Alcaraz enters the ATP Finals in Turin as the player to beat, riding a 10-match winning streak with titles in Vienna and Paris. Despite Alexander Zverev holding the No. 1 ranking and more big titles this year, his recent form has been shaky, leading to frustration over criticism of his top spot. Ben Shelton also arrives in strong form, having previously beaten Alcaraz in a memorable US Open match.
A 51-year-old convict, Sreenivasan, serving a life sentence for murder, was found hanging in his cell at Poojapura Central Prison in Thiruvananthapuram. Police registered an FIR and are investigating the incident. Sreenivasan had been diagnosed with cancer and was reportedly depressed.
Assam Police's Special Task Force has arrested six individuals for allegedly running an organised financial fraud racket using mule bank accounts. The operation, which began on October 28, uncovered suspicious transactions amounting to lakhs of rupees and revealed potential links to Pakistan Intelligence Operatives. Investigations are ongoing to dismantle the syndicate and trace the fraudulent funds.
A 17-year-old Class 12 student was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her home in Wazirpur JJ Colony, northwest Delhi, on Tuesday. Her family suspects foul play, and police are investigating the incident, with no suicide note found.
A man in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 30-year-old wife with an axe following an argument about moving to Ludhiana. The accused, Avneesh Kumar, then fled the scene with their five-year-old son. Police have launched a search operation with five teams to apprehend him.
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly hacked to death by her uncle with an axe in Rajasthan's Didwana district on Tuesday after an argument. Her grandmother, who tried to intervene, was seriously injured. The accused later attempted suicide by consuming pesticide and is now undergoing treatment under police custody.
Four individuals were arrested in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly defrauding a Gurugram resident of Rs 1.90 lakh through a fake credit card reward points link. The victim lost money after clicking a fraudulent link, leading to a police investigation and the subsequent arrests.
The Confederation of Indian Industry-Indian Women Network (CII-IWN) organised a hands-on Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshop in Chandigarh for women entrepreneurs and professionals. The session focused on practical applications of AI, including generative AI and LLMs, to address business challenges and enhance productivity across various functions like marketing, content creation, and data analysis.
A fugitive prisoner, Sachin Singh Thakur, who had escaped from custody on October 21, was arrested in Bareilly on Wednesday after a police encounter. Thakur, carrying a Rs 25,000 reward, sustained a bullet injury, and a head constable was also injured during the exchange of fire. Police recovered an illegal pistol from him.
Police in Jharkhand have booked a missionary school principal for allegedly raping a tribal woman, forcing an abortion, and threatening her. The accused is currently absconding. In a separate incident, a man and his father were booked in Chatra for the alleged rape of a Scheduled Caste woman and casteist slurs, linked to a loan dispute.
Electoral Officer Sanjay Kumar Srivastava has addressed allegations of Model Code of Conduct violations during the Indian Olympic Association's Sportspersons of Merit (SOMs) elections. Srivastava clarified that his role was to issue advisories and ensure fair conduct, not to take punitive action or disqualify candidates. He confirmed receiving complaints, including from PT Usha, and stated that he acted promptly by issuing advisories to all SOMs, despite the complaints arriving on Diwali night, just hours before voting. He emphasized that any punitive action falls under the purview of other authorities like the IOA's Ethics Committee.
A passenger arriving from Sharjah was arrested at Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday after Customs officials found 495 grams of 24-karat gold paste, valued at over Rs 72 lakh, concealed in his luggage. The individual, Moin Sabin Vahora, faces charges under the Customs Act.
A 23-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a dowry death case against her absconding husband and in-laws. The woman's family alleges she was strangled to death and her body was hung to stage a suicide, following persistent harassment over dowry demands since her marriage in December 2022.
Ragesh, alias Jumanji, the prime accused in a significant 2024 drug trafficking case in Athani, Kochi, has been arrested in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. He had been evading authorities for nearly two years after the seizure of MDMA, LSD stamps, and ganja. Police disguised as tourists apprehended him.
Madhya Pradesh police have expanded their investigation into the killing of SHO Dilip Puri, who was run over by an illicit liquor truck on Monday. Three people, including an alleged kingpin, have been arrested, and teams are searching for the absconding truck driver, Gajendra alias Akku Rawat, in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The police aim to dismantle the entire illegal liquor smuggling network.
A special CBI court in Kochi is set to deliver its verdict on November 12 in the 2012 Ariyil Shukoor murder case. CPI(M) leaders P Jayarajan and T V Rajesh are among the accused in the killing of Muslim Youth League activist Shukoor, which the CBI alleges was in retaliation for an attack on Jayarajan. The case has garnered significant political attention.
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the Guwahati hotel firing incident that killed five people, scuffled with police personnel on Friday while being brought out of his residence after a search operation. He reportedly tried to speak to the media, but police prevented him.
Lohum's subsidiary Vidyuta has secured government approval under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) for a 20 KTPA cathode active material manufacturing facility, involving a Rs 500 crore investment. This initiative aims to boost domestic production of critical lithium-ion battery components, reducing import reliance and strengthening India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
A Thane court has sentenced Pravin Santosh Mukane to eight years' rigorous imprisonment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in a 2018 assault case. Another accused, Satyawan Balkrishna Waghe, was acquitted. The incident involved a dispute where the victim was hit on the head with a wooden rod and later died.
Mumbai City FC and head coach Manolo Marquez have mutually agreed to part ways, making him the first managerial departure of the 2026-27 Indian Super League season. The decision follows a disappointing start to the campaign, with the club failing to secure a win in its first four matches, including a recent 2-3 defeat to SC Delhi.
A local court in Thane has remanded two accused, Santosh Kanojia alias Talli and Amit Singh alias Paplu, in judicial custody in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) Manpada ward chief Pradeep Purnekar. Purnekar was killed at his office on September 29, and the remand follows the conclusion of their police custody.
A 24-year-old alleged member of the Himanshu Bhau gang, Yashpal, has been arrested in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri area. Police recovered two country-made pistols and three live cartridges from him during a raid. He was apprehended after attempting to flee from officers patrolling the area.
