Amritsar police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms and explosives smuggling module, arresting five individuals, including a father and son. Authorities recovered a .30 bore assault rifle, two hand grenades, and 13 foreign-made sophisticated pistols, along with 25 live cartridges. The module was reportedly in contact with a foreign-based smuggler, using drones for consignments.
Security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi district arrested three individuals on Tuesday in connection with an ambush that killed three Meitei men. Two of the arrested have admitted involvement, leading to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition. Separately, 17 individuals were detained near the SINAI camp.
A Delhi court has extended the permission for US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals to remain outside India until February 24 next year in a Myanmar arms training case. The NIA sought more time for investigation, while VanDyke, who appeared in person, questioned the case's continuation and cited financial difficulties.
Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a significant drug trafficking and illegal arms smuggling network in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of three individuals. Authorities recovered 10 pistols and over a kilogram of heroin, with investigations pointing to foreign-based smugglers supplying weapons to criminal elements.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed its third chargesheet against Satyanarayan Meghwal and Sahil Godara in a case involving cross-border trafficking of arms and narcotics using drones. The accused, arrested in July this year, face charges under UAPA, Arms Act, NDPS Act, and BNS. The investigation reveals an organised syndicate using encrypted channels to smuggle weapons and drugs across northern India, targeting youth and fostering disaffection against India.
Punjab Police dismantled two illegal arms and narcotics supply networks in Amritsar, arresting four individuals and recovering an M16 rifle, nine pistols, and 15 kg of opium. The accused are allegedly linked to foreign-based smugglers, with further investigation underway to uncover complete linkages.
Three individuals arrested in connection with the firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai have been identified, with one suspect, Rehan, found to be out on bail in an Arms Act case. Police investigations suggest a possible link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility in an unverified social media post.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated armed forces sportspersons who won 27 medals at the recent Asian Games. He highlighted the role of the Mission Olympic Wing and stressed a focused approach for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming to establish India as a leading sporting power.
Three individuals from Haryana, Ankit Khatak, Sameer Khatri, and Jatin Panchal, have been remanded in police custody until October 28 in connection with the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff. Police allege their involvement in reconnaissance, logistics, weapons supply, and a conspiracy to help the primary shooters escape, with investigations exploring potential links to organised crime and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Jammu Police arrested three individuals, including a police follower, in two separate operations, recovering heroin and country-made pistols. The arrests highlight the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal arms in the region.
Four individuals, including two women, have been remanded to police custody until October 26 in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car. The accused, arrested in Delhi, are alleged to have supplied weapons to the shooters, with the women reportedly smuggling firearms to Mumbai. This brings the total arrests in the case to 10.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested four individuals linked to a cross-border drug-smuggling racket, recovering over 1 kg of narcotics, a pistol, and ammunition. The arrests followed an investigation into an alleged airdrop of drugs in Arnia sector, with the accused admitting links to Pakistan-based handlers. Additionally, nine other drug peddlers were arrested in separate operations across Reasi, Poonch, and Jammu districts as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu-Kashmir' campaign.
Mumbai Police have arrested five more individuals from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car, bringing the total arrests to eight. The investigation is now focusing on unravelling a wider firearm-supplying network, with details emerging about how weapons were procured from Amritsar and smuggled to Mumbai by train.
Punjab Police have successfully dismantled three significant drug and illegal arms supply networks in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of eight individuals. The operations resulted in the recovery of over 9.5 kg of heroin, 5.4 kg of opium, and a pistol. Investigations suggest links to foreign-based smugglers using drones for consignments, with further probes underway to uncover the full extent of the trafficking network.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi was shot dead by four armed assailants in Ferozepur.
Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, have arrested a 21-year-old man for possessing a country-made pistol and a live cartridge without a valid licence. The arrest followed a tip-off, and a case has been registered under the Arms Act against the accused and his absconding friend.
India captain Shubman Gill on Friday spent considerable time fine-tuning his game against that variation at the team's training session ahead of the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka, in Colombo.
'How much can we protect ourselves?' asks Amitabh Bachchan.
This year's Ekta Diwas parade in Kevadia, Gujarat, will feature around 2,000 artists from 126 Naxal-affected districts and celebrate the significant achievement of ending armed Naxalism in the country. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the annual event on October 31, which also commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. The celebrations will include cultural performances, innovative tableaux, and will honour security forces while promoting tourism to the Statue of Unity.
The Union home ministry has extended the deployment of 273 Central Armed Police Forces companies in Delhi until October 31, anticipating potential "flash protests" from political and other groups across the national capital.
Ravi Baby Sahana and Prachi Pandey created history by becoming India's first para table tennis players to secure medals in the standing category at the Asian Para Games. India clinched a total of four bronze medals in the event, surpassing its previous medal tally. Paralympics medallists Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel also contributed to the country's success.
Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has claimed the record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in T20 Internationals in a calendar year, surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar's previous best.
Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Taha, and Mohammad Suleman have received their maiden Test call-ups for Pakistan's upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, with former T20 captain Salman Ali Agha also returning to the squad.
Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Bhavina Patel, along with Baby Sahana Ravi, Shubham Wadhwa, and Jehan Madan, secured impressive victories in their opening matches at the Asian Para Games table tennis competition on Friday, showcasing India's strong start in the event.
Bangladesh's junior minister Ishraque Hossain resigned on Monday after facing controversy for personally leading an armed raid on a suspected drug den in Dhaka. He had uploaded a video of the raid on social media, which sparked public debate and led Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to ask for his resignation. Hossain defended his actions, citing his firearm licence and desire to combat drugs, but criticised media narratives.
'The political leadership is very clear that we have to move towards the integration of the three services into theatre commands.'
Paralympics silver medallist Bhavina Patel secured another victory at the Asian Para Games, defeating Jordan's Faten Eleimat in women's para table tennis. While Patel topped her group, other Indian paddlers like Sonalben Patel, Shubham Wadhwa, Ekta Bhyan, Jehan Madan, and Dattaprasad Chougule faced mixed results in their respective categories.
Indian para archers Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag secured a silver medal in the compound women's doubles final at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday.
A 30-year-old man was brutally hacked to death and his associate injured in Thane district, Maharashtra, due to an alleged business rivalry. The attack occurred near a Shiv Sena office in Badlapur West in the wee hours of Monday, with police detaining suspects and registering a case.
India's Sandeep won a gold medal in the men's 400m T64 final at the Asian Para Games, setting a new world record. Compatriot Ajay Kumar secured a bronze in the same event. Additionally, Nimisha Chakkungalparambil and Parmod Bijarnia each claimed silver medals in women's long jump T47 and men's 1500m T46, respectively, contributing to India's strong performance.
Indian para-athletes Sandeep and Haney delivered stellar performances at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, securing gold medals and setting new world records in the men's 400m T64 and men's javelin throw F37/38 events respectively. Their achievements, alongside silver medals for Nimisha Chakkungalparambil and Parmod Bijarnia, propelled India's total medal tally to 100 in the ongoing Games.
US President Donald Trump criticised LeBron James over his national anthem conduct, demanding an apology to American heroes, while reigniting debate over athletes' gestures during patriotic ceremonies.
Indian Paralympian Karamjyoti Dalal won a bronze medal in the women's discus F55 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, achieving a personal best throw of 21.60 metres. This marks a significant achievement for the athlete who transitioned to para sports after an accident in 2008.
Two individuals have been arrested following the death of a 60-year-old man during an illegal hunting expedition within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Thane. The victim, Vijay Sapte, was accidentally shot by an accomplice who mistook his mobile flashlight for an animal's eyes. The group attempted to conceal the crime by hastily cremating the body and involving a private practitioner for a fraudulent death certificate.
A Chinese military trading company executive has been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive defence information to intelligence agencies from two countries, China's top spy and anti-espionage agency said on Monday.
Former US President Donald Trump has once again claimed he prevented a war between India and Pakistan by threatening them with steep tariffs, expressing disappointment that his efforts have not earned him a Nobel Peace Prize. India, however, maintains that any de-escalation was a direct agreement between the two nations.
BrahMos Aerospace expects to develop the first prototype of its next-generation BrahMos-NG missile by 2027 or 2028, while a missile with a range of 1,500 km remains part of its future roadmap and is currently at the conceptual stage, the company's CEO and managing director Dr Jaiteerth Joshi said.
Punjab secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over Chhattisgarh in their Group B Ranji Trophy clash in Mullanpur. Led by three-wicket hauls from spinners Harjas Singh and Emanjot Singh Chahal, Punjab first posted a massive 456, then bowled out Chhattisgarh twice, enforcing a follow-on. Despite a spirited second innings resistance from Chhattisgarh, Punjab comfortably chased a modest target of 86 runs. The article also briefly mentions other Ranji Trophy matches.
India's Pradeep Kumar secured a silver medal and Ayush Verma won a bronze in the men's javelin throw F53/54 event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Pradeep achieved a personal best of 27.45m, while Ayush's bronze was aided by Raza points due to his higher disability classification. Iran's Erfan Bandori won gold.
Left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai's five-wicket haul helped Gujarat secure a commanding 10-wicket victory over Odisha in their Ranji Trophy Group C opener. Gujarat chased down a paltry target of 47 runs without losing a wicket, earning a bonus point.
