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.
After five days of search to find eight trekkers missing on the Kedartal route in Uttarakhand, rescuers Tuesday recovered bodies of two persons buried in avalanche, officials said.
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the recent firing incident at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati that resulted in five deaths, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody by a court. Police had sought further remand but were denied. The incident on October 26 stemmed from a dispute over hotel management between the property owners and the leaseholder, Gogoi.
An accused in the murder of a police officer in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district was injured while allegedly attempting to escape from police custody. The officer was crushed by a truck carrying illicit liquor. Three individuals have been arrested, and police are searching for the truck driver.
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.
An FIR has been registered in Prayagraj against seven named individuals and 10-15 unidentified persons for allegedly assaulting a Municipal Corporation team, confining its employees, and taking away nine stray dogs meant for sterilisation. The incident occurred after the team caught dogs for sterilisation, leading to an alleged storming of the dog shelter, assault on staff, and theft of the animals.
India's teenage tennis stars Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Vaishnavi Adkar achieved their maiden WTA Tour-level victories at the Chennai Open on Tuesday. Maaya upset world number 115 Katarzyna Kawa in a thrilling three-set match, while Vaishnavi fought back from a deficit to defeat Britain's Jodie Burrage. These wins mark a significant milestone for the young Indian players.
The CBI has arrested a Punjab National Bank (PNB) Office Assistant in Greater Noida and a private individual from Pune in connection with an alleged Rs 10.24 crore fraud at the bank's Pi Sector branch. The fraud involved unauthorised debit transactions from customer accounts, allegedly siphoned off over three years by the assistant, Deepanshi, in connivance with Ashutosh Pathak. The case came to light after a customer reported suspicious transactions, leading to Deepanshi's confession and the discovery of misused core banking solution user IDs.
Palwal police have successfully busted an inter-state gang involved in UPI fraud, arresting four members from Uttarakhand. The gang allegedly defrauded a resident of Rs 90,000. All four accused were produced in court and remanded to police custody for two days to aid in fund recovery and further investigation.
Tata Motors and Italy's Iveco have announced their combined enterprise will become the world's fourth-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, boasting a revenue of Rs 2.28 lakh crore (Euro 21 billion) following Tata Motors' acquisition of an 89.42 per cent stake in Iveco.
New Delhi experienced its worst air quality in 287 days on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 350 and several monitoring stations reporting 'severe' pollution levels. PM2.5 was identified as the dominant pollutant, posing significant health risks. The city has been placed under Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan, with stubble burning and transport emissions being major contributors to the deteriorating air quality.
A 38-year-old man, arrested for allegedly strangling his wife, committed suicide inside a police station in Maharashtra's Nanded district. Sushil Mahajan Haibate was found hanged in the lock-up hours after his arrest and confession. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken over the probe into his death.
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.
Mumbai struck twice late in the final session to restrict Railways to 116/2, trailing by 280 runs, on day two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
Police in Hyderabad have arrested four individuals and seized counterfeit currency worth Rs 6.78 crore. The gang allegedly printed fake notes after learning techniques from online videos and used a deceptive modus operandi, posing as police officers to rob customers.
Indian badminton players Sonali Singh and Ritika Thaker withdrew from the Korea Open Super 500 women's doubles event on Tuesday, while Achutaditya Rao Doddavarapu and Arjun Reddy Pochana lost in men's doubles qualification. HS Prannoy, Tanvi Sharma, Anmol Kharb, Dhruv Rawat, and K Maneesha are set to compete in other categories.
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on journalist Tarun Tejpal's plea challenging the Bombay High Court's judgment in a 2013 rape case to November 5. The Goa government sought an adjournment, while Tejpal's counsel requested his release for Diwali, which was opposed.
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 510 crore belonging to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) in connection with alleged bank fraud and money laundering cases involving Reliance Home Finance Limited, Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd., and Reliance Communication Ltd. The attached assets include aircraft, land parcels, windmills, and financial instruments.
The Haryana Police STF has busted an alleged inter-state ammunition racket, seizing 25,000 live cartridges and arresting five persons in Jhajjar. Preliminary investigations indicate a Badaun gun house owner is a key link in the network, which spans Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. The operation was launched following crucial intelligence from the Bihar STF.
Niti Aayog has launched the India Science and Technology (S&T) Scoreboard, highlighting state-wise performance in research publications and patent applications. Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra are the top three states in research publications, with Tamil Nadu also leading in patent filings. The interactive platform aims to help states benchmark progress and formulate better S&T policies.
Ayush Doseja and Sumit Mathur's resilient 144-run partnership for the sixth wicket helped Delhi secure a crucial 33-run first innings lead against Services in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match. Doseja scored 78 and Mathur remained unbeaten on 80, steering Delhi to 299 for 6 after Services were bowled out for 266. Other Ranji Trophy matches saw Jharkhand's Aditya Singh and Anukul Roy build a strong partnership, and Urvil Patel score a double century for Gujarat.
The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) is encouraging pensioners to adopt Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) through face authentication technology. A nationwide campaign is underway to facilitate this process, aiming for digital empowerment and convenience for pensioners, including those in remote areas.
Lucknow police have arrested two individuals for allegedly smuggling cow meat. Seven sacks of meat, an Omni van, and equipment suspected of being used for illegal slaughter were seized. The arrests followed a tip-off, leading to the apprehension of Mohammad Faizul and later Mohammad Rizwan. A case has been registered under the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955.
Indian stock markets, led by the Sensex and Nifty, have extended their robust rally for a fourth consecutive day, buoyed by a significant correction in crude oil prices, a resurgence of foreign institutional investor inflows, and strong domestic Q2 earnings.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will utilise sand and silt excavated from Bihar's rivers and water bodies for building the state's national highway network. This initiative, formalised through an MoU between NHAI and the Bihar government, aims to address annual flood losses, improve water flow, reduce construction costs, and conserve agricultural land by repurposing silt as a primary construction material.
Maharashtra, powered by Tanay Sanghvi's maiden fifty and a crucial last-wicket stand with Pradeep Dadhe, secured a 64-run first-innings lead against Bengal on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group C match. Despite being reduced to 64 for six, Maharashtra's lower order showed resilience to surpass Bengal's total of 143.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested international drug trafficker Salim Ismail Dola, who was deported from Turkiye earlier this year. Dola is implicated in the December 2022 seizure of mephedrone worth Rs 438.64 crore from a Vadodara factory. Allegedly a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim, Dola is accused of supplying chemicals for drug manufacturing, buying and selling the finished product, and operating a transnational network that concealed narcotics in legal exports. The ATS is currently interrogating him to uncover further details about his operations and associates.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Extramural Research Grant Policy of the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) at the WAADS meeting in New Delhi. This policy aims to promote advanced research in doping detection and prevention, reinforcing India's commitment to clean sports ahead of major international events like the 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympics.
A man in Dombivli, Thane, confessed to killing his friend during a drunken quarrel after being haunted by the victim in his dreams. Prabhu Karkade, 24, was arrested after he approached the police, admitting to beating Pallav Kadam, 43, to death and disposing of the body. The police have registered a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Three men were arrested in Bengaluru for a road rage incident where they allegedly abused a woman, damaged her car, and attempted to assault her after their two-wheeler hit her vehicle. The incident, which occurred on October 28, led to a police complaint and subsequent arrests under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Ace Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani has successfully undergone knee surgery in Doha, Qatar, after struggling with a persistent injury for almost a year. She has expressed strong determination to make a comeback and represent India again, despite missing the recent Asian Games.
The Supreme Court has intervened in the ongoing protests against the Chief Election Commissioner, seeking responses from the Centre and other parties while emphasizing that protest sites cannot be occupied indefinitely, impacting local businesses.
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday dismissed concerns about the stability of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government. His comments came after MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi resigned from the party, citing abandonment of key election promises, and amid reports of internal differences following a recent Cabinet expansion. Choudhary asserted the government's strength and criticised the BJP.
Tenerife have mourned the death of striker Jesus de Miguel, 30, after he suffered a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision against FC Andorra.
Suneha Pandit, sister-in-law of wanted gang leader Anil Pandit, has been remanded to police custody until November 16 in connection with the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. Police allege her bank account was used to distribute funds from an overseas cryptocurrency wallet, operated by her husband, to co-accused in the case.
The Pro Kabaddi League faces a year-long break after its broadcast deal negotiations hit a roadblock. A reported 50% cut in the media rights offer has left Season 13 delayed until 2027.
16-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu secured India's first-ever swimming medal at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, winning bronze in the women's 100m freestyle. Despite her personal disappointment at not achieving her time goal or winning gold, she acknowledges the immense pride in her historic achievement for Indian swimming, a sport with low visibility, especially for women. She also discusses the greater pressure she felt at the Youth Olympics compared to her Paris Olympics experience.
Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar carded a three-under 69 to share the first-round lead at the Green Fuels Maritime Invitational in Vizag on Tuesday. He is joined by Deepak Yadav, Ravi Kumar, and Kanav Chauhan. Bhullar, an 11-time Asian Tour winner, aims for another back-to-back title. Other notable performances include Yashas Chandra in fifth and Nayanika Sanga as the leading woman.
Bihar Police have arrested three individuals and seized a massive consignment of 19,250 live cartridges and a country-made pistol in Bhojpur district. The arrests were made during a vehicle check following a tip-off, with the suspects confessing to illegal arms smuggling.
Total Chess has announced its broadcast team and a new highlight show for its upcoming pilot tournament in Budapest. The team includes renowned chess creator Levy Rozman (GothamChess) as the lead for the highlight show, alongside experienced commentators Anna Rudolf, Fiona Steil-Antoni, David Howell, and Jovanka Houska for the main broadcast. The pilot event, featuring Magnus Carlsen, aims to innovate chess coverage and build towards a 2027 World Championship Tour.
