A 28-year-old woman was allegedly beheaded by her father-in-law and two brothers-in-law in Mahabubnagar district, Telangana, following a land dispute. The incident occurred on November 2, stemming from the transfer of 1.5 acres of land to her name, which was opposed by her in-laws. Police have registered a case against five absconding accused.
Odisha Police has successfully dismantled a significant burglary racket, apprehending 12 individuals across Khurda, Ganjam, and Puri districts. The operation led to the recovery of 500 grams of gold and 11 kg of silver ornaments. The gang is linked to at least 15 burglaries over the past two years, primarily targeting jewellery shops in the region.
Gurugram police seized over 580 kilograms of illegal firecrackers in the Badshahpur area ahead of Diwali. A joint team conducted a raid on Monday evening, arresting one man, Rajkumar, for allegedly selling the crackers. An FIR has been registered, and further investigation is underway regarding the source of the crackers, as the sale and storage of traditional firecrackers are banned in Delhi-NCR due to air pollution concerns.
David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's claim that Australia's entire team knew about the 2018 ball-tampering plan, calling his comments '100 percent accurate' and questioning Cricket Australia's investigation.
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.
Indian swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu secured her second bronze medal at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, winning the girls' 200m freestyle. This achievement makes the 16-year-old the first Indian athlete to win multiple individual medals at the event.
Kavem Hodge's unbeaten 140, supported by half-centuries from Kevin Wickham and Brandon King, has propelled West Indies to a commanding position against Bangladesh in the second Test in Sylhet, establishing a lead of over 300 runs and putting them on the verge of a series sweep.
The constructors' title is where the team gets its reward, a greater share of the sport's prize pot and prestige for sponsors, and is the trigger for staff bonuses that affect everyone working long days at the Brackley and Brixworth factories in England.
Police in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, arrested a drug peddler and recovered over 10 kilograms of charas-like substance from his possession during a naka checking. A case has been registered against the accused.
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.
Mumbai Police have arrested three men from Nagpur for their involvement in a large-scale share trading investment scam. The trio is implicated in at least 73 cyber fraud cases across India, including six in Mumbai, where one victim lost over Rs 58 lakh. The fraudsters used shell companies to channel the illicit funds.
Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar delivered a stellar performance in the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington, securing figures of 4/30. This achievement marks the second-best by an Indian pacer in New Zealand's history. Brar's crucial wickets helped restrict New Zealand to 134 all out, with India needing 135 runs to win and take a 2-0 series lead.
Australian batter Chris Lynn has served a one-month suspension after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite following the T20 Blast Finals Day in England.
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.
Soham Varshneya struck in the 90+3rd minute to seal Bengaluru FC's 2-1 win over FC Goa, lifting them to third in the Indian Super League standings.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and former cricketers have paid tribute to Mohammad Shami following his retirement from Test cricket. Shami, who ended his Test career with 229 wickets from 64 matches, is celebrated for his significant contribution to Indian pace bowling. Ravi Shastri and other former players expressed their admiration for his skill and impact on the game.
A teenager, Sameer Patel, died in Tuljapur, Maharashtra, after allegedly being beaten by a group of people following a dispute related to a girl. Police have registered a case of murder and kidnapping against eight individuals, including Santosh Kadam, who had previously reprimanded Patel for "troubling" a relative's daughter. Patel's relative, Arbaz, was also injured in the incident.
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.
AIMIM leader Imtiyaz Jaleel has been named an accused in a supplementary chargesheet filed in the sexual harassment and religious conversion case at TCS Nashik. Jaleel, a former Lok Sabha MP, is accused of helping key accused Nida Khan while she was absconding. The SIT probing the case found his connection with an AIMIM corporator who harboured Khan.
A Delhi court on Thursday sentenced five men to life imprisonment under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for operating an organised crime syndicate. Special Judge Gaurav Rao ruled that there was "no chance of any reformation" for the accused, who were also fined Rs 5 lakh each. The court rejected defence pleas for leniency, citing the grave and heinous nature of their crimes and their repeated involvement.
Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, and Arshdeep Singh, currently part of India's white-ball squad, will remain in New Zealand to help the Test team prepare for the upcoming World Test Championship series against the Black Caps, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed.
Virat Kohli turns into K L Rahul's personal dresser before the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington.
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.
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Jenny, a resident of Assam, has reignited a nearly 23-year-old controversy by reiterating rape allegations against former Uttarakhand minister Harak Singh Rawat, demanding a fresh CBI investigation and a DNA test for her son. Rawat has denied the claims, citing a previous CBI clean chit, and threatened defamation suits against those making or supporting the allegations, including Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The case has stirred political circles ahead of upcoming assembly polls.
Eight people have been arrested in Rajkot, Gujarat, for allegedly setting fire to a hay shed and damaging a house. The incident occurred after a woman reportedly eloped, leading to a confrontation where the woman's father and others allegedly trespassed and caused property damage estimated at Rs 25,000.
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.
Police in Kochi have arrested a former student, Sidharth Sunil, in connection with the disruption of an event at Maharajas College last week where Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John was speaking. Another former student has also been taken into custody. The disruption was reportedly by SFI activists protesting the suspension of students from another university.
Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case against Yadagiri Rao N, an Additional Director of MEPMA. Searches conducted on Tuesday at multiple locations linked to him and his associates revealed assets worth an estimated Rs 4.75 crore, including properties, gold, vehicles, and bank balances. The case is currently under investigation.
The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to the Keralam unit of the Congress party for a social media post targeting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The court emphasized that judicial independence is paramount and not subject to political convenience, stating that any attempt to undermine judicial authority must be dealt with firmly. The Congress unit claimed the post was unauthorized and has since been removed, with an unconditional apology issued. The court will appoint amicus curiae to determine if criminal or civil contempt applies.
A complaint has been filed in a special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur against Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and his former private secretary. The complaint alleges failure to pay Rs 15.05 lakh in compensation promised after a 2004 electrocution incident during the Saifai Mahotsav, which resulted in two deaths and one injury.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including alleged mastermind Yashraj Bajpai, for operating an admission scam. The fraudsters impersonated Delhi Technological University staff to con parents, with one victim losing Rs 8.50 lakh. Two accomplices were arrested in Bhopal, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the racket.
West Bengal police, led by Falakata Police in Alipurduar district, have busted a large illegal betel nut syndicate, seizing over 117,000 kg of produce, much of which is believed to be of foreign origin. Two individuals were apprehended, and further raids are ongoing as the state government reaffirms its commitment to combating illicit trade.
Delhi Police have arrested a 28-year-old alleged drug peddler, Pankaj alias Kaua alias Kanchi, in Rohini, seizing 117 narcotic tablets and 28 vials of injectable medicine. The accused, involved in approximately 10 previous criminal cases, was apprehended on November 1 and booked under the NDPS Act.
Indian cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav, accompanied by his family, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday. The meeting included a special moment where Yadav's niece sang a Kannada song, which PM Modi appreciated, linking the visit to Deepavali festivities.
Bengaluru Customs intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport, seizing 14.940 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 5.23 crore. The drugs were found concealed in vacuum-sealed packets inside a bag, leading to an arrest under the NDPS Act.
Singer Kanika Kapoor announced her separation from businessman husband Gautam Hathiramani, bringing their four-year marriage to an end.
An analysis of Election Commission filings reveals that the Congress party's receipts from donations above Rs 20,000 plummeted by nearly 75 per cent to Rs 130.69 crore in 2025-26. This marks the steepest annual fall in such contributions for the party in a decade, with a significant drop attributed to reduced funding from the Prudent Electoral Trust. The report highlights a stark contrast with the BJP's donations in 2024-25.
SC Delhi defeated Inter Kashi 3-0 in an Indian Super League match. Carlos Fortes, Juan Pena, and Rodriguinho scored for SC Delhi, securing all three points despite Inter Kashi's efforts to find a breakthrough.
East Bengal FC, despite a 2-0 defeat to North Korean side 4.25 SC, secured a historic spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC Women's Champions League 2026-27. They qualified as one of the two best third-placed teams, becoming the first Indian club to reach this stage.
