The Congress party has called for the scrapping of the Agnipath scheme, claiming it has weakened national security and led to a shortage of soldiers. This demand follows the government's recent decision to extend Agniveers' tenure by two years and offer permanent recruitment to some. The Congress also seeks retrospective benefits for regularised Agniveers and criticises the scheme's impact on soldiers' welfare, citing reported suicides and discrimination.
Three contract workers tragically died from asphyxiation while cleaning a wastewater treatment tank at a Nalco Water facility within a Tata Electronics factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The plant manufactures components for Apple iPhones. An inquiry has been launched into the safety regulations breach, and both Nalco Water and Apple are reportedly investigating the incident.
A man in Nalasopara, Palghar, allegedly murdered his wife on Saturday due to suspicion about her character, stemming from frequent visits by fathers of her tuition students. He subsequently committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in south Mumbai. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the incident.
Two brothers in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly strangled their 21-year-old sister because they disapproved of her relationship with a youth. They then hanged her body to make it appear as a suicide. Police investigation and post-mortem findings led to their confession.
Pune police have registered a case against multiple individuals for allegedly committing fraud under the Centre's Merit-cum-Means scholarship scheme for minority students. The accused reportedly obtained Rs 1.2 lakh by using fake documents, creating fake user IDs on the National Scholarship Portal, and posing as institutional heads to submit applications for fictitious students during the academic years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
Sonia Gandhi's memoir, "Belonging: A Journey Of Love," recounts a poignant incident from Rahul Gandhi's seventh birthday in 1977, shortly after Indira Gandhi's electoral defeat. Most of his friends skipped the celebration, offering Rahul an early, painful lesson in the fickle nature of political relationships, a theme that also affected Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Four individuals have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district in two separate cases, with police seizing over six kilograms of charas-like substance. The arrests were made during naka checking as part of an anti-drug drive.
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested four alleged drug peddlers in Anantnag and Kupwara districts on Sunday. Authorities recovered heroin and charas from their possession during separate naka checking operations. Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, and investigations are ongoing to trace the forward and backward linkages of the drug trafficking network.
A 30-year-old man, Roshan Suvarna, accused of fatally stabbing a co-passenger, Mayank Lohar, on a Mumbai local train, has sought bail. Suvarna claims the incident was a 'sudden quarrel' without premeditation, suggesting it falls under culpable homicide. However, the victim's father opposes bail, asserting the attack was deliberate and occurred after an eight-minute cooling-off period, involving a razor-sharp knife.
The United States has evacuated American aircraft from an air base in the UK following a threat from Iran, according to people familiar with the matter, raising fresh concerns over the security of US military assets amid the ongoing conflict.
Kochi police arrested two men and seized 192 grams of MDMA, valued at approximately Rs 7.5 lakh, following a tip-off. The drugs were reportedly trafficked from Tamil Nadu hidden in a banana bunch and intended for sale in Ernakulam and Aluva. An investigation is underway to trace the source and distribution network.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has demanded an apology from political opponents, specifically referencing those who "fired on Ram devotees" and "subjected saints to lathicharge," before they visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. His remarks came after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announced his visit. Adityanath criticised past neglect of Ayodhya and highlighted the city's transformation under his government, attributing it to the strength of Lord Ram's consciousness and the sacrifices of kar sevaks. He also subtly targeted the Congress for questioning Lord Ram's existence in court.
A 23-year-old man was killed and another seriously injured in a knife attack at a Ramlila fair in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred late Saturday night following a dispute over payment for toys. Police have apprehended one accused, a toy seller, and are searching for another. The injured victim is reportedly a relative of a BJP MLA.
A man in Chhattisgarh allegedly murdered his cousin's four-year-old son and removed his kidneys, lungs and eyes in a bid to sell the organs online after searching social media for ways to earn quick money, the police said.
The climate finance battle once again exposes the deep divide between rich and developing nations.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached 11 properties worth Rs 10.63 crore in Srinagar and Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, in connection with a money laundering case. The case involves alleged irregularities and misuse of funds under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), with J&K Bank officials and brokers implicated in fraudulently availing loans and causing a Rs 32 crore loss to the bank.
A Thane court has acquitted 21 individuals involved in a 2008 rioting and assault case that occurred during Dahi Handi festivities. The incident saw clashes between two Govinda groups, leading to injuries to police personnel and damage to their vehicles. The court cited the prosecution's failure to prove the accused's role or the formation of an unlawful assembly, along with issues in witness testimony, as reasons for the acquittal.
A CISF jawan was allegedly assaulted, stripped, and filmed by four individuals in Bhadohi, then subsequently arrested in a molestation case after being held at a police station. A court has now ordered the registration of an FIR against the four accused, leading to a police investigation.
Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the badminton semifinals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. The 15-year-old defeated Thailand's Kungkaew Kakanik and will now face Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe in the last four.
11-year-old Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir made an impressive debut at the FIA Karting World Championship in La Conca, Italy. Despite a qualifying setback that placed her 83rd, she showcased exceptional overtaking skills, gaining 16 places in Race 1 to finish sixth and an overall 43 places throughout the weekend, ranking 40th out of 87 drivers.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the 24-hour constitutional deadline for producing an arrested person before a magistrate begins from the moment of detention, not from the time of formal arrest. This judgment aims to prevent misuse of authority and custodial violence by ensuring judicial oversight from the initial curtailment of liberty.
The Indian men's national football team, known as the Blue Tigers, has arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, for two international friendly matches. This marks their first visit to the country. Head coach Khalid Jamil expressed the team's readiness and appealed to the Indian community for support, highlighting the challenge of playing away from home against a strong opponent.
West Bengal authorities arrested 378 individuals and seized narcotics worth approximately Rs 64 crore during a week-long anti-drug operation. The drive, conducted between October 31 and November 7, also led to the destruction of illegal ganja cultivation and the attachment of properties, reinforcing the state's zero-tolerance policy against illicit narcotics.
Indian students pursuing medical degrees in Georgia face uncertainty over their eligibility to practise in India following a recent clarification by the National Medical Commission on the country's junior doctor status.
A college principal and lecturer in Hyderabad were arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 20-year-old hotel management student. The student took his own life after his phone, confiscated for allegedly creating a morphed AI image of the lecturer, was not returned for a week despite his apologies, leading him to feel insulted and upset.
A 20-year-old woman, Ninki, was found hanging in a finance company's office in Gorakhpur, leading to protests by her family and locals who suspect murder. Her family alleges the office manager, Suraj Yadav, is responsible and points to switched-off CCTV cameras. Police are investigating, awaiting the post-mortem report.
Police have recovered two more bodies near Chamundi Hills in Mysuru, bringing the total to five, in connection with a cab driver's alleged serial murders of seven family members over domestic disputes. The accused, Indusekar alias Sekar, reportedly disposed of bodies across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with investigations ongoing into the methods used and the locations of the remaining two victims.
Indian shuttlers, led by Lakshya Sen, are set to compete at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament. Sen aims to secure a spot in the BWF World Tour Finals, currently ranking 10th. Other key Indian players like Kidambi Srikanth, Malvika Bansod, and the doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will also be in action, looking to improve their rankings and performance.
Tirthank Pegu, India's first male swimmer to win a medal at the Youth Olympic Games, secured a bronze in the 200m butterfly event. Following his historic achievement in Dakar, Pegu expressed his ambition to transition his junior success into strong performances in the senior circuit. His coach, Sandeep Sejwal, highlighted the two years of preparation behind the medal and sees it as a crucial step towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has cautioned against the misuse of artificial intelligence, particularly deepfakes and morphed images of women. She emphasised the need to understand AI's risks, including privacy compromise, while also highlighting its positive applications. The NCW is running the 'Yashoda AI' programme to train women in AI literacy, cybersecurity, and digital safety.
'I pray only for a noise-free and pollution-free Diwali so that little children and animals don't get frightened.'
Vance was sceptical about the war against Iran and was the only figure in Trump's circle who refused to endorse Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for re-election as prime minister, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Amid swirling rumours of a potential merger between the two Nationalist Congress Party factions, senior leaders are clarifying recent meetings, primarily citing health visits, while political observers debate the future of Maharashtra's political landscape.
Electric passenger vehicle registrations in India surged by nearly 75 per cent year-on-year in October, significantly cushioning the 14.6 per cent contraction in the overall passenger vehicle market. This growth was particularly beneficial for manufacturers like Tata Motors and Mahindra, whose EV sales helped offset sharper declines in conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle registrations.
A special court in Latur has sentenced Govind Sadhu Naikwade to five years in jail and fined him Rs 5000 for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. The incident occurred on October 21, 2024, leading to his arrest and conviction under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Delhi Police arrested Mohammad Faizan, 39, in Rohini and seized 30,000 counterfeit cigarettes. The arrest followed a tip-off about a supplier distributing fake cigarettes in North Rohini. Police are investigating the source of the illicit goods.
Seven of the top 10 best-performing Indian smallcap stocks over the past year, linked to the US data centre boom and AI infrastructure, are now facing a valuation test as enthusiasm for AI investment shows signs of cooling on Wall Street. Analysts warn that the rally in these Indian counterparts may have left valuations increasingly stretched, with any pullback in US capital expenditure potentially weighing on their share prices.
Sita's character gets a makeover in Ramayana Part 1. Contrary to common perception of her obediently walking two steps behind her husband, here she is a warrior who fights asuras alongside Ram and Lakshman. Bravo! And then suddenly the warrior queen is shown as a meek co-traveller in Ravan's pushpak viman. Huh? Did she fight Ravan when she is abducted or did he cast a spell on her? wonders Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
Telangana's EAGLE Force has arrested a 30-year-old Bangladeshi woman and her live-in partner in Hyderabad, seizing synthetic drugs. The woman, who entered India on a tourist visa in December 2021, allegedly became involved in prostitution and drug peddling after facing financial hardship. She used false identities and established a drug supply network, eventually involving her partner.
Police in Saharanpur have arrested a man, Rohit alias Buddhu, in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Priyanka, whose body was found on October 29. The investigation is ongoing, and legal proceedings have commenced.
