Pune police have arrested two more individuals, Swapnil Bhagwan Kamble and Chaitanya Uttam Babar, in connection with the alleged contract attack on businessman Rana Suryavanshi near Baramati airport. A minor has also been apprehended, bringing the total arrests to four. The attack was reportedly a contract hit for Rs 2 lakh, with one accused, Dnyandev Mahadev Shinde, allegedly paying two youths to execute it. The motive behind the crime is yet to be established.
Police in Malappuram, Keralam, have registered a case against 15 Muslim Students Federation (MSF) activists for allegedly attacking Students Federation of India (SFI) leaders, Adhil and Sujith, at a hospital. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, left the SFI leaders with serious injuries, including fractures and broken teeth. The incident followed clashes during the Calicut University students' union election on Wednesday. A separate case was also filed for damage to the hospital. Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the violence, accusing the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and MSF, and criticised police for alleged protection of attackers.
Police in Malappuram, Keralam, have registered a case against 15 Muslim Students Federation (MSF) activists for allegedly attacking Students Federation of India (SFI) leaders, Adhil and Sujith, at a hospital. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, left the SFI leaders with serious injuries, including fractures and broken teeth. The incident followed clashes during the Calicut University students' union election on Wednesday. A separate case was also filed for damage to the hospital. Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the violence, accusing the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and MSF, and criticised police for alleged protection of attackers.
A survey by Indian American Impact reveals that 25% of South Asian Americans who voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election plan to support Democratic candidates in the upcoming November 3 midterm elections. Key issues driving voters include cost of living, healthcare, jobs, and education, with discrimination also a significant concern. The survey highlights the potential influence of this demographic in closely contested states like Michigan and Texas.
'India needs to create eight-nine million jobs annually to absorb the growth in the working-age population.' 'Failure to create productive jobs could squander the demographic advantage that we enjoy right now.'
'CID was running for more than 20 years so in a way, it was a love-filled liability for all of us.'
The Election Commission has directed five states - Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand - to transfer officers involved in election work ahead of the 2027 assembly polls. This move, a standard practice for fair elections, targets officers in their home districts or those completing three years in a district by May 2027, covering various administrative and police roles.
A man accused of rape and murder was killed in an alleged gunfight with police in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Tuesday. The incident occurred during a crime scene reconstruction when the accused reportedly snatched an officer's revolver and opened fire, leading to retaliatory firing. This marks the second such incident in the state in three months.
Police have registered a fresh case after posters were allegedly pasted and black ink used to write on walls at Shivaji Stadium Metro station on the Airport Express Line on October 24. This incident follows a previous one on October 20 where posters questioning the Centre's performance were found inside an Airport Express Line train. Investigations are ongoing.
Global companies like LG Electronics, Smartworks, Microsoft, and HCL Technologies lauded Uttar Pradesh's investor-friendly policies, infrastructure, and talent at the GCC Innovation Summit 2026. They shared positive experiences, highlighting the state's swift decision-making and commitment to fostering a conducive environment for Global Capability Centres, leading to significant investments and job creation.
Four individuals, including a witch doctor, have been arrested in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district for the murder of a 46-year-old woman. The victim was allegedly killed on suspicion of practising black magic. Police found her body on Saturday morning and have registered a case under the BNS and Witchcraft Prevention Act.
Police in Latur, Maharashtra, raided an unlicensed moneylender's house in Nilanga on Tuesday, seizing blank cheques, account diaries, and bond papers. The Cooperation Department has urged the public to report illegal moneylending.
Two police personnel in Lucknow have been suspended following the murder of three family members, including an RSS functionary, over a car parking dispute. The accused has been arrested, and an FIR has been registered against eight people under murder and rioting charges. The incident led to protests by BJP leaders demanding action against the police.
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of CPI (M) leader Samineni Rama Rao in Khammam, Telangana, which occurred in October last year. The arrests followed extensive investigation, including polygraph tests and forensic analysis, with intra-party differences and a financial dispute cited as motives.
Kimi Antonelli, now 20, is poised to become Italy's first Formula One champion in 73 years and the youngest ever, a testament to Mercedes' nine-year investment in his career after Ferrari missed the chance to sign him as a young go-karter.
Delhi Police have arrested two men, including a BTech graduate, from Jharkhand for their alleged involvement in a cyber-fraud racket. The duo cheated over 50 people, primarily those aged above 50, by impersonating bank officials and misusing credit card details through video calls and screen sharing. They were apprehended in Dhanbad following an investigation into a complaint filed on September 23.
'As a youngster, if you are not investing in yourself and your active income, you will not be able to reach the first 1 crore mark.'
Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals, including two from other states, for allegedly selling narcotic substances to the public and college students. The arrests, made in separate operations, led to the seizure of 9.89 kg of ganja and 16 grams of MDMA, valued at Rs 6.52 lakh. The accused confessed to procuring drugs cheaply and selling them at higher prices, and cases have been registered under the NDPS Act as investigations continue to trace suppliers.
A 35-year-old driver, Sandeep, died on Tuesday after being stabbed multiple times following an alleged dispute over asking for "extra choley" from a street vendor in Nihal Vihar, outer Delhi. The vendor, Chintu Gupta, has been arrested, and murder charges have been invoked after Sandeep's death. Sandeep's father alleges more people were involved and seeks justice, while police continue their investigation.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday (local time) said that the Ukrainian military violated Starlink's terms of service and was using it for offensive drone strikes to "kill people".
Police in Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar have busted an alleged prostitution racket, rescuing two women and arresting one female agent. The accused reportedly supplied women to various locations including Mumbai, Thane, and Goa. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend a second absconding agent and identify other individuals involved.
Five people died following a firing incident at a hotel in the Ulubari area of Guwahati in the late hours of Monday, with police launching an investigation into the incident, officials said.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sparked a major controversy on Sunday with his remark "Modi ka baap bhi jayega" during an event in Patna, in response to an audience member's comment about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The statement drew sharp condemnation from senior leaders of the BJP and other NDA allies, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who criticised the use of "indecent and unparliamentary language" and demanded an apology from the Congress.
A day after a 17-year-old boy, his father and friend were paraded naked through the streets of a south Kolkata locality after he was caught kissing his girlfriend, the police arrested the girl's parents and maternal uncle on Monday.
'Find a man who loves you so beautifully that even after you're married, you'd still want to tell him, "Let's get married." I would do it a thousand times -- 100 is nothing. It's really that simple.'
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.
The death toll in a high-speed train collision in Spain's central province of Toledo on Wednesday (local time) has risen to at least 30, with several others injured. Authorities fear that the number of fatalities could increase further.
Three individuals arrested for allegedly forcing a teenage boy, his father, and a friend to walk naked in Kolkata after the boy kissed his girlfriend, were paraded by police to reconstruct the incident. The accused, including the girl's father, uncle, and elder brother, were taken through the locality shirtless and in shorts, mirroring the humiliation they allegedly inflicted. The incident, stemming from vigilantism, led to public outrage and a police investigation into assault and alleged firearm use.
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi announced her upcoming memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," set for release on November 10. Gandhi, who recently joined social media, stated that the book will present her personal account, correcting past narratives. The memoir's publication has already sparked controversy, with HarperCollins India taking over after an "impasse" with Penguin Random House India, amidst allegations of external pressure regarding editorial content. The book will cover her life from childhood in Italy to her political journey in India, including family tragedies and key political decisions.
During a rally in Michigan, former US President Donald Trump made an unexpected remark about rapper Nicki Minaj's appearance, drawing cheers before apologising for straying from his speech. Minaj later joined him on stage, expressing her support for his administration and discussing her views on the country's direction and children's issues.
The BJP has launched a new song, "Modi Kahin Nahi Jaayega," as part of its social media campaign against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial "baap" remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The song asserts Modi's continued presence and criticises the opposition's language, while the Congress has also intensified its social media attacks, accusing the government of "vote chori" ahead of an INDIA bloc rally.
Thousands of protesters, including farmers, trade unionists, students, and Left party members, marched towards the Election Commission of India headquarters in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the withdrawal of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging 'vote chori' and exclusion of eligible citizens.
Two individuals were killed and three injured in a firing incident in Moga, Punjab, on Sunday evening. Police suspect old enmity as the motive and have arrested five people in connection with the case, though the assailants remain at large. The incident has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, who allege a complete collapse of law and order under the current state government.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticised the Bikaner House administration's decision to remove certain photographs from Raihan Vadra's exhibition before its opening. Tharoor termed the act as "petty" and "censorship," stating it casts a shadow on India's reputation as a democracy and a land of freedom of expression. He highlighted the removal of protest photographs and those featuring the tricolour, calling the decision "stupid" and counterproductive, as it has inadvertently boosted Raihan Vadra's profile.
Israel's Election Commission is counting 'double envelope' votes, with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud projected to be the largest party but his bloc falling short of a majority. The opposition bloc, along with Arab parties, holds a potential majority, leading to calls for a Jewish-Arab coalition to form a government and keep Netanyahu out. Negotiations are set to begin as President Herzog urges against another election.
Two-thirds of India's 160 airports, approximately 120, have very low utilisation rates, with only 40 operating at 70-80 per cent capacity.
Police in Thane district have arrested 10 individuals for allegedly operating a work-from-home scam. The fraudsters reportedly lured job seekers, collected their bank details and SIM cards, and then diverted their money into illegal online betting platforms. The racket was exposed following a complaint, leading to a raid in Mumbai where several electronic devices were seized and the accused apprehended.
Chinese brands have ended partnerships with Kylian Mbappe after a video containing an apparent reference to Mao Zedong sparked a backlash.
Consider opting for cold showers as often as you can. They are good for you.
French President Emmanuel Macron criticised unnamed foreign leaders, including Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, for making "stupid comments" and exploiting recent domestic unrest in France for their own political campaigns. Speaking in Doha, Macron condemned the use of misinformation and AI-generated content to misrepresent the situation, asserting there was no foreign interference in the events but manipulation of information afterwards. He specifically called out Trump's claims about France being "under siege" and Netanyahu's assertion of an "invasion of extremist Islam."
