The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a superintendent of the CGST and Central Excise Commissionerate in Bhopal for allegedly accepting a Rs 2 lakh bribe. Rajesh Kumar was caught red-handed after demanding a monthly bribe from a firm's proprietor to not obstruct their scrap business. Searches at his residences uncovered Rs 72.50 lakh in cash and property documents.
Mumbai police detained 400 individuals, including Tushar Gandhi, for protesting without permission.
'The political leadership is very clear that we have to move towards the integration of the three services into theatre commands.'
A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced four individuals Rohit Yadav, Shekhar Yadav, Jawaharlal Gond, and Om Prakash to life imprisonment for the murder of 20-year-old Rohit Pandey in 2024. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.85 lakh on each convict. The victim was attacked with sharp-edged weapons on July 20, 2024, and later succumbed to his injuries, leading to a complaint and chargesheet.
A man seeking a second marriage was allegedly duped of Rs 1.6 lakh by a matchmaker and a 'bride' who vanished shortly after their wedding rituals. The groom was sent to buy sweets, and upon his return, found the bride and accomplices had fled. Police have arrested the matchmaker and another accused in connection with the fraud.
A migrant mechanic, Digvijay alias Ganguly, was allegedly stabbed to death with a shovel in Tyalu village, Hamirpur district, following a dispute over Rs 3,000. Police have arrested one accused, Surjeet, while the second, Santosh, is absconding. The incident occurred after the three men had been drinking on Tuesday night.
BrahMos is a benchmark for India's emerging export story with exports to cross $600 million, defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said and noted that there are contracts or agreements to sell the high-end strategic system to three Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia and Vietnam.
'If Vijay and I had left each other's hand, we would have fallen in the valley and died.'
A high-level committee, formed after a deadly stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, reviewed safety arrangements at several community puja pandals. The committee announced new measures, including prohibiting food stalls near entry/exit points and eliminating separate VIP entries, to enhance crowd management and safety during the festival.
An Agra court granted bail to six Congress workers accused of defacing CEC Gyanesh Kumar's residence during a protest. The court dropped the "attempt to murder" charge (Section 109(2) BNS) initially invoked by police, citing lack of evidence, and expressed displeasure over the police's handling of the case.
A textile company director in Thane was allegedly defrauded of Rs 20.58 crore by five individuals who promised to secure loans for factory expansion and government uniform supply contracts. The accused reportedly misused financial documents and misappropriated funds.
Around 20 Congress workers, including six arrested, have been booked for attempt to murder, grievous hurt, and rioting after allegedly defacing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's residence in Agra during a protest. The Congress party claims "false" sections were invoked and plans to challenge the charges.
In a major bureaucratic rejig, the Central government on Thursday promoted six 1995-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officers holding senior ranks in different Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two individuals, Manoj Kumar and Vikram Singh, in a financial fraud case involving over Rs 1.22 crore collected from investors in Samba district. The accused allegedly induced residents to invest in schemes from unregistered or de-registered NBFCs, promising high returns but failing to deliver.
Haryana defeated Himachal Pradesh by seven wickets in their Ranji Trophy Group D match in Rohtak. Himanshu Rana and Dheeru Singh guided Haryana to chase down the 71-run target on the final day. Haryana had taken a 43-run first-innings lead and bowled out Himachal Pradesh for 113 in their second innings, securing six points from the victory.
Asian Games bronze medallist Salman Khan received a grand welcome in his ancestral village of Pure Singai Kherouna, Amethi. He credited his achievement to his parents, coach, and community support, urging local youth to embrace sports, discipline, and hard work for success.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite in Priyadarshan's dark thriller Haiwaan where Kumar portrays a psychopathic villain and Khan a visually impaired hero.
A woman died under suspicious circumstances in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, 10 months after her marriage. Her father has accused her in-laws of dowry harassment, claiming they demanded a Scorpio vehicle and continued to harass her despite receiving money. Police are investigating the matter.
B S Mehra was elected unopposed as the Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) president during the state body's polls on Sunday. Other key positions, including vice-presidents and executive members, were also filled, with elections conducted under the supervision of an AIFF-appointed officer.
Celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's 84th birthday with a look back at his most iconic and electrifying dance numbers.
Delhi police deployed over 35,000 personnel for the Cockroach Janta Party protest.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other CJP leaders were detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi international airport ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar.
The Centre has announced a major bureaucratic reshuffle, appointing Prakash Rajpurohit as Deputy Election Commissioner and approving appointments for 27 civil servants at joint secretary and equivalent levels across various ministries and departments.
Fifteen wickets fell as Bengal gained a narrow edge over Services in the Ranji Trophy, while Delhi piled up 648/6 against Gujarat with Ayush Badoni scoring 217.
The Cockroach Janta Party has pledged to continue its protests, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Choose a car loan that fits your budget, keeps EMIs manageable and saves you money on interest, not just one with attractive festive offers.
JD-U MLA Anant Singh, a prominent 'strongman' in Bihar politics, has openly defied his party by campaigning for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduate constituency legislative council polls.
The DP World PGTI has launched the inaugural NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial golf tournament to honour the late Indian golfing legend, Vijay Kumar. The event, held at his home course in Lucknow from June 9-11, celebrates his legacy and aims to inspire new talent.
Mushtaq Khan, known for his versatile supporting roles, was remembered by the film fraternity at a prayer meet in Mumbai, following his passing on September 24.
The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to suspended Assam Police DSP Sandipon Garg, an accused in the mysterious death case of singer Zubeen Garg. Garg, charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, is expected to be released after the Durga Puja holidays. This follows earlier bail grants to other accused in the high-profile case, even as investigations continue despite conflicting findings from Singaporean authorities.
The second Film Federation of India and People for Animals CineKind awards were held on October 4 in Mumbai.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to chair a crucial TVK alliance coordination meeting in Chennai. The meeting aims to formalise the ruling coalition's structure, common minimum programme, and joint steering committee. However, the absence of key Left allies and a public rift between TVK and Congress over national leadership aspirations threaten to destabilise the alliance, highlighting a significant test for CM Vijay's political management.
JD-U leaders have backed a proposal to rename the party Janata Dal Nitish, putting Nitish Kumar's political legacy at the centre of the party's identity.
A comprehensive overview of the Indian contingent's schedule at the Asian Games on September 28, detailing participation across various sports including archery, athletics, cricket, boxing, hockey, and more, with specific event timings in IST.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar intervened during the swearing-in ceremony of a new minister, S Rajesh Kumar, after he deviated from the written oath by hailing party leaders. The incident occurred during the expansion of the TVK Cabinet.
Assembly by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram will offer an early measure of the TVK's electoral strength and put the dynamics of its new alliance in focus.
'Today, even the greatest artistes are guided by monetary impulses. For Hrishida, relationships mattered the most.'
'The larger lesson for India Inc is that promoter oversight and professional management are not inherently contradictory. The difficulty arises when the boundaries between the two are unclear.'
A woman, her paramour, and an accomplice allegedly murdered her husband in Hyderabad for property. The two men then transported his body to Maharashtra and burnt it. The wife initially reported him missing but later confessed to the crime during police investigation.
A man identified as Asif, accused of raping a 17-year-old girl near Kalkaji Mandir, was arrested after a police encounter in southeast Delhi. Two other suspects, an advocate and his brother, are being questioned. Asif allegedly fired at police during interception, leading to an exchange of fire where he was injured and subsequently apprehended. The incident involved three men posing as policemen, abducting the girl and her friend, and then raping the girl in Astha Kunj Park.
