A court in Meerut has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for the murder of her husband. The duo attempted to disguise the murder as a snakebite by placing a live snake near the body, but a post-mortem revealed strangulation.
The model from Kodumon, Kerala, walked the Victoria's Secret runway twice, sharing the stage with supermodels Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Irina Shayk and Alessandra Ambrosio.
There are enough queasy thrills in Clayface to keep horror fans happy, raves Mayur Sanap.
A Delhi court has granted bail to a married man accused of deceiving a woman into sexual intercourse on a false promise of marriage. The court noted that the man had cooperated with the investigation before his arrest and no custodial interrogation was deemed necessary. The case involves BNS Section 69, which addresses sexual intercourse by deceitful means.
Indian para swimmers Ravi Budigina, Himanshu Nandal, and Rohit Kumar have secured multiple medals at the Asian Para Games. Budigina won a silver in the men's 100m backstroke S13, his second silver of the current edition. Nandal clinched his second bronze in the men's 100m breaststroke S11, while Rohit Kumar added another bronze in the men's 100m breaststroke SB4 event.
Experts at the TIS-H Clinical AI Summit 2026 highlighted the critical need for real-world evaluation of AI solutions in healthcare. They stressed that promising results from development or pilot programmes do not guarantee effective and safe deployment in hospitals, emphasising clinical relevance, validation, and integration into existing workflows.
A video showing a senior woman IPS officer, Ankita Sharma, firing an AK-47 during a traditional Shastra Puja on Dussehra in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, has gone viral. The incident has ignited a debate over weapon handling protocols and safety, with some defending her actions as tradition while others, including military experts, criticised the perceived recklessness.
A special court in Mumbai has ordered the police to provide a detailed report by October 28 on the steps taken to secure the custody of extradited gangster Anmol Bishnoi, an accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. The directive comes amid accusations from Siddique's family that the prosecution is intentionally delaying the legal proceedings. Bishnoi is currently held in Tihar Jail, with his movement restricted by a central government order until December 2025 or the completion of his trial.
Mumbai Police are transporting three individuals from Kota, including a juvenile, who were apprehended in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car. One of the accused is allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred on Sunday evening in Juhu.
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.
A man has been arrested in Latur for the murder of a 55-year-old woman and the theft of gold jewellery worth Rs 65,000 from her home. The accused, Madhukar Bhimrao Chavan, allegedly assaulted Nirmala Sontakke on October 14 and stole her valuables. He was apprehended within 24 hours and has confessed to the crime.
A Delhi court has convicted Fazruddin alias Nanwa for the murder of his wife Shamina in 2020, despite key witnesses turning hostile. The conviction was based on strong circumstantial evidence, including medical findings, DNA evidence, and the accused's inability to explain his wife's death by strangulation while they were together in the room.
The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the Allahabad High Court for releasing two men, convicted in a 2003 knife and gun attack case, on probation. The apex court stated that the High Court showed "misplaced sympathy" and allowed the accused to go "scot-free" without imprisonment, despite the brutality of the crime and grievous injuries to the victim. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and directed the accused to surrender within two weeks.
Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta police raids have uncovered 46 immovable properties worth an estimated Rs 64 crore allegedly linked to head constable Firoz Khan, his family, and associates. The properties, including houses and land, far exceed his legitimate income over 24 years of service, prompting an ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Delhi Police has deployed over 6,000 personnel, 220 companies of CAPF, and an expanded CCTV network in New Delhi for the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march on Friday. The march, which has not been granted permission, is planned for Central Park in Connaught Place, which will be closed. Prohibitory orders are in force, and police are prepared to take action against violators, while also offering an alternative, suitable location for a flag march to a select group.
A new Rs 6,000 crore integrated phenol and acetone plant, India's largest, has been inaugurated in Haldia, West Bengal. Developed by Adperma Private Limited, a subsidiary of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL), the facility aims to reduce India's reliance on imported industrial chemicals and boost the domestic specialty chemicals sector. West Bengal's Chief Minister announced a new industrial policy following the inauguration.
Maharashtra is grappling with an escalating drought crisis, with 305 talukas now declared drought-hit, prompting the state government to announce Rs 5,000 in financial aid for farmers before Diwali and extend comprehensive relief measures.
A panel supported by Congress MLC Satej Patil has won the election for the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union (Gokul Dairy), defeating the Mahayuti-backed group led by NCP minister Hasan Mushrif. This victory marks a setback for the ruling Mahayuti alliance in western Maharashtra and gives the Patil-backed panel control of the influential cooperative's board.
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.
Nine people have been killed in fresh clashes between two communities in Manipur's hill districts of Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Kangpokpi. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh has appealed for peace and restraint, and additional security forces have been deployed. The violence began on Friday night with the killing of a woman, leading to further attacks and exchanges of fire. This comes after earlier ethnic violence in the state that killed over 300 people.
A rationing inspector in Thane, Vijaykumar Kacheshwar Waghwas, has been convicted in a 2016 bribery case and sentenced to one year rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine. He was found guilty of demanding a Rs 3,000 bribe from a fair price shop manager, with the court ruling he abused his public office for illegal gratification.
The objective should be clear: Energy security without abandoning environmental responsibility; water security without ignoring local concerns; and strategic resilience without sacrificing public confidence, notes Varun Arya.
Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested four individuals, including the wife and her alleged lover, in connection with the murder of a 45-year-old utensil trader. The victim, Umashankar Kaushal, was found dead near a canal on Thursday. Investigations revealed a conspiracy stemming from the wife's relationship, which the trader opposed.
The conversations on July 22 and 23, 1962, meetings in Geneva between V K Krishna Menon, India's defence minister at the time, and Chinese vice premier Chen Yi are important because, had they been followed up, the subsequent border war may perhaps have been avoided, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.
Marchers would walk four or five abreast through one side of the main Mahatma Gandhi Road, holding red or white banners that stretched from one end to the other, shouting slogans, calling upon passers by, including employees watching from the offices that line the road, to join (Dekhta kya/Shaamil ho), recalls Jyoti Punwani.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed its third chargesheet against Satyanarayan Meghwal and Sahil Godara in a case involving cross-border trafficking of arms and narcotics using drones. The accused, arrested in July this year, face charges under UAPA, Arms Act, NDPS Act, and BNS. The investigation reveals an organised syndicate using encrypted channels to smuggle weapons and drugs across northern India, targeting youth and fostering disaffection against India.
Authorities in Kathua, Jammu, demolished the residential house of a habitual drug offender, Rupesh Kumar alias Bobby, on Wednesday. The house was allegedly built on government land. The operation was conducted peacefully, reinforcing the administration's zero-tolerance policy against drug peddling and illegal encroachment.
An 80-year-old priest, Devanand Swami, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle in Bhorakala village, Muzaffarnagar, on Tuesday. Police have launched a search operation with three teams formed to apprehend the accused, and security has been heightened in the village.
Odisha Vigilance department arrested Superintending Engineer Prasanjit Das after seizing over Rs 21.88 lakh in unaccounted cash from him. Das, accused of demanding bribes, was intercepted on Friday night, and further cash was found during searches at his residences. He faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018.
BrahMos Aerospace expects to develop the first prototype of its next-generation BrahMos-NG missile by 2027 or 2028, while a missile with a range of 1,500 km remains part of its future roadmap and is currently at the conceptual stage, the company's CEO and managing director Dr Jaiteerth Joshi said.
A mass shooting and hours-long standoff in Erie, Pennsylvania, left nine people dead, including two children. CBS News, citing local media reports, indicated that law enforcement was dispatched to Perry Street around 5 PM on Friday following witness accounts of an armed man firing shots before entering a residence.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the state government's firm support for power employees, pledging to challenge the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission's (HERC) decision to grant a parallel electricity distribution licence to a private company for Gurugram and Nuh districts before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). The government is appealing to unions to defer their planned three-day strike while making arrangements to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
A court in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced four men to life imprisonment for a 2012 murder stemming from a property dispute, with each also fined Rs 25,500.
Bangladesh's junior minister Ishraque Hossain resigned on Monday after facing controversy for personally leading an armed raid on a suspected drug den in Dhaka. He had uploaded a video of the raid on social media, which sparked public debate and led Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to ask for his resignation. Hossain defended his actions, citing his firearm licence and desire to combat drugs, but criticised media narratives.
'Read the prospectus as a capital allocator deciding whether the business deserves your capital at the offered price.'
A 45-year-old utensils vendor in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly bludgeoned to death by his wife and her suspected lover for opposing their relationship. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
The Delhi High Court is set to deliver its order on October 23 regarding a plea filed by AISA president Neha Bora. Bora is challenging a police notice that requires her to execute a "peace" bond before a special executive magistrate, arguing it's an attempt to suppress peaceful dissent and violates her fundamental rights.
Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, is poised to launch India's largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) at Rs 30,213 crore, surpassing Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore offering.
Nurpur police froze assets worth Rs 74.12 lakh belonging to Ramesh Kumar, an accused in an NDPS Act case. The frozen assets include a building and a tractor, acquired through alleged illicit drug trade, as part of a broader campaign against drug trafficking in the state.
Delhi Police arrested Nadeem Ahmed Ameen, an alleged independent journalist with a significant Instagram following, for circulating a fabricated AI-generated video falsely depicting ACP Vivek Bhagat sexually assaulting a woman. The police are investigating a potential larger conspiracy to malign the force and spread dissatisfaction, especially amidst a separate controversy involving ACP Bhagat and allegations of harassment.
