The US Department of State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to launch a public-private partnership aimed at advancing sports diplomacy worldwide. This initiative will leverage UFC's extensive global platform and athletes to engage international audiences, promote cultural exchange, and champion American values such as discipline and perseverance.
The US Department of State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to launch a public-private partnership aimed at advancing sports diplomacy worldwide. This initiative will leverage UFC's extensive global platform and athletes to engage international audiences, promote cultural exchange, and champion American values such as discipline and perseverance.
Four suspected poachers were arrested in Assam's Jorhat district during an operation by the Forest Department. One of the arrested individuals was reportedly injured by a rhinoceros. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to protect Assam's one-horned rhinos, a critical part of the state's natural heritage.
The Delhi Drugs Control Department seized illegal medicines worth Rs 14 lakh from an unlicensed premises in Madipur village and arrested one person. This action was part of a larger enforcement drive that found violations in 37 out of 62 drug establishments across the city, including the unauthorised sale of antibiotics and prescription drugs, contributing to antimicrobial resistance.
The Delhi Drugs Control Department seized medicines worth approximately Rs 14 lakh from an unlicensed residential premises in Madipur village and arrested one individual. In separate enforcement drives, officials found violations at 37 out of 62 drug establishments across the city, including the unauthorised sale of antibiotics and prescription medicines, and issued show-cause notices. The department emphasised the link between unregulated antibiotic sales and antimicrobial resistance.
The Palghar forest department is investigating a man's claim of a leopard attack on October 27. Initial findings at the site revealed electric poles and cut wires, but no leopard pugmarks, raising doubts about the claim. Compensation is contingent on proving a wild animal attack and adherence to wildlife protection laws.
India has strongly rejected a civil lawsuit filed in a US court by Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and former R&AW chief Samant Goel, calling the allegations "fabricated and malicious." The US State Department confirmed it delivered the summonses through diplomatic channels, clarifying that this does not indicate a US position on the merits of the case.
The Uttarakhand Vigilance Department arrested Dr Ankur Thakur, an orthopaedic surgeon at Rudraprayag District Hospital, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 to issue a disability certificate. The arrest followed a complaint and a trap laid by the department.
The United States stands strong with India against terrorism and Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'has our full support', the State Department said underlining that Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges India and Pakistan to work towards a responsible resolution that maintains long-term peace and regional stability in South Asia.
The Maharashtra government has cancelled leaves for employees across 11 departments involved in drought management to assess widespread crop damage, particularly affecting soybean. This follows the declaration of drought in 265 talukas and the announcement of relief measures. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule is on an assessment tour, facing protests from Congress workers demanding immediate farmer relief.
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.
Two members of Iran's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York were "kicked out" of the United States on Saturday after allegedly failing to comply with a US State Department order to leave the country, Axios reported, citing a US official, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise amid the West Asia crisis, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.
The Odisha Excise Department conducted a month-long special enforcement drive, arresting 3,764 people and seizing contraband worth Rs 45.57 crore. The operation, from October 10 to November 10, targeted illegal liquor and narcotics during the festival season, resulting in numerous cases and significant seizures of ganja, heroin, and illicit liquor.
Mumbai Police have arrested five individuals, including two constables from Jharkhand and Bihar, for their involvement in an inter-state syndicate illegally procuring and supplying Call Detail Records (CDRs), Subscriber Detail Records (SDRs), and live location data. The racket was uncovered after the arrest of a suspect who impersonated a police officer to track lost phones using illegally sourced data.
The Odisha government has terminated the services of Manisha Mishra, a probationary Odisha Revenue Service officer, who was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000. Mishra, a sub-registrar, was dismissed due to the gravity of the corruption charges and violation of conduct rules, deemed detrimental to public interest.
A staffer at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in Pune has been booked under the Official Secrets Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly leaking a 'Work Assistant' recruitment examination paper. The vigilance department of TIFR received a tip-off in June 2026, leading to an investigation that confirmed the leaked paper matched the original, and an offence was registered on Monday.
The Telangana Civil Supplies Department conducted a week-long crackdown on traders manipulating rice prices and creating artificial scarcity. Inspections revealed irregularities like weight manipulation, price sticker fraud, PDS rice hoarding, and operating without proper licenses. The department has fixed maximum retail prices for various rice varieties and is pursuing legal action, including invoking the PD Act against repeat offenders.
A Mumbai-bound Air India flight from Kolkata was delayed after a hijack threat note was found in the washroom. Security officials moved the aircraft to an isolation bay and deboarded all 105 passengers. The threat was later confirmed to be a hoax, and the flight departed in the evening.
Meghalaya is making significant progress in its preparations for the 39th National Games next year, according to Sunaina Kumari, chairperson of the Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC). Following a four-day inspection, the GTCC expressed satisfaction with infrastructure development and inter-departmental coordination for the event, which proposes to host 39 sporting disciplines across Shillong, Jowai, and Tura.
Mathura authorities intercepted 2,500 kg of contaminated paneer from Rajasthan in a midnight raid, ordering its destruction and arresting the driver. The operation was prompted by intelligence about substandard food items entering the district, especially during the Diwali season. Samples have been sent for testing, and further action is expected against the businessman involved.
The income-tax department has launched a significant verification drive targeting 394 entities and 36 professionals over suspected irregularities in substantial foreign remittances made over the past three years, aiming to uncover potential tax evasion and fraudulent transactions.
Maharashtra Cyber has dismantled an inter-state racket involved in generating fraudulent Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) certificates, leading to five arrests. The operation uncovered a scheme where individuals obtained forged certificates to register with the Maharashtra Medical Council without passing the mandatory screening test.
A Royal Bengal Tigress, designated BT1, from West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve, was safely captured in Assam's Raimona National Park after travelling over 100 km and nearing human settlements. The capture was a result of a coordinated effort between the forest departments of West Bengal and Assam.
The Odisha Forest Department arrested a man in Mayurbhanj district after recovering elephant tusks and deer antlers from his house. The discovery was made during an Enforcement Directorate raid related to a large-scale financial fraud investigation.
A revenue department team conducting a raid against illegal mining in Sultanpur was attacked, resulting in injuries to a naib tehsildar and two lekhpals. Two people have been detained, a truck seized, and FIRs registered, with authorities vowing stringent action.
The Delhi government's Drugs Control Department conducted extensive inspections, detecting numerous violations and seizing illegal medicines worth Rs 13.29 lakh. These efforts are part of a zero-tolerance approach against spurious and counterfeit drugs, aiming to ensure quality and safety standards in the national capital.
A US jury has found Nepali-American Naresh Bhatt guilty of first-degree murder, defiling, and concealing the body of his wife, Mamta Kafle. Bhatt admitted to dismembering and disposing of her body in a landfill in 2024, though he claimed she died by suicide. He faces a minimum of 20 years in prison.
A local Congress leader, Vinod Danosi, and others have been booked for allegedly assaulting a Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and holding another official hostage in Pauri Garhwal. The incident occurred during a protest by angry residents and Congress members following a leopard attack that killed a four-year-old girl. Separately, a 14-year-old boy also died in a leopard attack in Champawat district.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO) and two others in Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to release a subsidy under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) scheme.
The Maharashtra Excise Department conducted two raids in Latur district, seizing illicit Goa-manufactured liquor and other materials valued at Rs 19.77 lakh. Cases have been registered under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a significant reshuffle of its state in-charges and co-in-charges across all 28 states and eight Union territories, with prominent leaders like Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav assigned to crucial states, as the party gears up for upcoming assembly elections.
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned a Chandigarh-based couple, Suniel Kumar Sharma and Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, and their network of companies. They are accused of providing false flags and certifications to support Iran's shadow fleet, enabling the transport of petroleum and evasion of international restrictions. Their operations involved defrauding maritime regulatory administrations and establishing fraudulent flagging registries across multiple jurisdictions.
Bihar's Education Department has mandated a formal dress code for teachers and non-teaching staff in all educational institutes and banned the use of DJs and disco during campus entertainment programmes. Education Minister Mithlesh Tiwary emphasised the need for discipline and dignity, citing concerns over casual attire and inappropriate entertainment undermining the academic environment.
NetApp CEO George Kurian advocates for harmonised global AI regulations to simplify compliance and foster business growth. He highlights the complexities arising from diverse regulatory frameworks and the importance of a unified approach, similar to cyber resilience standards. Kurian also notes India's significant role as NetApp's fastest-growing market in Asia, driven by its Bengaluru global capability centre.
The Defence Ministry invoked national security to deny information regarding the appointment process of the Chief of Air Staff, including names of officers considered and policy guidelines. This denial, upheld by the Central Information Commission, came after multiple defence offices were unable to identify the authority holding such records, highlighting transparency issues.
Sreeja Reddy Koya, a student from Telangana studying at UMass Boston, has been reported missing since November 2. Her parents and Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy have sought assistance from Indian and US authorities to trace her.
Defending the celebrations, the chief minister said people had done the right thing by celebrating Diwali with fireworks and enthusiasm.
A private Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed into a residential area in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, killing everyone on board. The aircraft, which departed from Austin, Texas, was en route to the Bahamas when it crashed near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, causing significant damage and prompting a major investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
The Income Tax Department in Mumbai has inducted 97 accomplished sportspersons under its sports quota, including cricketer Tejal Hasabnis and para shooter Akash, to strengthen its commitment to recognising sporting excellence and nurturing talent in public service.
An 18-month-old elephant calf named Maya, suffering from a genetic bone disorder (osteopenia) and previously recommended for euthanasia, has been airlifted from Kochi, Keralam, to Vantara in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation centre supported by the Ambani family, has offered to provide specialised medical evaluation and treatment, including hormonal and hydrotherapy, bearing all associated costs. This move offers Maya a chance for recovery, with a Keralam team accompanying her for monitoring.
