Indian Railways zones are implementing measures to curb the nuisance of passengers playing loud music or videos on mobile phones in trains and railway premises. Violators could face fines up to Rs 1,000 or imprisonment for up to six months. This move comes after numerous complaints and recent amendments to railway laws, though some passenger bodies express concerns about enforcement manpower.
At least 14 persons were killed and several others injured after an out-of-control truck ran over devotees gathered near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior late on Saturday night, breaking through a police checkpoint and damaging the temple's gate and outer wall.
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Eight workers were killed and 12 injured when a speeding car ran them over on the Lehragaga-Jakhal road in Sangrur, Punjab, on Sunday. The incident, which occurred near Alisher village, involved workers engaged under the VB-G RAM G scheme. Allegations of significant ambulance delays have emerged. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for the deceased's families and free treatment for the injured, promising swift arrest of the absconding driver.
Sanju Samson continued his superb form with the bat, smashing a blistering 67 off 33 balls to power India to their highest chase in T20 cricket, overcoming a mid-innings stumble for a four-wicket win in the series-opener against New Zealand.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has highlighted a stark contrast between the Allahabad High Court's decision to stay the conviction of a murder accused seeking a BJP ticket and the continued judicial custody of CJP co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. Dipke criticised the extended incarceration of Ranka and Das, who were arrested for protesting at Jantar Mantar, while emphasising their sacrifices for public good. The CJP has demanded their immediate release and questioned the legal proceedings, calling for institutional accountability.
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Former captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored an unbeaten 91 off 41 balls, and Shafali Verma added 69, guiding India to a commanding 92-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I. This win secured a 3-0 series sweep for India, with Harmanpreet finding her form ahead of crucial assignments.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused an urgent hearing to a female journalist seeking protection from coercive action in a case filed by a Delhi Police officer. The officer, ACP Vivek Bhagat, accused the journalist of making casteist remarks and public humiliation during a protest. This case follows a sexual assault complaint the journalist previously filed against Bhagat, which is currently under investigation.
Manvanth Kumar's brilliant maiden first-class hundred, a composed 135 off 214 balls, enabled Karnataka to post 342 all out before their bowlers rattled Saurashtra's top-order, reducing them to 164 for four at stumps on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group B match.
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been invited as a guest to the RSS' annual Vijayadashmi event in Nagpur next week, which also marks the closing of the organisation's centenary year. The event will feature Sanjay Gupta as chief guest and an address by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. The Congress has criticised the government regarding Dhankhar's housing situation despite the RSS invite.
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Mumbai Police revealed actor Tiger Shroff was allegedly fired upon at the behest of Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit. The probe has expanded, leading to the arrest of five more individuals, including two women who allegedly smuggled weapons. Three key accused were brought to Mumbai and remanded to police custody as investigators seek to uncover the full conspiracy and recover weapons.
A 40-year-old woman in Bengaluru has been accused of killing her four-month-old twin daughters before attempting suicide. Police registered an FIR based on her husband's complaint, who stated she had been suffering from postpartum depression and abnormal behaviour after IVF treatment.
Umesh Chauhan, a bystander injured during a firing incident near actor Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu, Mumbai, is in stable condition at KEM Hospital. Three suspects have been apprehended in Rajasthan, reportedly planning to flee to Nepal, and one is linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
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A stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on Saturday evening resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries. The Chief Minister announced compensation and a SIT probe, while officials have been detained and crowd-pulling pujas advised to close.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Punjab Police, Iqbal Singh, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in Tarn Taran on Sunday evening. This incident follows two other recent attacks on ASIs in Punjab, drawing strong criticism from opposition parties regarding the state's law and order situation.
Indian opener Shafali Verma, after her aggressive fifty against Zimbabwe, revealed she studied Australian batters to improve her consistency. Her 25-ball 55 helped India secure a series-clinching nine-wicket win in the second T20I. Skipper Smriti Mandhana praised Shafali's performance and the team's improved bowling effort, while Zimbabwe's captain Josephine Nkomo acknowledged learning from India's batting masterclass.
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The Delhi High Court has overturned a Central Information Commission (CIC) order that mandated the disclosure of information regarding the Prime Minister's foreign visits on IAF aircraft under the RTI Act. The court cited national security concerns and the physical safety of the Prime Minister, stating that no sufficient larger public interest was demonstrated to override these risks. It also noted that the CIC erred in directing disclosure of Special Foreign Returns (SFR) - II.
The CBI has registered a case against former Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) assistant commandant Amit for alleged cross-border smuggling activities along the India-Nepal border. He is accused of establishing a nexus with smugglers, facilitating large-scale operations, and engaging in suspicious financial transactions during his posting in Sitamarhi.
Twelve retired police personnel in Kanpur have been booked 35 years after a CB-CID inquiry revealed they allegedly falsely implicated 12 men in a robbery case following a staged police encounter in 1991. The FIR, registered on Tuesday, includes charges of fabrication of evidence and wrongful confinement. The original complaint stemmed from a dispute over a plot of land, leading to the alleged framing of Rakesh Pathak and his associates.
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Three individuals arrested in connection with the firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai have been identified, with one suspect, Rehan, found to be out on bail in an Arms Act case. Police investigations suggest a possible link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility in an unverified social media post.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have approached the Delhi High Court for an urgent hearing to challenge the extension of their judicial custody. They were initially detained on October 13 for allegedly protesting at Jantar Mantar, a denotified site. The CJP claims bail proceedings are being deliberately delayed and argues that the special magistrate's order extending custody violates their 'Right to Liberty' and legal procedure, especially regarding surety acceptance.
Assam Police have seized drugs worth Rs 13 crore and arrested five individuals in two separate operations in Guwahati and Nagaon. This comes as part of a sustained anti-drug campaign in the state, which has seen seizures totalling Rs 125.05 crore in the last two weeks.
Sarfaraz Khan's magnificent unbeaten 139 helped Mumbai establish a commanding 258-run lead over Himachal Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group D match, while Nishant Sindhu's all-round heroics secured an innings victory for Haryana against Chandigarh.
A woman Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, was arrested by the Vigilance Department on Saturday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to settle a dispute. The ASI, identified as Sonia, was caught red-handed after a complaint was verified, and a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
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A sub-inspector in Arunachal Pradesh was arrested for accepting a Rs 65,000 bribe to release documents related to a road accident case, after demanding Rs 1.5 lakh. The Anti-corruption Bureau caught him red-handed.
Air India has extended the cancellation of flights to Saudi Arabia until October 20, 2026, due to escalating tensions and Houthi attacks in the region. IndiGo and Akasa Air have also extended their flight suspensions to Saudi cities, with passengers offered full refunds.
Police in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh, seized heroin worth Rs 20 lakh and arrested a woman. The seizure of 261.85 gm of heroin occurred in New Khamdu village. Home Minister Mama Natung praised the police, reiterating the government's zero-tolerance policy against illicit drugs.
A woman caught travelling ticketless at Kandivali station on Friday caused a ruckus when she tried to flee without paying a fine. The incident escalated into a confrontation involving a railway official, a fall, and a mob demanding an apology, requiring police intervention.
Following a fatal pandal stampede, the West Bengal government has deployed nine experienced IPS officers to manage Durga Puja crowds in Kolkata. The Kolkata Police also issued an 11-point advisory, detailing measures like closing pandal entries during rain, regulating visitor movement, and coordinating with puja organisers to ensure safety during the festive rush.
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal challenged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to bring jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to Mumbai for interrogation following a series of attacks, including one on actor Tiger Shroff. Sapkal alleged that the Bishnoi gang operates with government blessings and questioned why Bishnoi has not been interrogated despite his alleged involvement in high-profile cases. He also criticised Fadnavis's handling of law and order and the alleged misuse of police.
Tennis World No 6 Elina Svitolina has announced her separation from French tennis star Gael Monfils, revealing how the emotional toll of Russia's war on Ukraine left her struggling to find herself.
More than 40 per cent of Cars24's sales are now linked to rural registration and transport office (RTO) locations, although procurement remains concentrated in urban markets.
The CBI has filed an FIR and conducted searches against a former Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) assistant commandant, Amit, for allegedly colluding with smugglers to facilitate large-scale operations across the India-Nepal border. The officer, who was posted in Sitamarhi, Bihar, from March 2023 to January 2026, is accused of establishing a nexus with notorious smugglers and deriving undue benefits, with suspicious transactions found in his and his family's bank accounts.
The Election Commission of India has told the Delhi high court that two voters, whose names were deleted from the electoral rolls after they could not complete the enumeration process during the Special Intensive Revision in the national capital, can fill Form 6 for redressal of their grievance.
