Total Chess has announced its broadcast team and a new highlight show for its upcoming pilot tournament in Budapest. The team includes renowned chess creator Levy Rozman (GothamChess) as the lead for the highlight show, alongside experienced commentators Anna Rudolf, Fiona Steil-Antoni, David Howell, and Jovanka Houska for the main broadcast. The pilot event, featuring Magnus Carlsen, aims to innovate chess coverage and build towards a 2027 World Championship Tour.
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.
The Kalyan unit of the Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested a 36-year-old woman, Yashoda Shankar Harijan, for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 14.38 lakh from women passengers on suburban local trains. Her arrest on October 23, based on intelligence and CCTV footage, helped solve two theft cases registered at Karjat and Kalyan railway police stations.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have registered a case against two suspected Nepalese women for allegedly blackmailing a man with intimate video calls and extorting Rs 52 lakh. The victim claims the women used forged documents and might be part of a human trafficking syndicate.
Police in Kozhinjampara, Kerala, have arrested Martin Ignesimuthu, the male friend of Nivedya, in connection with the drowning deaths of her two children, Jennifer Juliet and Robin Christopher, on September 29. Nivedya was previously arrested, and further investigation, including digital evidence analysis, led to Ignesimuthu's arrest on Wednesday night, as police believe he had an active role in the crime.
Delhi Police have dismantled an organised cyber fraud network responsible for duping individuals of over Rs 10 crore. Five individuals have been arrested across India in connection with 544 complaints. The fraudsters used a foreign-based application to send phishing messages, impersonating traffic challans and reward schemes, to steal money from victims.
Mumbai police have busted an interstate cyber-fraud gang, arresting six individuals and uncovering a nationwide racket involving 255 complaints and approximately Rs 72 crore in fraudulent transactions. The investigation began after an accountant reported a Rs 10 lakh fraud.
A Lucknow court rejected the bail applications of model Shraddha Dubey, her sister, and driver in connection with the murder of cafe owner Shiva Sharma. The court deemed the case serious, while police continue their investigation after the trio's arrest and remand to judicial custody.
A 73-year-old man in Kota has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 70-year-old wife in July. He initially fabricated a story of an intruder attack, even self-inflicting minor wounds, but forensic evidence and police investigation, including call detail records and neighbour testimonies, exposed his deception and led to his arrest.
Television actress Urmila Sanawar faces a fresh First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the Ankita Bhandari murder case, a day after her arrest in Uttar Pradesh. The new FIR, filed by a Dehradun resident, alleges "objectionable and defamatory allegations" made by Sanawar against Sikkim Governor Dushyant Kumar Gautam and BJP national general secretary BL Santosh. Sanawar is scheduled to undergo a narco-analysis test as part of the CBI inquiry, while the Uttarakhand Congress has criticised her arrest, claiming it is an attempt to shield influential individuals involved in the murder case.
Latur cyber police have arrested six individuals from Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Gurugram for allegedly defrauding a 66-year-old retired BSNL employee of Rs 28.51 lakh. The fraudsters used a 'digital arrest' tactic, posing as police, ATS, and ED officials, threatening the victim with false money laundering charges and public humiliation to coerce him into transferring funds.
Delhi Police have dismantled an organised cyber-fraud network that primarily targeted individuals in South India with promises of loans and scholarships. Four individuals have been arrested, and five women telecallers were bound down, with police recovering numerous mobile phones, documents, and cash. The network operated by inducing victims to transfer money into fraudulently arranged bank accounts.
A police constable and three others have been arrested in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly conspiring to frame the father of a minor girl in a false sexual assault case. The conspiracy was reportedly an attempt to influence an ongoing rape trial against the constable, who was accused by the same minor girl in 2023.
Delhi Police have arrested three men Shoaib, Mohd Ovesh, and Mohd Adil for allegedly facilitating a cyber fraud. The arrests followed a complaint from a victim who lost Rs 88,784 after being lured into a fake investment scheme. The accused provided bank accounts for receiving fraudulent payments, and investigations are ongoing to trace the full amount and identify other beneficiaries.
A new study by scientists at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram has revealed an unexpected mechanism by which pneumolysin, a toxin from the pneumonia-causing bacterium 'Streptococcus pneumoniae', spreads to adjacent cells. The research indicates that a cellular defence mechanism, intended to repair damage, inadvertently helps repackage the toxin into membrane-bound vesicles, extending its harmful effects.
A Lucknow court rejected the bail applications of model Shraddha Dubey, her sister, and driver in connection with the murder of cafe owner Shiva Sharma. The court deemed the case serious and triable by a sessions court. The accused were arrested in Nagpur and are currently in judicial custody, while police investigate the alleged murder which was initially treated as an accidental death.
Delhi Police have arrested two men in Mathura for allegedly operating a cyber fraud scheme that used fake health camps to collect Aadhaar and biometric details from villagers. These details were then used to activate over 3,000 e-SIM cards, linked to frauds worth Rs 2.64 crore. The accused sold activated e-SIMs for profit, with payments made via cryptocurrency.
Virtual Eye will now provide the full suite of DRS technology to assist umpires and enhance the viewing experience during India's tour of New Zealand involving five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
Four juveniles have been apprehended by Delhi Police for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old man, Vishal, to death in Siraspur. The crime, which occurred between October 23 and 24, was reportedly an act of revenge stemming from an old dispute where Vishal had allegedly disrupted their birthday celebration months ago.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber-fraud network that operated from a moving SUV to avoid detection, arresting three individuals. The fraudsters allegedly cheated a victim of Rs 65,000 by posing as insurance refund processors and used mule bank accounts. The operation involved sophisticated methods to evade law enforcement.
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against a health department employee, Sohan Lal Singh, for allegedly securing a government job as a dental assistant nearly two decades ago using a forged Class 10 certificate. The investigation revealed discrepancies in his educational records and date of birth, with evidence suggesting his deceased father procured the fraudulent documents.
Delhi Police have arrested four men for their alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case where a victim lost Rs 44,000. The accused facilitated the use of a bank account linked to the fraud through a chain of account sharing, and five mobile phones have been recovered as evidence.
The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has arrested eight individuals and taken action against three minors in connection with nine FIRs related to online harassment, fake social media profiles, objectionable content circulation, and blackmail. The arrests were made under "Mission Cyber Rakshika," an initiative focused on protecting women from cyber-stalking and abuse.
Police in Greater Noida have arrested three relatives of a deceased man for alleged abetment to suicide, following the deaths of five family members from suspected poisoning. The investigation suggests a property dispute may be the motive, with the deceased having left a voice note blaming the accused. Forensic reports are awaited to confirm the exact cause of death.
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested Ankit Shankhwar, 24, from Kanpur for allegedly creating and selling fake email IDs to individuals in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other countries. These IDs were reportedly used to send bomb threats to schools and establishments in major Indian cities, as well as to a concert and a Bollywood actor's residence. The investigation revealed Shankhwar used proxy servers and cryptocurrency for transactions, establishing links with foreign nationals for this illicit trade since 2021.
The Supreme Court has permitted the bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali on November 7 and 8, 2026, with specific time restrictions. The court emphasized that the right to engage in practices with religious colour is qualified and cannot override constitutional restrictions on environmental pollution. It also issued detailed guidelines for manufacturers, traders, and authorities to ensure compliance and monitor air quality.
Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud network in Greater Noida, arresting seven individuals involved in supplying bank accounts opened through fake firms to cybercriminals. The network facilitated over Rs 30 crore in credit transactions and is linked to 27 cyber fraud complaints across various states. The investigation began after a Delhi University student was defrauded of Rs 6,450.
The Government Railway Police (GRP) have arrested Sandeep Krishnan, 55, in Bihar, who was on the run for 28 years after allegedly murdering his brother-in-law, Shailesh More, in 1998. Krishnan and co-accused strangled More over a divorce dispute and placed his body on railway tracks to simulate an accident. The arrest was made possible through modern technical surveillance and data analysis, with efforts ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.
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 new study analysing over 33,000 cancer journal articles has uncovered widespread citation manipulation by "research paper mills". These fraudulent organisations artificially inflate citation counts, a key academic performance metric, for thousands of articles. The suspect papers show unusually high citations but low readership, distorting scientific evidence and potentially slowing progress.
A Delhi court has convicted a man, Sushant, for attempting to murder his wife, Pinki, by shooting her in the stomach outside a hospital in Connaught Place in 2018. The conviction was based on the credible testimony of the injured woman and corroborating evidence, including CCTV footage and forensic analysis.
Odisha Police arrested a 40-year-old man from Jamshedpur for allegedly murdering his mother and burying her body in their rented house in Puri almost two months ago. The accused was tracked across multiple states after the body was discovered.
The murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar in Thane has been linked to an old political dispute concerning civic polls, according to Uttar Pradesh police statements cited in court. Two accused, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, arrested from Prayagraj, had their police custody extended till October 22 as the investigation continues into the meticulously planned conspiracy.
Delhi Police have dismantled a sophisticated cyber fraud network that allegedly used 37 mule bank accounts to siphon off Rs 7.36 crore from 99 complaints nationwide. Six individuals, including two bank branch managers and four sales staff, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in opening accounts with forged documents and converting illicit funds into cryptocurrency.
Two minors have been detained in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old boy. The motive behind the crime was to steal the victim's gold chain to fund a birthday party and purchase a motorcycle. The accused reportedly stabbed the victim, bludgeoned him with a stone, and later attempted to destroy evidence by burning the body and discarding the victim's mobile phone on a moving bus.
A recent study by IIT Kharagpur researchers reveals that powerful cyclones can significantly impact groundwater quality up to 100 metres below the surface in deep coastal aquifers. Conducted in the climate-vulnerable Sundarbans region, the research highlights how extreme weather events disturb the freshwater-seawater balance, threatening drinking water security and necessitating depth-specific groundwater management strategies.
Three men, including one posing as a tantric, have been arrested in northeast Delhi for allegedly cheating a 79-year-old man of Rs 39.3 lakh. The accused promised to extract buried ancestral gold through occult rituals and also stole gold jewellery worth Rs 15 lakh from his home. The main accused, Tahsin, along with Shoaib Ali and Mahakader Khan, gained the victim's confidence through fake gold and staged rituals, leading to their arrest and recovery of cash and other items.
A graphic designer, Pankaj Gupta, was arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch for creating malicious Android Package Kit (APK) files that enabled cyber fraudsters to cheat over 9,600 people of Rs 150 crore. Gupta, who previously escaped a digital arrest scam, developed APKs disguised as government services, selling them to cybercriminal networks in Bihar and Jharkhand.
The Delhi government has approved real-time monitoring of PM2.5 and PM10 sources in collaboration with IIT-Delhi and the procurement of 30 EV-based mechanical road sweepers to combat winter air pollution. These measures aim to strengthen ground-level dust removal and scientifically identify pollution sources throughout the year.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of corruption charges against Ved Pal, a former Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) assistant sanitary inspector. He is accused of demanding and accepting bribes from a sweeper, Naresh, who provided audio-video recordings as evidence. The court found a "prima facie case" under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
