A 50-year-old man in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, died after being severely injured in a clash over the construction of a speed breaker. His wife has filed a complaint against six named individuals and ten unidentified persons, accusing them of assault with intent to kill. Police have registered a case and suspended four officials for alleged negligence.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke claims Delhi Police may detain him ahead of the party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march in Central Park, Connaught Place, on Friday. The march is a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. Dipke criticised the closure of Central Park and the alleged arrests of CJP members for waving the national flag, accusing the Prime Minister of hating the Tiranga and alleging an undeclared "Emergency".
Navi Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian origin, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The announcement came as she was in Nuremberg, a symbolic location given her career's focus on international justice. Pillay dedicated the prize to survivors and those working for justice, warning against political attacks on international law and institutions like the ICC. Her extensive career includes roles in the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the International Criminal Court, and as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
A 20-year-old receptionist, Dilsha, was allegedly stabbed to death by a man identified as Jithu at a resort in Kozhenchery, Kerala. Police suspect the killing is linked to a failed relationship. The accused was apprehended at the scene and handed over to the police.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report detailing the alleged sexual abuse of two young girls by their father in Latur, Maharashtra. The NCW has urged the Maharashtra DGP for a time-bound investigation, strict action under POCSO and BNS, and protection for the victims and their mother.
This week's OTT releases offer a diverse selection, from the Tamil drama Dorothy to the live-action Moana, alongside Telugu thrillers, Korean cooking shows, and Hindi biopics, ensuring there's something for every viewer.
A 17-year-old girl, allegedly raped by three men at Delhi's Aastha Kunj Park, bravely assisted investigators by leading them to the crime spots. Her detailed account and identification of the locations enabled forensic teams to collect crucial biological evidence, including a condom. Police subsequently identified and arrested the three accused, Asif, Hemant, and Mahesh, after scanning CCTV footage and using technical surveillance.
Investigators probing the alleged rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur, West Bengal, suspect one of the accused took the victim to a shack where two others were present before the crime, with the three allegedly consuming intoxicants prior to the assault.
A 48-year-old man, Lalit, has been arrested in New Delhi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 double murder-cum-dacoity case. He had been absconding for nearly 32 years after two sadhvis were strangled to death and valuables looted from a spiritual ashram. Three other co-accused were arrested earlier, while Lalit lived under a false identity as a labourer.
The Karnataka cabinet has rejected the clemency plea of Shubha Shankar, who is serving life imprisonment for the 2003 murder of her fiancee, Girish. The cabinet also decided to challenge the High Court's ruling on enhanced reservation quotas for SCs and STs in the Supreme Court.
The parents of Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student who died by suicide, are continuing their hunger strike for a second day, demanding the arrest of those they hold responsible. They allege caste discrimination and seek justice for their son, with Union Minister Ramdas Athawale assuring support.
Three individuals were arrested in Kota for allegedly firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The incident, which injured Shroff's driver and a bystander, is being investigated for links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which purportedly claimed responsibility due to Shroff's alleged association with Salman Khan. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the arrests and vowed strict action.
A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner in Jaipur, who then buried her body in the garden of their rented house and fled. The crime was discovered by the landlord when he found a hand protruding from freshly dug soil. Police are investigating and searching for the accused.
Top US lawmakers, leaders, and civil society members have strongly condemned an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple in Illinois. Alexandros Paporakis, 19, was arrested for attempting a mass shooting at the Aurora temple, which failed when his rifle jammed. Indian-American Congressmen and other officials have called for efforts to combat rising anti-Indian and anti-Hindu prejudice in America, highlighting the need to protect minority houses of worship.
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 have arrested two individuals in connection with two separate murder cases that occurred in Govandi's Shivajinagar area and Kurla West. One arrest was made for a murder following an altercation on Saturday, and another for the strangulation of a girl in Kurla West, where an acquaintance is the alleged assailant.
The Delhi government has taken action by withholding the additional DCP charge for ACP Vivek Bhagat, who faces serious allegations of sexually harassing a woman journalist, pending a thorough inquiry into the matter.
A 40-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from the fourth floor of a building in north Delhi's Burari area. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of killing her, citing a history of domestic disputes and assaults. Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway, awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death.
Five suspects involved in a murder case were arrested in Faridabad following a police encounter. One suspect sustained a gunshot injury. This brings the total arrests in the case to eight, with police continuing their search for remaining accused. The case involves the murder of 45-year-old Laxman and injury to his nephew during an attack on Sunday night.
A 23-year-old delivery executive, Sameer Hussain, allegedly died by suicide after being assaulted over a torn Rs 10 note in East Delhi. He recorded a video expressing his humiliation before consuming poison. Two accused have been arrested, and police have added abetment of suicide charges to the case.
The NIA informed the Bombay High Court that dismissed police officer Sachin Waze planted an explosives-laden SUV near Mukesh Ambani's residence in 2021 to gain fame as a "super cop" by solving the case himself. The agency further alleged that Waze murdered his friend Mansukh Hiran, who owned the vehicle, fearing he would expose the conspiracy. The High Court extended its interim stay on Waze's bail, which was previously granted by a special court.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that Mumbai Police will track down those responsible for the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff, including their handlers. The police have leads and believe the accused are operating from outside Maharashtra, possibly abroad. Fadnavis also criticised the Opposition's stance on law and order.
IIT Bombay has established a 10-member high-level committee to investigate the alleged suicide of B Tech student Sahil Wakode, who was found dead after being caught using a mobile phone during an exam. Faculty member Suryanarayan Doolla, named in an FIR alleging abetment to suicide on grounds of caste discrimination, has been sent on leave.
A man in Gujarat's Surat district, who initially reported the alleged murder of his grandmother-in-law, has confessed to her killing and two other murders in 2022. Madhavdas Sadhu, along with his wife Urmila, allegedly murdered his grandmother-in-law, mother, and sister-in-law, primarily to seize property and cover up previous crimes.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to the parents of Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student who died by suicide, assuring them support in their quest for justice. Sahil's death is under police investigation, with allegations of caste discrimination against a faculty member who has been sent on leave. Sahil's parents plan an indefinite hunger strike.
The Delhi Police's Financial Monitoring Cell prevented potential losses of Rs 1.53 crore in "digital arrest" scams across five states. Their Proactive Victim Identification and Protection Team intervened to save multiple victims, including senior citizens, from transferring additional money to fraudsters who impersonated officials and threatened arrest for fabricated crimes.
The UAE has initiated an investigation into a serious incident aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was forced to divert and land in Saudi Arabia. An Indian pilot was reportedly stabbed by his co-pilot during the flight, leading to an emergency landing. Authorities are examining all circumstances, including potential links to terrorist activity, asserting UAE jurisdiction over the UAE-registered aircraft.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that the CBI has completed 90% of its investigation into the murder of his personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, with only the alleged money trail left to be established. Adhikari claimed the murder involved shooters from Uttar Pradesh, a hirer from Bihar, and a "Bhaipo gang" in the Rs 2 crore contract money. He urged voters to seek "revenge" for Rath's death in the Nandigram bypoll.
Police have recovered a motorcycle allegedly used in the killing of a 28-year-old gym trainer in Aya Nagar. Two suspects have been identified, and raids are underway to apprehend them. The investigation is delving into a long-running rivalry involving previous murders and potential organised crime links.
Delhi Police has invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against an alleged multi-state crime syndicate led by Nasir Hafiz Khan, who is accused of numerous robberies and cheating cases. The action follows an investigation into a 2025 robbery, revealing Khan's extensive criminal history and previous MCOCA booking.
An Italian woman, Paola Bertolini, travelled to Gurugram, India, to report a romance scam where a man allegedly swindled 1,000 euros from her. Dissatisfied with the response in Italy, she approached the Gurugram Cyber Police, who have registered a case and launched a search for the accused.
Police have taken Siya Goyal, an accused in the alleged murder of her fiance Ketan Agarwal, to Lohagad Fort for a crime scene reconstruction. Goyal and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, are accused of pushing Agarwal to his death from the fort. The exercise aims to verify the sequence of events and the accused's claims.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 442 crore belonging to online gaming company Gameskraft and its app RummyCulture, bringing the total frozen assets in the money laundering probe to Rs 2,843 crore. The agency alleges the company used bots to defraud users and generated proceeds of crime through platform commissions.
Shaque: Trust No One has a promising mystery and enough juicy red herrings to keep you guessing, but its convenient writing and dated clichs eventually derail the show.
The son of slain Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar has accused former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband of orchestrating his father's murder. While Shinde denies the allegations, calling them politically motivated, Thane police have arrested one suspect and detained another. The incident has sparked protests and intensified political rivalries ahead of the 2026 Thane Municipal Corporation elections.
A 70-year-old retired IAS officer, Rakesh Agarwal, was found dead with his throat slit at his home in Bhopal. Police suspect his househelp, who has been missing since the incident. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has condemned the killing and assured swift action, while the opposition has criticised the state's law and order situation.
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, convicted in the sensational Blue Drum murder case of Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput, are undergoing counselling in jail after becoming emotional and refusing food post-verdict. Their sentencing is scheduled for October 14, and the case continues to impact properties in Meerut.
Six individuals have been arrested across two districts in Bihar for their alleged involvement in a murder case and an attack on Special Task Force (STF) personnel. Three of the accused sustained bullet injuries during an exchange of fire with police while attempting to flee in Sitamarhi, while three others were arrested in Vaishali for assaulting STF members.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Deepesh Bajoria, a principal bookie from Guwahati, in connection with a large-scale money-laundering investigation linked to an illegal T20 cricket-betting syndicate operating during IPL seasons across the Northeast. Bajoria allegedly used online platforms and encrypted channels to facilitate betting, routing over Rs 28 crore through a non-operational firm's bank account.
A court in Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills district has sentenced Banphrangkupar Nongbri to life imprisonment without parole for the murder of 79-year-old Phlesis Syiem and her 25-year-old domestic help, Maitlynti Lyngdoh Marshillong, in August 2021. The motive for the heinous crime was determined to be robbery, with the court also imposing a fine of Rs 1 lakh.
