'Nana left Mumbai, its luxuries and all the roles he could have played, and moved to Pune, where he lived like a farmer.'
A 63-year-old man was arrested in Kangra district for allegedly murdering his 53-year-old wife with an iron tool following a domestic dispute on Wednesday morning. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating.
The Uttarakhand High Court has set aside a death sentence for a man convicted of triple murder, citing his mental illness. The court directed the state government to provide treatment and release him upon recovery, noting that the trial court had overlooked his mental condition.
Krunal Pandya has been appointed captain of the seven-member India squad for the Hong Kong Sixes, replacing Bhuvneshwar Kumar who was recalled to the national team. Kulwant Khejroliya will join the squad as Bhuvneshwar's replacement for the tournament scheduled from October 30 to November 1.
On a dramatic Tuesday in the Champions League, Club Brugge secured a stunning 4-3 victory over Inter Milan, highlighted by Nicolo Tresoldi's hat-trick. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich was held to a 3-3 draw by Viking Stavanger after a late equaliser, while Barcelona recovered from a deficit to defeat Galatasaray 4-1. Atletico Madrid also overcame Manchester United 2-0, and Arsenal secured a 3-0 win against Lille, marking a night of significant results for Europe's top clubs.
A 23-year-old man, Shahid Hussain, identified as a "bad character" by police, was allegedly stabbed to death by four unidentified men in southeast Delhi's Kalindi Kunj. Hussain had been released from jail two days prior. Police have detained one person for questioning and are investigating the incident.
A fast-track court in Nashik, Maharashtra, has sentenced Vijay Sanjay Khairnar to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl late last year. The court termed the gruesome crime "rarest of the rare" and also ordered Rs 10 lakh financial assistance for the victim's family. The prosecution, led by Ujwal Nikam, relied on circumstantial evidence and witness testimonies to secure the conviction.
Delhi Police seized over 2,260 kg of illegal firecrackers from two vehicles in Alipur and arrested four individuals involved in transporting the consignment from Punjab for delivery in Delhi, where firecrackers are banned.
Delhi Police have arrested a 45-year-old man, Harish Kumar Sharma, for allegedly murdering his 35-year-old nephew, Himanshu alias Jeet, over a financial dispute in Karawal Nagar. The incident occurred on the night of October 7, and a sword was recovered from the accused.
The Indian contingent made a striking appearance at the Para Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, wearing ceremonial blazers adorned with motifs inspired by 5,000 years of Indian civilisation, including Indus Valley seals and SaptSindhu. Led by Paralympic medallist Simran Sharma and top shuttler Pramod Bhagat, over 100 athletes proudly represented India, which has a 281-member contingent competing across 11 disciplines. The Games will conclude on October 24.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs, who won a gold medal at the Asian Games, was presented with a cheque of Rs one crore by MP Anurag Thakur on behalf of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) in recognition of her achievement.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale extended an invitation to Abhijeet Dipke to join his Republican Party of India-Athawale.
Panchkula police have busted a cyber-fraud gang, arresting two individuals, Manoj Kumar and Anil, for allegedly targeting elderly and less-educated people. The accused tricked victims into revealing ATM PINs, swapped their cards, and withdrew money. Police recovered 70 ATM cards, a POS machine, and mobile phones, with further investigation underway to identify other gang members and affected ATMs in Haryana and Delhi.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has strongly condemned the alleged mob lynching of an unidentified man in Palakkad district, announcing that seven people have been arrested and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will probe the incident. The victim, aged 35-40, remains unidentified, and the minister has sought assistance from Tamil Nadu police. The incident, which involved the victim being attacked with stones and wooden sticks, is the third alleged mob lynching reported in Palakkad in recent years.
A 17-year-old Class 12 student was allegedly stabbed to death outside a government school in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden area. The incident, which occurred on October 14, stemmed from an altercation over school shoes. Police have apprehended five individuals, including three minors, in connection with the murder.
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.
Security personnel in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, seized 1,275 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup suspected of being smuggled into Nepal. A 23-year-old man was arrested after his car was intercepted during a joint operation by the SSB and UP Police. The consignment lacked proper documentation, and an investigation is underway to trace the supply chain and identify the smuggling network.
A 52-year-old lawyer and college lab attendant, Satish Kumar Srivastava, was allegedly shot dead in Prayagraj by another advocate, Devendra Nath Mishra, on Thursday. The incident occurred during an altercation over a disputed Nazul land. Police have taken some individuals into custody and are investigating, with an FIR registered against Mishra and others.
The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against 15 individuals in the Kishtwar minor's rape and death case. The chargesheet alleges a criminal conspiracy to conceal the sexual assault, intimidate the victim's family, and illegally terminate her advanced pregnancy. The 15-year-old tribal girl died on August 20 following an alleged abortion attempt after being repeatedly sexually assaulted by a teacher, resulting in pregnancy. Accused include the main perpetrator, health workers, and community elders involved in the cover-up and pressure tactics.
Isha Ambani, a director on the board of Jio Platforms, revealed that a failed attempt to upload a college assignment in 2009-10 due to poor internet connectivity in Mumbai sparked the idea and subsequent conversations that led to the creation of Jio.
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.
Thane Police's Crime Branch has arrested Dinesh Babu Manjrekar, a key accused in a series of robberies targeting elderly citizens through distraction and impersonation. Police recovered 212 grams of gold jewellery and are searching for his accomplices. Manjrekar has a history of 29 previous cases across various cities.
Police in Shahdol district seized 735 kg of cannabis, valued at Rs 1.13 crore, from a suspicious truck during a night patrol on Monday. Two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand were arrested, and a case was registered under the NDPS Act.
A 34-year-old man, Manish Yadav, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar area on Tuesday night. Police have registered a case and deployed multiple teams to apprehend the suspects, with arrests expected soon.
Police took prime accused Suhail to the accident spot in Nedumbassery near Kochi for evidence collection in the high-profile Mini Cooper crash case. Three youngsters died on October 11 when Suhail, allegedly driving under the influence, hit their scooter. The accused were also taken to bars where they reportedly consumed alcohol, and will be produced before the court later on Thursday.
A high-level committee, formed after a deadly stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, reviewed safety arrangements at several community puja pandals. The committee announced new measures, including prohibiting food stalls near entry/exit points and eliminating separate VIP entries, to enhance crowd management and safety during the festival.
Mahindra & Mahindra has officially expanded its popular compact SUV lineup with the launch of the Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG, its first-ever mainstream CNG passenger vehicle at an introductory starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hoardings depicting Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, US entrepreneur Elon Musk and others as the 10 heads of Ravana were put up at several locations in Lucknow on Sunday ahead of Dussehra.
The Election Commission has announced a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union territories, including those facing assembly polls next year. This initiative aims to enrol new voters, correct existing entries, and enhance the accuracy of voter lists, with January 1, 2027, set as the qualifying date.
A court in Meerut has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and placing a live snake beside his body to make it appear as a snakebite death. The elaborate murder plot was uncovered after a post-mortem revealed strangulation marks, leading to their conviction under 'Operation Conviction'.
Indian wrestlers Jaskaran Singh and Chandermohan have advanced to the bronze medal bouts in their respective weight categories at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas. Rohit and Shivan also remain in contention for medals through the repechage rounds, while Sumit Bharaskar's campaign concluded.
Bengaluru police have detained two individuals for questioning regarding an alleged defamatory social media post targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The detention follows Siddaramaiah's complaint and an injunction order against media outlets. Political figures have termed the incident a 'sting operation', with calls for a CBI probe.
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 30-year-old man, Manish Yadav, was injured after being shot multiple times in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar area on Tuesday. Police are investigating the incident, scanning CCTV footage, and working to ascertain the motive and identify the assailants.
Faridabad police have arrested three individuals for robbing a man of Rs 32,500 at knifepoint after luring him through the dating app Grindr. The victim was taken to a secluded spot, assaulted, and robbed, with the extorted money later deposited into an online betting site.
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.
Built during the reign of Pallava King Dantivarman, the well features four-way steps that form a swastika pattern for easy access to water.
Following a tragic stampede at the Chorebagan Durga Puja in north Kolkata that killed 19 and injured 24, police have detained 12 people, including event organisers. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has promised strict action against those responsible for crowd mismanagement and announced an SIT investigation into the incident.
Surat Police and the district health department have apprehended 16 alleged fake doctors operating clinics in the Pandesara area. A special drive on Tuesday led to the arrests, with three individuals being repeat offenders. Seizures included medical equipment and medicines worth Rs 1,82,444.
India's men's blind football team suffered a significant 1-6 defeat against hosts Japan at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Saturday. Despite a 1-1 score at half-time, India's defence collapsed in the second half, leading to their second consecutive loss in the tournament.
