The CBI questioned former MLA Suresh Rathore in Haridwar regarding the Ankita Bhandari murder case, a day after meeting Bhandari's parents. Rathore, who has been expelled from the BJP, denied knowing actress Urmila Sanawar, whose allegations fueled the 'VIP' involvement controversy. The case has seen renewed protests following a governor's appointment and a recommended CBI inquiry earlier this year.
A man's suicide attempt in Beed, Maharashtra, was thwarted when his wife alerted emergency helpline 112. Police swiftly responded, broke into the room, and rescued the man, who was then counselled.
Faridabad police have arrested seven members of an interstate "Gulel" gang involved in dacoity and robbery following an encounter. Two accused sustained gunshot wounds. The gang, originating from Madhya Pradesh, travelled to various states to commit crimes, using slingshots to check for occupants before breaking into houses. Police recovered weapons and are investigating further crimes across multiple states.
A 23-year-old newlywed woman was found dead at her marital home in Amethi on Tuesday. Her mother has alleged that her daughter was murdered by her in-laws, claiming she was lured into marriage and subsequently killed. Police have sent the body for post-mortem and further action will be taken based on the report.
Indian mutual funds experienced a nearly 5 per cent growth in average quarterly assets under management (QAAUM) in the second quarter of FY27, reaching approximately ~87.2 trillion, despite significant equity market turbulence and corrections in largecap and some debt segments.
'This incident will send a wave of fear through the entire Bollywood community.'
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Meerut for allegedly pushing his wife to her death from a second-floor balcony in Gurugram following a domestic dispute. The victim, Pallavi Yadav, succumbed to her injuries after being shifted to a Meerut hospital. The accused, Dharmendra alias Akash, was remanded in police custody.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking his intervention after she was allegedly forced to vacate a circuit house in Nadia district, claiming harassment and threatening legal action. She reported a crowd shouting 'Jai Shree Ram' slogans outside the premises after her refusal to leave.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has condemned the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, alias Jhota, in Mansa, assuring strict action against all involved. He also criticised opposition parties for politicising the incident. The medical store owner accused of the shooting was arrested, and public outrage led to property damage.
Ravita and Amardeep, sentenced to death for the snakebite murder of Ravita's husband, have been moved to separate barracks in Meerut district jail. Prison authorities noted their restlessness, and no visitors have come since the sentencing. The case, decided under 'Operation Conviction', involved strangulation disguised as a snakebite.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met the families of individuals who lost their lives due to drug-related issues in Punjab, saying he had never felt so deeply saddened in life as he did while meeting them and also called out the AAP government for failing to curb the menace.
The Delhi High Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on October 16 concerning the right to peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. The plea seeks directions to authorities to permit demonstrations and declare peaceful protest as part of free speech, following recent protests and alleged police actions. Another PIL regarding assaults on protesters was adjourned to November.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday inaugurated a high-performance sports science centre in Shillong, aiming to provide scientific training, injury prevention, and recovery support to athletes ahead of the National Games. Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra praised the state's investment in athlete development, highlighting the importance of supporting athletes before they achieve recognition. The centre, operational since September, is part of Meghalaya's long-term strategy to strengthen its sporting ecosystem and promote wider youth participation.
A Meerut court has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and staging his death as a snakebite. The elaborate plot involved placing a live snake next to the victim's body to mislead investigators. This is the second death penalty awarded by a Meerut court this week for a murder case.
A Meerut court sentenced a woman and her lover to death on Friday for murdering her husband and staging it as a snakebite. The court cited the Manusmriti and the mythological figure Savitri, calling it a "rarest of rare" case.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated a thorough inquiry into allegations of misconduct against IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, who is accused of using abusive language towards a female JKAS officer during a recent virtual review meeting, an incident that has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for strict action.
'When the House adjourned, they were not yet getting 360. They were short of that, maybe by six or seven or ten.' 'So they wanted to break more parties and get their support, and they were engaged in that.'
Seven individuals have been booked in Mumbai for allegedly orchestrating a Rs 3.63 crore cheating scheme. They defrauded 16 people by promising discounted MHADA flats meant for mill workers in Dadar, failing to deliver the properties, and issuing dishonoured refund cheques. The case has been registered at Bhoiwada police station.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and AISA have raised concerns over the detention of their leaders, Abhijeet Dipke and Neha Bora, by Delhi Police during protests. Both parties allege their leaders are being held at undisclosed locations and denied access to lawyers, while police confirm detentions were made to maintain law and order.
Union Minister of State L Murugan resigned from the Modi government and his Rajya Sabha membership on Tuesday, stating his intention to return to Tamil Nadu to strengthen the BJP ahead of the 2029 parliamentary elections. His resignation fuels speculation about an upcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Six Delhi Metro stations, including key hubs like Rajiv Chowk, will be closed till 4 pm on Monday due to a protest announced by the Congress party against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over "vote chori" allegations. Interchange facilities will remain operational.
Six US Democratic lawmakers, including Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar, have urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address alleged excessive force during student protests in India and concerns over voter purges during his upcoming visit. They also accused Indian diplomatic missions of surveillance of protesters in the US and called for investigations into human rights violations and potential arms sales implications.
'People started fearing Nana Patekar's frankness. Kuchh bhi bol sakta hai yeh. He once pointed to a major respected politician's belly and asked 'Kya hai yeh?''
The Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh has strongly denied media reports alleging irregularities in the addition of 16.18 lakh voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The CEO asserted that the process was conducted with "utmost transparency" and in strict adherence to electoral laws and ECI instructions, clarifying the collection and processing of Form-6 applications.
Penguin India has announced the English translation of "Tukaram," a Marathi biography of Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The book, originally by Shafi Pathan and translated by Vikrant Pande, details Mundhe's life from a challenging childhood to his impactful civil service career, known for his strict enforcement of food safety regulations.
A woman, her son, and daughter were arrested in Odisha's Kendrapara district for allegedly murdering the husband, who was an alcoholic and frequently assaulted his family. The trio reportedly strangled him to death after he attacked his wife on Wednesday night.
Murugan's resignation comes amid speculation over an impending ministerial reshuffle.
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.
Manchester City's head coach Enzo Maresca stated that the club's players and supporters have grown closer following the Premier League's financial rule breach charges, while Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provided an update on player injuries, with Martin Zubimendi potentially returning and Piero Hincapie still sidelined.
A man identified as Gopal Halder was beaten to death by locals in Sonarpur, West Bengal, after he and two accomplices allegedly broke into a house with a firearm. Halder was reportedly an accused in the homeowner's son's murder case from several years ago. Police are investigating the incident.
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.
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.
The family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, shot dead in Mansa, Punjab, has refused to perform his last rites, demanding justice and a CBI probe. The murder has triggered a political controversy, with opposition leaders criticising the state government's handling of the drug menace and law and order.
A 65-year-old farmer, Sitaram Pal, was found murdered with a sharp-edged weapon near his tubewell in Satopit village, Fatehpur. Police have registered a murder case against unidentified persons and formed special teams to investigate the incident.
'Questions give you courage, and they also give you answers. Sometimes those answers are uncomfortable, and sometimes they are comfortable.' 'You must be able to accept both in the same stride.'
Top Indian athletes like PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Neeru Dhanda, and Harmanpreet Singh have been nominated by their respective National Sports Federations to the electoral college for the Indian Olympic Association's Athletes Commission polls on November 3. The article details the nomination process, eligibility criteria, and the composition of the new Athletes Commission, noting the absence of some federations and the exclusion of outgoing members like Mary Kom.
A police constable was shot dead by suspected liquor smugglers in Nalanda district, Bihar, during a chase on Wednesday night. In a separate incident, five police personnel were injured in Bagaha when locals attacked them during an arrest related to a liquor supply case, freeing one suspect.
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.
