India

Three people have been arrested for the gang rape of a medical student from Odisha in West Bengal’s Durgapur. The survivor is undergoing treatment, police said.

Actor Sangeeta Bijlani has applied for a firearm licence after her Pavana Nagar farmhouse was vandalised and robbed, sparking debate on safety in remote areas.

Delhi Zoo, closed since August 30 due to bird flu, may reopen in early November after tests confirmed no active avian influenza. A reopening proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Environment.

Syed Ibrahim Thangal, 55, was arrested in Mangaluru for allegedly supporting the banned PFI on social media. He is in judicial custody as authorities investigate further.

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to distribute over 92,000 minikits for the Rabi season to enhance pulse production, modernize farming practices, and provide financial and input support to farmers.

Malayalam actor Jayakrishnan and two associates were arrested in Mangaluru for allegedly abusing a Muslim cab driver with communal slurs.

India’s spinners, led by Ravindra Jadeja, dominated the West Indies, leaving them at 140/4 at stumps on Day 2. Despite a resilient start, the West Indies lost key wickets throughout the day.

Sri C. Radhakrishna Rao, legendary statistician from Karnataka, continues to inspire global academia with his century-spanning career and groundbreaking contributions.

Sonia Gandhi writes to the widow of Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, highlighting alleged caste-based harassment and calling for accountability within the police administration.

Tamil Nadu man Abdul Alim went from a Zoho security guard to software engineer, proving how determination, learning, and mentorship transform lives.

Ford reconsiders its Chennai plant restart amid Trump’s 100% China tariffs, global trade uncertainties, and a renewed focus on European EV operations.

Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar’s suicide highlights bureaucratic rifts, with officers demanding removal of top officials for an impartial investigation.

Andhra Pradesh excise officials arrest Addepalli Janardhana Rao in spurious liquor case linked to Mukalacheruvu, seizing unlabelled bottles and spirits.

Supreme Court allows time-bound firecracker use in Delhi for five days during Diwali amid environmental concerns over air pollution.

Delhi court sends Reliance Power executive Ashok Kumar Pal to ED custody in ADA Group money laundering case linked to fake bank guarantees.

Air India flight AI-154 from Vienna to Delhi was diverted to Dubai due to autopilot issues; passengers landed safely after technical checks.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge blamed the Modi government for rising crimes against Dalits and Adivasis after Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar’s alleged suicide.

Three cough syrup brands in Madhya Pradesh show dangerously high diethylene glycol levels after child fatalities, raising safety concerns.

India reaffirmed ties with Afghanistan as EAM S. Jaishankar met Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi, pledging six new projects and support for Afghan cricket.

A Gorakhpur driver who claimed to be robbed of ₹9.7 lakh fabricated the story to arrange money for his wedding. Police recovered the cash and arrested him within 24 hours.