Loudoun County domestic violence update: Suspect located after massive search in Virginia

Authorities located and questioned Christian De Jesus Santiago Sunday, ending a search for a man considered armed and dangerous after an alleged domestic assault in Loudoun, Virginia. Deputies traced a hang-up call to Aldie, interviewed the victim, and said Santiago fled with a firearm. Officials have not confirmed an arrest or charges; the investigation continues.

MP town inspector killed by truck while probing suspected illicit liquor smuggling

Puri, a Khategaon inspector, was killed Sunday when a truck ran him over as he stopped it during an illicit-liquor probe on the Indore-Betul highway. The driver fled, abandoning the seized truck, and police are searching for him. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered an inquiry and announced ₹1 crore aid for Puri’s family, amid spurious-liquor allegations.

India’s Gender Budget needs to count the women it reaches

India’s 2026–27 Gender Budget allocates ₹5.01 lakh crore, or 9.37% of Union spending, but limited sex-disaggregated data obscures how much reaches women. The next phase should strengthen administrative records by adding sex fields to forms, distinguishing measured figures from estimates, and training data staff, enabling evidence-based planning and spending. India’s two-decade-old framework provides the foundation.

SC to hear SP leader Azam Khan’s plea against arrest in money laundering case

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear SP leader Azam Khan’s challenge to his Enforcement Directorate arrest, made minutes after bail in another case; Chief Justice Surya Kant favored initial high-court review. Khan alleges repeated arrests and political timing. He was remanded over alleged public-fund misuse at his university, following bail in a dual-PAN case.

Shopify CEO turns wine cellar into AI server room, uses it to track stressful meetings

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke converted his wine cellar into an AI computing hub, using Nvidia hardware to analyze personal data and identify which meetings cause him the most stress. The system combines Fitbit, calendar and location information, allowing sensitive data to stay local. Lütke has urged Shopify employees to use AI before seeking additional staff.

Trump says he may become ‘Mr Veto’ if Democrats secure majority in midterm elections

Trump said he could become “Mr. Veto” if Democrats win Congress in Tuesday’s midterms, acknowledging Republicans may lose control as polls favor Democratic House gains and show close Senate races. In a podcast preview, he said he would veto bills until Democrats negotiated. Midterms determine Congress’s makeup and shape a president’s ability to advance legislation.

Ram temple donation theft: Supreme Court closes probe monitoring, allows petitioners to assist trial

The Supreme Court ended monitoring of alleged theft from Ayodhya’s Ram temple donations after Uttar Pradesh reported a charge sheet against eight accused, allowing petitioners to assist the trial court while stressing it had expressed no view on guilt. Investigators identified 105 alleged cash-removal instances but found no discrepancy in valuables. The probe followed claims that ₹5–7.5 crore had been siphoned.

Entire staff of Jharkhand's Gamharia police station suspended after woman raped inside premises

All 15 police personnel at Gamharia station in Jharkhand were suspended after a woman alleged she was raped on the premises, a senior officer said Sunday. The assault allegedly occurred October 29, when she came to report a dispute with her husband. The wireless operator, station officer and clerk were arrested; an SIT continues investigating.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Special stray vacancy round dates announced, registration begins today

MCC announced the NEET UG Counselling 2026 special stray vacancy schedule: registration opens November 2 and closes November 4, while choice filling continues through November 5. Seat-allotment results will be declared November 7, and candidates must report by November 16. The sixth round runs November 17–28, with results on November 20; details are available at mcc.nic.in.

Diwali festivities light up market in Lucknow: Traditional bazaar buzzing; malls roll red carpet

Lucknow’s malls and markets are drawing Diwali shoppers, with decorations, attractions, discounts and prize offers boosting footfall despite bad weather and traffic congestion. Phoenix Palassio unveiled a mirrored 28-foot bow and drone show, while malls feature installations, rangoli and shop-and-win promotions; bazaars remain crowded, though sellers say online shopping and parking woes are shifting habits.

Sanjay Gupta's wife urges people to excuse daughter after she shows middle finger to paparazzi

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta’s wife, Anuradha Lekhi Gupta, has asked people to excuse their grieving children and delete content showing daughter Dalai’s viral funeral reaction, warning it could leave emotional scars. She said paparazzi intrusion distressed the family and regretted any hurt caused. Gupta, 59, died after a fall at his Mumbai home on October 30.

SC refuses to entertain Sukesh Chandrasekhar's plea for stay on conviction

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain Sukesh Chandrasekhar’s plea to stay his conviction for impersonating a Supreme Court judge, leaving his eight-year sentence intact. The Delhi High Court had rejected a stay, saying his objections should be examined by the appellate court. The case stemmed from 2017 calls to a special judge.

Shaheen Afridi's Pakistan penalised for slow over-rate after tri-series triumph

Pakistan were fined five per cent of their match fees for being one over short of the required rate in Saturday’s ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka, despite winning by three wickets after chasing 326 with nine balls remaining. Fakhar Zaman’s 127 off 99 deliveries powered the chase. Pakistan’s only loss was to Sri Lanka.

Amitabh Bachchan slams media outlet for twisting his Lord Krishna invocation

Amitabh Bachchan accused a media outlet of twisting his Lord Krishna invocation, warning that 10 per cent of his 50 million followers were ready to respond if he gave the signal. He said “Haathi ghoda palki, Jai Kanhaiya Lal ki” was a prayer, not a challenge, and called the report an insult to religion. Bachchan regularly posts online.

Mandaviya calls Chhattisgarh Hockey League a model for other states

Mandaviya called the Chhattisgarh Hockey League a model for other states, saying it develops players and strengthens India’s sports ecosystem, while Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said it gives local talent competition and exposure. Six teams competed, each including an Olympian. A state mission will identify rural talent and connect players to training centres.

CM Yogi Adityanath says Ayodhya Deepotsav is creating livelihood opportunities

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath says Ayodhya’s annual Deepotsav is strengthening religious faith while creating livelihoods for potters, farmers, labourers and small traders. In a social-media post ahead of his Monday visit, he said each lamp represents local labour and produce, and the festival generates work and business. He said opportunities were limited before 2017.

Over 4,500 Indians removed from Canada this year: CBSA

Canada removed a record 4,526 Indian nationals by September 30, accounting for more than 27% of 16,426 removals, according to CBSA data. Indians were the largest nationality group removed for the first time since 2020 and led the inventory of pending removals, with 11,393 of 52,457 cases. Canadian removals include deportation, exclusion and departure orders.

Cop killed after illicit liquor-laden truck runs over him in MP's Dewas; hunt on for driver

A police officer was killed Monday in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, when a truck carrying over 1,800 litres of illicit liquor allegedly ran him over as its driver fled. Police seized the truck and are searching for the driver. The death comes amid a suspected spurious-liquor racket linked to 10 reported deaths; 11 people have been arrested.

Bengal Church vandalised during inauguration; priests, devotees assaulted, mobile phones smashed

Thirty to 35 people allegedly vandalised a church and attacked priests, devotees and women during its inauguration in Narayantala, South 24 Parganas, on Saturday, injuring several, police said. They reportedly damaged a cross and phones, and ordered women to remove bangles. Police are investigating; a Christian organisation condemned the attack, amid threats against Christian families.

No operational fatality in 12 months for CRPF, first time in 47 years

The CRPF recorded no operational fatalities for 12 consecutive months for the first time in 47 years, a major milestone as India declared itself Maoist-free on March 30, 2026. It credits better equipment, training, planning and evacuation. Eight personnel died in action in 2025, mostly in Maoist-hit areas; attention is shifting to violence in Manipur.

Delhi Police officers gather outside PHQ after ACP transferred over lawyer row

Dozens of Delhi officers, including transferred ACP Manasvi Vashishta, gathered at headquarters Monday seeking Commissioner Anurag Kumar’s intervention after a lawyers’ strike led to transfers of Vashishta and Shahdara SHO Arun Kumar. They sought procedures for such disputes and were admitted to meet the commissioner. The conflict followed lawyer Lalit Bansal’s October 23 injury and claims suspects were not arrested.

Shah Rukh Khan’s King song Tu Mil Jaaye has fans speculating about Suhana Khan’s surprise appearance

Shah Rukh Khan released King’s “Tu Mil Jaaye” on his 61st birthday, as fans speculated a fleeting shot of a girl before a burning house shows Suhana Khan. The romantic song pairs Khan with Deepika Padukone and features Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran. Directed by Siddharth Anand, King marks Suhana’s theatrical debut, opening worldwide December 24, 2026.

Normal life hit in Arunachal's Upper Siang as bandh observed to protest against hydropower project

A 36-hour bandh disrupted Upper Siang on Monday, closing schools, shops and markets as buses stopped and protesters burned tyres. Organisers demanded detainees’ release, security-force withdrawal and suspension of surveys for the proposed 11,200-MW Siang project. Effects elsewhere were limited; Adi communities fear displacement and cultural loss, while the project has strategic significance amid China’s planned Tibetan dam.

NSA Ajit Doval reviews bilateral defence cooperation with Vietnam's deputy PM in Hanoi

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phan Van Giang reviewed defence cooperation in Hanoi Monday and agreed to deepen engagement, India’s Embassy said. Doval’s visit includes meetings with Vietnamese leaders to review the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, elevated in May 2026, as countries expand bilateral security cooperation.

Defence ministry signs ₹53,867 crore deals for 8 next-generation Navy corvettes

India’s Defence Ministry signed Rs 53,867-crore contracts for eight next-generation corvettes, boosting capabilities and indigenous shipbuilding. GRSE will build five and Goa Shipyard three; Navy-designed vessels will carry systems for air, surface and undersea missions. It could generate 72 lakh shipyard person-days and 460 lakh in ancillary industries over ten years, advancing self-reliance by 2047.

#LitTalk: Dodging diplomatic glamour to sketch a candid portrait of life

Retired diplomat Ruchira Kamboj, India’s first woman Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has published her memoir, *On the World Stage: A Life in Diplomacy*, reflecting on four decades of service. She describes her father’s influence, loneliness abroad and balancing diplomacy with motherhood, crediting family support; the book also traces India’s rise as a power.

Rajan Ramgopal Verma on his Hindi debut Jhaad Phoonk: Horror is the hero of the film if made well

Rajan Ramgopal Verma makes his Hindi debut with OTT horror film *Jhaad Phoonk*, inspired by childhood encounters with faith-healing rituals in Aligarh. Shot in Uttarakhand, it explores fear, belief and superstition beyond supernatural scares, starring Yashpal Sharma, Padmini Kolhapure and Sumbul Touqeer Khan. Gujarati filmmaker Verma says horror carries meaning and plans a Uttar Pradesh-set project.

Antonelli breaks Vettel's record: F1's five youngest world champions

Kimi Antonelli became F1’s youngest champion at 20 years and 68 days, clinching the 2026 title with third place in Mexico City and becoming Italy’s first champion since Ascari. Five victories gave him a lead he never relinquished. Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen complete the list of the sport’s five youngest champions.

Sanjay Gupta's wife Anuradha Lekhi Gupta requests for privacy after filmmaker's death

Anuradha Lekhi Gupta appealed for privacy and asked media to delete videos of her 13-year-old daughter confronting paparazzi at her husband’s cremation, saying her children are struggling with their father’s sudden death. Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, 59, died Saturday after an accidental fall caused a fatal head injury; his credits include *Kaante* and *Shootout at Lokhandwala*.

Saffron flower blooms in Ladakh in record 30 days, half the usual time

Ladakh’s saffron pilot has bloomed within 30 days of planting—half the usual time—and yielded nearly 22 grams in four days, raising hopes the high-value crop could boost farmers’ incomes. Authorities planted about 90,000 corms across 4,000 square metres of restored land in Leh to test whether saffron can thrive in Ladakh’s high-altitude climate and be grown commercially.