Police in Meghalaya have arrested a man for the murder of a seven-year-old orphan boy, solving a case that remained unsolved for six months. The accused, a neighbour of the victim, allegedly smothered the child after an argument.
A blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh caused panic and prompted an investigation by the National Investigation Agency. No casualties were reported, but the incident has raised serious concerns about security and law and order in the region.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reports that over 1,150 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Iran through land borders into Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict. The MEA also confirmed that three Indians were injured in attacks in the UAE.
Indian trap shooters Kynan Chenai and Aashima Ahlawat narrowly missed qualifying for the finals at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, Morocco, while other Indian participants also failed to advance.
Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori has highlighted the threat posed by Kolkata Knight Riders' spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy ahead of their IPL match, despite their recent struggles. He also discussed the pitch conditions and the team's stand-in captain, Ishan Kishan.
A Delhi court has convicted Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti and a former bank employee in a case involving cheating and forgery of bank records to illegally obtain interest payments.
Gurugram police have arrested a wanted accused linked to several ATM thefts amounting to lakhs of rupees. The accused, Aashiq, is a proclaimed offender and has multiple cases registered against him.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has announced a monthly pension for former women cricketers who represented the state in the Senior Women's National Championship, aiming to honour their contributions to the sport.
Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber-fraud racket with links to the Philippines and Cambodia, arresting five individuals involved in the use and distribution of illegal SIM boxes.
Police in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, have arrested four individuals in connection with a shooting incident that seriously injured a man. The suspects were apprehended with firearms and ammunition, and the motive appears to be a long-standing dispute.
Delhi Police have arrested an alleged sharpshooter, Sajjan alias Lala, from the Naveen Khati gang in the Najafgarh area. The arrest was made based on specific information, and a pistol and bullets were recovered from the suspect.
China and Bhutan held the 15th Expert Group Meeting to discuss boundary alignment, focusing on areas where there are no disputes, and agreed to maintain the momentum of negotiations.
Karnataka continues to lead the Khelo India Tribal Games with impressive performances in race walking and middle-distance running, while Chhattisgarh secures a spot in the football final.
Indian trap shooters failed to reach the finals in both the men's and women's events at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, Morocco. Kynan Chenai was the highest-placed Indian in the men's event, finishing 13th, while Aashima Ahlawat finished 14th in the women's event.
The Indian Parliament is expected to extend its budget session to introduce a bill increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816, reserving 273 for women, and amending the women's reservation law.
An Indian-origin man has been remanded in custody after being charged with dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm following an incident outside a pub in Derby, UK, where seven people were injured.
Jewellery worth approximately 1.75 crore has been stolen from a Jain temple in the Lalbag area of central Mumbai. Police are investigating the theft and have identified a suspect through CCTV footage.
The Delhi Police arrested 267 narco-offenders and seized significant quantities of contraband during a 48-hour crackdown called "Operation Kavach 13.0." The operation involved raids across the city and targeted drug traffickers, suppliers, and organised criminal networks.
An explosion occurred outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, prompting an investigation by police and the National Investigation Agency. A crude device is suspected to have been used, causing damage to a scooter parked nearby.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported processing 99.9% of applications under its Citizen's Charter within the stipulated timeframe in March 2026, demonstrating a high level of efficiency.
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