A national record holder at just 18, Uttar Pradesh athlete Anushka Yadav has a simple wish -- to make hammer throw match the popularity of javelin which has a massive fan following in the country.
Turkey's 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus is set to surpass the 2,700 rating mark, a level unofficially known as 'super grandmaster', after defeating former world champion Veselin Topalov with four wins and two draws at an event in Monaco.
Cristiano Ronaldo reached a major milestone, scoring his 100th goal in the Saudi Pro League during Al-Nassr's 4-2 victory over Al-Shabab. The Portuguese superstar's goal, along with Joao Felix's hat-trick, helped Al-Nassr maintain their position at the top of the league standings.
Spain returned to winning form with a strong 3-0 victory over Austria, as Lamine Yamal's return from injury proved key in lifting Luis de la Fuente's side back to their best.
Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos successfully defended their French Open men's doubles title, defeating Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in straight sets to secure their third Grand Slam crown together.
A five-year-old boy was mauled to death by stray dogs in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, prompting calls for compensation from the bereaved family.
Kerala's Ancy Sojan created history on Saturday by breaking the long-standing national record in women's long jump at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar.
Eleven-year-old Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir demonstrated exceptional talent by securing pole position in the Champions of the Future Academy Program Round 3 in Viterbo, Italy, out-qualifying two Mercedes F1 junior drivers.
A Mumbai court has refused bail to 71-year-old Prakash Dubey, who is accused of illegally acquiring 12,550 square metres of land using counterfeit government stamps and a forged power of attorney. The court cited the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing investigation, stating that Dubey's age and medical conditions did not outweigh the gravity of the crime.
Two men have been arrested in Jharkhand's Godda district for allegedly strangling a three-year-old girl and dumping her body in a well.
An 11-year-old boy in Faridabad died by suicide after his mother reprimanded him for taking money without permission, leading to a police investigation.
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly impersonating a senior Indian Army brigadier. The operation, a joint effort by the Station Headquarters and ex-servicemen, also led to the apprehension of his associates who were posing as NSG commandos.
Ahmedabad police have solved a 34-year-old murder case after exhuming skeletal remains from a house in Vatva. The victim's husband and his brother are suspected of murdering her in 1992 due to an extramarital affair. Family members' dreams and occult rituals led to the discovery.
A 13-year-old boy in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead at his home on Sunday, in what police suspect is a case of suicide. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
A seven-year-old girl was killed in a leopard attack in Sidhauna village, near the Dudhwa National Park. Forest officials are increasing patrols in the area following the tragic incident.
A three-year-old girl has died in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly after being beaten by her stepmother. Police have arrested the stepmother and are investigating the incident.
A two-year-old girl died in a road accident in Delhi's Alipur area after a speeding SUV rear-ended the car she was travelling in, causing her to be thrown from the vehicle.
'People told me to go back to school and leave climate issues to adults. But if adults had done their job, I wouldn't be here protesting.' At just 14, climate activist Licypriya Kangujam says children are paying the price for a crisis they did not create, while governments continue to make promises without delivering meaningful change.
Four individuals, including two women, have been arrested in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly blackmailing a 70-year-old man and extorting approximately 33,000 from him.
Kyle Jamieson admits feeling pressure facing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Delhi Capitals chase a record 226 to beat Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.
A Gurugram court has sentenced a 24-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 20,000 for raping a minor girl. The conviction followed a complaint lodged in September 2022, leading to the accused's arrest, investigation, and effective prosecution by Gurugram Police.
A 10-year-old girl was allegedly shot at by three boys while travelling in an e-rickshaw in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained one juvenile and are searching for the other two.
A 20-year-old man, Zeeshan, was allegedly shot dead in Samardheera village, Maharajganj, following an argument stemming from an old enmity. Police have detained three individuals and recovered the weapon.
A 40-year-old lost Malayalam cinematic gem, John Abraham's Amma Ariyan, has been meticulously restored in 4K by the Film Heritage Foundation and is now set to grace the prestigious Cannes Classics section
Delhi Police have arrested an 82-year-old man who had been on the run for nearly 40 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1986. The accused was apprehended in Delhi after a renewed investigation.
A five-year-old boy, Prateek, who was allegedly abducted from a village in Prayagraj district, has been rescued from Varanasi after a day-long search, police said.
A special MP-MLA court in Prayagraj sentenced former legislator Vijay Mishra and three others to life imprisonment in a 46-year-old murder case. The court convicted them under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on each convict.
The body of a six-year-old girl was discovered in a eucalyptus grove on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Police are investigating the possibility of abduction, strangulation, and sexual assault.
A man has been arrested in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, for allegedly murdering a 19-year-old college student. The victim was attacked with a sharp weapon while on her way to college.
Gujarat police have arrested two brothers in connection with the alleged murder of a woman 34 years ago. The breakthrough came after DNA analysis of exhumed skeletal remains matched the victim's siblings.
Teenaged high jump star Pooja Singh shattered the national senior record en route winning the gold medal to lead a strong Indian show on the second day of the Asian U20 Athletics Championships here on Friday.
Police in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, are investigating the alleged abduction of a five-year-old boy from outside his home in Sarai Kalan village. Eight police teams have been formed to locate the child and apprehend the suspects.
An Instagram message changed everything for Anushka Sanghvi. Fresh out of the London College of Fashion, she is now set to launch her own label after designing Masoom Minawala's standout Cannes look.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals player, has achieved remarkable milestones in IPL 2026, becoming the youngest and fastest player to reach 500 runs.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking half-century, leading his team to victory against Chennai Super Kings.
A special court in Jalna, Maharashtra, has sentenced Faizan Ahmed Abbas Husain to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000 for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The court also ordered the Maharashtra government to provide Rs 50,000 compensation to the victim.
A six-year-old boy died after falling into an open sewage gutter in the Wathoda area of Nagpur. The incident occurred while the boy was playing near his home.
A six-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father on a train at Silanibari station in Assam's Lakhimpur district. The father has been arrested, and an investigation is underway to determine the motive.
A nine-year-old girl was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Rajasthan's Bundi district while going to the fields near her village. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the family and provided compensation, while directing authorities to take preventive measures.
A seven-year-old girl in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, died after allegedly collapsing due to loud music from a Ganesh immersion procession. Two individuals, the DJ owner and operator, have been arrested, and a police officer suspended for negligence. The incident has led to a ban on DJs during upcoming festivals in the municipal area.
