A tribal couple, Parni Marandi and Patiya Hansda, was allegedly hacked to death by unidentified miscreants at their home in Giridih, Jharkhand. Police have launched an investigation into the brutal murder, which appears to be linked to a dispute.
Indian shooters endured a second consecutive medal-less day at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, a crucial tune-up event before the Asian Games. While Vidarsa Vinod reached the women's 50m rifle three positions final, finishing sixth, other Indian participants struggled in various events, including men's and women's skeet, and men's 25m rapid fire pistol. The performance raises concerns ahead of the upcoming major competition.
'A man is willing to give up his life. Bachhe bhook hartal pe hain.'
Cape Verde's heroic goalkeeper Vozinha will have his mother in the stands when he next takes to the pitch at the World Cup on Sunday, after US officials moved to ensure she could obtain a visa in time.
Bosnia and Herzegovina kept their World Cup hopes alive thanks to a stunning goal from teenager Kerim Alajbegovic, which powered them towards a tense 3-1 win over Qatar on Wednesday and secured third place in Group B to eliminate their opponents.
Croatia's World Cup exit sparked controversy after coach Zlatko Dali launched a furious attack on the refereeing following their 2-1 defeat to Portugal.
'There is no need for panic as there is widespread protective immune memory in the population from vaccination as well as prior infections.'
Serena Williams is set to make a comeback to competitive tennis after a nearly four-year absence, receiving a wildcard entry into the Queen's Club Championships doubles draw.
'We have to pull 80 million workers out of agriculture and go back to where we were in 2014. That itself is going to be a huge task.' 'We have already lost time, and that is a catastrophe impending.''
If Wednesday's World Cup match marked the last time Guillermo Ochoa appears in Mexico colours, the 40-year-old goalkeeper could not have wished for a better send-off.
Luka Modri's illustrious international career concluded with Croatia's dramatic 2-1 defeat to Portugal in the World Cup. Despite a valiant effort, Croatia's hopes were dashed by a late Gonalo Ramos goal and a disallowed equaliser, marking an emotional exit for the 40-year-old football icon. Cristiano Ronaldo shared a poignant moment with his former teammate, acknowledging Modri's remarkable legacy.
George Russell seized pole position for a race that could snap teammate Kimi Antonelli's winning streak while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton split the Mercedes pair in Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.
Mexico continued their perfect start to the World Cup with a 3-0 romp against the Czech Republic on Wednesday, finishing their group-stage campaign with a flourish.
Police in Thane district arrested two adults and detained a minor for the murder of a 25-year-old man whose body was found burnt and decomposed. The suspects were identified quickly through technical analysis and CCTV footage, with investigations revealing an old grudge as the motive.
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's much-anticipated India debut ends with 14 off 10 balls as Tilak Varma's explosive final over lifts India to 190/7 against England in the second T20I at Old Trafford.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a deepening crisis after his proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup was abandoned, leading to public distancing from influential executives and calls for his removal from office.
A man died and his wife was seriously injured after they lost their balance while trying to board a moving train at Barabanki railway station in Uttar Pradesh. The couple was travelling with their three minor daughters when the incident occurred. Passengers pulled the emergency chain, and the couple was rescued, but the man succumbed to his injuries.
Indian left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed an eight-game deal with Yorkshire for the ongoing English county season, participating in both the Metro Bank One Day Cup and the Rothesay County Championship. Concurrently, uncapped Indian all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma made an impressive debut for Hampshire, taking three wickets in a one-day match against Yorkshire.
Indian all-rounder Axar Patel achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first Indian spinner and fourth overall bowler to take 100 T20I wickets during the second T20I against England. Despite his record-breaking performance and a competitive total set by India, England secured a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Ajinkya Rahane will always be remembered as the man who let his bat -- and his character -- do the talking, recalls K R Nayar.
Gael Monfils is determined to emulate the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James by playing into his 40s and hopes to play at Wimbledon, Montreal and the U.S. Open before bringing down the curtain on his career on home soil at the Paris Masters.
Guillermo Ochoa said he has entered his final Mexico training camp as the veteran goalkeeper closes in on a historic sixth FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026.
A year-long investigation into a missing 50-year-old man in Navi Mumbai has led to the arrest of his wife and her paramour for his ghastly murder. The duo allegedly strangled the victim, chopped his body into pieces, and dumped the remains in a forest after he discovered their extra-marital affair. The crime came to light after the victim's brother filed a missing person's complaint, leading to police interrogation and confession.
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will finally get to watch her son play at the World Cup after receiving a visa to travel to the United States, following his tearful revelation that she missed his heroics against Spain due to travel issues.
'When you are standing for what the Constitution guarantees you, you are not alone.'
A 70-year-old man from Thane was allegedly duped of Rs 40.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as police officers who threatened him with arrest in a fake terror funding case.
A man in Jharkhand's Pakur district allegedly murdered his wife and daughter, suspecting his wife of infidelity. Police have arrested the man and recovered evidence from the scene.
Services on Kolkata Metro's North-South line were temporarily disrupted after a woman attempted suicide at Kalighat station. The woman was rescued and taken to hospital, and normal services resumed after 20 minutes.
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick likened his side's dramatic 3-3 World Cup draw with Algeria to an Alfred Hitchcock film, dismissing conspiracy theories and calling it the most incredible match of his coaching career.
'After announcing that she will return to Bangladesh, if she does not, her credibility will suffer.'
A 40-year-old government school teacher, Mukesh Meena, was found dead in his rented house in Pali, Rajasthan. Preliminary investigations suggest a possible heart attack, with the deceased having a history of heart ailment.
Two men were arrested after a brief exchange of fire with police in Delhi's Rani Bagh area, hours after they allegedly stabbed a 40-year-old man to death. The suspects were apprehended following a tip-off and sustained bullet injuries during the encounter.
A 40-year-old woman from Delhi died under suspicious circumstances at a five-star hotel in Pantnagar. Police are investigating the incident and have taken her business associate into custody for questioning.
'I'm talking about God, not some character in a film. That was the challenge that I had to bring out in Ranbir Kapoor's character. The costume was not important, what was important was a visual effect, where you look at him, there should be a certain kind of warmth in your heart.'
A 40-year-old iron trader in Kanpur, India, allegedly died by suicide due to mounting financial losses in his business. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
All these years, various police teams tried to search him, but he remained untraced, he said.
Mexico counts more than 135,000 missing people, a figure that has surged since 2006 when then-President Felipe Calderon launched a war against the country's drug cartels.
A 40-year-old school teacher was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Palghar district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the driver.
A 40-year-old domestic help was found murdered in a flat in Thane district, Maharashtra, with police investigating the case as a possible homicide.
A 40-year-old man was killed during a Ram Navami procession in Hazaribag district, Jharkhand, following an altercation. Police suspect old enmity as the motive and are searching for two suspects.
