A 71-year-old US citizen of Indian origin was allegedly killed shortly after arriving in Ludhiana to marry a 75-year-old UK-based NRI. Police suspect the groom orchestrated the murder for financial gain.
A woman and her three daughters died after allegedly consuming pesticide in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, police said.
A 17-year-old girl diagnosed with advanced Stage 3 Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer, has recovered after battling respiratory complications and spending nearly 10 days on ventilator support at a Delhi hospital.
World Junior champion Pranav Venkatesh scored a crushing victory over Grandmaster Alan Pichot of Spain to win the Fujairah Global Superstars chess tournament.
Magnus Carlsen reflects on the challenges of ageing and memory as he struggles at the Norway Chess tournament, revealing his reliance on coffee and longing for a distraction with the Champions League final.
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has revealed the immense health risks he took to prolong his tennis career, battling a chronic foot injury and other complications.
Rishabh Pant has been relieved of his captaincy duties with the Lucknow Super Giants after a disappointing 2026 IPL season. The decision comes after the team finished last and amidst reports of a disconnect between Pant and the team management.
A woman and her teenage son were found murdered in their home in southeast Delhi. Police suspect robbery as the motive and are investigating the case.
A 25-year-old widow was allegedly lured with a job offer at a spa centre in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, and subsequently coerced into prostitution. When she refused, she was allegedly assaulted and threatened with death, police said.
A 70-year-old man accused of a brutal robbery and extortion attempt in Delhi's Dwarka, during which he allegedly chopped off both thumbs of an event manager, has been arrested after evading capture for nearly six years.
An alleged member of the Himanshu Bhau gang, wanted in four criminal cases, was arrested after a brief exchange of fire with police in outer Delhi's Mundka area.
A man has been booked for allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old girl in Kaij tehsil, Beed district. The girl was abducted on April 26, and the accused, from the same village, faces kidnapping and other charges.
A 47-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by a man in Bengaluru after she pressured him to marry her. The accused has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
Police in Ranchi exhumed the body of a 50-year-old woman allegedly murdered by her daughter and her boyfriend. The incident occurred within the Doranda police station limits, and the suspects have been arrested.
India's U-18 women's hockey team started their Asia Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Malaysia, thanks to a brace from Nousheen Naz.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated 14-year-old boxer Mohammad Yasser from Rajouri on winning a gold medal at the Asian U-15 Boxing Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
A five-month-old girl died after her father allegedly threw her during a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district.
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek cantered into the second round of the French Open, dispatching Australian wildcard Emerson Jones 6-1, 6-2 in quick time under a beaming sun.
A 17-year-old girl in Thane district committed suicide after being upset over her class 12 Maharashtra board examination results.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has broken the record for most sixes by an Indian batter in a single IPL season, hitting 43 sixes in IPL 2026.
The Delhi government is considering taking over the management of a private school in Janakpuri following allegations of a sexual assault on a three-year-old girl. The Directorate of Education issued a show-cause notice to the school, citing serious lapses in child safety and compliance with norms, which remains unanswered.
An 18-year-old man was allegedly abducted and murdered by a group of men over a mobile phone in a village in Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, police said on Saturday. The body of Mankush Meena was found early Saturday morning with injury marks.
A truck driver has been arrested in Delhi after a multi-vehicle accident resulted in the deaths of three people, including a child, and injuries to four others. The driver was apprehended using CCTV footage after the truck rammed into an autorickshaw.
A 22-year-old man from Nallasopara in Palghar district died in a Mumbai hospital from injuries sustained in a knife attack on April 5. Police have converted the case to murder and are investigating.
A 55-year-old man was beaten to death in Maharashtra's Beed district following a dispute between his family and another, police said.
A special court in Ahmedabad sentenced a 41-year-old Filipino woman to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for smuggling 2.1 kg of heroin at the behest of an overseas drug syndicate.
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand's Palamu district for allegedly killing his nephew over an affair with his married daughter, who is the victim's cousin.
George Russell is aiming for a comeback at the Canadian Grand Prix with car upgrades and a renewed focus on fundamental racing skills after teammate Kimi Antonelli's strong performance.
Pep Guardiola has revealed his biggest regret during his decade with Manchester City was allowing goalkeeper Joe Hart to leave the club.
Manya Balani (1653) achieved a significant upset victory over AGM Rajveer Nahar (1801) at the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters tournament. Other top players like Shreyansh Somaiya and Reyaansh Venkat also secured wins.
A leopard was found dead in the Kathagochi Reserve Forest in Odisha's Balasore district, prompting an investigation by forest officials and veterinary doctors.
The woman had married the man of her choice around three months ago. However, her family alleged, within a month of the marriage, the husband and his family started demanding gold and cash and subjected her to mental harassment.
A 55-year-old woman was shot dead in a private hospital in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. The accused was apprehended by a mob after attempting to flee.
Aryna Sabalenka arrives at the French Open as world number one, but her clay court form and a recent injury raise doubts about her chances of winning her first Grand Slam title on the surface.
A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Mulund, Mumbai, allegedly due to a suspected affair; the accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway.
A three-storey commercial building collapsed near Saket Metro station in south Delhi, resulting in four fatalities. Rescue operations have concluded, and an inquiry into the cause of the collapse has been initiated.
New Zealand defender Tim Payne's social media profile has exploded over the last few days after an Argentine influencer decided he was the least known player at the World Cup.
A 17-year-old girl died by suicide at a 'One Stop Centre' in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, after her parents refused to take her back following her running away with her boyfriend.
A local court in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has convicted a man and sentenced him to life imprisonment for murdering a 25-year-old woman after she married another man.
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a mother-in-law in a dowry death case involving the suicide of her 19-year-old daughter-in-law, who allegedly faced harassment for not meeting dowry demands.
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