Police in Maharashtra's Amravati district have detained 10 individuals for questioning in connection with a sexual exploitation case. Authorities have also taken down 41 social media accounts used to circulate explicit content of victims. Additionally, police personnel seen celebrating the birthday of the prime suspect have been suspended.
Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels, coinciding with a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
A court in Uttar Pradesh sentenced former MLA Mohammad Tabish Khan and his brother to three years' imprisonment for assaulting a police constable in 2016.
The death toll from the April 14 blast at Vedanta's power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has risen to 21, with several others hospitalised. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, with preliminary findings pointing to excessive fuel accumulation in the boiler furnace.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will wear their green jerseys in their home game against Delhi Capitals as part of their 'Green Initiative', highlighting their commitment to sustainability.
Farukh Choudhary's early goal secured a narrow 1-0 victory for Chennaiyin FC against SC Delhi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Chennaiyin dominated the match, creating numerous chances and effectively managing the game to secure all three points.
The Rajasthan government's decision to discontinue four school textbooks has ignited a political controversy, with the Education Minister defending the move and the Congress party accusing the government of attempting to erase history.
A 33-year-old man in Gurugram allegedly committed suicide after an argument with his wife over her job in Mumbai. The man's body was discovered by his wife and family after they were unable to reach him.
A Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at implementing reservation for women in legislatures by 2029 and increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats was defeated in the Lower House.
The Delhi High Court has closed a rape and POCSO Act case against a man due to his consensual relationship with a minor, considering the impact on their young family.
Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old man allegedly linked to the 'thak thak' gang, recovering stolen jewellery, foreign currency, and documents.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's lead pacer Josh Hazlewood admitted that his delayed entry into IPL 2026 due to rehabilitation was tough, emphasising the need to respect recovery time at 35 after multiple injuries since November 2025.
A domestic help and five associates allegedly held a businessman's family hostage in their Golf Links home in Delhi, stealing jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Josh Hazlewood believes the pressure to score big in the IPL can work in favour of bowlers, as even a short period of tight bowling can disrupt a batter's rhythm and lead to wickets.
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a key ally of the Congress in Kerala, has criticised the public discussions and arguments regarding who should be the chief ministerial candidate of the United Democratic Front (UDF). IUML leader P M A Salam stated that such debates could lead to discontent among party workers and the general public.
The death of a close associate of jailed godman Ashok Kharat in a car accident has prompted suspicion from opposition leaders, who question whether the incident was orchestrated to suppress facts in the probe against Kharat.
Goa Police's Crime Branch busted an illegal IPL cricket betting racket, arresting 10 individuals after raids on two villas in Ribandar and Kadamba Plateau. Authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, SIM cards, and cash worth approximately Rs 28 lakh.
A Bengaluru court has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment for the murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The court also sentenced 15 others to life imprisonment in connection with the 2016 murder case.
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of two people due to suspected drug overdose at a concert in Mumbai. The accused allegedly supplied drugs at the venue.
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 27-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison. His family claims he was blackmailed from a Pakistan-based phone number after being lured into a suspected honey trap.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the TMC will support the women's quota bill but opposes the delimitation bill introduced by the Modi government in the Lok Sabha. She also criticised the central government over central agency raids on TMC candidates.
A Class XII student in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after being disappointed with her exam results. The 18-year-old consumed poison and died during treatment. Police are investigating the incident.
A 50-year-old man died after an altercation with two people in Delhi's Nihal Vihar. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide and detained two suspects as the investigation continues.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against entities being probed in connection with the money laundering case against Kolkata-based real estate company Merlin Group and others. The action follows previous raids on April 8 and focuses on alleged financial links between the company and West Bengal politicians and officials.
Reports recently claimed that former India cricketer Vinod Kambli is suffering from a 'clot in his brain' affecting his memory, but the statement has been strongly denied by his wife, Andrea Hewitt, who said there is no serious health issue.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the registration of an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi concerning allegations of dual citizenship, potentially escalating the legal scrutiny surrounding the opposition leader.
Gaurav Gill marked his return to rally action with a dominant performance at the 49th South India Rally, showcasing his skill and precision.
Walmik Karad, the main accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, was hospitalised after complaining of abdominal pain and fever while in jail.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that India is closely monitoring developments in West Asia, addressing topics ranging from ceasefire efforts to maritime security and the safe return of Indian nationals. The MEA also addressed the UN Climate Change Conference and the delimitation bill.
Karnataka defeated Punjab in a penalty shootout to win the U13 ASMITA National Football League title after a 1-1 draw.
Police in North Sikkim's Mangan recovered over 70 grams of heroin and arrested one person following a raid on a rented accommodation.
A 34-year-old woman, reportedly suffering from depression, allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Thane district, Maharashtra. The woman, identified as Varsha Tushar Sawant, was found hanging at her home in Dombivli West. Police investigations suggest she was struggling with mental distress following the deaths of her parents and siblings.
Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder has been fined 1 lakh and given a stern warning by the BCCI after breaching Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) protocols during an IPL 2026 match.
A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly posing as an employee of a digital payment platform and duping shopkeepers in East Delhi by claiming to check defective sound boxes.
South African wicketkeeper batter Connor Esterhuizen has been signed by Gujarat Titans as a replacement for Englishman Tom Banton, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League owing to a finger injury.
Two men from Tamil Nadu drowned in the Bhavani river near Attappady, Kerala. The deceased were identified as Sathyam (18) and Nitheesh (19), both from Coimbatore. The incident occurred when they ventured into a deeper section of the river at a tourist destination.
Indore police have busted a gang involved in investment fraud, arresting five individuals and uncovering links to a WhatsApp account operated from Cambodia.
Five masked gunmen stormed a nationalised bank in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district, making off with Rs 14 lakh after threatening staff and customers at gunpoint.
Novak Djokovic is still working through the injury problems that forced him to miss recent tournaments in Miami and Monte Carlo and said on Friday that he will not feature at next week's Madrid Open, one of the last stops before the French Open.
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