Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez secured a dominant victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix, his first win there since 2018. This win significantly extends his championship lead to 44 points over rival Jorge Martin, who was absent due to injury. Marquez now stands poised to potentially clinch his eighth world title at the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix.
The family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead last week in Mansa, is refusing a post-mortem examination until their demands are met. They are seeking a trauma centre in Jhota's name and compensation for the injured, despite the CBI taking over the murder investigation. Protests are ongoing, and a joint action committee has called for resignations and dismissals of officials.
Former US President Donald Trump has once again claimed he prevented a war between India and Pakistan by threatening them with steep tariffs, expressing disappointment that his efforts have not earned him a Nobel Peace Prize. India, however, maintains that any de-escalation was a direct agreement between the two nations.
The Centre has assured the Delhi High Court that it will not take coercive action against the Delhi Gymkhana Club until September 16 regarding its eviction from the 27.3-acre premises. This comes as the court hears pleas challenging a show-cause notice for eviction, following the termination of the club's perpetual lease deed by the Land & Development Office. The legal battle centres on the validity of the lease termination and the jurisdiction of the estate officer.
The wife and three children of an Indian Navy employee in Faridabad allegedly attempted suicide by ingesting rat poison on Sunday, citing physical abuse and character questioning by the husband/father. They were rushed to a hospital in Delhi for treatment, and police are awaiting a formal complaint to take action.
A minor fire occurred on the terrace of North Block in New Delhi on Monday, which was quickly extinguished by authorities. No casualties were reported, and internal dismantling work is suspected to be the cause.
Police in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district are investigating the alleged rape of an elderly, mentally unsound woman by her nephew. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday night. The family lodged a complaint after the woman narrated the assault. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
India's ODI skipper Shubman Gill has highlighted the significant impact of Hardik Pandya's prolonged injury absence on the team's balance, particularly in the lower middle-order, stating that his return is crucial for a more balanced side.
The Bombay High Court in Goa ruled that provisions of the Representation of the People Act and Registration of Electors Rules remain in force during a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The court directed authorities to include six members of a Goa family in the voter list, criticising the Election Commission's system for rejecting Form 8 applications for residence change, stating it denied citizens their right to vote and amounted to suspending legal provisions.
Indian para badminton coach Gaurav Khanna has responded to allegations of deflating player morale at the Asian Para Games. He claims his controversial social media post, which predicted medal counts, was due to his account being hacked. Khanna further alleges that the accusations are a "misleading public narrative" designed to discredit him for raising "documented irregularities" in player selection, including the omission of deserving players and the inclusion of a banned athlete.
Five transgender persons were arrested in Jhansi for allegedly blocking a road, creating a disturbance, and assaulting police personnel following a dispute related to customary gifts. The incident stemmed from a prior clash between two groups of transgender persons.
Bodies of two more trekkers, part of a group of eight missing on the Kedartal route, were recovered on Wednesday, bringing the total to four fatalities from the group. The trekkers went missing six days ago after an avalanche. Rescue operations are hampered by heavy snow, while families of the missing, including those from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, await news.
Police in Madhya Pradesh have arrested the son of a Congress leader in connection with a spurious liquor case that allegedly led to multiple deaths in Dewas district. The accused is alleged to have supplied a chemical to the kingpin, who reportedly used AI to learn how to make the illicit alcohol. The Congress leader claims his son is innocent, stating the chemical was sold as paint thinner with a proper invoice.
A study conducted in mice has found that females prefer warmer spaces than males due to differences in how two temperature sensors in nerves, TRPM2 (warmth) and TRPM8 (coolness), activate. These channels switch on at higher temperatures in females, leading to a preference for warmer environments, a phenomenon also observed in humans. Hormones like testosterone play a role in this preference, but body temperature itself is not the cause.
Santos captain Neymar received a two-match ban for covering his mouth during an altercation with Bahia's Rodrigo Nestor, extending his absence to three games pending appeal.
PAPs can reduce expenditure by 30 to 60 per cent for some expensive immunotherapies and targeted therapies.
A woman who went to lodge a complaint at a police station in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district was allegedly raped by a constable. The accused has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. Five other policemen, including the officer-in-charge, have been suspended for dereliction of duty. The incident has drawn criticism from the opposition BJP.
Two foreign nationals, a German airline crew member and an IBM project manager, died in a five-star hotel's swimming pool in Bengaluru due to suspected electrocution. Two others were injured attempting rescue. Police have registered a case against the hotel management for negligence and are investigating the incident.
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh states the BJP government must regain public trust before early next year's assembly elections. He accuses some party colleagues of conspiring to remove him, questions the rationale behind his ouster given continued violence, and highlights public demand for his return, while also criticising the current government's inaction on key issues.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has identified several compliance failures among brokers, including inadequate margin collection for margin trading facility (MTF) transactions, extending MTF against ineligible securities, and various lapses in handling client funds and cybersecurity protocols.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will utilise sand and silt excavated from Bihar's rivers and water bodies for building the state's national highway network. This initiative, formalised through an MoU between NHAI and the Bihar government, aims to address annual flood losses, improve water flow, reduce construction costs, and conserve agricultural land by repurposing silt as a primary construction material.
The Kerala High Court has ordered police not to arrest an Additional District and Sessions Judge whose 17-year-old son was involved in a fatal car accident. The judge sought anticipatory bail after being named an accused. The victim's family expressed disappointment but vowed to continue their legal fight, while police continue their investigation.
An Islamic cleric issued a fatwa against actress Sara Ali Khan, demanding she repent for offering prayers at the Kedarnath temple.
The 2026-27 season of I-League 3, India's fourth-tier men's football league, is set to begin with 19 clubs competing. The group stage will be held across four venues: Imphal, Rudrapur, Shillong, and Mapusa, with matches streamed live. The top two teams from the play-offs will gain promotion to I-League 2 for the 2027-28 season.
Indigenous communities fear that a large reservoir could submerge ancestral land and settlements, disrupt traditional livelihoods and damage forests, wildlife habitats and river ecosystems in a seismically active Himalayan region.
Police in Jharkhand's Palamu district rescued 73 cattle and arrested six individuals involved in their illegal transportation on Tuesday. The animals were found in two container trucks following a tip-off.
Former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant required over 50 stitches after being attacked by a German Shepherd, but his own dog, King, intervened and fought off the assailant, saving Pennant from a potentially severe injury.
The Delhi High Court has upheld a police notice requiring All India Students' Association president Neha Bora to execute a peace bond, stating there was sufficient material for the Special Executive Magistrate to take such action against her.
Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and India's top-ranked men's singles player Lakshya Sen have both secured spots in the quarterfinals of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament. Sindhu delivered a dominant performance, while Sen won a hard-fought match. However, compatriots Malvika Bansod and Isharani Baruah were eliminated.
Banks in a growing economy need patient, long-term foreign capital with good governance to meet credit demand. The direction is right, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
The Bombay High Court severely criticised the Maharashtra FDA for its "undue haste" and "high-handed" actions, forcing the regulator to withdraw orders against Cipla Pharma and five restaurants at the Mumbai Cricket Association premises. The court admonished the FDA for violating principles of natural justice and taking a "pedantic instead of pragmatic view," even threatening contempt action against officials.
The Supreme Court has intervened in the ongoing protests against the Chief Election Commissioner, seeking responses from the Centre and other parties while emphasizing that protest sites cannot be occupied indefinitely, impacting local businesses.
Jamshedpur police arrested 15 individuals for alleged gambling during a raid on a house in Prakashnagar, seizing Rs 7.67 lakh in cash. All arrested persons have been remanded to judicial custody. This action comes as East Singhbhum district police intensify efforts to curb criminal activities during the festival season.
Srinagar Lok Sabha member Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has resigned from the National Conference, accusing its leadership of abandoning key election promises, particularly the restoration of Article 370. He also hinted at forming a new political outfit in Jammu and Kashmir, criticising NC leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah for their alleged betrayal of public trust and incompetence.
A 39-year-old man, Preethish P Prakash, was arrested in Kochi with 32 grams of MDMA after he allegedly rammed his car into two police personnel and attempted to flee during an anti-narcotics operation called Operation Toofan. He faces charges for attempting to kill police personnel and under the NDPS Act.
A 45-year-old man named Joby was arrested in Kochi for allegedly threatening and abusing Aluva MLA Anwar Sadath via a live social media video. The arrest followed a complaint by the Congress MLA after Joby's remarks, which were made in response to Sadath's statement on taking action against theft in his constituency. Police confirmed Joby has a history of criminal cases.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that 24 foreign nationals, who had entered India illegally, were apprehended from various homestays across the state. The arrests followed tip-offs, with the CM emphasising stringent action against illegal immigrants while assuring vigilance by Assam Police.
Police in Gujarat have arrested three individuals for allegedly luring a minor girl into converting to Islam. The girl was reportedly taken to a dargah in Unava village, where she was persuaded to change her religion and given a new name. The incident came to light after her mother filed a missing person complaint. Authorities have invoked multiple laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act, POCSO Act, and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Activists Prashant Bhushan, Anjali Bharadwaj, Yogendra Yadav, and Neha Bora have raised serious questions about the Election Commission's decision-making process for the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They allege contradictions in the EC's statements, lack of transparency regarding decisions, concerns over centralisation of the electoral database, and unauthorised changes to Form 6, calling for greater accountability and disclosure of records.
Olympian Vinesh Phogat has moved the Delhi High Court challenging two show-cause notices issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and subsequent disciplinary proceedings.
