A 17-year-old Class 12 student was found in a burnt condition at a school in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar on Saturday. Police are investigating the incident, which has left her family in shock. Authorities are examining the circumstances and collecting evidence from the scene.
Megha Sheokand has secured India's second medal at the World Boxing U-19 Championships by reaching the semifinals in the women's 80kg category. This follows Prachi Tokas, who secured the first medal in the 57kg category. Other Indian boxers, Himanshi and Anshika, exited in the pre-quarterfinals.
Two individuals, Shyam Bihari and Gaurav alias Kala, have been arrested in Bihar's Gaya Ji district in connection with the murder of Ranu Singh, son of a sub-inspector. The arrests followed an exchange of fire with police, resulting in bullet injuries to the accused. Police are investigating the motive behind the murder.
Archana Veeramani, daughter of jailed granite baron R Veeramani, was deboarded from a Singapore-bound flight at Chennai airport on Friday. This action follows an alert from the SIT investigating POCSO cases against her father, who faces multiple charges and is also linked to a 2004 suicide. Authorities suspect Archana holds crucial information regarding financial transactions aimed at covering up the abuse allegations.
Aditya has become the first Indian male boxer to secure a medal at the World Boxing U-19 Championships by reaching the semifinals in the men's 55kg category. He defeated Italy's Tommaso Orlando and will now face Nihat Gasimov of Azerbaijan. Two Indian women boxers, Megha Sheokand and Prachi Tokas, have also reached the semifinals.
Kerala Blasters FC will host Mumbai City FC in their first home match of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season on Sunday. Both teams are looking for a crucial win, with Blasters aiming to bounce back from a heavy defeat and Mumbai City seeking their first victory of the season amidst offensive struggles and key player injuries.
A 44-year-old labourer, Pyare Lal, was allegedly beaten to death with sticks in Gurugram's Nihal Colony on Thursday morning after an argument. Police found his body, sent it for post-mortem, and identified two suspects, including a minor, through CCTV footage. Raids are ongoing to apprehend them, and the motive remains unclear.
His remarks come amid a debate over whether Tata Sons, the holding company of India's largest conglomerate Tata group, is required to go public.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a Delhi Police constable of approximately Rs 24 lakh through a social media investment scam. The accused, Vikrant Kumar alias Vicky Tomar, befriended the constable online, promising high returns, and also faces allegations of outraging her modesty during an in-person meeting.
Police in Kollam are investigating a suspected insurance fraud in connection with a medical store fire that occurred in August. An employee has been arrested, and the owner is also under scrutiny after investigations revealed the fire was allegedly set deliberately to claim Rs 77 lakh in losses.
A 46-year-old tribal woman, Rendai Sumbrai, was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified persons in Koljomro village, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Police suspect the motive behind the killing is related to accusations of practising black magic. Two suspects have been detained, and a search is on for others involved.
Star Indian para javelin thrower Sumit Antil successfully defended his gold medal at the Asian Para Games in the men's F42-44/61-64 combined event. India achieved a medal sweep with Mahendra Gurjar winning silver and Sandip Sanjay Sargar securing bronze, showcasing strong performance in para-athletics.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' home was burgled shortly after the team's 4-1 Champions League defeat, with intruders stealing several items, though no family members were present.
India's Karan Singh and Digvijay Pratap Singh have set up an all-Indian singles final at the ITF Men's M25 Mumbai Open. Singh reached his second consecutive final by defeating Chirag Duhan, while Pratap Singh overcame Garrett Johns. In the doubles, S. D. Prajwal Dev and Nitin Kumar Sinha won the title in a thrilling tie-break.
After the match, Naman Dhir also said that Abhishek's pep talk, especially the Punjabi bit pumped up the players.
A 17-year-old Class 11 student, Naitik, was shot dead by two bike-borne persons in Chandigarh on Thursday evening. Police suspect the incident is a fallout of a recent brawl between two groups of juveniles, with some suspects already detained for questioning.
Police in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, have arrested the wife of a 38-year-old man and three of her relatives in connection with his murder. The victim, Rohit Kumar, was found dead on October 21, and investigations revealed that frequent quarrels over his wife's alleged extramarital affair were the motive.
A 22-year-old man, Pranjal Thakran, was arrested in Indore on Saturday in connection with the firing incident on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car. This arrest brings the total number of accused to 11. Thakran was nabbed by Mumbai Police's Crime Branch with local assistance and is being taken to Mumbai for detailed interrogation.
Power, patronage and money fuel politics in drought: And the ruling party controls all of those, points out Aditi Phadnis.
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will host the UBS Athletics Kids Cup in Sonipat, Haryana, bringing the grassroots event to his home state. As a co-owner of SD Sports India, he aims to inspire young athletes and build a stronger sporting culture, with over 350 children participating in the City Final.
Police in Siddipet district have arrested four men and apprehended three minors in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl over several months. The arrests followed a complaint lodged by the girl's mother, leading to charges under the POCSO Act.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak lauded openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for their 'power, talent, intent' and exceptional mental control, highlighting their fearless approach despite social media pressure.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a forensic investigation into a controversial audio clip released by activist Manoj Jarange, which purportedly claims Rs 500 crore was delivered to him through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, amid escalating political accusations.
Two men were arrested in Gurugram for impersonating Intelligence Bureau officers. They allegedly created a fake investigation report to provide a clean chit to a sarpanch's representative facing corruption allegations. The arrests followed a complaint about a document circulating on social media.
Four individuals have been arrested by the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar Police in Maharashtra for allegedly constructing approximately 2,000 unauthorised structures on land earmarked for the Virar-Alibaug Multi-modal Corridor project. The accused reportedly forged documents to illegally claim compensation, exploiting advance intelligence about state land acquisition between 2022 and 2023. The ongoing investigation has uncovered a wider criminal conspiracy, leading to severe charges under the Indian Penal Code.
The Karnataka Cyber Command Unit has busted an illegal SIM box network operating from two apartments in Bengaluru's Whitefield division, leading to four arrests. The network is suspected of facilitating digital-arrest scams, sextortion, and other financial cyber frauds across India, with potential financial exposure running into hundreds of crores of rupees. Investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of the network and its links to the e-SIM supply chain.
A 45-year-old man, Pradeep Kumar Gangwar, has been arrested in Bareilly for allegedly creating and distributing fake marksheets and certificates. Police recovered 27 fake documents, 11 stamps, cash, and mobile phones from him. The case emerged after a complaint from a Punjab resident who was defrauded of Rs 50,000 for fake BA marksheets. Investigations are ongoing into the authenticity of the documents and potential accomplices.
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A stone-pelting incident erupted in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, on Friday, when a dispute over the installation of a welcome gate escalated into mob violence. Police personnel and a revenue official's vehicle were attacked, resulting in injuries to officers and damage to property. Authorities have registered a case and deployed additional forces to maintain peace while an investigation is underway to identify those involved.
A Delhi resident was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.35 lakh by two individuals who promised him a driver's job with a monthly salary of Rs 32,000. The victim made multiple online transactions but never received the job, and the money was not returned. The accused are now reportedly demanding an additional Rs 20,000.
A POCSO court in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man named Garibe to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 30,000 for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in April 2024. The conviction followed a swift investigation and chargesheet filing.
Three labourers were arrested in Surat for allegedly throwing stones at the Vande Bharat Express, damaging windows but causing no injuries. The accused, who claimed they acted "for fun," were identified via CCTV footage and booked under the Railways Act.
PGTI president Kapil Dev stated on Friday that Pranavi Urs' recent gold medal at the Asian Games is a crucial step in popularising golf in India, hoping to inspire young talent to achieve global success. He also announced the Shri Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship, set to begin next year with a significant prize purse. Additionally, Dev shared his observations on the evolving mindset within Indian cricket regarding global tournament victories.
'If the temperature remains very high, which is likely to be the case because of El Nino, it may lead to a shortfall in wheat production.' 'If that happens, we will be in a very, very difficult situation as far as food security is concerned.'
Ahead of fresh protests scheduled for Saturday, France will deploy around 70,000 police personnel nationwide as authorities prepare to prevent a recurrence of widespread looting, arson and vandalism that erupted alongside demonstrations last week.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday (local time) reported the first documented case of human infection with the Shamonda virus in France, with the patient, who was immunocompromised, dying after the infection.
'The Indian market has struggled over the past two years.' 'It peaked in September 2024, and although it has moved up and down since then, investors have not really made money.'
Police in Palwal, Haryana, have arrested an inter-state drug smuggler and seized approximately 24,000 intoxicating capsules along with a Maruti Fronx SUV. The arrest followed a tip-off about the suspect, Irfan, transporting a large consignment of banned substances. He was intercepted on the Utawad-Hodal road, and the capsules, identified as 'Proxyco Spas', were found in his vehicle.
A Lucknow court rejected the bail applications of model Shraddha Dubey, her sister, and driver in connection with the murder of cafe owner Shiva Sharma. The court deemed the case serious, while police continue their investigation after the trio's arrest and remand to judicial custody.
Two unidentified bodies, bearing gunshot injuries and one with a slit throat, were discovered stuffed in sacks at separate locations in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. Police suspect the victims were killed elsewhere and dumped in the area, and are investigating the connection between the cases and the motive behind the killings.
