A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner in Jaipur, who then buried her body in the garden of their rented house and fled. The crime was discovered by the landlord when he found a hand protruding from freshly dug soil. Police are investigating and searching for the accused.
Teenage swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo made history by winning seven gold medals at the Asian Games, surpassing previous records and cementing China's dominance in the pool. The Games also saw other notable performances, including a second gymnastics gold for Carlos Yulo and an upset in men's table tennis where Japan defeated China.
A 40-year-old woman in Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 5.6 lakh by four individuals who convinced her there was hidden treasure beneath her house. The accused performed black magic rituals and extracted cash and gold under false pretences, later fleeing with the valuables. Police have registered a case under relevant laws.
Indian javelin throwers Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav achieved a double podium finish at the Asian Games, securing silver and bronze medals respectively. Yashvir recorded a personal best of 85.72m, while Rohit threw 84.35m. Their success comes after Neeraj Chopra's withdrawal due to injury.
A butcher in Vijayawada, Shaik Shafi, has been arrested for allegedly murdering a 29-year-old woman, Kalyani, dismembering her body, and dumping the parts in a canal. The crime was reportedly a result of monetary disputes, as Kalyani frequently demanded money from Shafi, who had adopted her son. An accomplice, Shaik Abdulla, was also arrested.
The Vvaan - Force Of The Forrest, which is now screening in theatres, has put the spotlight firmly on Tamannaah Bhatia's sari wardrobe.
Murali Sreeshankar clinched a silver medal in the men's long jump at the Asian Games, contributing to India's growing athletics medal tally. Despite an ankle injury, Sreeshankar achieved a best jump of 8.07m. The day also saw other Indian athletes, including Parul Chaudhary, Gulveer Singh, and Vithya Ramraj, secure additional medals in various track and field events.
Vozinha went from 56,000 to 28 million Instagram followers after Cape Verde's World Cup run. Now the goalkeeper says he wants his old life back.
When two stars wear the same designer outfit, the fun lies in seeing how differently they style it.
A 48-year-old man, Lalit, has been arrested in New Delhi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 double murder-cum-dacoity case. He had been absconding for nearly 32 years after two sadhvis were strangled to death and valuables looted from a spiritual ashram. Three other co-accused were arrested earlier, while Lalit lived under a false identity as a labourer.
Novak Djokovic returns at the China Open encouraged by his fitness, aiming to revive momentum against Nuno Borges at a venue where he remains unbeaten across 29 matches.
Defending champion Jyothi Surekha Vennam was eliminated from the Asian Games individual compound archery competition by 14-year-old Korean Kang Yeonseo. Despite this setback, Indian debutants Chikitha Taniparthi and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru successfully advanced to the quarterfinals in their respective women's and men's events, showcasing strong performances including a shoot-off victory and an all-Indian clash.
India achieved significant milestones at the Asian Games, securing its first-ever women's trap gold through Neeru Dhanda and another gold in the women's 4x400m relay. These victories pushed India's medal tally past 50, placing the country in the top 10. The day also saw strong performances in boxing, volleyball, archery, squash, and tennis, contributing to a successful outing despite some disappointments in other events.
A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in central Delhi's Anand Parbat area after an accidental collision with three teenagers escalated into an altercation. Police have arrested a 19-year-old man and apprehended two minors in connection with the murder, recovering the alleged weapon.
A Delhi court has remanded three accused Asif, Hemant, and Mukesh to 14 days' judicial custody in connection with the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park. The accused allegedly posed as policemen, threatened the victim and her friend, and then raped the girl. One accused, Asif, was arrested after an encounter with the police.
A 33-year-old man, Antony Varghese, was allegedly stabbed to death in Alappuzha, Kerala, by Afsal alias Appu after a dispute over Varghese consuming liquor near Appu's house. Police have taken Appu into custody and registered a murder case.
A man in Latur was arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a 17-year-old girl. He reportedly convinced her that she had a 'dosh' (affliction) in her horoscope and committed the crime under the guise of performing corrective rituals. The accused was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, POCSO Act, and the state's Anti-Superstition Act.
Bajaj Finserv, a leading Indian non-banking financial services company, has announced its support for 16-year-old Olympic swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu. The company plans to invest in swimming, tennis, badminton, and running to foster emerging sports talent in India, aiming to elevate the sports landscape and careers of many athletes.
Li Wenwen secured +86kg Asian Games gold with 310kg and two Games records, then revealed her unusual floor-sleeping routine remains unchanged as she targets future Olympic success.
A 45-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, Md Kalam, was killed and another man injured in southeast Delhi's Sukhdev Vihar area after an allegedly speeding car rammed into two vehicles. Police are investigating the incident, with initial reports suggesting the car was racing and its occupants fled the scene.
Indian quarter-miler MR Poovamma, 36, secured her third Asian Games 4x400m relay gold, marking a triumphant return after a two-year doping ban. She expressed immense satisfaction in proving her critics wrong and credited her family and husband for their unwavering support during her challenging comeback journey.
India's Esha Singh secured a silver medal in the Asian Games women's 25m pistol individual competition, navigating five consecutive shoot-offs before narrowly missing gold by one shot against China's Xiao Jiaruixuan.
Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, completing her collection of major international medals. Her chief coach, Vijay Sharma, revealed that a meticulously designed training programme focused on injury prevention was crucial to her success, especially after previous Asian Games disappointments due to injury. Chanu lifted a combined 198kg, adding this prestigious medal to her Olympic silver, Commonwealth Games golds, and World Championships title.
A private security guard in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 26-year-old woman software engineer. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and a case has been registered based on the woman's complaint. The guard denies the allegations, claiming he was helping her after a fall, and further investigation is underway.
A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed by four minors in Trilokpuri, East Delhi, as an act of retaliation for a previous assault. The victim is stable after being shifted to AIIMS Trauma Centre. Police have apprehended three of the four juveniles and recovered two knives, with efforts ongoing to find the fourth.
Indian shot putter Manpreet Kaur secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games with a throw of 17.17m. Chinese athletes Song Jiayuan and Zhang Linru won the gold and silver respectively. This adds to Kaur's recent international success, following a bronze at the 2023 Asian Championships.
India's kurash campaign at the Asian Games concluded with Vipin Kumar's pre-quarterfinal defeat in the men's 66kg event. He lost to South Korea's Hyeonsu Yoon, marking the end of India's participation in the sport with one bronze medal won by Pincky Balhara.
Banking services across India, particularly at public sector banks, are set to be disrupted for three days starting Monday due to a nationwide strike by bank unions. The strike, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), is primarily to press for a five-day working week and other demands, despite the finance ministry's appeal for dialogue.
National level shooter Homanshika Reddy from Hyderabad has developed Somatrace, a wearable system that tracks spinal movement to prevent injuries in athletes. Her innovation, inspired by personal experience, has earned her a spot in the Top 20 of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026.
Indian long-distance runner Seema won a bronze medal in the women's 10,000m race at the Asian Games. She revealed that she kept her participation a secret from her 78-year-old mother, who suffers from high blood pressure and worries excessively when Seema travels. Seema, from Himachal Pradesh, is only the third Indian woman to medal in this event at the Asian Games and plans to compete in the 5000m race to try for a different medal. She credits her training under Scott Simon for her success.
A computer teacher from a government residential school in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district has been arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly sexually harassing a 14-year-old girl. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the victim and her mother, leading to a special investigation team being formed.
AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj has criticised the Delhi government's handling of women's safety after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped at Aastha Kunj Park, leading Lady Shri Ram College to shift classes online. Bharadwaj questioned the BJP government's achievements in ensuring safety and highlighted daily crimes against women, while also alleging harassment of opposition leaders.
Descendants of a Madhya Pradesh businessman are seeking repayment from the UK government for a Rs 35,000 loan made during World War I. The UK Debt Management Office has responded, asking for further documentation to examine the claim, which the family estimates to be worth crores today with interest.
A 17-year-old girl recounted her horrific ordeal to the police, detailing how three men allegedly separated her from her friend, snatched their phones, and subjected her to gangrape at knifepoint inside southeast Delhi's Astha Kunj Park.
A 23-year-old woman, Neha, who went missing from her home in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead with her throat slit near a railway crossing. Her family alleges she sedated her sister and took Rs 3 lakh cash and jewellery before disappearing. Police are investigating, detaining suspects, examining her phone, and reviewing CCTV footage.
Actors Raghubir Yadav, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Zoya Hussain discuss their JioHotstar series 'Hunkkaar: The Roar', which addresses sexual assault and victim-shaming. They express hope that the show will encourage viewers to speak out against such crimes and awaken the collective conscience of society.
India's men's and women's squash teams have successfully advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games in Nagoya, securing at least a bronze medal for the nation. The men's team defeated Kuwait 2-0, with strong performances from Veer Chotrani and Abhay Singh. The women's team also triumphed 2-0 over Singapore, led by Tanvi Khanna and Anahat Singh.
Indian teenager Joga Purty has qualified for the quarterfinals of the Asian Games women's speed climbing event, finishing ninth in the qualification round.
West Indies opener Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the second One-Day International against India due to a calf injury sustained during his century in the series opener. This is a significant blow for West Indies, who are trailing 1-0 in the three-match series and need to win the upcoming match to stay alive.
An 18-year-old man, Ankit, went missing after being swept away by rainwater in a drain in southeast Delhi's Priyanka Camp area during heavy downpour. A large-scale search operation involving rescue teams from the Delhi Disaster Management Authority and Delhi Fire Service is underway, but he has not yet been traced.
