A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
A 27-year-old man was shot dead outside a police recruitment examination centre in Saharanpur. His wife has accused her brother of committing the murder, alleging it was due to their love marriage which her family opposed. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
The second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) will be held in Hyderabad from October 8-18, featuring 48 Indian and international archers across six franchises. The tournament aims to bolster India's Olympic medal prospects in archery.
Police in Jharkhand's Khunti district arrested four individuals and seized 2.328 kg of opium valued at Rs 12 lakh. The arrests followed a tip-off about an opium dealing operation in Tamab village, involving both cultivators and buyers from West Singhbhum district.
A 35-year-old Mahant, Devanand Van, of Chandrasel Math in Kota was stabbed to death by unidentified persons. Police suspect the murder was due to a dispute over the ownership of the Math's trust and land. Following protests by his kin and followers, authorities have assured a speedy investigation, including an SIT, and have detained several individuals for questioning.
15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has received his first call-up to the Indian national cricket team for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, following a stellar IPL 2026 season and an impressive U19 World Cup performance.
Punjab Police, in a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, have arrested two shooters allegedly involved in the murder of a Ferozepur shopkeeper. The accused, identified as Vishnu Kumar and Rahul Mahawar, were apprehended in J&K following an extensive investigation and an operation named 'Hill Trap'. Police also recovered a pistol and are now probing the larger conspiracy behind the killing.
A R Rahman performed at the first-ever concert at the Attari-Wagah border post, using the platform to promote his soundtrack for Imtiaz Ali's Partition-era film Main Wapas Aaunga.
Swarup Biswas, brother of former West Bengal sports minister Arup Biswas, has been arrested in connection with an alleged extortion racket targeting the Tollygunge film and television industry. The arrest followed a complaint from a makeup artist who was allegedly asked for money for employment and threatened. Police are investigating multiple allegations of extortion and criminal intimidation, with protests erupting outside the police station following his arrest.
Swarup Biswas, brother of former West Bengal sports minister Arup Biswas, has been arrested in connection with an alleged extortion racket targeting the Tollygunge film and television industry. The arrest followed a complaint from a makeup artist who was allegedly asked for money for employment and threatened. Police are investigating multiple allegations of extortion and criminal intimidation, with protests erupting outside the police station following his arrest.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have launched a scathing attack on rebel party MPs, accusing them of lacking political morality, maintaining links with the BJP, and abandoning party workers amidst alleged harassment and political attacks.
India may not be at FIFA World Cup 2026, but four players with Indian roots will represent their nations on football's biggest stage.
Since the FIFA World Cup's inaugural tournament in 1930, 22 competitions have occurred up to 2022. Interestingly only eight different countries have succeeded in claiming the famous trophy.
Police in Dakshina Kannada district have arrested two alleged interstate burglars and recovered stolen property valued at Rs 23.67 lakh. The arrests followed an investigation into a series of theft cases, leading to the apprehension of Hamid and Jabir, both linked to multiple burglaries across the region.
A fresh controversy has erupted within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regarding the leadership of its legislature party, as documents purportedly from two MLA meetings on May 6 and May 19 have surfaced on social media. Rebel Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee has questioned the authenticity of these documents, which list MLAs' attendance and support for the election of the leader of the opposition, amidst ongoing allegations of signature forgery.
The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a JVVNL assistant engineer, Navneet Singh Gurjar, and a middleman, Mohammad Shazim, in Tonk for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. The bribe was demanded to return a removed electricity meter and prevent further action.
A man claiming to be a journalist attempted self-immolation at a police station in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, alleging police inaction after he was allegedly abducted, assaulted, and robbed. Police intervened and stopped the attempt, and an investigation is now underway.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids in Punjab's Mansa district and other locations in Punjab and Haryana as part of its ongoing investigation into terror-gangster networks linked to Pakistani terrorist Shahzad Bhatti. The raids targeted individuals, including Yadvinder Singh, who admitted contact with Bhatti and is also facing an NDPS case.
Five individuals were killed and two injured in a fatal gunfight stemming from a land dispute in South Waziristan, northwest Pakistan. The incident involved rival groups from the Suleman Khel tribe, prompting police to initiate legal proceedings to bring the culprits to justice.
Amroha Police demolished an alleged illegal construction belonging to an accused in a minor rape case, identified as Farman, as part of their zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women and girls. The structure was found to be illegal after verification by the revenue department.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over a probe from Andhra Pradesh police concerning an alleged extremist network. Twelve suspects were arrested across several states for their links to banned terror organisations like AQIS and ISIS, involved in radicalisation and recruitment through online platforms.
The Mayurbhanj district administration has declared Rairangpur a "no drone zone" for the upcoming visit of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both leaders will attend the second anniversary events of the state's BJP government and inaugurate several projects.
The United States military and Kuwaiti air defence forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, with Iran's state broadcaster claiming American military installations in Kuwait were deliberately targeted.
Three Air India narrowbody aircraft at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were damaged when ground support equipment, moved by sudden strong winds and rain, collided with them. All three planes were taken out of operation, with two expected to return soon.
23 political parties of the INDIA bloc will meet on Monday to redraw their strategy to take on the BJP and iron out differences amid changed power dynamics after the defeat of regional anchors TMC and DMK in the recent assembly polls.
India's National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has issued a second three-year suspension to sprinter Shashikesh Kumar for competing while already banned. Several other track and field athletes, weightlifters, and wrestlers have also received bans ranging from one to five years for doping violations.
From October to Saiyaara, these Hindi love stories proved that romance still has the power to break hearts, move audiences and create box office magic in the age of violent cinema.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three separate operations in Pune and Kolhapur, seizing illegal medicines worth over Rs 24 lakh. Actions included seizing allopathic medicines from an unlicensed firm and prescription drugs with improper promotional packaging, with the FDA vowing strict action against violators.
Mohammed Siraj has been rested from India's T20I squads for the upcoming tours against Ireland and England as a precautionary measure for workload management. Prasidh Krishna has been named as his replacement. The BCCI stated this decision ensures Siraj's recovery ahead of a long international season, following his recent participation in IPL 2026 and a Test match.
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) received an email threatening bomb blasts at its mayor's office, Vidhan Bhavan, and the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. The threat, attributed to the Khalistan National Army, led to the evacuation of the PMC building and a comprehensive search operation by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad.
A police constable and a Home Guard personnel in Beed, Maharashtra, were caught by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. The bribe was sought from a man for providing documents needed to file an insurance claim after his father's death in a road accident. The accused are facing charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
A source familiar with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking revealed on Saturday that the department "intends to utilise all available authorities to make Iranian assets accessible for rebuilding and repair efforts related to any future damage inflicted by Iran."
A wanted contract killer, Bhanu Pratap Singh, who had over 40 cases against him and carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh, died after being injured in a police encounter with the Special Task Force (STF) in Ayodhya. He succumbed to his injuries at Medical College, Ayodhya.
Popular educator Faisal Khan, widely known as 'Khan Sir', has received a significant interim relief as a Patna court stayed his arrest in a case involving alleged firing by his guards following the vandalism of his coaching institute.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Wednesday ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after picking up a fresh quadriceps strain.
The Indore district administration has invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against two men allegedly involved in cow slaughter and beef trade.
Unidentified gunmen attacked a police vehicle in Pakistan's Hangu district, killing two under-custody suspects and injuring a police constable. The suspects were being transported to jail for a kidnapping, rape, and murder case when their convoy was ambushed.
A Trinamool Congress councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation was arrested on Tuesday on charges of extortion, cheating, and allegedly collecting kickbacks from beneficiaries of various projects.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Mayor's office received a bomb threat email, leading to an evacuation and thorough search by Delhi Police and security agencies. No suspicious objects were found, and normalcy was restored, with an investigation underway to trace the sender.
A father in Meerut has accused his wife of murdering their seven-month-old son, alleging she confessed to the crime after he discovered her affair. Police have launched an investigation into the suspicious death.
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