A 14-year-old girl in Hisar, Haryana, was allegedly murdered by her father and grandfather due to suspicion that she had met a boy. The accused reportedly strangled her and dumped her body in a canal. Both have been arrested by the police.
A 7-year-old student at a residential school in Palghar, Maharashtra, has died from high fever and breathing difficulties, leading to the hospitalisation of 26 other students with similar symptoms. This incident follows recent deaths of tribal girls in another Maharashtra ashram school due to snakebite, highlighting ongoing concerns about student safety and health in such facilities.
A 62-year-old physically-challenged man died after allegedly being pushed out of a moving local train in Mumbai by a fellow passenger following an argument over seating. The incident occurred between Mahim and Bandra railway stations. The accused was apprehended by other passengers and a murder case has been registered. This marks the third such fatal incident on Mumbai local trains this year.
American Frances Tiafoe defeated former champion Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling three-set match at the U.S. Open, reaching the quarter-finals. Tiafoe, who had a poor head-to-head record against Medvedev, showcased his best form, employing strategic net play and powerful groundstrokes to secure a significant victory.
Fifteen-year-old Delhi chess prodigy Vandan Alankar Sawai stuns World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in an online blitz tournament.
A 15-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district allegedly died following an abortion attempt after being repeatedly raped by a school teacher, leading to the arrest of the teacher and his brother.
A minor girl in Raipur was allegedly repeatedly raped and impregnated by her father, who then arranged her delivery using forged documents and sold the newborn. Eight people, including the father, aunt, and nurses, have been arrested in connection with the horrific crime, which also involved a forced abortion.
Michael Carrick aims to build on Manchester United's revival, balancing renewed confidence, squad reinforcements and Champions League demands while pushing the club toward sustained success among England's Premier League elite.
Former Indian cricketer Jacob Martin has been acquitted of all charges by the Patiala House Court in a 22-year-old criminal case involving allegations of forgery and passport act violations, bringing him significant relief after years of stress.
An Independent candidate for the Rejinagar assembly bypoll in West Bengal, Saiful Islam, was arrested in a five-year-old case related to a clash during the 2021 state elections. This follows another bypoll nominee's arrest, highlighting pre-election tensions. The AJUP chief also faces a notice, and a party secretary was arrested with illegal arms and fake currency.
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.
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.
A 17-year-old girl in Raigad, Maharashtra, was allegedly raped repeatedly by five individuals, including two minors, resulting in her pregnancy. The adult accused have been arrested, and the minors detained. The crime came to light after her pregnancy was discovered, leading to a case being registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act.
Egypt's Amina Orfi is set to become the youngest-ever women's world number one in squash at 19 years and two months old, breaking a 40-year record after winning the Qatar Classic.
An 85-year-old man has been arrested in Thane's Dombivali township for allegedly sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl. The incident occurred when the girl was playing outside her home, and the accused lured her into his house. Police have registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act.
Several popular rum and whisky brands, including variants of Old Monk Rum and McDowell's No 1, have been prohibited from sale after laboratory tests found their samples did not conform to prescribed standards, primarily due to the addition of artificial flavouring substances.
An 18-year-old man, Sumit Giri, was allegedly stabbed to death in Naraina Village, West Delhi, following an argument among friends that began with a joke about calling someone "Papa". The incident escalated, leading to the fatal stabbing and subsequent assault by the accused's brother. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the motive.
The family of a 15-year-old girl, whose alleged abusive remarks against PM Modi went viral, is untraceable from their Noida residence. Local police deny receiving harassment complaints, while the family had previously appealed to the PM for forgiveness and claimed police visits.
A 62-year-old man, Pravesh Dubey, was found murdered in his home in Behrin village, Kannauj. Police are investigating the incident, working to identify the killers and determine the motive.
A 32-year-old man, Avnish Kumar, was allegedly shot dead in Mathura by two brothers while returning from a wrestling match. The motive appears to be an alleged relationship between the deceased and one of the accused's wives, who reportedly eloped with Avnish four years prior. Police are investigating the incident.
The Indian women's table tennis team secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Pakistan, topping Group F with three consecutive wins and advancing to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games. Key players Sutirtha Mukherjee, Syndrela Das, and Sreeja Akula contributed to the decisive win.
A 35-year-old labourer, Pawan Ram, was allegedly beaten to death outside a residential society in Dwarka, southwest Delhi. Police are investigating the incident after CCTV footage showed a man attacking him with a wooden stick.
A 25-year-old woman, Sneha, succumbed to severe head injuries in Raichur, Karnataka. She was found injured near her parents' house, where she had been staying after leaving her husband due to domestic conflicts. Police have registered a murder case, with her husband and a friend named as suspects, and investigations are ongoing.
AICC general secretary K C Venugopal announced that the Congress would not withdraw its candidate Milan Pradhan from the Nandigram Assembly bypoll in West Bengal, despite his recent arrest. Pradhan was apprehended in connection with a 2007 anti-land acquisition movement case, shortly after the Trinamool Congress extended its support to him. Venugopal alleged political pressure and questioned the Election Commission's silence, vowing to elevate the issue to a national level.
The mother of Sahil Ravindra Wakode, a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student found dead in his hostel room, has alleged her son was "tortured" and "killed," demanding justice, while the institute stated no disciplinary action was initiated against him after he was found using a mobile phone during an exam.
A tragic head-on collision between a Mercedes and a Maruti WagonR in Delhi's Narela area resulted in the death of a 70-year-old woman, prompting a detailed police investigation into the fatal road accident.
A Fast-Track Special Court in Hoshiarpur has sentenced a 33-year-old migrant labourer, Nanke Yadav alias Radhe Sham, to death for the aggravated sexual assault and murder of a five-year-old boy. The court termed it a 'rarest of rare' case, with the death sentence subject to confirmation by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Overcrowding and jostling preceded the electrocution tragedy near a Ganapati pandal in Kalachowki neighbourhood in Mumbai's Lalbaug area early Sunday, which claimed the lives of an eight-year-old girl and a woman, eyewitnesses and locals claimed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
A 31-year-old woman in Kolkata has been arrested for allegedly extorting money by threatening individuals with false rape and sexual harassment charges. Police state she filed 11 false cases against at least 14 people, often introducing herself as a model. Her modus operandi involved implicating victims, including a dentist and even her own father, in fabricated cases to demand money.
A 36-year-old man was found hanging in his Gurugram home, with his wife detained by police following allegations from his family that she sought a divorce and may be involved in his death. The couple's seven-year-old son reportedly recorded a video of his father hanging.
A Juvenile Justice Board in Bareilly has found a minor girl guilty of murdering her five-year-old brother. The boy was allegedly killed after he caught his sister in a compromising position with a man and threatened to tell their mother. The girl's alleged lover has already been sentenced to life imprisonment in connection with the same case. The board will issue a separate order on the quantum of punishment for the juvenile.
A 26-year-old woman accountant in Thane was allegedly cheated of Rs 6.97 lakh in an online "task" fraud involving product purchases and buybacks. Four individuals have been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act, with efforts underway to apprehend them.
A 13-year-old boy in Bengaluru was allegedly abducted and murdered by his 28-year-old neighbour, Bhaskar Reddy, as part of a ransom plot to repay a debt. Reddy, who recently returned from London, was arrested after his car, containing the boy's body, crashed, leading passers-by to alert the police. Authorities are now searching for an accomplice.
Manchester United suffered a historic 3-2 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in the League Cup, despite taking a two-goal lead. This loss marks the first time in nearly 50 years United have lost at home after being two goals up, adding to their recent struggles including a Premier League loss to Manchester City and a poor start to the season.
India has opened its Asian Games medal tally with two silvers in shooting, driven by Elavenil Valarivan's performance, and secured an unexpected podium finish in Mixed Martial Arts. The women's cricket team also advanced to the finals, aiming for a second consecutive gold.
A deposit is not necessarily taxable simply because it appears in a bank account. What matters is whether its source can be satisfactorily explained.
A special POCSO court in Thane has convicted a 20-year-old man for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, sentencing him to three years of rigorous imprisonment. The court relied heavily on the victim's "clear and cogent" testimony and rejected the plea for probation, citing the fear and insecurity caused by the accused's actions.
Khalin Joshi retained his one-shot lead after the third round of the inaugural Nava Raipur Open, despite a challenging day on the course. Heavy rain forced the tournament to be played over the back nine, with Angad Cheema emerging as his closest competitor.
A court in Barabanki has sentenced shopkeeper Ashok Kumar to life imprisonment for raping a two-year-old girl. The incident occurred in November 2023 when the child visited his shop. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the convict.
