A man was arrested in Delhi for allegedly using camels to smuggle illicit liquor from Haryana through forest trails, in an attempt to evade police checkpoints.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a boat ride on the Hooghly river in Kolkata, reaffirming his commitment to the development of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people. He shared photographs of the trip on social media, highlighting the cultural significance of the Ganga river for Bengalis.
Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a petrol pump manager for allegedly denying fuel to a private ambulance, resulting in the death of a 50-year-old patient.
The Indian women's recurve team, consisting of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod, secured a gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating China in a tense shoot-off. This victory marks India's first World Cup women's team gold since 2021 and follows a stunning semi-final win against South Korea.
The Indian trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod secured the women's recurve team gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating China in a tense shoot-off. India finished the campaign with two medals, including a bronze in the men's individual compound section.
Two cyber fraudsters have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a resident of East Delhi of over 20,000 by posing as electricity officials.
Parents in Bihar allege their children were wrongly accused of being trafficked and were instead travelling to madrassas for education, claiming religious bias in the case.
Indian girls and boys teams secured dominant victories against Sri Lanka and Maldives respectively at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships.
In West Bengal's electoral chessboard, governments are rarely made in the hills of North Bengal or the forested region of Jangalmahal. Power is usually decided in the crowded plains of South Bengal, where elections are won less by momentum and more by mathematics.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated that Tehran currently has no plans for a subsequent round of negotiations with the United States, according to the state media Tasnim news agency. This announcement comes as international mediators had hoped for a follow-up to the Islamabad talks before the looming ceasefire deadline.
A man was fatally stabbed in Bhokar tehsil, Nanded district. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack.
Four individuals, including two bank managers, have been arrested in Telangana for allegedly siphoning off Rs 2.65 crore from a state-owned bank branch in Nalgonda district.
A special audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed that Odisha's forest and environment department sidestepped central guidelines, procuring and customising Mahindra Thar SUVs worth 17 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for forest protection, despite the funds being earmarked for 'preparedness and capacity building'.
Police in Surat are investigating an alleged interstate hawala-linked political funding network involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) functionaries, with Rs 1.25 crore reportedly routed from Delhi to Surat ahead of Gujarat local body polls. The AAP has dismissed the claims as a conspiracy by the ruling BJP.
Delhi Police dismantled a major international arms trafficking module with links to Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, arresting 10 operatives and recovering a cache of foreign-made weapons.
A state-run bus accident in Odisha's Koraput district resulted in one fatality and injuries to 20 passengers after the bus plunged into a gorge. The accident occurred in the Sunki ghat section of Pottangi block, with investigations underway to determine the cause.
West Bengal's final phase of assembly elections focuses on the TMC's southern stronghold, where the BJP aims to make inroads. The outcome will determine whether Mamata Banerjee's party retains its dominance or if the BJP can secure a path to power.
Police in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, have busted an organised online cricket betting racket, arresting 12 people and seizing cash, mobile phones, and a television. The syndicate operated through online platforms, using multiple bank accounts and PhonePe numbers for fund transfers.
Mizoram authorities destroyed drugs worth 465 crore in Champhai district, seized between March and October 2025. The contraband included heroin, methamphetamine, and alprazolam. Officials highlighted intensified enforcement efforts and the need for continued vigilance against drug abuse.
India's men's and women's table tennis teams are set to compete in the 2026 World Team Table Tennis Championships in London, with both teams aiming for a deeper run than their previous outing.
'The real fault line in Assam is not Hindu versus Muslim. It is Assamese versus Bengali -- and within that, the specific anxiety about undocumented Bangladeshi settlers claiming land and altering the demographic balance of the state.'
"Our strategy has always been to focus on volume-led penetration growth," said Manish Tiwary, chairman and managing director, Nestle India.
China has denied any links to the Iranian cargo ship seized by the US in the Gulf, which allegedly contained chemical materials for manufacturing missiles. The denial follows allegations by former US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley, who claimed the ship was headed from China to Iran.
A liquor businessman's family was allegedly held hostage at their residence in Delhi's Golf Links area, and jewellery worth approximately Rs 25 lakh was stolen. Police suspect the domestic help was involved in the crime.
Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing operation in Bawana, arresting one individual and seizing 75 cylinders.
A migrant labourer was arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly killing his first wife at a construction site in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following a dispute over an alleged extramarital affair.
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has alleged a link between a godman and the fatal plane crash involving his uncle, Ajit Pawar, and has demanded a CID interrogation.
Tata Steel has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to deploy a unified, enterprise-wide artificial intelligence (AI) strategy across its global value chain, resulting in significant operational improvements.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in a roadshow in Kharagpur Sadar, West Bengal, attracting large crowds and highlighting the BJP's campaign efforts in the region ahead of the assembly elections.
Delhi Police have arrested two key operatives of a transnational arms trafficking and terror module with alleged foreign links. The accused were detained at the IGI Airport and arrested in connection with an ongoing probe into an international arms smuggling racket.
The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahrain-proposed resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure freedom of navigation amid concerns and opposition from some members.
The US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions as ceasefire talks face uncertainty. The incident raises concerns about the fragile ceasefire and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
A teenage boy and girl allegedly died by suicide near a railway station in Rajasthan's Alwar district. Police are investigating a possible love affair as the motive.
Delhi Police have arrested two men from Gujarat for allegedly defrauding a Delhi resident of Rs 9.75 lakh under the guise of high-return share market investments.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to clear the Strait of Hormuz to secure the vital oil corridor, citing risks to global energy supplies and criticising other nations' inaction.
A domestic help and five associates allegedly held a businessman's family hostage in their Golf Links home in Delhi, stealing jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open for normal passage of ships, describing it as an 'international waterway' amid rising tensions between the US and Iran.
A Delhi court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate on Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to become an approver in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekar.
Two individuals were apprehended in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district after police discovered 50 kg of ganja, valued at Rs 25 lakh, in their possession.
Delhi Police have arrested six suspects linked to a cross-border gang involved in mobile phone thefts across Delhi-NCR, with stolen devices allegedly smuggled into Bangladesh. The gang reportedly used minors to carry out the thefts in crowded areas.
