What lessons opposition parties need to learn post defeat of Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal elections? The election saw spectacular victor of BJP which rose from 3 seats in 2016 to 206 seats in 2026 assembly elections.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has missed the first six games of IPL 2026 due to a calf injury.
A 29-year-old man in Gurugram died from a suspected overdose of a sex-enhancing drug. Police found medicine wrappers in his room and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Supreme Court questioned a woman's sexual assault claim against her former live-in partner, highlighting the consensual nature of their relationship and the absence of a marriage bond.
The Election Commission reports that poll-related seizures, including cash, drugs, and liquor intended to sway voters, have surpassed Rs 1000 crore in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
A special court in Thane acquitted a 28-year-old man accused of raping a minor, citing insufficient evidence regarding the victim's age and indications of a consensual relationship.
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, both struggling in the IPL 2026 season, face a crucial match in Chennai to keep their playoff hopes alive.
A foetus was discovered in a government hospital bathroom in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, leading to an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl who suffered a miscarriage on the premises.
The Supreme Court of India has stated that religious institutions must have structure and norms for their functioning, emphasising that the right to manage a religious institution does not imply an absence of order.
SIS Ltd, a security and facility management services provider, aims to cross Rs 20,000 crore in revenue by FY27, driven by strong double-digit growth, expansion of its service network, and a simplified regulatory framework under new labour codes, said its Group Managing Director Rituraj Sinha.
High levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation have been recorded across Kerala, prompting warnings from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid prolonged exposure, especially during peak hours.
Maheshgiri alias Mahesh Dilip Kakde, who claimed to have divine powers, allegedly told them that she had been affected by 'Karni' (black magic) and asked them to perform certain rituals, an official said.
Researchers have developed an AI-enabled framework to help retailers understand and respond to changing consumer sustainability preferences. The framework uses machine learning to identify consumer segments in real time and translate analytics into business strategies.
A 60-year-old man died after allegedly being attacked by a woman at a tribal settlement in Kottathara, Palakkad. Police have arrested a relative of the deceased in connection with the incident.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the police's decision to deny a clearance certificate to Fahim Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 terror attack case, preventing him from driving an autorickshaw for livelihood, citing public safety and national security concerns.
The Haryana government has dismissed an official from the Development and Panchayat Department in connection with a Rs 590 crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. The decision follows a detailed investigation that revealed a criminal conspiracy and substantial evidence against the official.
Mitchell Starc has been cleared to play in the Indian Premier League and is expected to join Delhi Capitals for their match against Rajasthan Royals on May 1.
A special court in Thane acquitted an auto rickshaw driver accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2020, as the victim and her mother could not be traced during the trial.
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The Indian government is actively developing a policy for flex-fuel vehicle adoption and aiming for 100 per cent ethanol blending in petrol to enhance energy self-reliance, particularly in light of supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict.
Two men have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 2 lakh through a fake online trading scheme.
Police in Rajasthan have arrested 38 individuals involved in a nationwide cyber fraud network, unearthing scams worth over Rs 10 crore under 'Operation Mule Hunt'. The accused operated from various locations, including Dubai, and lured victims through investment, trading, and escort service schemes.
Two juveniles have been apprehended in Delhi for allegedly snatching a bag containing gold and diamond jewellery worth approximately Rs 20 lakh from a woman in Ashok Vihar.
Police in Gurugram have arrested a man for allegedly firing a shot in the air outside the MGF Mall. The accused, Naveen Kumar, was apprehended after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on social media.
A senior bank executive in Mumbai was defrauded of 97.78 lakh by cyber criminals through a fake share market investment scheme.
A social media influencer was arrested for allegedly uploading a reel containing abusive language with a Russian woman at the historic Gwalior Fort in Madhya Pradesh.
Jharkhand police have arrested 10 cyber criminals in Deoghar district for defrauding people through fake online platforms and fraudulent cashback offers.
Varun Dhawan shared a fun behind-the-scenes video from his upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, revealing his nervousness while dancing in front of superstar Salman Khan.
Karan Johar discusses the success of 'alpha-driven' films like Animal and Dhurandhar, noting a shift in audience preference for 'front footed machismo' and 'alpha energy'. He also touches upon the appeal of emotional identification, particularly among male viewers, and expresses conflict over the cultural signals these films send.
UN experts have voiced serious concerns regarding the ongoing abduction and forced religious conversion through marriage of women and girls from minority communities in Pakistan, highlighting that impunity is fuelling the practice.
A new study suggests the mechanical load from the constant beating of the heart may suppress cancer cell growth, offering insights into why heart cancer is rare. Researchers found that cellular pathways in heart tissues alter gene regulation in cancer cells, preventing proliferation.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), conducted a workshop on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) to strengthen ethical sports science research.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's visit to the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh is hailed as a source of inspiration for youth, promoting sports and instilling confidence in the once Maoist-affected area.
The Commercial Taxes Department has arrested Mohammed Tauqeer for his involvement in generating and routing fraudulent ITC across multiple states, unearthing a GST fraud worth Rs 410 crore.
A Class 11 student in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after failing his examination. In a separate incident, another teenager in Sultanpur village also took his own life, with the motive currently unknown.
Faridabad police have arrested four individuals from Patna for allegedly defrauding a woman of over Rs 2.5 lakh by promising to take her to England. The accused, who operated three accounts used in the cybercrime, are in police custody and being questioned.
A 32-year-old man and his 19-year-old sister-in-law were found dead in Ranchi, with police suspecting suicide due to an illicit relationship.
Police in Amravati, Maharashtra, have arrested a second suspect in connection with the sexual exploitation and circulation of obscene videos involving minor girls, after a victim's family reported continued contact from the accused.
An accused in a Thane murder case, who had been absconding for nine years, has been arrested from Jharkhand. Rajesh alias Uttam Muneshwar Ravidas, the main accused and an alleged contract killer, was apprehended from Hazaribagh.
WADA president Witold Banka, who was in India last week, called the easy availability of performance-enhancing drugs in the country a "serious problem", and met senior officials of India's federal police seeking help to disrupt supply chains.
