A special court in Mumbai acquitted a retired assistant rationing officer in a 2015 corruption case, citing a lack of convincing evidence from the prosecution.
India trails Thailand 0-2 in the Billie Jean King Cup after Sahaja Yamalapalli's narrow defeat. Vaishnavi Adkar also lost her debut match.
Talks between Iran and the US in Pakistan concluded without a deal due to disagreements over key issues, including Iran's nuclear programme and sanctions, despite efforts to find common ground.
A television journalist in Pune has been booked for allegedly filming a woman in an objectionable position without her consent at a lodge. The FIR names Rohan Kadam and mentions three other journalists.
A woman in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly conspired with her lover to murder her husband, attempting to disguise the crime as a robbery. Both the woman and her lover are now in custody, while an accomplice remains at large.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized significant assets from Earth Infrastructures Ltd., a Delhi-based real estate company, following accusations of defrauding homebuyers. The company is currently undergoing insolvency proceedings.
Nuh police have arrested a cyber fraudster, Mohammad Saad, who was defrauding people by promising large sums of money for old coins. His network spans multiple states, and investigations are ongoing to identify more victims.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag voted in the Assam Assembly elections in Guwahati, accompanied by his parents. He is in Guwahati for IPL matches.
Himachal Pradesh's Sawan Barwal broke the 48-year-old national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2:11:58 and surpassing Shivnath Singh's 1978 record.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the start of operations to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a claim swiftly denied by Iran, leading to increased tensions in the region amidst stalled negotiations between the two countries.
Deepika Padukone has finally addressed the online chatter surrounding her alleged silence on husband Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar The Revenge.
The Supreme Court has refused to quash a CBI FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case, but granted him exemption from appearing before the trial court during proceedings.
A 17-year-old student in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide after failing three subjects in her Pre-University Course exams. Police are investigating the incident.
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stunned Jasprit Bumrah with a first-ball six and smashed a fearless 39 off 14 in a rain-shortened IPL clash.
A 75-year-old doctor in Pune was defrauded of 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam after being coerced into making multiple investments by fraudsters.
A retired man in Thane was allegedly cheated of 22 lakh by three individuals who promised him a job in the Indian Railways, police said.
'I have returned to work with Priyan Sir after 14 years. Aisa laga vanvaas khatam hone ke baad phir se mauka mila hain.'
In a high-scoring contest that went down to the final ball, Rashid returned figures of 3 for 17, turning the game in Titans' favour just when Delhi looked set to chase down the target.
An Army brigadier and his son were allegedly assaulted in Delhi after the officer objected to public drinking. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has extended 25,000 offers to freshers for the current fiscal year (FY27), with future hiring decisions contingent on the demand scenario, according to CEO K Krithivasan.
A 23-year-old woman has died and her mother is critically injured following an alleged acid attack in their home in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident.
West Bengal's upcoming 2026 election may hinge on the impact of recent electoral roll revisions, particularly in 65-70 closely contested constituencies where victory margins are slim. The deletion of over 90 lakh names, especially in key areas like Nandigram, Bhabanipur, and the Matua belt, has redrawn the electoral map, potentially influencing the outcome for both the TMC and BJP.
Indian shooters faced setbacks and successes at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain, with the women's 50m rifle team missing qualification and the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol team advancing to the next stage.
Sreenidi Deccan FC defeated Rajasthan United 2-1 in an Indian Football League match marked by two red cards. Brandon Vanlalremdika and Lalthankhuma scored for Sreenidi Deccan, while Issac Nortey scored for Rajasthan United.
Police in Kashmir have arrested eight alleged drug peddlers and seized a significant quantity of narcotics in coordinated operations across multiple districts.
A political controversy has erupted in Kerala surrounding the marriage of a young woman, who gained attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, to a Muslim man at a temple. Claims that she was underage at the time of the marriage have led to investigations and accusations of political motives.
Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara, who took his cricket board to court for denying him an IPL NOC, has apologised and is considering withdrawing his case.
A body was discovered outside the Bihar police headquarters in Patna. Police are investigating the cause of death, with initial indications suggesting a possible heart attack.
Sri Lankan leg-break bowler Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League due to a persistent hamstring injury, his franchise Lucknow Super Giants announced.
Latur police destroyed illegal vehicle accessories, including modified silencers and loud horns, worth Rs 9.18 lakh as part of a crackdown on noise pollution.
India's 3x3 women's wheelchair basketball team has qualified for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, securing their spot through the Asia Oceania qualifiers.
Authorities in Arunachal Pradesh destroyed a large illegal cannabis cultivation spread over 20,000 square meters in the Pakke Kessang district, signalling a continued crackdown on narcotic plants.
A Delhi court has denied bail to a woman accused of murdering her two daughters in Malviya Nagar, citing the gravity of the allegations and the risk of witness tampering.
CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan defends a Kerala temple marriage involving a young woman and her Muslim friend, amidst allegations of underage marriage and criticism from the Sangh Parivar. An investigation has been launched in Madhya Pradesh following claims about the woman's age.
Delhi Police have arrested 11 individuals, including two alleged masterminds, after uncovering a fraudulent call centre in Govindpuri, South Delhi. The operation, known as Herbitecture Healthcare, reportedly deceived people nationwide by promoting weight-loss products on social media and enticing customers into making repeated payments.
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali defeated Aleksandra Goryachkina in the 11th round of the Women's Candidates tournament, boosting her chances significantly.
Protests by factory workers in Noida, India, demanding wage increases turned violent, resulting in arson, vandalism, and stone-pelting in Phase-2 and Sector 60 areas. Police have been deployed to control the situation and maintain order.
Gangster Sahil Chauhan, wanted in multiple cases and subject to an Interpol Red Notice, has been deported from Thailand to India. He was apprehended in Bangkok and brought back to India, where he faces numerous criminal charges.
Gangster Sahil Chauhan, wanted in multiple cases and subject to an Interpol Red Notice, has been deported from Thailand to India. This marks the fifth deportation secured by Haryana Police this year as they crack down on organised crime.
Jharkhand's Finance Minister has ordered a statewide investigation into alleged fraudulent salary withdrawals from government treasuries, following reports of irregularities in multiple districts.
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