Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of shielding infiltrators, promoting dynastic politics, and supporting the construction of a mosque resembling the Babri Masjid.
A YouTuber in Uttar Pradesh is facing legal action after allegedly desecrating the national flag in a video posted online. The video reportedly showed the flag being altered and misused, leading to a police investigation and a search for the accused.
Police have filed a case against JJP leader Digvijay Singh Chautala and members of the INSO for allegedly damaging public property during an event at Kurukshetra University. The FIR cites damage to chairs and other property, leading to accusations of political disruption and government interference.
Delhi Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a canteen operator in Dwarka after extortion demands went unmet.
The BJP has defended its leader Shone George's criticism of a Malayalam newspaper, Deepika, alleging it was favouring the UDF ahead of Kerala's Assembly elections. The party claims it respects all religions and aims for equal treatment.
Mumbai police investigating the deaths of two MBA students, allegedly linked to a drug overdose at a music concert in Goregaon, have established the chain of delivery of the contraband, suspected to be ecstasy.
Srinagar police have dismantled a major interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module, arresting five individuals, including two Pakistani terrorists who had been operating for 16 years. The operation uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to LeT terrorists across multiple states.
Civil society members and lawyers in Lahore paid tribute to the victims of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre at an event held at the Lahore High Court.
Police in Kannur, Kerala, are investigating faculty members at Kannur Dental College following the death of a first-year student. The student's family alleges he was emotionally harassed by faculty, leading to a suspected suicide. The college has suspended two faculty members and is cooperating with the police investigation.
Delhi Police have busted an examination cheating racket involving remote access to computer systems and outsourcing answers to college students, leading to arrests and detentions.
The 22-year-old daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered at her Delhi residence. Police suspect a former domestic help, who is currently absconding.
'It is a tradeoff between convenience and fraud prevention.'
Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old alleged gangster, Aryan, associated with the Sonu Dariyapur gang, who was wanted in connection with a recent firing incident in Sultanpuri.
A 28-year-old man was murdered in Indore, India, allegedly by three men who suspected him of practicing witchcraft. Police have arrested the suspects, all mechanics, who attacked the victim with bricks and stones.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag voted in the Assam Assembly elections in Guwahati, accompanied by his parents.
Civil society members and lawyers in Lahore, Pakistan, commemorated the 107th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, paying tribute to the victims of the 1919 tragedy.
Delhi Police arrested over 600 individuals and detained over 8,300 suspects during Operation CyHawk 4.0, a major crackdown on cybercrime. The operation targeted financial networks and call centres involved in online scams, recovering significant digital evidence and tracing defrauded money.
A 21-year-old man was shot and injured outside a club in Delhi's Preet Vihar after an argument escalated. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects.
A 19-year-old youth in Amravati, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly sharing objectionable photos and videos of several women and girls online. A Rajya Sabha member has called for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the matter.
Protests erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district following a bomb blast that killed two children, leading to clashes with security forces and the imposition of prohibitory orders.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini commemorated B.R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary, highlighting his contributions to women's empowerment and social justice. Saini and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal criticised the Congress party for allegedly disrespecting Ambedkar, while praising the current government's efforts to honour his legacy.
Known for blending craft with contemporary design, Shruti Sancheti has consistently pushed the conversation around Indian textiles forward.
Indian shooter Sainyam achieved her best-ever finish at an ISSF World Cup leg, securing fifth place in the women's 10m air pistol final in Granada, Spain.
Delhi Police have arrested three men for allegedly operating a mule account syndicate that routed over 1.5 crore of cyber fraud proceeds through layered transactions.
The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has terminated the services of coach Naval Singh after Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil accused him of mental harassment and verbal abuse.
Police in Kannur, Kerala, are investigating faculty members at Kannur Dental College following the death of a first-year student, Nithin Raj RL, who allegedly died by suicide after facing emotional harassment. The college has suspended two faculty members and initiated an internal inquiry.
Two alleged members of the Himanshu alias Bhau gang were arrested following a brief exchange of fire with the Delhi Police in outer Delhi, officials said.
Mrunal Naik has been selected for the BCCI U-16 Elite Camp 2026. The camp will be held in Dehradun from May 11 to June 6.
An article about Praful Hinge's successful IPL debut, his family's reaction, and the role of the MRF Pace Foundation in his development.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a man of Rs 2.45 lakh by impersonating bank customer care representatives and fraudulently using his credit card details.
Silver prices surged by Rs 11,800 to Rs 2.57 lakh per kg and gold advanced by Rs 3,000 to Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital, driven by fresh buying from jewellers and stockists ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.
Supreme Court judge Justice B V Nagarathna has cautioned against the over-reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the judiciary, emphasising the need for judicial independence from algorithmic influence. She stressed that AI should only serve as a tool and not replace human judgement, which is guided by legal reasoning, constitutional values, and a deep sense of justice.
Two senior Indian volleyball players have quit the national camp in Ahmedabad, citing concerns over incompetent coaches, poor facilities, and politics within the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI).
A 40-year-old woman from Delhi died under suspicious circumstances at a five-star hotel in Pantnagar. Police are investigating the incident and have taken her business associate into custody for questioning.
The TMC has dismissed reports of I-PAC suspending operations in West Bengal, accusing the BJP of conspiring to disrupt the party's election campaign through intimidation. Mamata Banerjee has offered jobs to I-PAC employees if they are forced out.
'The BJP must have decided to replace Nitish with a green signal from JD-U leaders close to him.'
Israel and the United Arab Emirates both sounded missile alerts early Wednesday, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a two-week ceasefire in the war.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has announced a monthly pension for former women cricketers who represented the state in the Senior Women's National Championship, aiming to honour their contributions to the sport.
Kerala emerged as the overall champions at the Asmita Khelo India Women's League South Zone Track Cycling Championship, held in Karyavattom, securing a total of 35 medals. Tamil Nadu finished as runners-up, followed by Karnataka and Telangana.
A syncope is the clinical name given to a brief blackout (visual greyout) or an episode of fainting or momentary collapse.
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