Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at the Indian Athletics Series, marking a successful return after knee surgery. Other winners included Ancy Sojan in the women's long jump, Reagan Ganesh in pole vault, and Tamil Arasu in the 100m sprint.
A villager died and several police officers were injured after a mob attacked a police team in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, who were attempting to arrest a wanted man.
An engineering student died following a clash between two groups of students at a private institute in Dehradun. Police have arrested three suspects and are investigating the cause of the brawl.
Indian authorities have dismantled a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other extremist organisations, allegedly involved in radicalising youth across multiple states.
Delhi Police have arrested Raju Mukhiya, the alleged kingpin of a gang involved in house burglaries across multiple states. The gang used domestic workers to gain access to affluent homes and steal valuables.
Delhi Police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly posting objectionable AI-generated images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media.
The ruling NDA alliance has secured a majority in the Rajya Sabha elections, winning key seats in Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana, while other candidates were elected unopposed across multiple states. The elections were marked by cross-voting allegations and political maneuvering.
When Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in full flow, everything else fades into the background. He has made a habit of taking on the best bowlers in the world and making them look ordinary.
Muzaffarpur district civil court received a bomb threat, prompting a police investigation and security sweep of the premises.
Two separate accidents in Jharkhand, India, resulted in the deaths of two individuals. A truck accident in Hazaribag district claimed two lives, while a road construction incident in Chatra district led to another fatality.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the Congress party of indirectly supporting the BJP in West Bengal, urging voters to reject them in the upcoming elections. He alleged a nexus between the Congress, BJP, and Left parties, claiming that votes for Congress would split the opposition and benefit the BJP.
Bihar Police arrested a criminal in Patna's Fatuha area after a brief exchange of fire. The arrested individual is currently receiving medical treatment for a leg injury sustained during the encounter.
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait led a 'Mahapanchayat' in Dehradun demanding justice for Divyanshu Jatrana, a student who died in a clash at a private university. The event highlighted concerns over student safety and drug trafficking in the region.
Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan rejected the opposition's motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing a lack of evidence of misbehaviour and the fact that some charges are under judicial review.
Tension flared outside the Chief Electoral Officer's office in Kolkata following a confrontation between Trinamool Congress supporters and police over alleged voter list manipulation, with accusations of illegal voter enrolment from other states.
The cost of the war is being counted not in the corridors of power in Washington or Tehran, but in Firozabad's darkened furnace rooms, Howrah's idle casting sheds, and a barbershop in Kochi where the wait is suddenly, inexplicably, an hour long, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.
Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber-fraud racket with links to the Philippines and Cambodia, arresting five individuals involved in the use and distribution of illegal SIM boxes.
The Lok Sabha will hold a discussion on efforts to eliminate left-wing extremism (LWE) in India, ahead of the government's deadline. The debate will cover the government's strategy, review of affected regions, and future plans, including potential withdrawal of security forces and launch of welfare schemes.
Nishant, a non-controversial figure, is like his father, an engineer.
Indian police have arrested three more individuals allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 21. The suspects are accused of sending sensitive information to Pakistan.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and his party of acting as the BJP's 'B-team'. Vijayan's remarks follow Rahul Gandhi's claims of collusion between the LDF and BJP due to alleged inaction in corruption cases against Vijayan.
Police in Uttar Pradesh have detained another person in connection with a kidney transplant racket, revealing possible international links and involving unqualified practitioners across multiple towns. The investigation has led to several arrests and the shutdown of a hospital.
Indian police have arrested three more individuals allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 21. The accused are suspected of sending sensitive information to Pakistan.
Uttar Pradesh Police have detained another person in connection with a kidney transplant racket, revealing a network with possible international connections and involving unqualified practitioners. The investigation spans multiple states and involves foreign nationals.
Will Nitish Kumar file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha on Thursday morning?
The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship is set to commence in Ranchi, featuring 29 teams competing across three divisions in a promotion and relegation format.
Police in Kanpur are intensifying their investigation into an illegal kidney transplant racket, issuing lookout notices for four doctors and expanding the probe to multiple cities.
Nepal police have arrested an Indian and a Thai national in separate drug trafficking cases. The Thai national was caught at the airport with marijuana, while the Indian national was arrested with brown sugar outside Kathmandu.
Nepal police have arrested an Indian and a Thai national in separate incidents related to drug trafficking. The arrests occurred at Tribhuvan International Airport and in Balaju Chowk, Kathmandu.
A 30-year-old man in Faridabad allegedly committed suicide, leaving a social media post accusing his brothers and their wives of harassing his family and driving him to take his own life.
Police are investigating the death of a female student at a private university hostel in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The student, identified as Priya, was found dead in her hostel room. While initial findings suggest a possible suicide, a full investigation is underway.
Kota City Police have arrested an alleged mastermind of an inter-state employment racket accused of defrauding over 8,500 people by promising work-from-home opportunities.
Bihar police arrested three individuals in Patna and seized a significant quantity of 'dry drugs', including narcotic tablets and injectable substances, during an anti-drug operation.
The family of Captain Rakesh Ranjan, who died on a merchant vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, is seeking assistance from the Indian government to repatriate his body. They claim the ship was stranded due to the West Asia conflict and are urging authorities to expedite the process and ensure the release of his financial dues.
The new title is likely inspired by the film's first track Maatrubhumi, sung by Arijit Singh.
Two sharpshooters from the Tillu Tajpuria gang were arrested in Delhi after a brief encounter with police. The suspects, wanted in connection with a murder case, sustained injuries during the shootout.
Uttar Pradesh Police have dismantled an illegal kidney transplant racket operating in Kanpur, arresting five doctors and the alleged ringleader. The investigation revealed a network exploiting vulnerable individuals for profit, with potential links to other major cities and even international connections.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns for his second IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals, aiming to dismantle bowlers and dominate the Powerplay.
A retired Army brigadier was killed in Dehradun during a crossfire between two groups following a dispute at a nightclub. Police have arrested four people in connection with the incident.
Opposition MPs in India have moved notices in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of bias, misconduct, and acting under the influence of the executive.
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