The Indian contingent at the Norway Chess tournament faced a difficult day as all four players, including world champion D Gukesh, suffered defeats in Round 6. Magnus Carlsen gained momentum, while Wesley So took the lead.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans celebrated their team's IPL victory peacefully in Bengaluru, with police ensuring celebrations remained under control.
Pati Patni Aur Woh Do continues its impressive box office run, dominating screens in its third week, while Hollywood's Obsession makes waves too.
Indian states significantly increased their reliance on market borrowings to finance gross fiscal deficits in 2025-26, with the share of market borrowings rising to 76.3 per cent, even as the weighted average cut-off yield on State Government Securities (SGS) and spreads over central government securities also increased.
St Stephen's College has appointed Susan Elias as its 14th principal, despite objections from Delhi University (DU) regarding alleged violations of University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations. Elias is the first woman to hold the position in the college's 145-year history.
'Customers do not recover the original making charges paid on old jewellery. Sentimental value is lost when heirlooms are exchanged.'
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, driven by strong buying in blue-chip stocks and positive cues from Asian markets, following a significant selloff in the previous session.
Playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, whose voice often drew comparisons to Lata Mangeshkar, passed away at 89, leaving behind a legacy of popular Bollywood songs from the 1960s and 70s.
A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly filming children without their consent and uploading the videos to social media in order to gain followers and earn money.
Virat Kohli celebrated in style with some slick moves on dance floor to celebrate his match-winning half-century in the IPL 2026 final.
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi capped a historic IPL 2026 season by winning the Emerging Player, MVP, Orange Cap, Super Striker and Super Sixes awards after scoring 776 runs and smashing a record 72 sixes for Rajasthan Royals.
Five new judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court, bringing the total number of judges to 37, just one short of the sanctioned strength of 38.
Gujarat Titans' Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki admitted that they "miscalculated" an appropriate score on the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch, leading to a five-wicket defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final.
Acer has launched its new Aspire 5 AI laptop in India, featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 processors, a 14-inch WUXGA display, up to 32 GB LPDDR5 memory, and a starting price of Rs 79,999.
A 40-year-old woman was shot and seriously injured by unidentified assailants during a morning walk in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, with police suspecting a connection to a land dispute.
Police in Vijayapura, Karnataka, have arrested 12 people following a violent clash over a land dispute that resulted in the murder of six people, including four members of a family.
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca defeated Casper Ruud to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final at the French Open, continuing his impressive run in the tournament.
Iran has restored access to a significant portion of its underground missile infrastructure following months of excavation and repair work, highlighting the limits of US bombing strategy.
Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.
The Gujarat Titans team and support staff were evacuated from their bus after a short circuit caused a breakdown following their IPL final loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
A 25-year-old man suspected of honour killing his sister was arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following an encounter with the police. The suspect, Amir, allegedly killed his 21-year-old sister for having a love affair.
Virat Kohli credits the influence of young players for his T20 reinvention and fastest IPL fifty, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second successive trophy. He highlights the team's depth and shared responsibility in securing the IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar dedicated his team's second IPL trophy to the fans who died in a stampede last year after RCB won their maiden IPL title.
The body of a six-year-old boy, who had been missing from his home in Kajarara village, Uttar Pradesh, was discovered under suspicious circumstances on the campus of a government school, according to police reports.
A 32-year-old woman and her three daughters died after allegedly consuming a pesticide in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district. The incident occurred in Hirwar village. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The Indian equity market is set for an event-heavy week, with analysts pointing to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) interest rate decision, developments in the US-Iran situation, and crude oil prices as the primary determinants of market trends.
How Rasikh Salam Dar, the unsung hero from Kashmir, became a pivotal bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026, contributing significantly to their championship victory.
A controversial catch decision in the IPL final saw Virat Kohli survive, sparking debate and ultimately contributing to RCB's five wicket victory.
A year after 11 fans died during RCB title celebrations, the franchise's IPL 2026 triumph has sparked discussion over whether the victims should have been acknowledged.
Virat Kohli says Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title win was powered by a complete team effort, praising the squad's depth, bowling strength and belief after RCB defeated Gujarat Titans to secure their second IPL crown.
The IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans wasn't just a battle on the field -- it also had an interesting off-field connection involving Ananya Birla.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru put on a complete performance to beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets and defend their Indian Premier League title on Sunday.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old batting sensation, reflects on his record-breaking IPL 2026 season, highlighting the importance of adapting to game situations, remaining calm under pressure, and focusing on fitness.
Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's skipper, expressed his gratitude to Virat Kohli for his technical batting suggestions and unwavering support to the team's junior members after their IPL victory.
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill attributed their IPL final loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru to early wickets that prevented them from gaining momentum.
Gujarat Titans' star openers, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, failed to deliver against Royal Challengers Bengaluru's disciplined bowling attack.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's incredible IPL 2026 campaign ended with another historic achievement as the 15-year-old became the youngest player ever to win the Orange Cap.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL crown in style, beating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to win back-to-back titles in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru players attribute their consecutive IPL titles to a strong team core, meticulous planning, and Virat Kohli's anchoring performance.
Karnataka's chief minister-designate D K Shivakumar and outgoing chief minister Siddaramaiah congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru on winning their second consecutive Indian Premier League title. Shivakumar criticised IPL organisers for moving the final match venue to Gujarat, calling it an injustice to Karnataka and alleging political motivation.
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