Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is facing scrutiny after a video surfaced online appearing to show him using a vape in the dressing room during an IPL match against Punjab Kings. The video has sparked debate due to regulations prohibiting smoking and vaping in stadium areas and India's ban on e-cigarettes.
A doctor in Hyderabad was caught using a flip number plate system on his car to display two different registration numbers, allegedly to evade road tax. Police are investigating the incident.
Two government officials in Jammu and Kashmir were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau after being caught taking a bribe from a local resident.
A forest guard in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.
A BESCOM engineer in Bengaluru was arrested by Lokayukta police for allegedly accepting a bribe to reduce an electricity fine.
A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly tying a Dalit girl to a tree and beating her after accusing her of stealing from his shop. The incident came to light after a video went viral on social media.
A junior clerk in Nagpur was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to process a medical reimbursement claim, according to the Anti Corruption Bureau.
A BESCOM Assistant Executive Engineer was arrested after an electrical contractor was caught accepting a bribe on his behalf for sanctioning additional power supply.
The Odisha vigilance department apprehended two government officers on Wednesday for accepting bribes in separate incidents. An Assistant Civil Supplies Officer in Keonjhar district was caught taking Rs 15,000, while a junior engineer with the National Health Mission in Sundargarh was caught taking Rs 5,000.
Two individuals have been arrested in Odisha's Gahirmatha forest range after being found in possession of nine kg of venison. The suspects were apprehended in the Sasanpeta forest area with deer meat and nylon nets, leading to their booking under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
A 25-year-old man died after allegedly being beaten by a mob in Delhi's Kanjhawala area after being caught attempting a theft. Police have taken eight people into custody, including two minors, and are investigating the incident.
A seven-year-old boy has died after being bitten by a stray dog in a village in Gujarat's Amreli district. Authorities have captured two dogs to prevent further attacks, as residents report multiple incidents involving stray dogs in the past month.
A Delhi Police head constable was arrested by the vigilance unit for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a complainant in connection with a dispute involving a relative.
Six Thai nationals, including three women, were arrested at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi after customs officials seized hydroponic cannabis valued at over Rs 19 crore from their possession.
Four members of a family died when their car collided with a truck and burst into flames in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan.
A man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested at Ahmedabad airport for allegedly possessing over 20 kg of marijuana after arriving from Bangkok.
Mumbai and its suburbs experienced widespread pre-monsoon showers, offering relief from the recent heat and humidity. Several areas received moderate to heavy rainfall, with no major disruptions reported.
A teenage member of the 'Irani' gang has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a police constable who caught him stealing a mobile phone on a train in Thane district, Maharashtra.
A revenue department official in Raigad district, Maharashtra, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 to facilitate a land record entry.
A revenue official in Palghar district, Maharashtra, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 45,000.
Haryana health officials busted an alleged illegal sex determination operation at Aayu Hospital in Gurugram, leading to the arrest of a radiologist and the sealing of an ultrasound machine.
An Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer has been arrested on graft charges, with over Rs 1.66 crore in cash and fixed deposits worth another Rs 86 lakh seized, along with investment documents.
Two government officials in Jammu and Kashmir have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of 1,00,000.
An education official in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to sign completion certificates for toilet construction in government schools.
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.
A fire at a private bus depot in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, destroyed three buses and several motorcycles, leading to protests over safety concerns in the residential area.
Five individuals, including three women, have been booked for allegedly assaulting a police constable in Khar, Mumbai, after he caught one of them riding a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol.
The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit has banned the use of smart sunglasses by players and match officials in the ongoing IPL due to security concerns and advanced communication features.
Thane police have dismantled a prostitution racket operating near the Thane railway station, arresting a woman and rescuing three victims.
Mouni Roy made a glamorous appearance at Cannes 2026, sharing photographs and videos amidst ongoing speculation about her personal life.
A teacher's bike was stolen from outside a private school in Gurugram, with the incident captured on CCTV.
A pregnant woman died after the car she was travelling in caught fire in Kozhikode district, Kerala. Her husband, who was driving, escaped, but she could not be rescued. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
A junior engineer and a driver from the Uttar Pradesh State Construction Corporation were arrested for accepting a bribe to clear a contractor's pending payment in Meerut.
Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, narrowly missing gold to China.
At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to rewrite IPL history, with the Rajasthan Royals sensation now breaking one of the league's most iconic batting records held by Chris Gayle.
Deepak Punia's move to a higher weight category proved successful as he secured a spot in the Indian team for the Asian Games in the 97kg division. Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal retained their places in the men's freestyle squad.
Two women staffers of the revenue department have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 to update land records in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, officials said on Friday.
A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend to death after she refused to leave with him. The incident occurred at the victim's home in Shamli district, with an associate also arrested for assisting in the crime.
Three dental students drowned in a river near Kothamangalam, Kerala, after being caught in a strong current while bathing. A group of nine students had arrived at Vadattupara when the incident occurred. Authorities recovered the bodies and have initiated an investigation into the incident.
Jofra Archer's superb all-round showing helped Rajasthan Royals outclass Mumbai Indians to seal their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs, in Mumbai.
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