Delhi Police have arrested a 31-year-old man in Nashik, Maharashtra, for allegedly threatening to blow up a coaching institute in northwest Delhi and demanding Rs 21 lakh. The accused, a former Applied Mathematics professor, posed as a gangster and was tracked down through technical surveillance and ground intelligence.
Seven Indian Super League clubs, including East Bengal, were granted the AIFF Club Licensing Premier 1 licence with sanctions for the 2026-27 season, while applications of several top-flight sides, including Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters FC, were rejected.
Randhir Singh, a prominent figure in Indian sports and the Olympic movement, has died at the age of 79. He was known for his contributions as an athlete, administrator, and advocate for Indian sports on the international stage.
An alleged sharpshooter of the Munir gang, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his arrest in a murder case, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh STF in Meerut on Tuesday.
The Delhi High Court questioned the Unnao rape survivor about a significant delay in filing her appeal seeking capital punishment for Kuldeep Sengar in connection with her father's custodial death, raising concerns about the reasons behind the delay.
India is set to host the Asia Cup archery tournament in Delhi in 2027, marking the return of major international archery events to the country after 22 years. Ahmedabad will host the Asian Para Archery Championships in September, and Kolkata will host the South Asian Archery Championships in 2026.
Delhi Police have heightened security across the city ahead of Hanuman Jayanti following the arrest of a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba handler allegedly planning terror strikes. Enhanced surveillance and restrictions are in place to ensure peace during the festival.
The CBSE has taken up on 'top priority' the cases related to alleged mismatched answer sheets and other concerns faced by students in the re-evaluation process, a source in the board said.
Ramjas and Miranda House colleges at Delhi University received bomb threat emails, prompting a search by multiple agencies. No suspicious objects were found.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised David Miller's match-winning innings against Punjab Kings, highlighting his ability to dominate both sides of the field. Bangar criticised Punjab's bowling attack for their lack of variation, which allowed Miller to score freely and guide Delhi Capitals to a crucial victory in their IPL 2026 playoff chase.
Sunil Gavaskar reckons Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings have it in them to script a turnaround and make it to the IPL 2026 final.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has claimed victory for the state after the Constitution Amendment Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha. Stalin criticised the Centre's handling of the Women's Reservation Bill and delimitation process, accusing the BJP of prioritising political gain over fairness and consultation.
East Bengal secured the Indian Super League title after a dramatic season, defeating Inter Kashi in the final. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey has assured a full-fledged format next season despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding the league's structure.
Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan said the party high command was likely to take a final decision on Kerala's next CM within 24 hours as lobbying intensifies among the three top contenders for the chief minister's post.
A man wanted for masterminding an armed robbery and linked to a murder case has been arrested in Delhi after a brief encounter with police.
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.
Two men were arrested after a brief exchange of fire with police in Delhi's Rani Bagh area, hours after they allegedly stabbed a 40-year-old man to death. The suspects were apprehended following a tip-off and sustained bullet injuries during the encounter.
Delhi Police arrested a 42-year-old Nigerian national in Rohini and seized over 100 grams of cocaine worth approximately 1.25 crore.
Delhi Police have dismantled a fraudulent call centre operating a roadside assistance policy scam, arresting 12 individuals involved in deceiving customers.
'We should expect extreme heat, extreme rains, floods, landslides and maybe cyclones. Not just this year, in the coming year as well.'
Delhi Police have launched a murder investigation after intercepting a family attempting to bury a woman in Hari Nagar. A post-mortem revealed suffocation as the cause of death, leading to suspicions of foul play and a potential honour killing.
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said members of the INDIA bloc were likely to meet in the first week of June to discuss a joint strategy, while asserting that the opposition camp was prepared for a prolonged political battle.
Police in Delhi are investigating after a decomposed body was found inside a plastic bag near a factory in Moti Nagar. The body is of an unidentified man, and the cause of death is currently unknown.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane said thoughts of stepping down never crossed his mind despite the side's disastrous start to the IPL season, adding that it is important to show character when the team is struggling.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud network, arresting three individuals involved in digital arrest and investment scams that defrauded victims of over Rs 80 lakh.
CCTV footage has emerged showing the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Delhi's Anand Parbat area. Two juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the attack, which occurred after a minor altercation.
A special court has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to record statements of 19 alleged ISIS members and sympathizers held in various prisons across India.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has recovered from a muscle spasm and will play against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.
The investigation into the Delhi Assembly security breach reveals the driver's motive was to highlight the disappearance of his nephew.
Shreyas Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings, expressed his disappointment with the team's bowling and fielding performance after their defeat to Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for operating an illegal LPG storage and refilling racket in the Palam area, seizing numerous cylinders and equipment.
The Delhi government has initiated the removal of Chinese-origin CCTV cameras installed across the city due to security concerns, with plans to replace them with more secure systems.
Sanju Samson has all but carried Chennai Super Kings' batting through IPL 2026, turning games with a consistency few others in the side have managed.
A car driven by a masked man breached security at the Delhi Assembly, raising concerns about potential security lapses.
Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing operation in Bawana, arresting one individual and seizing 75 cylinders.
AAP leaders protest outside Raj Bhavan in Delhi over the alleged rape of a three-year-old at a Janakpuri school, demanding action against police for allegedly intimidating the victim's family and questioning the handling of the case.
The Indian Super League title race is heading for a dramatic finale with five teams, including Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC, still in contention.
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.
Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba operative from the Ghazipur area. The accused, Shabbir Ahmad Lone, is suspected of working as a sleeper cell member and has alleged links to Pakistan's ISI.
Two cyber fraudsters have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a resident of East Delhi of over 20,000 by posing as electricity officials.
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