The BJP has secured significant victories in the Haryana municipal corporation elections, winning in Ambala and Sonipat, and leading in Panchkula. The party also won the president's post in Sampla, a stronghold of former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, where the Congress did not field a candidate.
'He is 500 times better than you think he is.'
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant expressed relief and satisfaction after his team ended a six-match losing streak with a DLS victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Pant praised Mitchell Marsh's century and highlighted the team's bowling strength as key factors in the win.
Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori acknowledged Gujarat Titans' superior performance in their recent IPL match, highlighting their exceptional bowling attack as the key factor in their comprehensive victory.
Police in Odisha have made a fifth arrest in connection with the lynching of a man accused of attempted sexual assault. The victims, however, are requesting the release of those arrested, claiming they saved their lives.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 969th career goal as Al-Nassr thrash Al-Wasl 4-0 to reach the AFC Champions League Two semi-finals, moving closer to the 1000-goal milestone.
At least 21 people have died in Uttar Pradesh after severe storms and heavy rains caused widespread damage across several districts, including Bhadohi, Budaun, Fatehpur, and Sonbhadra.
Ravichandran Ashwin defends Hardik Pandya's captaincy of the Mumbai Indians, stating that blaming him for the team's poor performance is unfair as the entire team failed to perform. Ashwin also highlights the social media scrutiny Hardik faced upon replacing Rohit Sharma as captain and raises concerns about Hardik's physical fitness affecting his batting.
The BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi concluded without a joint statement due to disagreements over the West Asia conflict, with Iran blaming the UAE for the lack of consensus. India, as the host, issued a chair's statement highlighting the differing views.
Sixteen people, including two gold appraisers, have been booked for allegedly securing loans worth lakhs of rupees against counterfeit gold from a bank in Prayagraj.
Three conservancy workers were seriously injured in Powai, Mumbai, after being hit by a speeding tempo while working on a sewer. The driver has been booked for rash and negligent driving.
Gujarat Titans pacer Prasidh Krishna discusses the importance of bowlers developing variations to combat the dominance of batters in the high-scoring environment of T20 cricket, emphasising the need for adaptability and skill execution.
Colombian singer Shakira has released 'Dai Dai', the official song for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Nigerian singer Burna Boy.
The Indian government has increased import duties on gold and silver from 6 per cent to 15 per cent to curb inbound shipments of precious metals amid a rising import bill due to the West Asia crisis.
An explainer on the 'Thucydides Trap' and its relevance to current tensions between the United States and China, as discussed by President Xi Jinping.
India is the only significant power that all parties trust, or at least do not distrust, notes former defence secretary Ajay Kumar.
Petrol and diesel prices have been increased by Rs 3 per litre each, marking the first hike in over four years, as state-run fuel retailers pass on some of the impact from surging global crude prices, which have been exacerbated by the Iran war.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted some 20 per cent of the global flows but even if it opens, damages to production facilities in the region will take time to repair, points out Sunita Narain.
Three men were killed in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, after their motorcycle was struck by an unidentified vehicle. The victims were on their way to a wedding when the accident occurred near Basura village.
Vaazha 2 grows beyond the shadow of its predecessor by refining its tone, strengthening its themes and delivering more assured emotional beats and performances, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Krunal flaunted his battle wounds on Monday, a dafter after his valiant effort that pushed RCB to the top of the table while knocking the five-time champions out of the playoff race.
Chennai Super Kings suffered a damaging defeat to Lucknow Super Giants as Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Akash Singh exposed tactical flaws and pushed CSK to the brink of IPL 2026 playoff elimination.
Three people died in two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Godda district on Sunday. Two men were killed when a truck hit their motorcycle, and another man died in a head-on collision between two motorcycles.
TARA is India's first indigenous modular glide weapon, capable of transforming conventional unguided warheads into long-range precision-guided weapons.
The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the killing, which occurred shortly after the BJP's victory in the assembly elections.
In a video released by RCB, Kohli praised Krunal's resilience, saying the innings stood out for its courage under pressure. He said Krunal refused to give in to discomfort and instead "found a way" to keep the team in the contest, with his late sixes proving decisive in the final outcome.
Kagiso Rabada attributes Gujarat Titans' dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad to disciplined Test-match bowling, emphasising patience and simplicity.
Tata Motors' MD and CEO, Girish Wagh, has identified rising diesel prices as the most significant threat to India's commercial vehicle (CV) industry recovery, despite the sector recently surpassing its pre-FY19 wholesale peak. Diesel costs account for 25-50% of a truck operator's total cost of ownership, making any increase a critical concern for fleet economics.
'This is not the end of your preparation. It is an unexpected extension of the race,' say experts.
A suspected shooter from gangster Deepak Nandal's gang was killed, and another was injured, during an encounter with Gurugram police. The incident occurred while the police were recovering weapons from the accused, who had been arrested in connection with a shooting at an event organiser's house.
'At the first sign of real trouble, that money will move. There will be a run.'
Asia No. 1 trap shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu has been left out of the Indian shotgun contingent for the Asian Games, despite his World Championships bronze medal and top international scores.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir arrested a driver who allegedly ran over and injured three girl students in the Kulgam district before fleeing the scene.
A 40-year-old lost Malayalam cinematic gem, John Abraham's Amma Ariyan, has been meticulously restored in 4K by the Film Heritage Foundation and is now set to grace the prestigious Cannes Classics section
As temperatures soar, booking queries have surged by double digits -- going up to 125 per cent -- for destinations like Kashmir, Shillong, Gangtok, Munnar, Leh, Rishikesh, Guwahati, Imphal, Kodaikanal and the Andamans.
Ravichandran Ashwin backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a return to India's T20I side after the RCB pacer's match-winning spell and late heroics against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.
The Indian rupee plummeted to an all-time low of 95.80 against the US dollar, settling at 95.66, driven by elevated crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, despite potential RBI intervention and import curbs on gold.
When summer hits, nobody has the energy to spend hours figuring out an outfit. Enter coord sets -- the fashion girl hack that makes you look instantly put together with minimal effort.
Ola Electric is making a renewed push into the electric motorcycle market with aggressive pricing and in-house battery manufacturing, aiming to replicate its earlier success in electric scooters while addressing past quality and service issues.
A court in Gurugram has sent Punjab's Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora to seven days of ED custody in a money laundering case, officials said on Sunday.
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