Two explosions near defence establishments in Punjab have triggered security concerns.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the June-September southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over India is expected to be 90 per cent of the long-period average. While the Northeast is likely to witness normal rainfall, the remaining parts of the country may see below normal rainfall.
The Supreme Court has criticised RTI activism, calling it a "new business," while denying anticipatory bail to an activist accused of obstructing road construction work and intimidating public servants in Punjab.
The Sports Ministry has launched a certification system for cycle-friendly institutions and campuses, with several prominent academies and universities set to be felicitated for their sustainable mobility practices during the 'Sundays on Cycle' event.
Pacer Gurnoor Brar impressed on his international debut before captain Shubman Gill played a regal knock to set up India's seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the rain-hit series opener.
Several parts of India are experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 44 degrees Celsius. States are issuing alerts and taking measures to protect people and animals from the extreme conditions.
If one has to compare the tenures of the two prime ministers one must credit Nehru with laying the foundations on which Modi is building a grand edifice, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Gurnoor Brar has impressed with his pace and control in his debut ODI series against Afghanistan.
'I'm sure looking at how he has captained in the last few years for his franchise, he's going to have a good time.'
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has called upon schools to play a proactive role in safeguarding youth from drug abuse. He emphasised the role of educational institutions in the statewide anti-drug campaign and criticised the neighbouring country for allegedly pumping drugs into Punjab.
Perhaps no other cricketer has gone through so much turbulence and transformation between December 3, 2023 and June 6, 2026 as Shreyas Iyer, who took over the reins of India's T20 team from Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday.
'Congress needs a positive agenda rather than primarily picking up on two business houses.'
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan has ignited a political controversy by labelling Operation Blue Star a 'black day' and referring to those killed as 'martyrs', while criticising former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and likening the military action to an invasion.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at premises linked to Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora as part of a FEMA probe into alleged foreign exchange violations, insider trading, and round-tripping of funds.
A new study indicates that India's monsoon season could experience a significant increase in uncompensable heat stress under a 2 degrees Celsius global warming scenario, extending the duration of extreme heat conditions.
North India is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 48 degrees Celsius in some areas. Several states have issued warnings and advisories as the heatwave is expected to continue.
Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh, prompting tributes from the cricket community.
Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi Dar, whose non-selection in the Indian Test squad caused controversy, has been summoned to bowl in the nets ahead of the Test against Afghanistan, along with six others.
Most north Indian states reported below-normal temperatures on Monday, with rain and thunderstorms lashing parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh. The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala in the next two to three days.
Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings head coach, has endorsed Shreyas Iyer as a potential T20 captain for India, highlighting Iyer's maturity and leadership qualities despite recent team setbacks.
India are set to make a leadership change in T20 internationals, with Shreyas Iyer likely to replace Suryakumar Yadav as captain and Tilak Varma expected to become vice-captain, according to BCCI sources.
A man allegedly threw acid on his maternal aunt, a primary school teacher, while she was teaching a class in Punjab's Batala district, inflicting severe burns and also injuring two children present in the classroom, police said.
The Punjab government has announced cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of 28 proclaimed offenders, including foreign-based gangsters, prompting criticism from the BJP regarding the state's law and order situation.
A Melbourne-based Indian-origin teacher, Sunil Sharma, who went missing in Amritsar, was allegedly murdered by his brother, Satish Sharma, over a property dispute. Police investigations revealed Satish conspired with property dealers to usurp Sunil's properties, leading to his murder with a baseball bat after being drugged. Sunil's body was then disposed of in a canal, and his family, including his daughter, had appealed for help in finding him. Satish, his wife, and son have been arrested, and a search for the body and other conspirators is ongoing.
Nehal Wadhera highlights Shreyas Iyer's leadership, noting his ability to absorb pressure and empower Punjab Kings' players. Ricky Ponting's positive coaching also boosts the team's morale. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians address concerns about powerplay wickets and prepare for potential lineup changes.
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh recorded victories in their respective matches at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship held in Rajgir.
Dive into the chaotic world of Ab Hoga Hisaab, a revenge drama that attempts to weave a complex narrative of crime and retribution but often loses its way amidst a multitude of bizarre subplots, notes Deepa Gahlot.
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a large-scale cyber fraud operation involving 5,300 Indian SIM cards used from Cambodia by a Malaysian national-led gang, duping people of hundreds of crores. The probe follows raids in Rajasthan and Punjab, identifying 30 bank accounts linked to the fraud.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of foreign-made pistols intended for distribution among criminals in the state.
Mumbai Indians' medical staff is currently assessing Rohit Sharma's condition. Meanwhile, England all-rounder Will Jacks is expected to join the squad soon.
Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer reveals a light-hearted six-hitting contest in the dressing room is behind their batting success in the IPL, after their dominant win against Lucknow Super Giants.
The Punjab Police have dismantled a terror module allegedly backed by Pakistan's intelligence agency, arresting one person and recovering hand grenades and weapons.
India's selectors have included Gurnoor Brar and Manav Suthar in the national squad for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan, recognising their pace and spin capabilities.
A Bangladeshi national, Zahid, who had been absconding for 17 years and carried a reward of Rs 25,000, has been arrested in Saharanpur by a joint team of police and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). He was wanted in a 2009 case under the Foreigners Act and was found with a fake Aadhaar card and other suspicious documents.
CBSE exams and unemployment are divergent concerns for the middle class and the poor, and the idioms of protest don't speak to all of India's young people, points out Kanika Datta.
Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is likely to join Team India as spin bowling coach after senior management recommended his appointment to the BCCI.
'Why are we deliberately taking apart an electoral system that has worked?' 'There is no answer to that, and there is no data and has never been any on the absurd slander that foreigners are voting here,' asserts Aakar Patel.
For a franchise that has waited for nearly two decades for an IPL crown, could this be the year when Punjab Kings finally create IPL history?
Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting praises the team's strategy of building around talented Indian players like Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Arshdeep Singh, highlighting their crucial roles in the team's success in the IPL.
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh recorded victories in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship.
