The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) and Shree Guru Govind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) University have signed an MoU to promote clean sport through joint research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building. This partnership aims to advance scientific research in anti-doping, forensic analysis, and healthcare diagnostics, while also shaping the next generation of professionals in these fields.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights India's transformation in sports, moving beyond cricket and hockey to achieve global recognition, driven by government investment and initiatives like the Khelo India programme.
The lawyer for ex-judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh stated that his clients are fully cooperating in the probe into the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, a day after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the matter.
A 22-year-old woman and her two-year-old son were found dead in Soro village, Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Police suspect suicide and are investigating all angles.
Two alleged chain snatchers from Uttarakhand and a police constable were injured in an exchange of fire in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The suspects, wanted for a May 25 chain-snatching incident, were apprehended after a police chase and retaliatory firing, subsequently confessing to the crime.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is serving a 20-year sentence for raping two women disciples.
The Indian men's hockey team secured a 4-1 victory against Korea in their third Pool A match of the U-18 Asia Cup, with Ketan Kushwaha scoring twice.
India's men's Under-18 hockey team defeated hosts Japan 4-1 in the final to win the Asia Cup title, with Ashish Purti scoring a hat-trick. Captain Ketan Kushwaha also scored, while Hockey India announced cash awards for the gold-winning men's team and the bronze-winning women's U-18 team.
A 17-year-old girl, Jyoti Kumari, was allegedly beaten to death by her sister-in-law, Manu, during a family dispute in Nagla Chaube village, Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh. Police have taken the accused into custody and are investigating the incident.
Amritsar Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting five individuals and recovering a cache of sophisticated pistols and live cartridges.
A woman and her three daughters died after allegedly consuming pesticide in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, police said.
A group, including the nephew of a Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister, allegedly caused a disturbance at a Mathura police station following a raid on an illegal mining operation. Police seized a JCB machine and tractor-trolleys, leading to an FIR for obstructing official duties and illegal mining, though the minister's nephew is not yet named. The minister's nephew denies the allegations, claiming the excavation was for an Amrit Sarovar project.
Newly appointed Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has outlined his plans to strengthen the party in the state, aiming for a majority in the 2027 assembly elections. He criticised the ruling AAP government and promised to address key issues such as crop diversification and law and order.
A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, to seven days of police custody in connection with her alleged dowry death case. Singh was arrested in Jabalpur and presented before a magistrate in Bhopal.
A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, to seven days of police custody in connection with her alleged dowry death case. Singh was arrested in Jabalpur and presented before a magistrate in Bhopal.
Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill are missing from the list of probables for the Asian Games, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in the 30-member squad submitted by the BCCI to the IOA.
The NDA government has gradually nuanced its position on the issue of demographic challenge.
Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested two individuals and seized a significant amount of fake currency, uncovering a sophisticated operation involving counterfeit notes.
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.
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the limelight in his first full season of IPL with some dazzling performances for the Rajasthan Royals.
A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested and jailed for allegedly circulating objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on social media.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the death of Twisha Sharma, booking her husband and mother-in-law.
Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, has withdrawn his anticipatory bail application from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Dr Subhash Kashyap not only enhanced Parliament's image in India and abroad, but also the position of Lok Sabha secretary-general which succeeding secretary-generals have upheld thorough neutrality, objectivity and high degree of professionalism, notes Rup Narayan Das.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has reversed its decision and allowed Vinesh Phogat to compete in the 53kg category at the Asian Games selection trials.
A truck driver was killed and a police constable injured in Manipur's Ukhrul district when suspected militants attacked a convoy of goods vehicles. The Chief Minister condemned the attack and vowed to restore peace.
A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) indicates that India has expanded its nuclear arsenal and is developing long-range weapons capable of reaching targets across China, while also maintaining focus on its rivalry with Pakistan.
Samarth Singh, accused in the dowry death case of his wife Twisha Sharma, surrendered in Jabalpur district court after withdrawing his pre-arrest bail application.
India's Under-18 boys and girls hockey teams, mentored by Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal, are set to compete in the Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan, after intensive training and exposure matches.
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Biswajit Mondal, has been arrested on charges of assaulting and molesting a woman. The arrest follows a complaint filed on June 1, detailing an incident from March 2024, and comes amidst a series of arrests of KMC councillors on various charges.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against actress Jacqueline Fernandez, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, and 15 others in connection with a Rs 200-crore money laundering case.
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.
A retired Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Jodhpur. The deceased officer, Dashrath Singh Charan, had retired from service nearly two years ago and had recently moved into a new house with his wife.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to provide details of arms licences held by 19 individuals, including politicians Brij Bhushan Singh and Raja Bhaiya, citing concerns over the public display of weapons and its impact on social harmony.
A BJP member and scrap dealer was allegedly murdered in his godown in Jaipur. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage.
The tragic hotel fire at Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, that killled 21, once more puts into focus India's high loss of life due to fires.
These modern Hindi films proved that the love triangle still has enough heartbreak, passion and chaos left to captivate audiences.
The staff association of Dyal Singh Evening College is protesting the proposed renaming of the college to Banda Singh Bahadur, following a decision made in December 2025. They met with the Governing Body chairman to voice their concerns and request a staff council meeting to discuss the matter.
A married man and his alleged lover were found dead near a canal in the Purwa Kotwali area of Rasidpur village in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, according to police reports.
An FIR has been registered against five individuals, including the Director of the National Sugar Institute (NSI) in Kanpur, for the alleged illegal felling and uprooting of over 600 trees on the institute's campus without proper permission. The investigation is ongoing, with officials finding evidence of extensive tree cutting over several months.
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