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.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of appeasement politics, encouraging illegal immigration for votes, and leading the state into misrule and corruption.
After reviewing the preparations at the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA), Pradhan said meetings have been held under the Cabinet secretary, and all the states have been asked to cooperate.
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.
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 woman and her three daughters died after allegedly consuming pesticide in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, police said.
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.
Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested two individuals and seized a significant amount of fake currency, uncovering a sophisticated operation involving counterfeit notes.
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.
Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, has withdrawn his anticipatory bail application from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
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.
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.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the death of Twisha Sharma, booking her husband and mother-in-law.
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.
The monumental box office success of the Dhurandhar franchise has been attributed to Director Aditya Dhar's creative vision, rather than lead star Ranveer Singh's appeal.
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.
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 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 NDA government has gradually nuanced its position on the issue of demographic challenge.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
A BJP member and scrap dealer was allegedly murdered in his godown in Jaipur. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage.
Samarth Singh, the husband of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, has been arrested in connection with her death and brought to Bhopal. Police are seeking his custodial remand for questioning. Sharma was found dead at her home on May 12, with her family alleging dowry harassment.
Title contenders India made an emphatic start in the SAFF Women's Football Championship as they pumped in goals for fun to notch a crushing 11-0 win over Maldives in the tournament opener in Margao on Monday.
These modern Hindi films proved that the love triangle still has enough heartbreak, passion and chaos left to captivate audiences.
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.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting four individuals in Ferozepur and seizing a significant quantity of heroin and cash.
Madhya Pradesh police have issued a final notice to ex-judge Giribala Singh in connection with her daughter-in-law's death, allegedly due to dowry harassment. The government has also initiated a probe into whether Singh can continue as chairperson of the consumer court.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini affirmed the government's commitment to fulfilling its promises to the Dhanak community by 2029, highlighting welfare measures and initiatives already undertaken.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra in a rape case registered against him last year, with conditions including surrendering his passport and reporting to the police station twice a month.
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.
Vinesh Phogat's return to competitive wrestling at the Asian Games selection trials was marked by high tension, emotional outbursts, and heavy security, as her supporters clashed with WFI officials.
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