The Supreme Court has taken exception to AIIMS' plea to set aside its order allowing a 15-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, urging the Centre to amend the law to permit abortion beyond 20 weeks in such cases.
BJP MLA Chhagan Singh Rajpurohit voices concerns over young couples entering love marriages or live-in relationships without parental consent, advocating for legal safeguards to ensure parental involvement and social stability.
Punjab Kings will aim to recover from their first defeat of the season when they face Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. Gujarat Titans, on a two-game winning streak, will be looking to continue their momentum.
As David Dhawan hints at potential retirement after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, we revisit his iconic Bollywood comedies that defined an era of entertainment.
Shah Rukh Khan's generosity resurfaces as the actor returned a Rs 94 lakh cheque to the producer of Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam to alleviate financial strain during the film's production.
Mumbai police have filed a 1624-page chargesheet against 17 accused in connection with the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence. The chargesheet was presented in a special MCOCA court, detailing the involvement of 15 arrested individuals and two wanted suspects linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
A devastating explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Thrissur, Kerala, has resulted in at least 13 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred as the unit was preparing crackers for the upcoming Thrissur Pooram festival.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories has received approval from Health Canada to sell a generic version of the diabetes drug semaglutide, making it the first company to get market authorisation for a generic semaglutide injection in Canada and the first in a G7 country.
Sixteen people have died in a collision between a pick-up van and an SUV in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district. The accident occurred when the van, carrying labourers, overturned and collided with the SUV on the Indore-Ahmedabad National Highway.
He was enacting and telling stories of none other than Lord Hanuman, the figure, to date, that rules the hearts of the people of Kishkinda or present-day Hampi in the Vijayanagar district of Karnataka.
Rising living expenses, fear of contract hiring cast shadow on real gains.
The body of a 34-year-old woman was found in a decomposed state at her rented flat in Bengaluru. Police are investigating the case as an unnatural death.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 11.4 kg of crystal meth worth Rs 11.4 crore at Secunderabad railway station and arrested two women passengers.
Three people, including a mother and her son, died after an SUV collided with their motorcycle in the Arain area of Ajmer district, Rajasthan. Police are searching for the driver of the SUV who fled the scene after the accident.
Delhi Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly killing his co-worker after a dispute over using the victim's phone in the Begumpur area of south Delhi.
A 35-year-old man and his 18-year-old sister-in-law allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in Balasore district, Odisha. Police suspect an illicit relationship and the woman's pregnancy as potential motives.
Femina Miss India World 2026 Sadhvi Sail, first runner-up Rajnandini Pawar and second runner-up Sree Advaita open up about breaking stereotypes and why pageantry is more than just the crown.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against a married couple, criticising the police for interfering in consensual marriages and emphasising the right of adults to choose their partners.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR against a married couple, criticising the police for interfering in consensual marriages and emphasising the rights of adults to make their own choices.
Hopefully, the BJP will realise that it's the right time for parivartan (change) in its polarising poll strategies after achieving the impossible-looking goal of winning West Bengal, argues Sheela Bhatt.
A 16-year-old boy was severely injured in a shooting at a wedding in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, following a dispute over a customary gift to a group of 'kinnars' (eunuchs). Police have arrested six people in connection with the incident and recovered weapons from their vehicle.
Mumbai police have filed a chargesheet against 17 accused in the Rohit Shetty house firing case, revealing the motive was to establish gang supremacy.
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has reached a record Rs 314 lakh crore in transaction value in FY26, representing more than a 4,000-fold increase since inception.
President Trump has been briefed on potential military actions against Iran, including strikes on infrastructure and control of the Strait of Hormuz, even as negotiations continue. He maintains economic pressure is the primary strategy, while legal questions arise over war powers.
Payal Kapadia, celebrated for her Grand Prix win at Cannes, has been appointed jury president for the 65th Cannes Critics Week.
Varun Chakravarthy, the Kolkata Knight Riders' mystery spinner, overcame a difficult start to the IPL season, battling injury and form to rediscover his wicket-taking ability and boost KKR's chances in the tournament.
A 21-year-old youth was killed and his friend injured after a Delhi Police head constable allegedly opened fire following an altercation involving casteist slurs. The family of the deceased has demanded justice and the immediate arrest of the accused.
A 21-year-old youth was killed and his friend injured after a Delhi Police head constable allegedly opened fire following casteist abuses during an altercation in Jaffarpur Kalan village.
'(Mahesh) Bhattsaab had wisely recommended him for the lead role, but I was young and stubborn then, and would instinctively push back against a producer's suggestion. I insisted on casting Shiney Ahuja as Daya Shankar. While he was excellent, in retrospect, I realise Irrfan would have taken the character to a different level altogether.'
Riyan Parag is fined after being caught vaping during Rajasthan Royals's IPL clash against Punjab Kings.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate arms trafficking syndicate with alleged links to Pakistan, arresting nine individuals and seizing a cache of sophisticated firearms and ammunition.
At least 18 people were charred to death, and six others sustained grievous injuries following a massive explosion at a private firecracker manufacturing unit near Virudhunagar, the police said on Sunday.
A year after the Pahalgam terror attack, the family of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, the Indian Navy officer who was among those killed, continues to grieve and remember the young officer.
A 30-year-old medical student was found dead in his room in a paying guest accommodation in Gurugram. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which is suspected to be a suicide.
Delhi Police have arrested two men allegedly associated with the Neeraj Bawana gang in Dwarka, recovering a foreign-made pistol and ammunition. The accused, Pardeep Singh and Ashish, were apprehended following a tip-off and are believed to have been planning a crime.
Iran's representative in India, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, describes the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US-Israel alliance as a state of 'no war, no peace,' calling for an immediate halt to the conflict and questioning the lack of pressure on the US and Israel to cease aggression.
UK police have made several arrests as part of an investigation into serious offences alleged to have involved members of an Ahmadi sect in north-west England.
Three people died and one was seriously injured in a collision between an SUV and a tractor-trolley near Bhopal. The accident occurred on Bairasia Road, with the SUV reportedly speeding at the time of the crash.
Police in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a primary school headmaster for allegedly beating a Class 1 student with a stick following a dispute between the student and a classmate.
A father and son were killed, and four other family members were injured when their car fell off a bridge in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. The accident occurred near Vijay Gaushala under Gulabpura police station limits. The family was returning from Sanwaliya Seth temple in Chittorgarh when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
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