Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has responded to criticism following a blast outside the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh, defending his government's record and reiterating his stance on Chandigarh's relationship with Punjab.
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested five individuals for supplying over 600 Indian SIM cards to a cyber fraud syndicate operating from Cambodia, which defrauded Indian citizens of crores of rupees.
At Border Pillar 609 at Babliyan near Jaisalmer, the one thing that dominates the landscape is something entirely different, something central to our identity -- the Tiranga -- flying boldly above the blazing desert.
The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over USD 50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.
The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over $50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the BJP of instigating violence during Ram Navami rallies in West Bengal, alleging the party uses the festival to create unrest and division.
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she intends to fight against the introduction of gender testing for the female category at the Olympics, a policy the South African insists "undermines women's rights".
The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the West Bengal government's handling of an incident in Malda district where judicial officers were allegedly attacked. The BJP has accused the TMC of orchestrating the event to obstruct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and protect Rohingyas.
A businessman was shot dead by three unidentified assailants in Palamu district, Jharkhand. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage.
Rishabh Pant's unbeaten half-century led Lucknow Super Giants to a five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a closely contested IPL match.
Donald Trump claims the US military decimated Iran's Navy and Air Force, hinting at regime change while Iran accuses the US and Israel of planning a ground invasion.
Two individuals have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly robbing a man at knifepoint after he offered them a lift on his two-wheeler. The suspects were apprehended within a day of the complaint and have confessed to the crime.
A 16-year-old boy in Varanasi, India, died after allegedly being beaten with sticks over suspicion of mobile theft. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
A clash between two groups in a Muzaffarnagar village resulted in injuries to four people, including a woman, due to a long-standing dispute; police have arrested two and are searching for others involved after a video of the incident went viral.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to promptly address public grievances, including farmer harassment, land encroachments, and infrastructure issues, during a 'Janta Darshan' event.
A 16-year-old girl died after being stabbed in Delhi's Seemapuri area. The accused, identified as Jatin, allegedly died by suicide in a cylinder blast at his house after the attack. Police are investigating the motive and possible involvement of others.
Six individuals have been arrested in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, following an attack with sharp-edged weapons that left three people injured. Police suspect the incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the parties involved.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded to Amit Shah's chargesheet against her government, accusing him of misdeeds and alleging the BJP would halt welfare schemes if elected.
The Congress party has strongly criticized the Union Budget, calling it 'lacklustre' and 'disappointing,' claiming it fails to address the needs of farmers, unemployed youth, and other key sectors.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the leak of call data records in the Ashok Kharat case and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate Kharat's assets.
Iranian officials allege a US airstrike on Mashhad airport damaged a Mahan Air plane set to collect vital medical aid from India.
Police in Uttar Pradesh have detained another person in connection with a kidney transplant racket, revealing possible international links and involving unqualified practitioners across multiple towns. The investigation has led to several arrests and the shutdown of a hospital.
US President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of the US seizing Iran's key oil export hub on Kharg Island, suggesting it could be done with minimal resistance. He also expressed his desire to take Iran's oil resources, while indicating potential negotiations and a possible deal with Iran.
The purge in Washington does not pause the war. Strikes continue, Hormuz remains closed, and Brent crude is still dancing around $109 a barrel. For India, the command chaos in the Pentagon is another layer of uncertainty piled on five weeks of conflict that was already straining every buffer Delhi has.
Five individuals have been arrested in Udupi, Karnataka, for allegedly attempting to run over police officers and for their suspected involvement in an organised cricket betting racket. The arrests followed two separate incidents in Karkala and Shirva.
An elderly couple was allegedly murdered in their home in Beawar, Rajasthan, with police investigating a possible robbery motive. Four suspects, including two minors, have been detained.
A suicide car bomb attack on a police station in northwest Pakistan resulted in five deaths and thirteen injuries. The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has denied responsibility, alleging the attack was orchestrated by state institutions.
Congress leader K Muraleedharan has dismissed the BJP's influence in Kerala ahead of the Assembly elections, citing unfulfilled promises and a lack of tangible benefits for the state.
Punjab Police have arrested two more individuals allegedly involved in the recent blast outside the BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, bringing the total number of arrests to seven. The accused are believed to be part of an ISI-backed module taking directions from handlers in Germany and Portugal.
The Maharashtra Congress has alleged that sensitive information related to the Ashok Kharat case is being leaked, questioning whether the state government is misusing its machinery to settle personal scores.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer attributes the team's early-season IPL success to internal competition and a desire to impress each other, rather than external validation, after securing their second consecutive win.
Lahore Qalandars have fined captain Shaheen Shah Afridi after Punjab police accused him of breaching security protocols at the team hotel.
Uttar Pradesh Police have detained another person in connection with a kidney transplant racket, revealing a network with possible international connections and involving unqualified practitioners. The investigation spans multiple states and involves foreign nationals.
The BJP has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of using 'victim card' politics to gain sympathy during the assembly elections, dismissing claims of threats to her life as a political strategy.
The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, has reassured the public that individual data collected during the upcoming census will remain confidential and cannot be used for any purpose other than statistical aggregation.
An IED explosion in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province injured nine people, including four police personnel, when attackers targeted a police patrol team in Lakki Marwat district.
'Lakhs of transgender people's identities will get erased. Many of them will go into hiding and lead depressing lives.'
Discovering the stunning land of breathtaking temples.
Police in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, have arrested four individuals in connection with a shooting incident that seriously injured a man. The suspects were apprehended with firearms and ammunition, and the motive appears to be a long-standing dispute.
Amidst rising tensions, Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz to those not adhering to its new regulations, signaling a potential escalation in the region's geopolitical landscape and raising concerns about global oil supply routes.
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