Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft was escorted by UAE's F16 jets as he arrived in Abu Dhabi for the first leg of his five-nation tour. He is scheduled to meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral issues, including energy cooperation, and regional and international matters.
A Thane court has sentenced a financial advisor to two years rigorous imprisonment in a case of criminal breach of trust filed by a woman and imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on him.
A 24-year-old woman died in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to dowry harassment by her in-laws. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, and an investigation is underway.
A brass trader's daughter allegedly masterminded an armed robbery at her own home in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, with the help of her lover and his associates, looting cash worth Rs 1.20 crore to fund a luxurious lifestyle, police said.
A fire broke out in an air-conditioned coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district, prompting a quick evacuation of passengers. While no casualties were reported, the incident disrupted rail traffic on the Delhi-Mumbai route.
A court in Uttar Pradesh sentenced Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan to two years in jail for making objectionable remarks against government officials during the 2019 Lok Sabha poll campaign.
A man was stabbed in Delhi's Old Seelampur area after he resisted an attempt by four people to harass his wife. Police have apprehended one man and two juveniles in connection with the incident, while another juvenile is absconding.
The CBSE has mandated the study of three languages, including at least two native Indian languages, for Class 9 students starting July 1, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.
The Bombay High Court has expressed shock over the demolition of a printing press set up by Dr B R Ambedkar in Mumbai in 2016 and has criticised the city police for their inaction despite complaints.
A Nashik court has denied bail to a TCS site head, Ashwini Chainani, in a sexual harassment and conversion case, citing her failure to act on the victim's complaints. The court also rejected bail for other accused individuals in the case.
A 28-year-old man with mental health issues allegedly killed two people with a sharp weapon in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
Two unidentified men allegedly robbed a residence in east Delhi's Trilok Puri, stealing cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 8 lakh after tying up a lone woman in the house.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a major Myanmar-based drug trafficker in Delhi, who was a key supplier of methamphetamine and heroin. The arrest follows extensive surveillance and coordinated operations targeting transnational drug trafficking networks along the India-Myanmar border.
A suspect has been arrested after the partially burnt body of a woman was discovered in a forest near a police camp in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour district.
The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the killing, which occurred shortly after the BJP's victory in the assembly elections.
Kerala's Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan visited senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, emphasising their close relationship and seeking blessings for his new role.
Jharkhand Police seized narcotics and illicit liquor worth over Rs 2.54 crore and arrested seven persons in separate operations across five districts.
Investigators probing the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, have found a key lead in the form of a UPI transaction made at a toll plaza in Howrah.
The body of a woman lawyer was discovered in a forest area in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, with police investigating her alleged murder using a sharp-edged weapon. The District Bar Association has staged protests, demanding immediate arrests.
Delhi Police busted an interstate drug-supply network, arresting three persons, including a medical store owner and a medicine supplier, and recovering 17,800 Alprazolam tablets worth around Rs 3 lakh in central Delhi.
A 28-year-old man, identified as Mochka Alda, who was allegedly physically assaulted after killing two persons in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, has died from his injuries, police said.
An elderly woman in Gaya, Bihar, was allegedly beaten to death by villagers who accused her of practising witchcraft. Police have registered a case and arrested one person.
'It has always been viewed as a hedge against inflation.'
Kerala's Chief Minister-designate, V D Satheesan, has announced his new ministerial team, emphasising social and regional balance within the coalition. Senior leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and K Muraleedharan are set to be inducted, with Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan nominated as Speaker.
A 24-year-old woman died in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to dowry harassment by her in-laws. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, and an investigation is underway following a complaint by the victim's family, who allege murder.
Jason Collins died brain cancer 'after a valiant fight with glioblastoma'.
Police in Kerala have arrested five individuals following searches at multiple locations, uncovering a racket allegedly providing forged documents for organ donors and recipients. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into possible links to individuals in other states.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has condemned the killing of a BJP leader's personal assistant in West Bengal, accusing the Trinamool Congress of resorting to violence after their electoral defeat.
Mammootty's greatness lies not in hiding his flaws, but in turning them into his most powerful acting tools, observes Sreehari Nair.
An activist was beaten to death and a revenue official was seriously injured in an attack by unidentified men in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The incident occurred near a quarry in Shirgaon, prompting a police investigation into potential motives including land disputes and mining issues.
A meeting to review India's Commonwealth Games preparations included discussions on advancing the country's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, with Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi participating online.
A court in Mumbai has sent an accused, arrested in Nashik in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak, to a two-day transit remand of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI took Shubham Khairnar into custody on Tuesday night and presented him before a magistrate's court, seeking his transit remand to take him to Delhi for further investigation.
The Allahabad High Court has issued a detailed procedure for conducting criminal trials in the absence of proclaimed offenders, as per section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, aiming to ensure speedy justice.
Police in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, are investigating the discovery of a completely burnt body of an unidentified woman. The body was found in the Padma Nagar locality, and authorities suspect foul play, including murder and destruction of evidence.
A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to the key organisers of a concert where two people died of suspected drug overdose. The court cited poor management and greed for money as factors that turned the event into a tragedy.
The Delhi government's Health Department has received an audit report highlighting alleged financial and administrative irregularities within the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) between 2019 and 2025.
An 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Bhalswa Dairy, Delhi. Police are investigating and have recovered evidence from the scene.
Kerala's Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan met with senior Congress leader K C Venugopal to address reports of internal discord, as discussions surrounding the formation of the new cabinet continue.
The Himachal Pradesh government is set to implement stringent measures, including mandatory drug testing for government jobs and 'bulldozer action' against drug smugglers, to combat the growing menace of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) in the state.
'What I want right now in life is more of the same. I just want to do good work and balance it very well with living my life with my family and friends and travel.'
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