Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after the league stage.
An ex-Army man, accused of murdering three people in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, was killed in an encounter with police. Two police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were also injured during the incident.
The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) staged a protest in Panchkula, alleging that the BJP government in Haryana is unfairly recruiting individuals from outside the state for government jobs, thereby depriving local youth of employment opportunities.
Punjab Police busted a fake currency module in Malerkotla, arresting four individuals and seizing counterfeit currency worth Rs 5.50 lakh.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has signed a technology licensing agreement with Evergreen Lithium Recycling to improve the extraction of critical minerals from battery reprocessing, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in battery recycling operations.
Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur were named Hockey India Player of the Year in the men's and women's categories, respectively, at a ceremony in New Delhi. Several other players, officials, and member units were also recognised for their contributions to Indian hockey.
Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender wanted in connection with a 2014 murder case after he evaded arrest for over a decade.
Rishabh Pant has been relieved of his captaincy duties with the Lucknow Super Giants after a disappointing 2026 IPL season. The decision comes after the team finished last and amidst reports of a disconnect between Pant and the team management.
The family of a 33-year-old woman, Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in Bhopal, staged a protest demanding a fresh post-mortem examination at AIIMS Delhi, alleging dowry harassment and murder against her husband and mother-in-law.
'People don't like leaders who just crib and complain without offering a clear objective.' 'Theoretically and pragmatically, Rahul has to show an agenda beyond bad-mouthing Mr Modi on economic policies, foreign policy...'
The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the delay in the release of funds to NGO-run juvenile homes operating under the Mission Vatsalya scheme, warning of action if a solution is not presented by May 29.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The counsel for one of the arrested individuals, Raj Singh, has welcomed the CBI probe and criticised the West Bengal Police's handling of the arrest.
A jewellery shop owner in Mumbra, Thane, was stabbed and injured during a failed robbery attempt. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.
Members of Parliament questioned top National Testing Agency (NTA) officials about the NEET-UG paper leak, with the NTA stating the CBI is investigating the matter. The parliamentary panel also discussed measures to prevent future leaks and reforms within the NTA.
The fee cuts come amid an outcry over CBSE's first full-scale rollout of the Online Scoring Mechanism for Class 12 examinations, with students, parents, and some teachers alleging unusually low marks, unchecked answers, and discrepancies between expected and awarded scores.
A police officer in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district allegedly shot his wife dead in a fit of rage before attempting suicide, according to officials.
Chandigarh and Bhubaneswar have been awarded the rights to host the Asian Relays in 2027 and the Asian Indoor Championships in 2028, respectively, marking a significant moment for Indian athletics.
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Rajat Patidar has the golden chance to emulate legends Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma -- the only two captains to win back to back IPL titles.
The family of Twisha Sharma, who died last week, alleges dowry harassment and seeks a CBI probe into her death. A court rejected a plea for a second autopsy, prompting the family to express concerns about the preservation of forensic evidence. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured the family that the state government will seek a CBI investigation.
Virat Kohli has emerged as the highest earner in IPL history, grossing Rs 230 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders leads franchise valuations at over Rs 19,200 crore.
Two women in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, allege they were chased and threatened by policemen in a car while riding a scooter. The incident is under investigation after a video went viral on social media.
A 25-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from a building in Delhi's Inderpuri area, leading police to register a dowry death case against her husband and his brothers.
Jammu and Kashmir Police detained an alleged gangster, Pritam Singh, under the Public Safety Act in Samba for involvement in unlawful possession of weapons and narcotics-related offences.
Punjab Kings' opening batsmen Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have become the first uncapped pair to score over 1000 partnership runs in the Indian Premier League.
Police in Bhopal have urged the family of Twisha Sharma, who died in suspicious circumstances related to dowry harassment, to take custody of her body due to concerns about decomposition while awaiting a decision on a second autopsy.
The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union territories to operationalise a single helpline number '112' for emergency responses and establish a functional good samaritan grievance redressal system within three months, emphasising that the right to trauma care is an integral part of the right to life.
Two police officers in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district were injured when their vehicle crashed while pursuing a car that fled a checkpoint. The incident occurred during early morning patrol, and a search operation is underway to locate the absconding vehicle.
Ranveer Singh electrified fans at the Dhurandhar: The Revenge music launch in Mumbai, building anticipation for the action film.
Madhya Pradesh's Dev Kumar Meena won gold in pole vault at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, with both he and Kuldeep Kumar setting a new national record. Several other athletes also achieved Commonwealth Games qualification marks.
A fugitive wanted in a major narcotics case was brought back from Azerbaijan by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, who secured his extradition in coordination with the CBI.
The hearing in a case involving AAP MP Sanjay Singh, related to alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct, has been deferred by an MP/MLA court in Sultanpur due to the non-appearance of witnesses.
Sanjay Gupta, a 1988-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the chief secretary of Himachal Pradesh amidst allegations of corruption, sparking controversy and criticism from opposition parties.
Durgeshwar Singh of India won the silver medal in the 90 kg category at the 6th Acropolis International Wushu Championship held in Athens, Greece.
Top seed Shreyansh Somaiya and others started strong in the fourth season of the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters Season Four.
Top seeds Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa won the mixed doubles title at the 3rd HCL National Doubles Squash Championships. Senthilkumar and Joshna also secured the men's and women's doubles titles respectively with their partners.
Shashank Singh expresses strong belief in Punjab Kings' chances of winning the 2025 IPL title, emphasising team belief and preparation.
Speculation is mounting that Siddaramaiah will announce his resignation from the CM's post in a couple of days, mostly on Thursday, to clear the path for Shivakumar.
Siddaramaiah, a veteran politician with roots in the Janata Parivar, has had a remarkable journey, consolidating his position in the Congress party to become the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka.
CSK, on 12 points from 13 games, need to beat Titans in their last league game and hope for other results to go their way to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
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