Agastya Bansal of Maharashtra and Kriya Saravanan of Tamil Nadu secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championship on Monday. Bansal caused an upset in the U-19 boys' category, while Saravanan advanced in the U-19 girls' section. Other notable wins included Dhairya Gogia in U-15 boys' and Pradeepsingh Rathore in U-17 boys'.
Panshul Bansal, who secured All India Rank 2 in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, advised protesting students to 'Don't protest. Go, study,' stating he focused on improving his performance after the original exam was cancelled due to a paper leak.
A Delhi court has upheld cheating and criminal conspiracy proceedings against M3M India Pvt Ltd and its promoters in an alleged Rs 450-crore land fraud case. The case involves allegations by MGF Developments Ltd regarding a land exchange deal where M3M allegedly failed to pay the full consideration. While criminal breach of trust charges were set aside, the court directed the trial court to proceed expeditiously on cheating and conspiracy charges.
A government employee, Veerma Ram Bishnoi, has been arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly acting as a dummy candidate in the Physical Education Teacher Recruitment Examination-2022 for Rs 12 lakh. The investigation also uncovered a fake degree racket involving the candidate Bharmal Ram and Shri Satya Sai University, Sehore.
Meethe Mein Kya Hai's pursuit of happiness and finding joy in the little things exudes the emotionality of a greeting card, not life, rues Sukanya Verma.
Delhi Police have arrested seven men for their alleged involvement in a Rs 3.93 crore cyber fraud that targeted a Delhi-based businessman. The investigation uncovered a sophisticated network involving mule accounts, cash withdrawals, a foreign money-exchange application, and a hawala channel used to convert illicit funds into cryptocurrency. Police recovered numerous banking instruments and mobile phones during fieldwork in Rajasthan, with further investigation ongoing.
Delhi Police seized over 2,260 kg of illegal firecrackers from two vehicles in Alipur and arrested four individuals involved in transporting the consignment from Punjab for delivery in Delhi, where firecrackers are banned.
A Delhi court has acquitted Mustkeem and Javed of attempt to murder and other charges in a 2015 case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove their involvement beyond reasonable doubt and the absence of crucial CCTV footage. The court highlighted insufficient evidence and uncorroborated testimony.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has claimed that Rs 860-Rs 880 crore generated from an alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh during the previous Congress regime was delivered to the Pradesh Congress Committee office in Raipur. The agency filed a supplementary chargesheet against former PCC treasurer Ramgopal Agrawal and provisionally attached his properties worth Rs 9.06 crore. The ED alleges a liquor syndicate controlled the state excise department, generating over Rs 2,883 crore in illegal proceeds.
Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group has arrested four more foreign-trained medical graduates for allegedly using forged Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) screening certificates to secure internships and registration. This brings the total arrests in the case to 33, including 28 medical graduates, former RMC officials, and middlemen. The accused reportedly paid between Rs 27 lakh and Rs 30 lakh for the fake documents and secured internships at government medical colleges. Investigators suspect over 100 beneficiaries in the racket.
The Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested two more individuals, Devendra Kumar Saini and Dungar Prakash, in connection with the 2021 sub-inspector recruitment exam paper leak case, bringing the total arrests to 154. Saini allegedly facilitated his son and another candidate in accessing leaked papers, while Prakash arranged for a dummy candidate. Both have been remanded to custody as investigations continue.
Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) has informed airlines that it will not shift any international flights from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai airport until the end of the winter season in March next year, following discussions with the Airline Operators Committee.
Students at Scottish Church College in Kolkata allege they were threatened with academic repercussions for refusing to participate in a play titled 'Namo Seva -- Untold Stories', a charge denied by the principal who states participation is voluntary and follows state directives.
The process agreed on Tuesday will require MIAL to first build stakeholder agreement on the transition before taking the plan through the regulatory approval process.
The Airline Operators Committee has questioned the basis for shifting 33 per cent of international services to Navi Mumbai International Airport.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a significant reshuffle of its state in-charges and co-in-charges across all 28 states and eight Union territories, with prominent leaders like Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav assigned to crucial states, as the party gears up for upcoming assembly elections.
Delhi Police have registered an FIR in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse that killed seven people, alleging that the owners constructed additional floors on an old structure despite concerns over its load-bearing capacity and that further construction work was underway.
The Election Commission has announced that elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal will take place on October 16. This includes 10 seats from Uttar Pradesh, one from Uttarakhand, and a bypoll in West Bengal, with significant implications for party representation, particularly for the BJP and BSP.
The Election Commission has announced elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal on October 16. The BJP is expected to retain eight seats in UP and gain one in West Bengal, increasing its overall strength. The Samajwadi Party is also likely to gain one seat in UP, while Mayawati's BSP faces the prospect of losing its representation in Parliament.
'As a mother myself, I found the emotional core of this story deeply personal.'
Independents have secured nearly two-thirds of urban wards in Bharatpur and Deeg districts, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's home turf, significantly outperforming the BJP and Congress in local body elections. This unexpected surge sets the stage for a political battle as both major parties vie for the support of these Independent councillors to form civic boards.
Rahul Baitha and Rathika Suthanthira Seelan secured the men's and women's titles, respectively, at the 49th Bombay Gymkhana Maharashtra State Open Squash Tournament. Baitha overcame top seed Om Semwal in a hard-fought men's final, while Rathika dominated Akanksha Salunkhe in the women's summit clash. Junior titles were also decided, with Akanksha Gupta winning the girls' U-19 and Purav Rambhia taking the boys' U-19.
A new report, the Digital Credit and Inclusion Index (DCII) 2026, reveals that Tier-2 cities are spearheading digital credit adoption in India. The study, a collaboration between Pahle India Foundation and Amazon Pay, highlights that salaried women are borrowing more than men and that digital credit is primarily used for consumption, with limited productive use.
Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Nabin has made his first significant mark on the BJP's national apparatus with a major organisational reshuffle, bringing back key figures like Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav while removing Nadda-era functionaries, signalling a strategic move ahead of crucial state elections.
The Indian government's proposal to extend the operating life of certain battery-electric, CNG, and hydrogen vehicles under national permits by five years could significantly improve their total cost of ownership (TCO) and residual values, according to industry experts.
A Delhi consumer commission has directed Punjab and Sind Bank to refund Rs 10,000 to a customer whose ATM transaction failed to dispense cash but debited his account. The bank was also ordered to pay significant compensation for delayed reversal, mental agony, and litigation expenses, reinforcing consumer rights in banking disputes.
A Delhi consumer commission has directed Punjab and Sindh Bank to refund Rs 10,000 to a customer whose ATM transaction failed to dispense cash but debited the amount. The bank was also ordered to pay compensation for delayed reversal, mental agony, and litigation expenses, highlighting a deficiency in service.
Aarushi Bajaj is all set to star in her first Hindi film, Don't Be Shy, produced by Alia Bhatt.
The ruling BJP in West Bengal has suspended 22 functionaries, including several mandal presidents, over allegations of extortion and indiscipline. This action follows public warnings from the party leadership against adopting an 'extortion culture' and comes ahead of a visit by BJP's central in-charge for West Bengal, Sunil Bansal, to review the party's organisation and the new government's functioning.
The judgment is India's first to examine AI companies' use of copyrighted works for foundation models, setting an analytical framework for Section 52 of the Copyright Act.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of political parties are not liable for false details in electoral enumeration forms that cannot be personally verified. The court clarified that BLAs are only responsible for verifiable information, such as an elector's photograph, and struck down the Election Commission of India's mandate requiring BLAs to provide personal undertakings for all details.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a lawsuit by news agency ANI against OpenAI, ruling that ChatGPT's use of copyrighted material for training large language models (LLMs) constitutes fair dealing under the Copyrights Act. The court emphasised that restraining AI development would be detrimental to India's growth in the field and public interest.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a significant overhaul of its national team under party president Nitin Nabin, introducing numerous new faces and promoting prominent leaders like former Union minister Smriti Irani to general secretary and former RSS functionary Ram Madhav to vice president. The revamp aims to balance youth and experience while preparing for upcoming assembly and general elections.
The brother of Champat Rai, who resigned as the general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, on Monday defended him against allegations of embezzling donations for the Ram temple, saying his brother had sacrificed both his personal life and career for the Ram temple movement and the service of the nation.
Raat Akeli Hai 2 is watchable, but considering the strength of its predecessor, it could have been more engaging, with a greater sense of urgency and a sharper, cleverer story, notes Mayur Sanap.
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 toppers are Punjab's Aryan Gupta and Haryana's Panshul Bansal, who secured joint All India Rank 1 with 715 out of 720 marks each.
'Users should protect their savings goals before allocating money to discretionary expenditure.'
Titan Company reported a strong first-quarter performance for FY27, primarily driven by its jewellery segment, which saw a 30 per cent growth in sales. This robust Q1, coupled with expectations of continued outperformance, has led brokerages to raise earnings estimates and boosted the company's stock.
Punjab's Aryan Gupta and Haryana's Panshul Bansal topped the NEET-UG for medical admissions as 11.21 lakh candidates qualified the entrance exam this year, the National Testing Agency announced on Thursday.
Bengaluru-based electric air taxi startup Sarla Aviation has received Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a crucial step towards commercial production of its indigenous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company also inaugurated its new headquarters and announced partnerships, highlighting India's growing capabilities in advanced aerospace technology.
