Police in Kochi have arrested another individual in connection with a racket allegedly involved in supplying forged documents for organ donors and recipients. The accused, Rasheeda, is the wife of the prime suspect, Najeeb, who is currently absconding. This follows the arrest of several others involved in the forgery of documents required for organ donation.
The INDIA bloc faces a significant challenge as the Congress and DMK part ways, raising questions about the alliance's future and unity.
FIFA has announced that the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, will feature separate opening ceremonies in each of the three countries. The ceremonies will feature a diverse lineup of musical performers and cultural showcases.
Odisha forest officials arrested three individuals in Ganjam district for allegedly killing a spotted deer. The accused, residents of Khapraganda, are suspected of killing the deer to sell its meat after it wandered into their village from a nearby forest.
Sources reveal that Pakistan's ISI allegedly planned attacks on a Delhi temple, a highway dhaba, and a Haryana military camp through operatives linked to the Shahzad Bhatti module.
A 26-year-old woman in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly eloped with her lover, abandoning three of her four minor children. The woman's paramour, aged 27, is also married and has two children. Police are investigating the matter after missing person complaints were filed.
Police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir demolished a shop linked to an alleged drug peddler and attached other structures belonging to him.
A 22-year-old engineering student was murdered in Hyderabad, allegedly by relatives of a woman he was in a relationship with, who disapproved of the affair.
Actor Vijay's TVK party, despite being the single largest party in Tamil Nadu, has approached the Supreme Court seeking a directive for the Governor to invite them to form the government.
A man in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly shot and killed his mother and younger brother following a dispute over ancestral property. Police have launched a search for the accused, who is currently absconding.
BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Assam, marking the NDA's third consecutive government in the state. Sarma's swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for May 12, with key political figures expected to attend.
The BJP has made significant gains in the Kerala Assembly elections, securing three seats and marking a potential breakthrough in a state where it has traditionally struggled.
The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal of inciting post-poll violence by disguising its workers as BJP supporters. The BJP asserts its cadres have never engaged in violence after election victories and claims the TMC is acting out of frustration after suffering a crushing defeat in the assembly polls.
The VCK party, led by Thol Thirumavalavan, will announce its official position on supporting Vijay's TVK in forming the government. The decision follows discussions regarding power-sharing and key positions within the new government.
Delhi Police have arrested four individuals in connection with a daylight robbery near Azadpur Mandi, recovering a car purchased with the stolen money. The arrests followed an inter-state manhunt across Uttar Pradesh.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of orchestrating recent blasts in the state, alleging it's part of their strategy for the upcoming assembly elections. The BJP has strongly refuted these claims, demanding proof or Mann's resignation, while the state DGP suggests Pakistani ISI involvement.
D Gukesh recovered from a shaky start in the blitz section of the Super Rapid and Blitz tournament with a victory over Jan-Krzysztof Duda. Hans Moke Niemann leads the tournament, followed by Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana.
Indian sports administrators have been warned against treating multi-sport events as 'paid holidays'. The ministry has also reiterated the need for videography of selection trials for transparency.
The newly elected BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be sworn in on May 12, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries expected to attend. Preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and secure ceremony.
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms and gusty winds across south Bengal on Saturday, the day the first BJP government in West Bengal is scheduled to be sworn in at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata. Rain and thundershowers are likely to occur across all districts until May 14.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic Offences Wing arrested seven individuals, including executives from manpower firms, in connection with alleged irregularities in overtime payments within Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corp Ltd during the previous Congress administration.
A 34-year-old woman died after falling from the eighth floor of a residential building in the Talegaon MIDC area of Pune. Police suspect suicide and are investigating a viral video of the incident.
A Mumbai police constable has been terminated for dereliction of duty as a bodyguard to former NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was murdered in October 2024.
Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. The incident has heightened political tensions in the state.
A 24-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide after facing threats and harassment on social media related to his love affair. Police have registered a case of abetment against seven individuals and have detained four in connection with the incident.
Two individuals have been apprehended in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the Rs 50 lakh robbery at a State Bank of India branch in Surat.
Justina Mikulskyte won the ITF W35 Tumakuru Open after Zuzanna Pawlikowska retired due to injury in the final.
Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta, frustrated by delays in receiving prize money for winning the Odisha Open, has been assured by the All India Chess Federation that the issue will be resolved and his dues cleared.
The Election Commission reports the seizure of cash and contraband worth Rs 80.67 crore in Kerala during enforcement activities related to the recent Assembly elections.
The DMK has strongly criticised the Congress party for exiting their alliance in Tamil Nadu, accusing them of betrayal and opportunistic behaviour. The DMK claims the Congress has undermined the stability of the state government and risked the progress made in the last five years.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) member in Lucknow. The victim is receiving medical treatment, and police have recovered the weapon.
The Karnataka government has revoked the suspension order of DGP K Ramachandra Rao and reinstated him into service with immediate effect, posting him as Director General of Police (Police Manual). Rao was suspended in January following allegations of misconduct and embarrassment to the state administration.
A PhD scholar at IIT Bhubaneswar has died after allegedly falling from the sixth floor of a hostel building on the campus. Police are investigating the incident.
Indian foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States has reached approximately USD 16.4 billion, supporting around 70,800 jobs and contributing significantly to research and development, according to US Deputy Undersecretary Brandon Remington.
Mizoram police, in collaboration with Uttarakhand police, rescued five Mizo women, including two minors, from a sex trafficking racket operating under the guise of a spa in Rudrapur. Six individuals have been arrested, including the alleged mastermind and spa owner.
A 13-year-old rape survivor in Palghar district was visited by an official, sparking outrage and calls for stricter laws and swift justice in the case.
Whether Vijay has the political spine to stitch together a stable government from this patchwork of conditions, demands, and midnight drama is the question Tamil Nadu is living through right now.
Delhi Police seized over 1.50 lakh prohibited imported cigarettes worth approximately Rs 15 lakh from Chawri Bazar, arresting two individuals involved in the illegal storage and supply.
Under the TMC, Bengal has seen expansion of welfare, but not big-ticket private investment.
A court in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has directed police to register an FIR regarding the Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy that resulted in 13 deaths. The court cited the crew's failure to rescue passengers as potential culpable homicide.
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