These people were taken to unknown areas after suspected militants shot dead three church leaders and injured four others in Kangpokpi on Wednesday, while a civilian was gunned down and his wife was wounded in Noney district.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness dedicated a scoreboard gifted by India to Sabina Park, highlighting the strong cricket ties between the two nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered India's support to bring peace to West Asia during talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Both countries signed agreements to strengthen strategic collaborations in energy and defence.
The State Department spokesperson said the US will continue to engage meaningfully with the people and officials of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to foster economic ties, promote regional security, and advance the interests of the American people.
Sahith Theegala, an Indian-American golfer, delivered a composed performance at the PGA Championship, positioning himself as a strong contender. His round stood out amidst challenging conditions, while other notable players faced difficulties. Four players of Indian heritage are competing in the same major for the first time.
'It is disappointing that a craft, which is protected by the Geographical Indication Tag, Polo Ralph Lauren has turned it into a cheap wrap skirt, that too, printed.'
Bengaluru teenager Kriish Tyagi's inspiring run at the Karnataka Open ATP Challenger men's singles event ended in the semifinals as he lost to Australia's Philip Sekulic. Sekulic will face top seed American Keegan Smith in the final.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a crucial two-day summit in Beijing on Thursday, with both leaders signalling a desire to stabilise relations between the world's two biggest economies despite deep disagreements on trade, Taiwan, technology and security issues.
Pranavi Urs, Avani Prashanth, and Vani Kapoor are set to participate in the Amundi German Masters golf tournament, aiming to make a significant impact on the Ladies European Tour.
Thane police have solved the murder case of a 24-year-old civil engineer, Arbaz Khan, whose body was found in a drum in a nullah in Vasai. A nurse, Mehjabin Sheikh, and her brother have been arrested in connection with the crime, which stemmed from a failed extortion attempt.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness dedicated a scoreboard gifted by India to Sabina Park, highlighting the strong cricket ties between the two nations.
The Indian men's team was eliminated from the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals after a 0-3 defeat to Austria in the round of 32.
A court in Navi Mumbai acquitted two individuals accused of a 2018 murder, citing insufficient forensic evidence and delays in filing the initial police report.
Ever since rumours linked Samreen Kaur with cricketer Arshdeep Singh, the internet has been busy trying to label her as just another WAG.
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.
Actor Mouni Roy has issued her first statement regarding ongoing separation rumours with husband Suraj Nambiar, requesting privacy and urging media not to spread 'false narratives'.
Movie star Trisha Krishnan graced C Joseph Vijay's swearing in as Tamil Nadu's new chief minister.
The Enforcement Directorate arrested former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged municipality recruitment scam.
Relatives and friends of Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman found dead in Bhopal, held a protest in Delhi demanding a CBI investigation into her death, alleging foul play and irregularities in the initial post-mortem examination.
Aaron Rai, an Englishman, defied expectations with a remarkable final round to win the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, marking a significant achievement in his career.
A new study reveals that obesity-related changes in body fat can disrupt brain signals and immune function, potentially worsening Alzheimer's disease.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the unifying role of cricket between India and Jamaica, dedicating a digital scoreboard gifted by India to Sabina Park in Kingston.
The Indian men's table tennis team rallied to defeat Slovakia 3-2 in a Group 7 match at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in London.
An 11-year-old boy was brutally murdered in Rajasthan's Pali district in what police are suspecting to be a case of human sacrifice. The accused, a 30-year-old man from the same village as the victim, allegedly committed the murder after a 'tantrik' (occultist) assured him that making a human sacrifice would solve his long-standing marital problems.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Crime Branch investigation into the mob lynching of a GRP constable accused of attempted rape. The incident occurred on May 7, and the investigation aims to identify and prosecute those responsible. The victim's father alleges police involvement in the assault.
A woman was arrested in Mumbra, Thane, for allegedly murdering her lover with the help of her relatives, stuffing his body in a drum, and disposing of it in a drain, mirroring a similar case in Meerut.
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district was flung nearly 50 feet into the air by a powerful storm, surviving with multiple injuries. The incident, captured on video, has drawn both disbelief and concern.
Kanwal Rekhi is a peaceful techie who ardently believes in competitive market economics and democracy, despite the trauma his family suffered during Partition and his narrow escape from violent mobs in 1984.
Mitchell Starc dismissed Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira and Ravi Singh in the space of four deliveries before removing Dasun Shanaka to trigger a stunning middle-order collapse and restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for 8.
Following his visit to China, US President Donald Trump has suggested a potential shift in Washington's approach to Taiwan, expressing reluctance to engage in military conflict over Taiwan's independence and cautioning against unilateral moves.
Yuvraj Sandhu of India is in the Top-10 at the halfway stage of the Turkish Airlines Open on the DP World Tour after a steady round of 1-under 71. Shubhankar Sharma also made the cut despite a difficult finish.
A Pakistani terrorist, tasked with executing attacks for Lashkar-e-Taiba in Jammu and Kashmir, surprisingly paused his mission to fulfil a personal desire: undergoing a hair transplant in Srinagar.
TEXMiN Foundation, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has signed an agreement with the University of Pretoria, South Africa, for research collaboration in critical minerals, rare earth element processing, recycling, extraction technologies and advanced mining innovation.
US President Donald Trump received a red carpet welcome in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade, the Iran war, and other key issues. The visit underscores the importance both nations place on their relationship amid ongoing tensions.
Aaron Rai emerged victorious at the PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman since 1919 to win the prestigious title. Rai's impressive performance, including a remarkable back-nine surge and clutch putting, secured his victory at Aronimink Golf Club.
India's Manas Dhamne, 18, lost to Belgium's Buvaysar Gadamauri in the final of the ATP Challenger tournament in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Despite the defeat, Dhamne is set to break into the top 400 in the ATP rankings.
Global pop stars Shakira, Madonna and Korean sensation BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with proceeds going towards a global education initiative.
The Indian women's recurve team, consisting of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod, secured a dramatic shoot-off victory against China to win the gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai.
India secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Australia in their Group A tie at the Thomas Cup Finals, earning them a place in the quarterfinals.
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and step brother of Akhilesh Yadav, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 38 after suddenly falling ill.
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