Police in Varanasi arrested Himanshu Yadav, a Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha leader, for allegedly assaulting a student at Banaras Hindu University after inquiring about his caste.
The Uttar Pradesh government has provided financial assistance and other support to the family of a 15-year-old girl found dead in the Ganga river in Ghazipur. A cheque of Rs 5 lakh was handed over, along with assurances of housing and land for agriculture.
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan attributes the improved performance of bowlers in IPL 2026 to their aggressive mindset and effective strategies, highlighting standout performances and potential comebacks.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's impressive batting in the IPL has caught the attention of cricket commentator Ian Bishop, who attributes the young player's success to his strong mental and technical abilities.
A man wanted in several criminal cases has been arrested for allegedly demanding Rs 1.2 crore as extortion from a land dealer in Jharkhand's Palamu district.
A Mumbai court has acquitted five Haryana police personnel in a criminal case related to the 2016 encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli, citing self-defence and lack of prosecution sanction.
A 58-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife in Chhattisgarh's Korba district and then roamed around carrying the severed head, police said.
A man has been arrested in Rajasthan for his alleged involvement in an illegal Aadhaar enrolment racket, where fake Aadhaar cards were generated using manipulated biometric data.
Gujarat Titans, aiming for consistency, face a tough challenge against the in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their upcoming Indian Premier League match.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned, dissolving his cabinet and paving the way for a potential BJP-led government in the state. The BJP, the largest party in the assembly, is set to elect its legislature party leader.
A 13-year-old boy in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead by suicide at his home. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
Bollywood celebrities attended a special screening of Akshay Kumar's new film, 'Bhooth Bangla', in Mumbai, marking his first release of the year.
What lessons opposition parties need to learn post defeat of Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal elections? The election saw spectacular victor of BJP which rose from 3 seats in 2016 to 206 seats in 2026 assembly elections.
Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly smashed entertaining half-centuries as Punjab Kings overpowered Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in the IPL 2026 match in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Sunday.
Despite consistent performances and a strong leadership record in the IPL, Shreyas Iyer is being overlooked for the T20 captaincy, raising questions about India's selection priorities.
A 30-year-old medical student was found dead in his room in a paying guest accommodation in Gurugram. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which is suspected to be a suicide.
Struggling former champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be eyeing consistency as they await the return of their former captains Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Punjab Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, with preliminary investigations suggesting a link to Pakistan's ISI.
Shah has firmly stated that providing reservation to Muslims based on religion is unconstitutional, while also confirming that a caste census will proceed alongside the population enumeration.
Punjab Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, with initial investigations suggesting a link to Pakistan's ISI.
Lucknow Super Giants' Global Cricket Director Tom Moody praises Mohammad Shami's leadership and wisdom, while also providing updates on injured players Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan. RCB's Rasikh Salam Dar discusses his preparation and learning from senior players.
Tej Pratap Yadav, the estranged son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, attended a feast hosted by BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha, sparking speculation about his political future.
Police in Gurugram have booked two club operators for allegedly disturbing residents by playing DJ music at high volume late at night. Authorities seized music systems and speakers from the clubs after receiving complaints.
Rajasthan Royals, after two consecutive defeats, aim to regain momentum against a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in their upcoming IPL match. Key concerns include the form of skipper Riyan Parag and the fragility of the middle order. Lucknow's bowling attack needs to find breakthroughs to counter Rajasthan's strong opening pair.
Two men, including one impersonating a judicial officer with forged documents, have been arrested in New Delhi with a firearm and live ammunition. The accused, Surya Agarwal and Nikhil Yadav, were apprehended during a security check by the Parliament Street police station.
Abhishek Sharma has turned IPL 2026 into a statement season, bouncing back from a tough T20 World Cup to smash an unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals in Hyderabad.
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's reunion in 'Bhooth Bangla' attempts to capitalise on nostalgia but ultimately delivers a noisy, recycled, and uninspired horror-comedy that struggles with weak humour, ineffective scares, and miscasting.
A procession marking Ambedkar Jayanti in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, was disrupted by stone pelting, leading to injuries and detentions. Police are investigating the incident.
A Thane court acquitted five men charged with human trafficking and running a flesh trade, citing critical failures in the prosecution's case, including the non-examination of key witnesses and victims.
Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil, supported by Neeraj Chopra, has filed a complaint with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) accusing coach Naval Singh of mental harassment and verbal abuse.
A star-studded field, including national record holders, will compete at the Indian Athletics Series 3 in New Delhi, motivated by the new Mondo track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
A Dalit labourer was allegedly abducted, strangled, and his body dumped in a canal in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following an altercation. Police have arrested one suspect and are investigating the case.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan advocates for the establishment of 'Mahakal Standard Time' based on Ujjain's historical significance in time calculation, challenging the dominance of Greenwich Mean Time.
Six individuals have been arrested in connection with a grenade attack on the Bhindi Saida police station in Amritsar, Punjab. Preliminary investigations suggest the module was backed by Pakistan's ISI.
Punjab Kings' coach Sairaj Bahutule reveals Arshdeep Singh's return to form in the IPL was due to a focus on basic techniques and target bowling in the nets, helping him rediscover his strengths.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten century propelled Chennai Super Kings to a competitive total against Mumbai Indians in their IPL clash.
Rishabh Pant expressed his disappointment after his team's defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, citing poor batting performance as the main reason for the loss.
Two men, including one impersonating a judicial officer with forged documents, have been arrested in New Delhi with a firearm and live ammunition. The arrests were made as part of a security drive in the national capital.
Punjab Police have dismantled two interconnected cross-border narcotics smuggling cartels, arresting five individuals and seizing over 7 kg of heroin. Investigations revealed the accused were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler using drones to send consignments.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 29.
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