Economist Jeffrey Sachs saw Gulf nations' decision to partner with the US through the Abraham Accords as an "invitation for disaster" as it made them more dependent on American protection.
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed Parliament regarding the challenges faced by Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform, including competition from established private aggregators and resistance to digital adoption among drivers.
Delhi Police have arrested a man and dismantled an illegal operation manufacturing counterfeit protein supplements in Rani Khera village. The arrest follows an investigation that began with the seizure of 150 kg of spurious supplements and counterfeit stickers earlier this month.
The Indian rupee rebounded against the US dollar following intervention by the Reserve Bank of India, amidst ongoing concerns about foreign capital outflows, rising crude oil prices, and geopolitical instability.
Bengaluru FC has appointed Savio Medeira, former Indian national team coach, as their head of youth development, aiming to strengthen the pathway for young players to the first team.
Police in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, have arrested a mother, an occult practitioner, and a man in connection with the ritualistic killing of a teenage girl. The girl was allegedly sacrificed to cure the mother's son.
The Indian Parliament has passed a bill amending the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019, focusing on biological discrimination and excluding social orientations from its scope. The bill aims to provide legal recognition and protection to transgender individuals facing discrimination due to biological issues, while also introducing graded punishments for harm inflicted on them.
Rishabh Pant (68 not out) produced a captain's knock after pacer Mohammed Shami weaved his magic, leading Lucknow Super Giants to a comfortable five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 match.
A cigarette vendor in Mumbai was allegedly dragged by a car for nearly 100 metres after a dispute over an unpaid bill. The driver has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
A Deputy Commissioner of the Commercial Tax Department in Karnataka was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 6 lakh from a businessman related to an Input Tax Credit case.
Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal weapons supply module, arresting two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and recovering a cache of country-made pistols and magazines.
An Indian-origin man has been remanded in custody after being charged with dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm following an incident outside a pub in Derby, UK, where seven people were injured.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized approximately 1.2 crore in cash and a country-made pistol during raids in Kolkata as part of a money laundering investigation targeting Biswajit Poddar, an alleged criminal, and his associates.
Police in Udhampur and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir arrested six alleged drug peddlers and seized heroin in multiple operations.
Statues of Kakori train action martyrs demolished in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, during road construction, triggering outrage and demands for action.
A 16-year-old boy has been detained in Beed, Maharashtra, for allegedly sexually abusing a six-year-old girl. The incident occurred when the boy lured the girl into his house with the offer of fruit, after which he allegedly sexually abused her. He has been booked under the POCSO Act.
Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth approximately 5.14 crore and arrested 11 individuals, including two foreign nationals, following raids across multiple police station jurisdictions.
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested five individuals for supplying over 600 Indian SIM cards to a cyber fraud syndicate operating from Cambodia, which defrauded Indian citizens of crores of rupees.
The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, has reassured the public that individual data collected during the upcoming census will remain confidential and cannot be used for any purpose other than statistical aggregation.
The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case against a former tehsil supply officer and others for alleged misappropriation of government ration and funds in the Reasi district.
Punjab will host the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in October, marking the first international hockey event in the state under FIH and AHF auspices. Matches will be held in Mohali and Jalandhar.
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the continued prevalence of domestic abuse and crimes against women, highlighting that these issues are symptomatic of a deeper societal problem rooted in patriarchy, despite economic and legal advancements.
In Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha, Mrunal Thakur is Saraswati and Adivi Sesh is Hari, but their story is far from simple.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat has detained his son for questioning in Nashik. Kharat faces multiple FIRs for alleged sexual assault and fraud, with over 100 complaints received.
Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Indian leaders to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in key sectors amidst the escalating conflict in West Asia.
Italy has denied the United States the use of the Sigonella military base for flights heading to West Asia, citing a lack of consultation and concerns over the nature of the flights. This decision reflects Italy's stance on avoiding escalation in the region, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government emphasises its desire to stay out of war.
Telangana Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad involving a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA.
The Income Tax Department has released all income tax return (ITR) forms for the assessment year 2026-27, enabling individuals, businesses, and other entities to begin filing their returns for the financial year 2025-26.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district have arrested five absconders who had been evading arrest for years in connection with multiple criminal cases.
The Supreme Court has criticised the central government for engaging in unnecessary litigation, imposing a fine for challenging a High Court order regarding the dismissal of a CISF official.
When it's not spouting excessive maths jargon -- algorithm alone is uttered a zillion times -- too many characters with too little context crowd the scenes and turn Maa Ka Sum into a slog, observes Sukanya Verma.
Mariamma Oommen, wife of the late former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, has alleged a conspiracy behind the Kerala government's decision to form a medical board to investigate her husband's illness in 2023.
Two 17-year-old boys were detained in Surat for possessing cannabis valued at Rs 4.54 lakh. The teenagers, who came from Bihar, were intercepted by police near L N Park Society in the Udhana Bhathena area.
HDFC Bank is engaging external legal firms, both domestic and international, to investigate the circumstances surrounding former part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation.
The Supreme Court has criticised the central government for engaging in unnecessary litigation, imposing a fine for challenging a High Court order regarding the dismissal of a CISF official.
The Supreme Court has quashed the FIR against Elvish Yadav, who was arrested for allegedly using snake venom at a rave party in Noida. Yadav expresses relief and questions who will compensate for the harassment he and his family faced.
The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the West Bengal government's handling of an incident in Malda district where judicial officers were allegedly attacked. The BJP has accused the TMC of orchestrating the event to obstruct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and protect Rohingyas.
The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over USD 50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.
The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over $50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded 7.76 lakh in compensation to a man who suffered permanent disability after being injured in a roadside accident in 2015. The tribunal rejected the insurer's claims of contributory negligence and breach of policy conditions.
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