Three Air India narrowbody aircraft at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were damaged when ground support equipment, moved by sudden strong winds and rain, collided with them. All three planes were taken out of operation, with two expected to return soon.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has upgraded its official data portal to be directly readable by AI models, aiming to prevent reliance on non-credible sources. This initiative includes standardising 288 priority datasets and addressing semantic interoperability challenges to improve public service delivery.
A couple died and their seven-year-old son was seriously injured after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The truck driver fled the scene after abandoning the vehicle, while police have seized the truck and are searching for the culprit.
'We won not (only) because we were able to carry out long-range precision strikes.' 'That is, of course, one of the reasons but we had better situational awareness about what's happening than Pakistan.'
The Excise department in Thane seized 73,440 bottles of Goa-made Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 1.89 crore from a truck on the Panvel-Mumbra highway. The liquor, lacking batch numbers and MRP, is banned for sale in Maharashtra, leading to the driver's arrest under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that an Indian national was killed and 13 others injured in an attack on Kuwait International Airport. The MEA is providing assistance to the victims' families and monitoring the situation amidst escalating US-Iran tensions, also advising Indian nationals against travel to Iran and facilitating evacuations.
A new study indicates that India's monsoon season could experience a significant increase in uncompensable heat stress under a 2 degrees Celsius global warming scenario, extending the duration of extreme heat conditions.
India's assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak has provided an update on the fitness of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, who are awaiting clearance for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan after sustaining injuries during the IPL.
Four individuals have been booked by Lucknow police for allegedly firing at a parked SUV in Gomti Nagar Extension. The incident, which occurred over a monetary dispute, saw multiple bullet marks on the vehicle, though no one was inside at the time. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that India's foreign exchange reserves stand at a healthy $682.3 billion as of May 29, 2026, providing approximately 11 months of import cover and strong protection against external shocks.
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 41.8 lakh on Canara Bank for non-compliance with KYC norms and incorrect account classification, and Rs 3.1 lakh on Puran Associates Pvt Ltd for asset classification violations.
Iran's World Cup football team has finally received visas to enter the United States, just days before their first match in Los Angeles.
The Telangana government's EAGLE Force has apprehended two ganja suppliers and 13 consumers in Hyderabad following complaints of drug consumption and public nuisance. Operations were conducted at Public Gardens and Jagadgirigutta, leading to arrests and deaddiction treatment for some individuals.
A 60-year-old retired man and 21 others in Thane district were allegedly defrauded of over Rs 31 lakh through a malicious link disguised as a piped gas bill update. The victims received an APK file via WhatsApp, leading to unauthorised debits from their bank accounts.
A 23-year-old man in Punjab has been arrested for allegedly strangling his live-in partner's 16-year-old daughter, stuffing her body into a suitcase, and setting it on fire in a forested area. The teen reportedly opposed her mother's relationship with the accused, Gurvinder, who was caught after CCTV footage showed him with the suitcase.
Customs officials at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport arrested an Indian passenger and seized 10.397 kg of suspected hydroponic marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 10.39 crore, from his baggage. The seizure was made following specific intelligence, and the passenger has been booked under the NDPS Act. This incident follows a similar large bust in Varanasi, indicating a wider network under investigation.
Customs officials at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport arrested an Indian passenger and seized 10.397 kg of suspected hydroponic marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 10.39 crore, from his baggage. The seizure was made following specific intelligence, and the passenger has been booked under the NDPS Act. This incident follows a similar large bust in Varanasi, indicating a wider network under investigation.
'We have heard the feedback regarding certain scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously.'
A spiritual preacher, Kishor Dhondiram Jadhav alias 'Pistulya Maharaj', and his associates have been booked in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly misappropriating Rs 3.6 crore collected during a religious event. The funds were meant for temple construction but were unaccounted for, leading to protests by Warkaris.
Compared with a year ago, the effective cost of studying abroad for Indian students has increased by roughly 10%-12% due to currency depreciation and rising living costs.
As time went by, different facets of the Hindi cinema started showing the complicated identity of Muslim -- sometimes tendentious and at other times perverse and unreliable.
Delhi Police are searching for hotel manager Jai Mishra following a devastating fire that killed 21 people in Malviya Nagar. Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been arrested and claims Mishra managed the hotel and held the licenses. Investigators are probing potential licensing violations, as the hotel allegedly operated 25 rooms with permission for only six.
Two men have been arrested in Tumakuru, Karnataka, for allegedly conspiring with a Pakistan-based individual via social media to carry out activities detrimental to India's national security, including planning a murder and blasts. The Intelligence Bureau had been monitoring the suspects.
A minor road rage incident in Washim, Maharashtra, escalated into a brutal attack by a mob of 10-12 men, leaving five persons injured, one critically. Police have arrested one individual and are investigating the incident, which was captured on video.
A tehsildar in Maharashtra's Jalna district, Vijay Chavan, was arrested by the Anti Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 6.40 lakh from a sand transporter. The bribe was demanded to avoid action against illegal sand excavation and transportation. Chavan had a previous suspension in 2014 for procedural irregularities.
An armed attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district resulted in the deaths of three people and the burning of seven houses. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen and the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) have condemned the violence, calling for justice and calm.
England captain Ben Stokes criticised the Lord's pitch after the first Test against New Zealand, saying bowler-friendly surfaces and four-day finishes are not ideal for Test cricket's long-term future.
Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar finished the first day of the USD 500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic in tied second place with a round of 6-under 66, just one shot behind leader Runchanapong Youprayong. Other Indian golfers like Aryan Roopa Anand also performed well, while Kochhar expressed satisfaction with his improved putting and readiness for upcoming rounds.
Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized over 6 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 2.1 crore, from an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The high-potency cannabis was found during baggage screening, leading to a case under the NDPS Act.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has strongly refuted social media claims regarding an alleged leak or sale of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination question paper, labelling them as 'false, fraudulent, and intended to mislead' by 'organised cheating rackets'.
Indian athletes had a successful opening day at the New Taipei City Athletics Open, securing two gold medals and one silver. Long jumper Shaili Singh and the women's 4x100m relay team won gold, while Tejas Shirse earned a silver in the 110m hurdles.
'...would obesity still be a global epidemic?'
Three staff members of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, have been arrested following a fire incident that led to the deaths of six ICU patients due to asphyxiation. Police are investigating potential fire safety norm violations and building construction rules.
Two young brothers, Musamil (14) and Munseer (10), were tragically killed in Adhur, Kerala, when a compound wall collapsed on them while they were selling goods by the roadside. Their friend, Viheesh, sustained injuries. Heavy rains are suspected to be the cause of the collapse, and police have launched an investigation.
Police in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area discovered the body of an unidentified man, aged 45-50, in a drain. Forensic teams collected evidence, and the body has been sent for post-mortem as investigations continue.
Police in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, have arrested Shahid Mansuri on charges of forced religious conversion, sexual assault, blackmail, and financial exploitation of a 35-year-old woman. The woman alleged Mansuri befriended her, sexually assaulted her, blackmailed her with videos, forced her conversion and marriage in Delhi, and along with his family, extorted money and valuables from her. An investigation is ongoing to determine the involvement of others and examine financial transactions.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to the United States, Bay Area soccer clubs and supporters hope the tournament will inspire a new generation of fans and strengthen the region's thriving grassroots football culture.
A doctor in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, has been booked for allegedly raping a Dalit woman employee on the pretext of marriage and forcing her to undergo an abortion. The case, which involves allegations of religious conversion pressure and dissatisfaction with initial police action, is currently under investigation.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai faithfully recreates the chaos, clichs and comic sensibilities of a vintage David Dhawan entertainer, for better and often for worse, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Rajesh Exports has vehemently denied allegations of inflated revenues and preferential share placement to LIC, labelling them 'speculative inferences' and affirming its commitment to addressing concerns raised by Sebi.
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