The Supreme Court observed that Hinduism is a way of life, stating that mandatory temple visits or rituals are not necessary to be considered a Hindu; even lighting a lamp at home suffices.
Indian rowers Balraj Panwar and Babu Lal Yadav are confident of winning gold medals at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, aiming to improve upon their previous performances and end India's wait for a rowing gold at the event.
A 22-year-old woman died after a C-section at a Kota hospital, while other women developed complications. Authorities claim the death was due to heart issues, not infection, and are investigating the cause of the complications.
Badminton player Jwala Gutta is raising awareness about the importance of breast milk donation, revealing she donated nearly 60 litres to hospitals in Hyderabad and Chennai.
A prominent cleric, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idrees, was shot dead in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The incident occurred in the Utmanzai area of Charsadda district, also injuring two security guards. The killing has sparked protests, with demonstrators demanding the arrest of those responsible.
Authorities in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar demolished illegal constructions belonging to AIMIM corporator Matin Patel, who is accused of harbouring Nida Khan, wanted in connection with a Nashik TCS case.
Amidst a sharp run-up in gold and silver prices, investors are advised to rebalance their portfolios by booking partial profits in precious metals and reallocating to domestic equities and debt, according to financial experts.
If TVK MLAs and ministers are perceived as clean, or demonstrably cleaner than their predecessors, the credibility dividend will be enormous. The voter will feel rewarded, points out Ramesh Menon.
Two arrests have been made in Rajasthan following the suicides of two sisters who alleged repeated rape and police inaction. The younger sister consumed pesticide after claiming she and her sister were repeatedly assaulted. Protests erupted, demanding justice and compensation for the family.
A brick kiln owner in Palghar district has been booked for allegedly forcing a tribal labourer to work against his will after the labourer sought to return to his village to build a house sanctioned under a government scheme.
An Indian worker from Odisha was killed and two others were injured in a drone attack by Ukraine in the Moscow region. The deceased, A Rameya, was working at an oil refinery. Efforts are underway to repatriate his body.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from the Cabinet, citing a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, potentially triggering a Labour leadership contest.
Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, already jailed for alleged rape and fraud, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a Rs 70-crore money laundering case. The arrest follows court approval and is part of an ongoing investigation into a large-scale extortion racket.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended two passengers at Mumbai airport attempting to smuggle diamonds worth Rs 5.70 crore to Bangkok by concealing them inside their bodies.
A 60-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Kamand village, Pauri Garhwal, while collecting fodder. Villagers protested the delayed response from authorities.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and her lawyer son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT will probe various angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and alleged attempts to destroy evidence.
A pickup van driver was allegedly beaten to death by a group of truck drivers in an incident of road rage in Odisha's Sundergarh district on Friday, police said.
Police in Pimpri Chinchwad are investigating a potential link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang after a furniture mall was attacked by two unidentified men on a motorcycle. The assailants fired multiple rounds at the AJ Furniture Mall, and a social media post claiming responsibility has surfaced.
An Indian worker was killed and three others were injured in a drone attack in the Moscow region, the Indian embassy in Russia said. The incident occurred amid escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
The body of an unidentified girl, believed to be around 18-20 years old and dressed in a school uniform, was found in a field near the Delhi-Lucknow highway in Bareilly. Police suspect murder and have launched an investigation.
A 20-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Delhi, and her family cremated her body without informing the police, leading to a police investigation.
Chennai police arrested 10 foreign nationals for allegedly casting illegal votes in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections using fraudulent documents.
Large parts of India are experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels. Authorities have issued alerts and health advisories as the heatwave intensifies across multiple states.
Nikhat Zareen expresses her disappointment over the administrative issues between the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of India, which she believes negatively impacted the boxers' preparations for major events.
Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, following clashes and stone pelting over a dispute regarding the naming of a centre. Two groups clashed over whether to name the junction after Tipu Sultan or Lord Hanuman, leading to unrest and the imposition of Section 144.
A 33-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the sixth floor of her father's residence in Mumbra, Thane, on Wednesday morning.
A 30-year-old woman was found murdered in her Koderma home, with her throat slit. Police are investigating the incident and questioning family members.
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.
A government engineer in Odisha's Bhadrak district is under investigation after the Vigilance Department allegedly discovered multiple assets, including land plots and residential buildings, disproportionate to his known income sources.
Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla announced the state government's plans to form an interim council for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) and highlighted key achievements and future priorities across various sectors during the Budget Session.
The 100-day 'drug-free J-K campaign' has achieved significant success across the Union Territory, leading to numerous arrests, seizures of narcotics, and demolition of properties linked to drug peddlers.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that CCTV footage and images of the number plate of the vehicle involved in the IED recovery incident in Pune are being enhanced to identify the accused.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT aims to investigate all angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and attempts to destroy evidence.
Several sports teams around the world have paid a hefty price for spying on their opponents over the years but the potential financial cost to English soccer club Southampton for their infraction could be the heaviest.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's record-breaking opening partnerships have been the driving force behind Gujarat Titans' dominant IPL 2026 campaign.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal.
A retired judge and her lawyer son have been booked for dowry-related offences after the daughter-in-law was found dead at their home in Bhopal.
Police in Ferozepur have busted a heroin smuggling racket, arresting four individuals and recovering 7.85 kg of heroin. The accused were allegedly involved in cross-border narcotics supply and were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler.
Authorities in southwest Delhi demolished illegal constructions allegedly linked to drug peddling in the Najafgarh area. The action was conducted in areas under Baba Haridas Nagar in Dwarka, where structures outside residential houses were being used for illegal sale and distribution of narcotics.
According to the NCRB, cannabis and opium derivatives continued to dominate India's drug seizure landscape in 2024, with enforcement agencies confiscating over 9.42 lakh kilograms of narcotic substances under the NDPS Act.
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