Delhi Police have identified two men suspected of attempting to set a house on fire in Adarsh Nagar, with arrests expected soon. The incident, which caused no injuries, is being treated as arson without provocation.
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden was seen helping ground staff clean the Gujarat Titans' dugout after an IPL practice, earning praise for his humility and sportsmanship.
Iga Swiatek has hired Francisco Roig, formerly of Rafael Nadal's team, as her new coach after parting ways with Wim Fissette.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to take over the investigation into the embezzlement of 590 crore from Haryana government accounts held with IDFC First Bank in Chandigarh. The Haryana government decided to hand over the probe to the central agency last month following allegations that funds were diverted for personal use through shell companies and real estate investments.
Delhi Police have uncovered a racket involving the illegal diversion and sale of government-supplied medicines intended for free distribution in hospitals, seizing drugs worth Rs 70 lakh and arresting five individuals.
Delhi Police have arrested a man allegedly associated with the Surender Fauji gang and recovered a pistol along with ammunition from his possession. The accused, Rakesh Banjara, has a history of criminal activity.
A 53-year-old advocate in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly murdered after being struck on the head with an iron rod during a family dispute. Police are investigating the incident.
Two men were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly selling MDMA. Police seized 25.65 grams of the narcotic substance. The investigation revealed the accused were selling MDMA to make easy money, supplied by two individuals who procured the drug from Himachal Pradesh.
A woman in Delhi allegedly stole cash and gold jewellery from her friend's house after gaining access to the keys under false pretenses. Two individuals, including the woman, have been arrested in connection with the theft.
Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated weapons and ammunition.
The Centre has supported the restriction on women of menstruating age entering Kerala's Sabarimala temple, arguing that the Supreme Court's 2018 judgement assumes male superiority.
A suspected member of a human trafficking gang, who allegedly used his auto-rickshaw to facilitate the kidnapping of children in Delhi NCR, has been arrested in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh.
A private bank official has been arrested in Haryana in connection with a 150 crore discrepancy in the accounts of Panchkula Municipal Corporation.
Jos Buttler, playing for Gujarat Titans, has become only the fifth batter to hit 600 sixes in T20 cricket, achieving the milestone during an IPL match against Delhi Capitals.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined Rs 24 lakh for a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings. This marks the team's second over-rate offence this season, leading to enhanced penalties for the captain and other players.
Jan William Langford was found unconscious in his room on Monday morning, following which he was rushed to Bombay Hospital by the hotel management. He was declared dead on arrival.
Police in Assam have detained seven people in connection with election-related violence in Tamulpur and Sivasagar. Minor clashes also erupted at several polling booths, resulting in minor injuries. Authorities are investigating the incidents and monitoring the situation to ensure uninterrupted polling.
An FIR has been lodged against Trinamool Congress candidate Ratna Chattopadhyay for alleged vandalism in the Parnasree area of Kolkata during election campaigning.
A youth from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, has been detained by the Delhi Police's Special Cell on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities. The individual, Rizwan Ahmad, was taken into custody and his electronic devices were seized for examination. He previously faced terror-related charges in Mumbai.
The Allahabad High Court has overturned the death sentence of an accused in the 2016 murder of an NIA officer and his wife, citing doubts in the prosecution's case and questionable conduct of witnesses.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined Rs 24 lakh for a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings. This marks the team's second over-rate offence this season, leading to enhanced penalties for the captain and other players.
A stampede at the Shitala Mata temple in Bihar's Nalanda district resulted in the deaths of eight women due to a heavy rush of devotees.
Television folk had a glamorous night out, when they walked the red carpet for the Universal India Awards 2026, held at Mumbai's Hotel Sahara Star.
Heinrich Klaasen plays down his poor record against Chennai Super Kings ahead of SRH's Rivalry Week clash, backing his form and approach in spin-friendly conditions.
A female sub-inspector with the Delhi Police has been booked after allegedly slapping a 78-year-old shopkeeper for objecting to her parking in front of his shop in Rohini Sector 7. The incident escalated after an argument over parking space, leading to police intervention and an ongoing investigation.
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club at the end of the season, assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed. The Portugal international's contract expires after a successful nine-year spell.
Security forces in Manipur have arrested three militants from two proscribed organisations for their alleged involvement in extortion activities in the Thoubal and Kakching districts.
Pathum Nissanka calls IPL a dream platform for Sri Lankan players after his 41-run knock for Delhi Capitals, stressing the need to seize opportunities despite a narrow loss to Gujarat Titans.
Jewellery worth approximately 1.75 crore has been stolen from a Jain temple in the Lalbag area of central Mumbai. Police are investigating the theft and have identified a suspect through CCTV footage.
The Mumbai Cricket Association on Thursday honoured four Indian cricket greats by unveiling a stand and dedicating stadium gates at Wankhede Stadium.
The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, have been granted bail in a forgery case related to the nightclub's operation. This follows their earlier bail in connection with the deadly fire at the club last December.
Noida Cyber Crime Police arrested four individuals in Sector 76 for allegedly defrauding foreign nationals through a tech support scam. The accused posed as technical support agents, falsely claiming hacking incidents to extort money from victims.
Delhi Police have dismantled a fraudulent call centre in Pitampura, arresting 19 individuals for allegedly defrauding people nationwide by posing as representatives of a finance company offering fake loans and insurance schemes.
A determined mother in Dehradun, India, solved her son's hit-and-run case after police closed it due to lack of evidence, leading to its reopening.
The Enforcement Directorate has requested a Mumbai court to decide on the discharge applications of Rohit Pawar and others in the alleged Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) scam, following the acceptance of a closure report in a related case.
The meeting follows a ceasefire agreement that was announced and welcomed by Shehbaz Sharif, who also extended invitations to both delegations for further negotiations.
Veer Ganapathy and Sachin Baisoya share the lead after the first round of the AM Green IGPL Invitational 2026 in Mauritius, with several other golfers close behind.
Sara Arjun, who sported a Mumbai Indians jersey, attended the match with her parents actor Raj Arjun and Kathak dancer Sanya Arjun.
It is possible that Chand Mera Dil has more depth than a tub of popcorn, notes Deepa Gahlot.
The RSS has filed police complaints against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly comparing the organisation and the BJP to a 'poisonous snake' during an election rally in Assam.
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