Defending champion Eugenio Chacarra is in a good position to contend for another Hero Indian Open title, while Freddy Schott leads after the first round. Veer Ahlawat is the best-placed Indian golfer.
Suresh Sallay, former intelligence chief, has been ordered to appear in a Sri Lankan court next month as the third suspect in the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks probe. He is currently detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
A woman was killed and her two sisters were injured in Jaisalmer after being hit by a speeding van that lost control near a speed breaker.
A 25-year-old postgraduate medical student was found dead in her car in Dehradun, with her family alleging mental harassment by a department head. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Delhi Police in Najafgarh prosecuted 154 vehicles and impounded four during a special drive against tinted windows, citing safety concerns and potential concealment of criminal activities.
Muzaffarpur district civil court received a bomb threat, prompting a police investigation and security sweep of the premises.
A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of two men accused of murdering Bangladeshi political activist Osman Hadi, whose death sparked widespread unrest in Bangladesh. The suspects, arrested in West Bengal, are believed to have fled Bangladesh after committing the crime.
Indian leg-spinner Rahul Chahar is set to rejoin Surrey for eight County Championship matches, starting in June. He previously made a strong debut for the club in 2025.
A Delhi court has convicted two men for attempting culpable homicide and harassing a woman, citing manipulated defence witness testimonies and corroborating medical evidence.
Only biological females, determined by gene screening, will be allowed at Olympic Games female events, says IOC.
The UK High Court has rejected Nirav Modi's attempt to reopen his extradition case, citing the Indian government's comprehensive assurances against torture as sufficient to allow his transfer to India.
A private hospital in Gurugram is under investigation after a road accident victim died, with his family alleging the hospital concealed his death to inflate the medical bill. Protests erupted as the family accused the hospital of extortion and demanded answers.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday, a touch lighter on overseas firepower but buoyed by a confirmation of its robust financial health this week.
Statues of freedom fighters demolished in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, have been reinstalled within 24 hours following the Chief Minister's orders, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the incident.
A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death during a robbery attempt in Delhi's Bawana area. Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with the crime.
Researchers at IIT Bombay have developed a DNA-based strategy to make drug-resistant bacteria responsive to antibiotics again, addressing the growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance.
Delhi Police have solved a blind murder case in Bawana, arresting four juveniles who allegedly planned and carried out the crime due to a prior dispute with the victim.
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.
The body of a 30-year-old man was recovered from an open drain in Bareilly after a 30-hour rescue operation. The man fell into the drain while trying to board a bus.
Laxman Sivaramakrishnan reveals years of alleged colour discrimination and bias in cricket commentary, saying the trauma forced him to step away.
Three juveniles have been apprehended in Delhi for the murder of a 16-year-old boy, who was stabbed to death near his home in Dayalpur. Police investigations suggest the attack was motivated by alleged bullying by the victim.
The first Jammu Half Marathon, featuring 21K, 10K, and 5K races, is set to take place, aiming to boost tourism and promote fitness with significant participation from across India and internationally.
Karnataka's Manikanta L completed a hat-trick of gold medals in swimming, while Odisha's Anjali Munda secured her second gold at the Khelo India Tribal Games. Assam and Mizoram also secured gold medals in weightlifting.
A 57-year-old inmate at Mathura district jail died after allegedly attempting suicide inside his barrack. Preliminary investigations suggest the inmate was stressed due to delays in his case proceedings and disappointment over not getting bail.
A 33-year-old lineman died after being electrocuted while carrying out repair work at a village in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide.
India has initiated a probe into imports of subsidised paperboard from China and Indonesia following complaints from domestic manufacturers. The investigation will assess the impact of these imports on the Indian paper industry and determine if anti-subsidy duties are warranted.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP government of conspiring against Indian citizens by deleting names from electoral rolls and diverting attention from core issues.
A former Kerala Santosh Trophy footballer has been arrested for allegedly supplying MDMA using a dating app. Excise officials apprehended Najeeb Khan, a former player and employee of Travancore Titanium Products Limited, after a raid in Thiruvananthapuram.
Congress MLA Kashappanavar Vijayananda Shivashankarappa has accused the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) of selling IPL 2026 complementary tickets meant to be issued to legislators and ministers on the black market.
Sunit Chowrasia marked his return from injury with a victory at the ALPHA Sports Academy Golf Championship, overcoming a three-shot overnight lead to secure his maiden title.
A police constable allegedly committed suicide in the Quick Response Team (QRT) office in Amravati, Maharashtra, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
A Delhi court has convicted a man in a 2015 attempted murder case, stating that the prosecution successfully proved the case against him beyond reasonable doubt.
India has initiated a probe into imports of subsidised paperboard from China and Indonesia following complaints from domestic manufacturers. The investigation will assess the impact of these imports on the Indian paper industry and determine if anti-subsidy duties are warranted.
A Pune-based businessman has accused self-styled godman Ashok Kharat of defrauding him of Rs 6 crore (600,000) under the guise of helping him establish a logistics business abroad. This is the eighth case registered against Kharat, who is already in police custody on separate charges.
AICC general secretary Sachin Pilot has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of following similar political approaches to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging a tacit understanding between the CPI(M) and the BJP in Kerala.
Max Verstappen asked a journalist to leave his Thursday media briefing at the Japanese Grand Prix, with the Dutchman still upset over a question asked by the same reporter in December about an incident that potentially cost him a fifth straight drivers' title.
A Mumbai court has directed prison authorities to shift Chetan Singh Choudhary, accused of a 2023 train shooting, to a mental hospital for evaluation to determine his fitness to stand trial.
A 36-year-old woman and her brother were allegedly stabbed to death by a minor boy in Bengaluru following a quarrel over an alleged illicit relationship.
Two individuals have been arrested in Thane for allegedly defrauding a businessman of lakhs of rupees by promising a substantial investment in his company. The suspects used fake documents to gain the victim's trust before taking the money.
R Praggnanandhaa leads a fearless new generation at the Candidates 2026 as veterans face a shifting chess landscape ahead of a world title clash.
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