Indian liquor brands are increasingly focusing on Hindi heartland states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana as the next major growth engine for premiumisation, driven by expanding luxury portfolios, craft spirit launches, and upgraded retail experiences, as state governments embrace reforms.
Police discovered the body of a 54-year-old woman in her Majnu Ka Tilla residence after receiving a report of a foul smell. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, with no immediate signs of foul play.
The decomposing body of a 74-year-old woman was discovered in her Gurugram home, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death and her daughter's missing person report.
Dinesh Trivedi's experience as a businessperson and his fluency in Bengali are expected to be crucial in strengthening India-Bangladesh relations, particularly in attracting Indian investments to Dhaka.
US President Donald Trump announced a finalised peace deal between the US and Iran, set for signing on June 19 in Switzerland, with key figures like J D Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner from the US side, and Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf representing Iran, alongside Pakistani mediators Field Marshal Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar, and Mohsin Naqvi, playing crucial roles in the diplomatic breakthrough.
The DMK criticised its former allies, VCK and IUML, for joining the TVK government, leading to a heated exchange and prompting DMK chief M K Stalin to call for restraint.
Police in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch district have uncovered an illegal pistol manufacturing unit following the arrest of a man in possession of a country-made firearm. Authorities suspect the weapons were being supplied in Madhya Pradesh and neighbouring Rajasthan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged US President Donald Trump to prioritise the safety of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz during the implementation of Washington's proposed Iran peace deal, as both leaders focused on repairing strained bilateral relations at the G7 summit.
A history-sheeter was stabbed to death in Thane, Maharashtra, following an altercation. Police have arrested one person in connection with the attack, while another is hospitalised.
The body of a 22-year-old woman, missing for three days, was discovered in a rented room in Manesar. Her husband and his live-in partner are suspected of murder and are currently absconding, according to police reports.
A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before dying by suicide at his residence in Dayalpur village. Preliminary investigation suggests financial difficulties and addiction to gambling and alcohol as potential factors.
A man in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has been arrested for allegedly beating his six-year-old daughter to death with a stick. The incident occurred in Kheria Tangar village, and the police are investigating the motive.
Two elderly women were found dead in their New Rajinder Nagar residence in Delhi. Police suspect age-related ailments as the cause of death, with no signs of forced entry.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the family of a 12-year-old girl murdered in Budgam, offering condolences after police arrested a neighbour for the crime.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that West Bengal has gained infamy due to recruitment scams during the previous government and that there is a need to improve the state's image.
The accused, who resides opposite the victim's house, was identified after CCTV footage confirmed the murder, prompting police to launch a special investigation.
A 22-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death in a village near Manesar, Gurugram, and her body was found hidden under a bed in a neighbour's room, police said.
A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before taking his own life by hanging. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic incident.
A couple has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 33-year-old man due to his illicit relationship with the wife.
While the Andaman and Nicobar islands serve as a vital, stationary asset for projecting power in the Indian Ocean, referring to them as an unsinkable aircraft carrier ignores key military and geopolitical limitations, explains Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
Ahmedabad police, while investigating a murder, uncovered a large fake currency racket, seizing counterfeit notes worth Rs 28.9 lakh and arresting five men and apprehending a minor. The investigation revealed that the murder victim was the kingpin of the operation, killed by his associates due to abuse. Police are now probing the circulation of the remaining fake notes.
Police in Ranchi and Chatra districts of Jharkhand have seized brown sugar and poppy husk, leading to the arrest of five individuals, including one woman, in separate operations.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserts India's right to defend against terrorism from 'bad neighbours' while highlighting India's support for friendly nations.
Luka Modric scored to put Croatia ahead before they edged Slovenia 2-1 in the international friendly before the World Cup.
The Maharashtra excise department has arrested over 210 people and registered 313 cases in a five-day crackdown on illicit liquor manufacturing and sales in Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts. This intensified action follows the Pune hooch tragedy, which claimed at least 15 lives, leading to the seizure of property worth Rs 1.58 crore and the suspension of 22 police and excise personnel.
The Maharashtra excise department has arrested over 210 people and registered 313 cases in a five-day crackdown on illicit liquor manufacturing and sales in Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts. This intensified action follows the Pune hooch tragedy, which claimed at least 15 lives, leading to the seizure of property worth Rs 1.58 crore and the suspension of 22 police and excise personnel.
Mumbai and its suburbs experienced widespread pre-monsoon showers, offering relief from the recent heat and humidity. Several areas received moderate to heavy rainfall, with no major disruptions reported.
Each of these photographs tells a powerful story through the universal language of food!
Pakistan has decided not to send its team to the Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi, despite an invitation from local organisers. India is hosting the event for the first time, which will also include the General Assembly of the Fencing Confederation of Asia. Several other nations, including Hong Kong and Australia, are also facing visa-related challenges for their delegations.
A 28-year-old tourist from West Bengal drowned after a boat capsized in Massanjore Dam, Dumka district, Jharkhand. The tourist and four others took a local fisherman's boat without permission and ventured into a danger zone.
To get its act going in Myanmar, India would need very dynamic diplomacy and not the lazy all-eggs-in-one-basket approach, points out Subir Bhaumik.
India has expressed firm opposition to attacks on merchant shipping amidst the ongoing Iran conflict, revealing that several Indian nationals have died or are missing due to these incidents. The nation also called for restraint, de-escalation, and prioritising civilian safety in the region.
The IMD is predicting close to a 60% probability of deficient rainfall, which means there is a strong possibility that the monsoon this year will be poor.
Two separate fire incidents occurred in Noida on Friday morning, one in a 12th-floor flat of a high-rise residential society in Sector 75, leading to a full evacuation, and another in a building in Sector 52. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incidents, directing immediate relief and rescue operations. No casualties or injuries have been reported in either incident, and the causes are under investigation.
A man in Gurugram allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before dying by suicide, according to police reports. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic event.
Police in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, seized a large quantity of brown sugar and arrested five individuals involved in interstate drug trafficking.
India, the five-time champions, are set to face Bhutan in the SAFF Women's Championship semifinal, aiming for a spot in the final after a dominant group stage performance.
Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to delve into the enduring trauma of the 1947 Partition, continuing Bollywood's complex cinematic journey of depicting one of history's most violent and impactful events.
Under the agreement reached between the two sides, Karbi community farmers from Assam will be allowed to cultivate and tend their crops for one agricultural season in fields claimed by Meghalaya.
Nagaland Police have urged citizens to maintain peace and communal harmony amid concerns over the law and order situation in Manipur and the possibility of disturbances spilling over into Nagaland.
