A three-year-old girl died, and her brother survived a strangulation attempt in Pune. Their father, Sagar Sadashiv Shinde, has been arrested in connection with the incident, which stemmed from a dispute with their mother.
Shikhar Dhawan believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will have enough match practice to be in top form for the 2027 World Cup, despite reduced match frequency.
'Vijay entered politics at a much better age compared to Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan. His fans are young and he has at least 2-3 decades ahead of him.'
The Shabari story in the Ramayana found mention before a nine-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated senior BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar at a swearing-in ceremony in West Bengal. Sarkar, 98, is an early grassroots figure associated with the nationalist movement. Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister after defeating Mamata Banerjee.
Explore Bollywood's enduring fascination with infidelity as new films like Pati Patni Aur Woh Do and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai continue a cinematic tradition of depicting adultery through various classic tropes and evolving narratives.
Police in Maharashtra have rescued two minor girl cousins from Uttar Pradesh, a month after they were abducted from the Beed district. The main accused was apprehended in UP after a coordinated interstate operation.
Police in Gurugram have arrested four individuals in connection with the shooting at the residence of Saurabh Yadav, event organiser for singer Rahul Fazilpuria. The arrested individuals are accused of providing logistical support to the shooters, who remain at large.
'He worked over time to become the natural claimant,' a senior UDF leader observed. 'Others had organisational stature, but Satheesan had momentum.' For the Congress, it may signal the beginning of a new leadership template -- one where performance, communication and grassroots credibility increasingly outweigh inherited power structures in deciding who leads the party into its next phase.
With all the talent involved, Bandar does look like it's aiming for something wild and exciting, notes Mayur Sanap.
A man in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly poured diesel over his two minor daughters and attempted to set them ablaze following a family dispute, according to police reports.
Authorities in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district intervened to stop a marriage between a 13-year-old girl and a 42-year-old man, after discovering a fake marksheet was used to falsely claim the girl was of legal marriageable age.
Punjab Kings aims to regain winning momentum as they move to their home base in Dharamshala for a crucial three-match stint, following a loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad
A woman in Bengaluru allegedly killed her two children and attempted suicide after a domestic dispute with her husband. The children were declared dead at the hospital, and the woman is in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident as a case of murder and attempted suicide.
'At the first sign of real trouble, that money will move. There will be a run.'
The Indian government has revised the application fee for the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card and introduced changes to the application process, including abolishing the six-month continuous stay requirement.
Four men were killed and two others injured after their car plunged off a culvert in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district.
Ashish R Mohan's Daadi Ki Shaadi, starring Neetu Singh and Kapil Sharma, offers an outdated plot that fails to deliver on humour or emotional depth.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to send a 10-year-old girl to Canada to join her father, stating that a child's welfare is paramount, even over a foreign court's order.
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2024 reveals that thousands of people were reported missing in Delhi, with a significant number remaining untraced by the end of the year.
India's young boxers have showcased their talent at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent, securing victories in various weight categories.
Police in Araria district, Bihar, arrested four individuals from West Bengal with heroin valued at Rs one crore. The suspects were apprehended in the Town police station area and confessed to transporting the drugs for a local dealer.
It has now reached a stage where MI is a team living on its past glory with ageing stars. The game has moved on -- faster, younger and more fearless.
'When I asked Suvendu about the news that Didi was going to fight in his constituency, he said, 'Aami okhaney lorbo aar okhaney okey harabo (I will contest from there and defeat her there)' This was his comment while we were standing on the truck doing our roadshow.'
'Children are not learning how to handle conflict, communicate effectively or build deeper connections. That's why we see this loneliness paradox -- they are constantly connected yet emotionally disconnected,' says psychiatrist and therapist Dr Ruhi Satija.
A fire in a Delhi residential building resulted in nine deaths, with central locking systems and iron grills hindering escape efforts. The fire, suspected to have been triggered by an air-conditioner blast, trapped residents and complicated rescue operations.
KL Rahul prioritises team success and IPL titles over personal milestones, aiming to emulate MS Dhoni's trophy haul. He also acknowledges the fearless approach of India's new-generation batters in T20 cricket.
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'What exactly is on the prime minister's mind, we do not know. But it feels like the government wants the country to be prepared for unseen challenges ahead.'
This week's OTT releases offer a diverse range of genres, from the controversial sequel The Kerala Story 2 and the action-packed Man on Fire to the horror-comedy Raakaasa and the political satire TN 2026, ensuring there's something for every viewer.
Rapid growth in personal gold loans has raised concerns over borrower leverage, large-ticket exposure and volatility in gold prices, points out Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India.
UN experts have voiced serious concerns regarding the ongoing abduction and forced religious conversion through marriage of women and girls from minority communities in Pakistan, highlighting that impunity is fuelling the practice.
The Supreme Court of India is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, and the scope of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths.
Lucknow Police have arrested three members of a kinnar (eunuch) gang accused of extorting money and valuables from women in markets and residential areas. The gang used intimidation tactics, including obscene behaviour, to pressure victims into handing over cash and jewellery.
Police in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, rescued multiple minors from suspected trafficking operations at a railway station, arresting two individuals and placing the children under protective custody.
The Punjab Assembly has passed the Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026, to modernise the prison system, and the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2026, to enhance transparency and accountability of societies.
A large-scale international study published in the journal, Molecular Psychiatry, has been tracking over 7 lakh individuals and has shown that 34.6 per cent of mental disorders begin before the age of 14 years, 48.4 per cent before 18 years and 62.5 per cent by the age of 25 years.
In part 3 of a Rediff series exploring new careers for aspiring professionals, Sanjay Salunkhe, founder of Jaro Education highlights how young professionals can adapt to the evolving AI-driven landscape in the creative industry.
John Abraham's 1986 film Amma Ariyan, now heading to the 2026 Cannes film festival, remains one of Malayalam cinema's most politically charged and unsettling masterpieces.
A look at the profiles of the ministers in the new Tamil Nadu government led by Joseph C Vijay of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
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