Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to adopt austerity measures, including avoiding destination weddings abroad and reducing edible oil consumption, to mitigate the impact of the West Asia crisis on India's economy.
Police in Bokaro, Jharkhand, have arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of Baby Devi, whose body was discovered in the Jamuniya River. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing a prior dispute as the motive.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted some 20 per cent of the global flows but even if it opens, damages to production facilities in the region will take time to repair, points out Sunita Narain.
Police in Odisha's Ganjam district have arrested nine people, including family members, in connection with the abduction and murder of a real estate businessman. The arrests followed the discovery of the victim's body near Gopalpur. Property disputes are believed to be the motive.
A detailed timeline of the Sohrabuddin Shaikh alleged fake encounter case, from the initial abduction in 2005 to the Bombay High Court's dismissal of appeals in 2026.
Eleven people, including children, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district, triggered by a suspected brake failure in a truck.
Occasionally, the silence of the night shift would be shattered by an ear-splitting alarm: 'ALERT, ALERT... This is a security warning.' We were drilled to move away from the windows and avoid the lifts, recalls Krishna Kumar NP, a veteran Dubai-based journalist.
Four individuals have been arrested in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly running an IPL cricket betting racket from a moving car. Police seized property and cash worth approximately Rs 13.73 lakh.
Two individuals were apprehended in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district after police discovered 50 kg of ganja, valued at Rs 25 lakh, in their possession.
A court in Karnataka has sentenced six convicts to death in connection with the 2025 murder of BJP leader Venkatesh Kurubara.
Lukkhe plunges into Chandigarh's dark underbelly, exploring a drug epidemic, political corruption, and a burgeoning rap scene, though its narrative often feels like a familiar crime drama, notes Deepa Gahlot.
This is the time for India to plan forward fully, with the goal of Atmanirbharata, and energy security. The Persian Gulf is no longer a reliable source, points out Rajeev Srinivasan.
Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against Raghavendra Singh and others for allegedly making casteist remarks and issuing threats against the son of BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a parked vehicle.
Delhi Police have arrested two men, including an aviation firm director and a dhaba owner, in connection with the assault on an Army brigadier and his son after the officer objected to them drinking alcohol in a car outside his residence.
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that his excessive celebration after dismissing Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Challenger Trophy early in his career had annoyed the iconic former captain. Ashwin believed that dismissing Dhoni could give him a chance to play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Delhi Police have arrested two men allegedly associated with the Neeraj Bawana gang in Dwarka, recovering a foreign-made pistol and ammunition. The accused, Pardeep Singh and Ashish, were apprehended following a tip-off and are believed to have been planning a crime.
Mumbai Police have arrested two men within hours of them allegedly stealing over Rs 63 lakh from an ATM cash van in Kandivali. A significant portion of the stolen cash has been recovered.
The director of an aviation firm and a dhaba owner have been arrested in Delhi for assaulting an Army brigadier and his son after the officer objected to them drinking alcohol in public.
India's electric passenger vehicle market saw an 87.4 per cent year-on-year increase in FY26, reaching 233,246 units, primarily driven by the mid-size SUV segment (20-30 lakh price bracket), while the entry-level segment (sub-10 lakh) experienced a decline.
A special court in Mumbai has denied Indrani Mukerjea, an accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, permission to travel to Spain and the United Kingdom, citing concerns about her being a flight risk and the trial nearing its conclusion.
'(Mahesh) Bhattsaab had wisely recommended him for the lead role, but I was young and stubborn then, and would instinctively push back against a producer's suggestion. I insisted on casting Shiney Ahuja as Daya Shankar. While he was excellent, in retrospect, I realise Irrfan would have taken the character to a different level altogether.'
A former Metropolitan Police officer of Indian origin has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a 'crash for cash' scam in the UK, involving fraudulent personal injury claims after staged vehicle collisions.
Six people were killed and two others critically injured in two separate road accidents in Rajasthan's Barmer and Dungarpur districts.
A 26-year-old proclaimed offender and alleged kingpin of a Mewat-based gang involved in targeting and uprooting mobile stores across Delhi-NCR has been arrested after evading arrest for over three years.
Four people died after their SUV collided with a truck in Hazaribag district, Jharkhand, due to speeding and an overtaking attempt.
Maharashtra's Chief Minister inaugurated the 'Missing Link' project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, designed to bypass a steep mountain pass, reduce travel time, and boost economic activity.
The murder of a close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in West Bengal has ignited post-election violence, raising concerns about political stability and the transition of power.
The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of fostering a 'mafia culture' and 'maha jungle raj' in West Bengal following the killing of an aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The party alleges the incident reflects institutionalised post-poll violence in the state and demands a CBI probe.
As Vijay prepares for his next innings as chief minister of Tamil Nadu, he would do well to learn from the life lessons of NTR.
International shooter Sambhaji Patil, a gold medallist in the 2016 Junior World Cup, was killed on Monday when his car hit a truck on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar district of Maharashtra.
Three people, including a mother and her son, died after an SUV collided with their motorcycle in the Arain area of Ajmer district, Rajasthan. Police are searching for the driver of the SUV who fled the scene after the accident.
Maruti Suzuki sold more cars than ever before, earned more money, and saw many first-time buyers choosing small cars again.
'We hope we will be able to at least end crashes that involve collisions with stationary vehicles as there will be an automatic warning.'
Police in Gurugram have arrested a man for allegedly firing a shot in the air outside the MGF Mall. The accused, Naveen Kumar, was apprehended after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on social media.
While being in an air-conditioned room can make you feel pleasant and comfortable, it also has its disadvantages, says Dr Manjusha Agarwal, consultant-internal medicine at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai.
The woman who confronted BJP workers during a protest in Mumbai's Worli area last month has criticised all political parties for disregarding the general public.
A new study reveals that insects' lightning-fast reactions are due to a 'turbo boost' feature in their brains, which could inspire more energy-efficient robots and self-driving cars.
A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, leading to accusations of political violence and demands for investigation.
A car driven by a masked man breached security at the Delhi Assembly, raising concerns about potential security lapses.
Jammu and Kashmir Police attached properties worth over Rs 1.46 crore and froze bank accounts of four alleged drug peddlers in Samba district under the NDPS Act.
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