The opening match had everything that makes the IPL special -- noise, nerves, and nostalgia.
US President Donald Trump jokingly referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the 'Strait of Trump' while discussing ongoing negotiations with Iran, adding that Iran was under pressure and willing to negotiate.
Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal weapons supply module, arresting two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and seizing a cache of firearms.
Delhi Police dismantled a major international arms trafficking module with links to Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, arresting 10 operatives and recovering a cache of foreign-made weapons.
Recent seasons show balanced performances with Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Prasidh Krishna leading the wicket charts.
An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over 1.5 million in a 'digital arrest scam' after fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes.
Officials of the Goa Cricket Association met India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav at the BCCI Naman Awards in New Delhi.
An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over 15 crore in a 'digital arrest scam' after fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) from Patamata Police Station in Andhra Pradesh died by suicide, reportedly due to financial issues and family problems. The officer was also suffering from blood cancer.
17-year-old beat Zachary Svajda at the Miami Open on Thursday to become the youngest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 match since Rafael Nadal in 2003.
An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 15 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam. Fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes and coerced him into transferring funds to a 'safe account'.
An RTO agent in Thane was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from an individual seeking a two-wheeler learner's licence.
An Indian Air Force officer, Wing Commander Vipul Yadav, was found dead at his residence in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Police are investigating the alleged suicide, citing potential personal issues as a factor.
An Assistant Police Inspector in Mumbai has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh to submit a favourable report in a property dispute case.
Pakistan's white-ball coach Mike Hesson defends the exclusion of senior players from the ODI series in Bangladesh, stating it's an opportunity to test young talent rather than a punishment for T20 World Cup performance. He also addresses reports of disagreements with selectors.
A Kerala MLA, K Shantakumari, was targeted by cyber fraudsters claiming a connection to a bomb blast case and using her identity. The MLA reported the incident to the cyber cell after her son identified inconsistencies in the video call.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will begin the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) hoping to retain the title, and former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes batting stalwart Virat Kohli will play a major role in that effort.
'The way he is batting, I think sometimes, he was kind of wasted down the bottom in the innings. He's such a good player, he can bat in all situations... (against) spin (and) pace..'
A man was shot dead at close range by unidentified assailants in a border village in Amritsar. Police have launched an investigation.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed a magistrate court's order rejecting a woman's plea for her husband's income and property details in a domestic violence case, ordering a fresh review and emphasising the importance of income disclosure in such cases.
Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson was dismissed cheaply by Rajasthan Royals' Nandre Burger in their IPL 2026 opener in Guwahati on Monday.
A police inspector in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, sustained a gunshot injury, with initial investigations suggesting an accidental discharge of his licensed firearm. Senior police officials are investigating the incident.
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLC Eknath Khadse and his daughter have been booked for allegedly cheating an elderly woman by assuring a sugar factory on her land and taking its possession with the help of forged papers in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.
Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured after allegedly being attacked by locals in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. An investigation is underway.
An Indian worker was killed in an attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the Rajasthan Royals' young talent, celebrated his 15th birthday by smashing the second-fastest fifty in the team's IPL history, leading them to a dominant victory over Chennai Super Kings.
An ex-serviceman was stabbed to death in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district following an argument, leading to protests and road blockades by villagers.
A 29-year-old woman from Mumbra was allegedly defrauded of Rs 6.75 lakh (6,750) by an individual posing as an NRI on a matrimonial website. The accused claimed to be a UK resident and convinced the victim to transfer funds for customs clearances.
Sometimes, in marriages, people start to feel less valued and trust issues can stem from that same feeling, observes rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating web site, and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.
18 Indian-flagged vessels with 485 Indian seafarers still remain in the western Persian Gulf region
Bengaluru police have launched an investigation following reports of multiple mobile phones going missing during an IPL match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLC Eknath Khadse and his daughter have been booked for allegedly cheating an elderly woman out of her land in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.
An Indian Navy staff member has been arrested in Visakhapatnam for allegedly murdering a woman, dismembering her body, and attempting to dispose of the evidence.
Two brothers, aged 12 and 10, drowned in a pond in Jharkhand's Godda district after going out to play after school. Police have registered an unnatural death case and are investigating the incident.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 15-ball fifty powers Rajasthan Royals to an 8-wicket win over CSK after bowling them out for 127 in their IPL 2026 opener.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that interfaith live-in relationships are legal and protected under the Constitution, granting protection to a couple facing threats from the woman's family.
A telecom agent in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards to different individuals using a single photograph, raising concerns about identity fraud and security.
A 16-year-old boy in Varanasi, India, died after allegedly being beaten with sticks over suspicion of mobile theft. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) takes precedence over debt recovery laws like SARFAESI and RDB Acts when it comes to the attachment of proceeds of crime.
An Indian Navy officer has been arrested in Visakhapatnam for allegedly murdering and dismembering a 31-year-old woman after meeting her on a dating app.
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