Pakistan's media regulatory authority, PEMRA, has issued a show-cause notice to GeoNews for allegedly violating a ban on Indian content by airing Indian songs and visuals while reporting on the death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle.
A retired teacher and his wife allegedly died by suicide in Kalaigaon, Assam, due to financial hardships and prolonged illness, according to a note they left behind.
A woman and her three-year-old daughter died after being hit by a train in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Her son was critically injured in the incident.
A birthday celebration in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, turned violent, resulting in the deaths of three individuals following an altercation. Police have arrested three suspects and are investigating the incident.
A BJP MLA in Madhya Pradesh is facing criticism after his son was accused of injuring five people in a car accident. The MLA allegedly made disparaging remarks against an IPS officer who took action in the case, further escalating the controversy.
A dog bit nearly 40 people in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, all of whom are receiving treatment at the Satna District Hospital. The injured are being administered anti-rabies vaccinations.
The Congress party has alleged that the death of a party worker in Asansol, West Bengal, was a political murder, while police say it was the result of an altercation over car parking.
Indian golfer Diksha Dagar experienced a challenging day at the Investec SA Women's Open, slipping down the leaderboard due to unfavourable weather conditions. Other Indian players, Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth, managed to improve their positions slightly, while several others missed the cut. Pia Babnik and Esme Hamilton are tied for the lead.
Three men have been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly killing a 19-year-old over a dispute stemming from an old Instagram post.
A popular Bihu dancer was killed and 11 members of her troupe were injured in a head-on collision between a mini bus and a trailer truck in Assam's Tamulpur district, police said on Saturday.
A speeding car collided with an e-rickshaw in Delhi's Model Town, resulting in one death and injuries to five others. The driver of the car has been taken into custody, and a medical examination is being conducted.
A 50-year-old man died after an altercation with two people in Delhi's Nihal Vihar. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide and detained two suspects as the investigation continues.
Bengaluru police arrested two men for allegedly harassing a young woman walking on a road. The incident occurred near Kogilu Main Road in Maruthi Nagar. The accused, who work as delivery boys, were traced using their two-wheeler's registration number.
Two elderly women in Kerala died from snakebites, raising the recent death toll to seven. The incidents occurred in Kannur and Idukki districts, prompting investigations and warnings about snakes seeking cooler environments during soaring temperatures.
A tiger cub was found dead in the core area of Madhya Pradesh's Kanha reserve, bringing the state's tiger death toll to 22 since January. The cub, aged between one to one-and-a-half years, was discovered in the Sargi region of the Kanha Tiger Reserve. Officials are investigating the cause of death, with initial indications suggesting starvation.
The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) has denied an RTI request for data on oil imports from Russia, citing its 'commercial and confidential' nature and exemptions under the RTI Act. The Central Information Commission supported this decision, referencing strategic and economic interests.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to ensure the safety of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and his family, following his defection from AAP to BJP and subsequent protests outside his residence.
Two tourists from Chandigarh died after their car plunged into a gorge near Summer Hill in Shimla. The driver reportedly lost control while reversing, leading to the fatal accident.
A confectioner in Delhi was attacked with an electric grinder over a financial dispute related to an unpaid wedding bill. Police have arrested one man and apprehended two minors in connection with the assault.
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on a PIL alleging large-scale banking fraud involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and its firms to May 8.
India's largest private refiner, Reliance Industries Ltd, successfully navigated a volatile energy market in the last quarter of FY26 by diversifying crude sourcing and demonstrating operational agility, particularly in response to geopolitical disruptions and cost fluctuations.
Four doctors and two nurses from a private hospital in Pune have been booked for alleged medical negligence leading to the death of an 11-month-old girl.
A note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State was found at the home of a man arrested for allegedly attacking two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra. The accused, who lived in the US for several years, appeared to have undergone 'self-radicalisation'.
A note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State was discovered at the home of a man arrested for allegedly stabbing two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra, after questioning their religion.
A traffic police ASI was injured in Delhi's Shahdara after a car driver allegedly hit him and dragged him for nearly 100 metres while he clung to the vehicle's wipers.
Three disappointing experiences with Tata companies made me question whether the group's historic values of customer focus and accountability are slowly fading, notes Dr N Ravichandran.
US President Donald Trump is inclined to reject Iran's latest diplomatic proposal, which suggests restoring maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz while deferring nuclear programme concerns, according to CNN. Concerns remain over Iran's nuclear enrichment and internal government fractures.
The accused, identified as Zaib Zubair Ansari (31), who returned to India from the US in 2020, allegedly asked the security guards their religion after an altercation at an under-construction building in the Mira Road area of Thane, he said.
A 25-year-old woman and her two young children died after allegedly jumping into a well in Latur district, Maharashtra, following a family dispute.
A Mumbai court has acquitted five Haryana police personnel in a criminal case related to the 2016 encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli, citing self-defence and lack of prosecution sanction.
A pro-Khalistan terror module was busted after a blast at a freight corridor railway track near Shambhu, Patiala. One member died while attempting to detonate explosives, and four others have been arrested. The incident marks the second blast at a freight corridor in three months, prompting a likely NIA investigation.
A 35-year-old man died, and his wife and two children were injured after a car collided with their motorcycle on Vikas Marg in east Delhi, according to police reports.
High levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation have been recorded across Kerala, prompting warnings from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid prolonged exposure, especially during peak hours.
A two-year-old girl died in a road accident in Delhi's Alipur area after a speeding SUV rear-ended the car she was travelling in, causing her to be thrown from the vehicle.
A 65-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the 29th floor of a building in Ghaziabad. She had been struggling with mental health issues following the death of her husband.
A Swiss International Air Lines flight bound for Zurich aborted its takeoff at Delhi airport due to an engine issue, prompting an emergency evacuation of 232 passengers.
A body was discovered outside the Bihar police headquarters in Patna. Police are investigating the cause of death, with initial indications suggesting a possible heart attack.
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to a couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The couple had previously been granted interim bail and complied with the conditions set by the court.
India has criticised US President Donald Trump's social media repost referring to India and other countries as 'hellholes' in the context of immigration, deeming the remarks 'uninformed' and 'inappropriate'.
Three station house officers have been suspended and are under investigation after a botched up police operation using a drone killed four civilians, including two children, in Pakistan's Sindh province, a top minister said Thursday.
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