Former World Championships silver medallist Deepak Punia secured his place in the Indian team for the Asian Games after winning the 97kg freestyle competition at the selection trials. Other winners included Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's incredible IPL 2026 campaign ended with another historic achievement as the 15-year-old became the youngest player ever to win the Orange Cap.
Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea reached the quarter-final of the French Open, while Matteo Berrettini is rediscovering his confidence after a win.
A man died and his father was injured when their milk van collided with a truck on the Delhi-Chandigarh national highway in Kurukshetra. The accident occurred when the truck driver braked suddenly, causing the van to crash into its rear.
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi praised Kajal Vala for her role in India's silver medal-winning performance in the women's 4x100m relay at the Asian U-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong.
Iga Swiatek admitted that tension played a significant role in her unexpected fourth-round defeat at the French Open against Marta Kostyuk. The loss marks her earliest exit from the tournament since 2019 and a disappointing end to her clay court season.
A scheduled meeting of Trinamool Congress legislators was cancelled due to the absence of most MLAs, attributed to protests following attacks on party leaders. The party has announced further protests against the BJP government.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open title, marking their first BWF World Tour crown since 2024. The victory held special significance for Satwik, who dedicated the win to his family after a period of personal challenges.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed parliament on the ongoing border dispute with India, stating both countries have agreed to seek resolution through diplomatic means and expert consultation. Shah's remarks about Nepal also encroaching on Indian territories have sparked controversy.
A Delhi hospital has successfully operated on a woman with advanced endometriosis, highlighting the challenges of treating the condition after multiple previous surgeries.
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has criticised the AAP government in Punjab, citing failures in tackling drug trafficking, mafia activities, and a deteriorating law and order situation. He urged party workers to launch awareness campaigns against drugs and assist in the Special Intensive Revision exercise for upcoming elections, envisioning a drug-free, fear-free, and development-oriented Punjab.
A woman and her three daughters died after allegedly consuming pesticide in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, police said.
Gujarat Titans' opening pair, Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan, failed to perform in the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leading to early setbacks for their team.
Police have named 12 individuals in connection with the murder of six people, including four members of a family, stemming from a land dispute in Vijayapura district, Karnataka. The incident involved a long-standing disagreement over agricultural land, leading to a violent confrontation with deadly weapons.
The BJP in Arunachal Pradesh has voiced its support for Chief Minister Pema Khandu amidst speculation about his political future following a Supreme Court-directed CBI inquiry into alleged corruption.
The Aditya Birla Group finds itself uniquely positioned in the IPL 2026 final, with strong ties to both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, adding an unexpected twist to the high-stakes contest.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling final.
A man in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered his 21-year-old sister in a suspected honour killing due to her relationship with a local youth; the accused is currently absconding.
India concluded their campaign at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, securing second place with a total of 19 medals, including 10 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze.
Three individuals have been arrested in Thane with 500 grams of mephedrone, a country-made pistol, and live cartridges, following a tip-off about a drug deal.
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.
Marco Bezzecchi emerged victorious at the Italian Grand Prix, defeating teammate Jorge Martin, while Francesco Bagnaia finished third after briefly leading the race.
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday approved a new Excise Policy, permitting the sale of hard liquor through retail vends, reducing documents to obtain a licence from 16 to six and extending the liquor availability to four more districts.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticised the AAP government in Punjab, alleging unfulfilled promises, deteriorating law and order, and a failed anti-drug campaign. He also highlighted the welfare initiatives of Haryana's 'double-engine' government and expressed confidence in the BJP's future prospects in Punjab.
PV Sindhu hailed Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty after the Indian duo won the Singapore Open 2026, ending a two-year title drought and becoming the first Indian men's doubles pair to claim the prestigious title.
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Two more individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to encroach on government land using fabricated government orders. The arrests follow a prior case involving similar fraudulent activities.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla discusses the Gaganyaan mission and its potential to inspire other nations in space exploration, drawing on his experiences as an IAF test pilot and his time on the International Space Station.
A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted three women accused of trafficking girls for prostitution due to the prosecution's failure to examine key witnesses and provide sufficient evidence.
A woman and her live-in partner have been arrested in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with the death of her one-and-a-half-year-old son, with allegations of abuse surfacing against the male accused.
An attempt to murder case has been registered against Dhananjay Deshmukh, brother of slain sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, after he allegedly placed a gun to the complainant's head following a dispute in Beed, Maharashtra.
Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces injured Riyan Parag in the India A squad for the upcoming tri-Nation series in Sri Lanka.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the men's doubles final.
Tamil Nadu's Kamali Moorthy won both the Women's Open and Surfing Juniors U-18 Girls titles at the seventh NMPA Indian Open of Surfing. Kishore Kumar also won the Men's Open category.
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.
A clerical staff member of the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur has been arrested for allegedly installing a spy camera in the women's washroom of the office.
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has apologised to the Scheduled Caste community for his recent objectionable remarks, stating that as a minister, he should not have used such language.
Two women were killed in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district after being run over by a tractor-trolley. Police have seized the tractor and are investigating the incident.
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has apologised to the Scheduled Caste community for his recent objectionable remarks, stating that as a minister, he should not have used such language. The apology follows a controversy stemming from an incident on May 26 where Bittu allegedly used casteist remarks against police officers in Dhuri.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling men's doubles final.
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