Police in Beed, India, have arrested four individuals involved in trafficking a 21-year-old woman from Latur district. The woman was forced into multiple marriages, with the accused earning commissions from the arrangements. The investigation began after the victim attempted suicide due to the pressure of a fourth marriage.
Three people drowned and one went missing in the Hooghly river in West Bengal after bathing following Dol celebrations. The incident occurred at Balaram Sarkar Ghat in Bhatpara.
New Zealand coach Rob Walter believes his young team will be back and hungry for success at the next edition of T20 World Cup on home soil in 2028.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised the need for India to develop a robust drone manufacturing ecosystem to enhance its defence capabilities, drawing lessons from recent global conflicts.
Manchester United defeated Aston Villa to strengthen their position in the Premier League top four, while Liverpool were held to a draw by Tottenham Hotspur.
Akshay Bhatia finishes tied 13th at the Players Championship, while Sudarshan Yellamaraju achieves a career-best result. Cameron Young wins the title.
Diksha Dagar and Vani Kapoor started well at the Women's Australian Open, while other Indian golfers struggled in the first round.
Sunderland defeated Newcastle United 2-1 with a late goal from Brian Brobbey, while Nottingham Forest secured a 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League action.
The Indian women's hockey team will participate in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, from June 15 to 21, following their relegation from the Hockey Pro League.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP-led central government of attempting to suppress voting rights through voter roll revisions, describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'biggest infiltrator'.
India's handling of the Iran crisis reflects a growing strain between strategic autonomy and geopolitical alignment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP-led central government of attempting to suppress voting rights through voter roll revisions, describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'biggest infiltrator'. She framed the upcoming assembly elections as a fight for democratic rights and Bengal's social harmony.
India will compete in the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, aiming to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup. The team, led by coach Sjoerd Marijne, will face Uruguay in their opening match.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of attempting to suppress voting rights and polarise the electorate ahead of the assembly elections.
Real Madrid squeezed past Atletico in a pulsating Madrid derby while Inter were held, keeping Serie A title race alive.
Mondo Duplantis of Sweden set a new pole vault world record of 6.31 metres at the Mondo Classic indoor meeting in Uppsala, surpassing his previous record by one centimetre.
Bengaluru FC secured a 2-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Ryan Williams and Ashique Kuruniyan.
Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Hardik Pandya have been named in the ICC's Team of the 2026 T20 World Cup after India's record-breaking victory.
Indian badminton player Tharun Mannepalli advanced to the second round of the Swiss Open after his opponent Kenta Nishimoto retired due to injury. Malvika Bansod lost her match against Pornpawee Chochuwong.
Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) men secured a dominant victory at the Senior Table Tennis National Championships, while Reserve Bank of India (RBI) women reclaimed their title after two years.
Kiran George was defeated in the pre-quarterfinals of the Swiss Open, while Tharun Mannepalli advanced after his opponent retired. Other Indian players also faced setbacks in the tournament.
Iran's football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving their World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico due to concerns about the safety of their players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj said.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated the Mumbai duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, who were part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team, in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Mumbai City FC secured a 2-1 victory against Inter Kashi in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Noufal PN and Lallianzuala Chhangte.
Russian Daniil Medvedev will meet Italian Jannik Sinner in the final at the Indian Wells Tennis tournament in California.
Lewis Hamilton ended his podium wait with Ferrari with a finish in third place at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday.
Priyansh Sehrawat, L Ambekar, and Sahil Duhan secured dominant victories for India at the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, while Aman Siwach faced a setback.
Indian American golfer Sahith Theegala moves into the top 10 at the Players Championship, while other Indian and Indo-Canadian players also make significant strides.
Gautam Gambhir explains why India backed Abhishek Sharma despite three ducks early in the T20 World Cup, as the opener bounced back with a blazing fifty in the final against New Zealand.
Traditional powerhouses PSPB and RSPB began their campaigns strongly at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships, securing dominant victories and moving closer to the knockout stage.
George Russell led every phase of the session at the Shanghai circuit to take his first career sprint pole in a time of one minute, 31.520 seconds.
Indian cricketer Pratika Rawal, fresh off her Test debut, is advocating for more women's Test matches, highlighting the format's importance for player development and character building.
FC Barcelona hammered Newcastle United F.C. 7-2 to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, while Liverpool F.C., Bayern Munich and Atltico Madrid also advanced.
World number two Jannik Sinner survived a stern test from Joao Fonseca on Tuesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals.
Olympian Manu Bhaker emerged victorious in the women's 10m pistol event at the national selection trials, showcasing her shooting prowess.
Amid an escalating regional war, questions deepen over whether Iran's soccer team will compete at this year's FIFA World Cup to be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has engaged in multiple conversations with his Iranian counterpart to secure safe passage for Indian merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amidst escalating tensions in West Asia.
Young badminton players Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma will lead the Indian contingent at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament after HS Prannoy's withdrawal due to a shoulder injury.
Annabel Sutherland's century and crucial wickets have given Australia a significant advantage over India in the one-off women's day-night Test in Perth.
Manchester City will host Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals while Arsenal travel to Southampton as the last-eight draw sets up a blockbuster clash.
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