Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha qualified for the women's singles main draw of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament after defeating Pai Yu-po. In men's doubles, Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun progressed to the second round.
Ashmita Chaliha progressed to the women's singles quarterfinals at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament, becoming the only Indian player left in the competition after other Indian players were defeated.
India's eight core infrastructure sectors recorded a two-month high growth of 1.7 per cent in April, primarily boosted by strong performances in steel, cement, and electricity production, according to government data.
Archery Association of India secretary general Virendra Sachdeva has been nominated as a member of the Commonwealth Games Committee by the World Archery.
Haryana health officials busted an alleged illegal sex determination operation at Aayu Hospital in Gurugram, leading to the arrest of a radiologist and the sealing of an ultrasound machine.
Twenty-seven Maoists surrendered to police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, as part of 'Operation Navjeevan'. The rebels laid down their arms before senior officers, with authorities appealing to others to return to the mainstream.
Police in Nashik, Maharashtra, seized 30 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 6 lakh and arrested four individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed transferring the case of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The notification has been issued by the Home Department, granting consent to extend the powers and jurisdiction of the Delhi Special Police Establishment for investigating the case.
Odisha's Ganjam police have detained two individuals in connection with the assault on a young couple in Berhampur. The incident, which occurred in full public view, has sparked outrage and prompted a police investigation to apprehend the remaining suspects.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a real estate businessman in a money laundering investigation linked to submission of alleged fake consent letters for obtaining Change of Land Use (CLU) from the Punjab government.
A man in Jharkhand's Khunti district returned home days after his family mistakenly identified another body as his and conducted his last rites. Police are now exhuming the body for a DNA test to correctly identify the deceased.
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested an alleged drug trafficker in Mirzapur and seized over 13,000 bottles of illegal codeine-based cough syrup worth approximately Rs 1.6 crore.
Two teenagers were allegedly hacked to death in Jharkhand's Khunti district, police said on Tuesday. The 16-year-old boy and the girl, 17, had gone to attend a Chhau dance programme at Saiko Market Ground on Monday. After the cultural programme, they went to the nearby Hadia Market, where the attack is believed to have taken place, an officer said. The bodies were found in a secluded area near the Hadia Market, he said.
A woman in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly abandoned her two minor children on a state transport bus to elope with her lover, leaving a note with the children containing an address in Yavatmal and her father's mobile number.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has signed a technology licensing agreement with Evergreen Lithium Recycling to improve the extraction of critical minerals from battery reprocessing, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in battery recycling operations.
Three juveniles were apprehended in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting and robbing a person of cash and a vehicle. The incident occurred on May 15, and the stolen vehicle was later found near Jayanna Circle. Police have seized a two-wheeler, a mobile phone, and cash from the juveniles, who confessed to the crime.
Manipur police arrested six militants from various locations in the state and seized a cache of arms in a separate operation.
Three juveniles were apprehended in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting and robbing a person of cash and a vehicle. The incident occurred on May 15, and the stolen vehicle was later found near Jayanna Circle. Police have seized a two-wheeler, a mobile phone, and cash from the juveniles, who confessed to the crime.
Hamza Burhan, a key suspect in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Burhan, a commander of the Al Badr terror group, had been living undercover as a teacher in PoK.
AIIMS Delhi is prepared to conduct a second autopsy on actor-model Twisha Sharma following a Madhya Pradesh High Court order in the alleged dowry death case.
Jharkhand Police arrested five individuals and seized narcotics worth over Rs 50 lakh in separate operations across Chatra and Hazaribag districts. Opium husks and brown sugar were recovered, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend further suspects.
Police in Jharkhand have recovered a nearly 100-year-old Ashtadhatu idol stolen from a Jain temple and arrested one person in connection with the theft. The idol, valued at Rs 50 lakh, was recovered within two hours of the theft.
With less than a month to go, football fans have all fingers -- and toes -- crossed, notes Kanika Datta.
Faridabad police have arrested a husband and wife from Mumbai for allegedly defrauding people of approximately Rs 31 crore through fraudulent investment schemes in forex trading and film production.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached a bungalow belonging to former Kolkata Police deputy commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas in connection with a land grab and fraud case. The ED also conducted searches at multiple locations, recovering gold, cash, and property documents.
Jharkhand's Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi has accused officials of sexual exploitation of women in the state's prisons, alleging that the administration is trying to bury the evidence and shield those involved.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has declared that the state government will have 'zero tolerance' towards political murders, following concerns over parole granted to those accused in the 2019 Periya twin murder case.
A man has been arrested in connection with a dacoity in New Delhi's Tughlak Road area, where a businessman and his family were held hostage. The crime was allegedly facilitated by a newly hired domestic servant.
Police in Agra have registered a case regarding a death threat allegedly received by Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman via WhatsApp. An investigation is underway.
Global financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, have invested Rs 963 crore in One 97 Communications (Paytm's parent company) through open market transactions, acquiring a 1.34 per cent stake from SAIF Partners and Elevation Capital.
Jammu and Kashmir police seized approximately 2 kg of heroin suspected to have been dropped by a drone near the International Border in the Jammu district. The recovery followed a week-long surveillance operation based on intelligence inputs about cross-border narcotics smuggling.
Telangana's anti-narcotics unit 'EAGLE' Force arrested five persons and seized 450 kg of ganja in two separate cases in Khammam and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts.
St Stephen's College is embroiled in a dispute with Delhi University over teacher recruitment, with a court order halting the process and a fresh examination roster including newly recruited teachers.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Indian cricket legends celebrate Jammu and Kashmir's first-ever Ranji Trophy title, highlighting its significance for inspiring future generations in the region.
Authorities in Srinagar demolished an illegal property worth Rupees 1.5 crore, allegedly linked to a wanted drug peddler, as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking.
Two municipal employees have been suspended and a culpable homicide case registered after two children drowned in an open wastewater pit in Latur, Maharashtra. The incident sparked outrage among residents who had previously complained about the unsecured pit.
Ahmedabad police have arrested eight individuals involved in a pre-planned scheme to steal 2.1 kilograms of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.58 crore from an Akasa Air cargo shipment at Ahmedabad airport.
Congress MLA A D Thomas alleges that senior police officers intervened to modify the report related to his alleged assault during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas. He claims an ADGP-ranked officer was involved, and the SIT should investigate this alleged intervention.
Two men were arrested for allegedly running a cyber fraud racket, posing as spiritual healers using fake female profiles and cheating victims through staged rituals and tantric remedies.
A man was lynched and his body burnt in Odisha's Cuttack district on suspicion of practising black magic. Police have arrested 25 people in connection with the incident.
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