Deepak, a notorious criminal known as the "Potty Badmash " for his tactic of defecating in his pants to evade police, has finally been arrested in Delhi. Deepak, who had a long criminal history, used this strategy to escape arrest on multiple occasions. However, this time, police officers were prepared with gloves and masks, successfully apprehending him. A knife was recovered from him, and he admitted to multiple mobile thefts and knife-related crimes.
Why everyone must attend one Lucky Ali concert before they die!
Mumbai Indians pacer Trent Boult has backed "world-class" Rohit Sharma to play a pivotal role in the team's pursuit for a record-extending sixth IPL title, following back-to-back half-centuries that signalled his timely return to form.
'I'm already grateful for whatever's happened in my life and I'll continue to be grateful for whatever life holds for me in the future.'
Lando Norris lucked in to win a rain-hit and crash-strewn Miami Grand Prix sprint race in a McLaren one-two on Saturday.
Crystal Palace have never won the FA Cup, Aston Villa last lifted the trophy in 1957 and Nottingham Forest have not managed it since 1959 but all three clubs go into this weekend's semi-finals genuinely believing this could be their year.
Novak Djokovic made no excuses for the poor performance that sent the five-time Indian Wells champion packing from the California desert on Saturday after falling 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round.
The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.
Under the shimmering floodlights and in front of a roaring partisan crowd, Virat Kohli unleashed his latest masterclass, blasting a 42-ball 70 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a sensational 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Heavy Pakistani shelling in the border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir left nine people dead and 28 injured. The shelling, described by residents and officials as "barbaric and cowardly", started around 2 am, damaging dozens of residential houses, shops, vehicles, and heritage sites. The incident comes after India launched "Operation Sindoor" in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. India condemned the act, calling it a cowardly attack on civilians, and reaffirmed that civilian safety remains its top priority.
Novak Djokovic was stunned 7-6(4), 6-2 by Matteo Berrettini in the Qatar Open first round on Tuesday as the Italian enjoyed his first win over the former world number one.
In two of the three games CSK has won this season, Noor Ahmad has won the Player of the Match award.
Careful not to say I'm worried bowling to a 14-year-old, but it'll be exciting: Boult on Suryavanshi
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo scored inside the first minute as they ended a run of eight games without a victory thanks to a 1-0 Premier League home win over Fulham on Monday, a result that reignites their hopes of European football next season.
Bumrah will miss a few initial games of the tournament as he is currently recuperating from a back injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence at Bengaluru.
'He brings immense value to the team - not just in terms of tactics, but also in terms of creating a winning culture.'
Images from the FA Cup semi-final between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Wembley stadium, London, on Saturday.
'I always knew that the only thing that mattered to her was genuinely our health, happiness and welfare.' 'We never heard the 'Log kya kahenge? narrative.'
'Alaya has kept her career disconnected from me in every way.' 'She wanted to achieve success by herself without any help or interference.'
The 37-year-old player added that uncertainty about a place in the Playing XI or 12, means one needs to capitalise on chances offered.
Djokovic has spent more than 400 weeks at number one and now sits fifth in the rankings
Sunil Gavaskar also urged the misfiring Rohit Sharma to be a bit more selective about his shot-making.
Liverpool continued their march towards the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Everton in a scrappy Merseyside derby as Diogo Jota slotted home the winner in the second half on Wednesday.
England bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes on Saturday opened up on India batting talisman Virat Kohli's unavailability in the Test series against England and said that "the fans will be disappointed".
'I found a story that merged my two passions, history and law. I couldn't have found a better story for my debut film.'
'Five hours of bombardment by the Pakistanis should not have happened.' 'India should have sent the air force to bomb the Pakistanis where they were raining fire on us.'
Tallon Griekspoor staged a grand recovery, saving four match-points, before stunning top seed Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 7-6(7), 7-5 to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Championships on Thursday.
He also got clobbered along the way but was always in contention for wickets and weaved his magic particularly at the backend of the innings.
'Both Shahid and Ishaan are over-thinkers and I'm constantly telling them to lighten up, chill.'
Was she a lucky fan or someone closer to the cricket star? While some online users debated, a fan page of Kohli claimed she was a relative.
The fourth Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons awards saw a splash of A-listers walk down the red carpet.
In a high-pressure clash against India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Steve Smith seemed to have destiny on his side.
Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls
They will meet the winner of Wednesday's second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday.
A match defined by mistakes - 11 dropped catches, several misfields, and one team punished more heavily than the other.
Bollywood celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful pictures of their mums on social media.
'He has been one of the clearest thinkers in the history of business.'
It was third time lucky for Tsitsipas who had twice lost in the Dubai final, against Roger Federer in 2019 and Novak Djokovic a year later.
Even if you don't play the game, you'll understand everything and have a good time, promises 9-year-old Minecraft gamer Avan Verma.
Despite the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, locals demonstrated incredible bravery and compassion, risking their own lives to save tourists. Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a pony 'wallah', was killed while protecting tourists from the gunmen, while Nazakat Ahmed Shah rescued a family of 11, including three children. Tourist guide Sajad Ahmad Bhat also carried injured people to the hospital. The attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, highlighted the resilience and kindness of the Kashmiri people.
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