A 24-year-old woman died in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to dowry harassment by her in-laws. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, and an investigation is underway following a complaint by the victim's family, who allege murder.
Chennai is expected to host the opening match of the Big Bash League in December, following a visit by Cricket Australia officials to the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Ishan Kishan dedicated his match-winning innings against Chennai Super Kings to his cousin, who recently lost his sister, helping Sunrisers Hyderabad qualify for the IPL play-offs.
The CBI has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, founder of Renukai Career Centre, for his alleged involvement in the NEET-UG paper leak. The arrest followed the recovery of a leaked question paper from his mobile phone.
The Judges Inquiry Committee, formed to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, has submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker. The report, concerning allegations that led to impeachment proceedings, will be presented before both Houses of Parliament.
FIFA officials are visiting India this week to try and resolve a deadlock over broadcast rights for next month's World Cup, with millions of Indian soccer fans potentially missing out on the tournament.
A hotel co-owner in Kullu has been arrested for allegedly destroying evidence related to an LSD drug racket case, including deleting CCTV footage and hard disk contents.
Alireza Firouzja, nursing an ankle injury, played his Grand Chess Tour game from his hotel room, creating a surreal scene that has captured the attention of the chess world.
Ishan Kishan's impressive 70 and Pat Cummins's three-wicket haul led Sunrisers Hyderabad to a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings, securing their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs. Heinrich Klaasen's contribution of 47 runs also proved vital in the win.
A second-year medical student was allegedly stabbed to death in his paying guest accommodation in Patiala. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for a suspect seen fleeing the scene.
The West Bengal government has sanctioned the prosecution of Sandip Ghosh, former principal of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with a case of financial irregularities. The decision follows a Calcutta High Court order and subsequent investigations by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate.
The US Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, concluding a high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York after prosecutors determined they could not sustain the allegations.
A 26-year-old man was injured, including suffering a bite wound, during a parking dispute in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area.
Railway Board officials clarify that a bullet train image at Rail Bhawan is representational, not the actual design, contrary to media reports.
Credit card transactions in India have surged over 2.6 times between 2021 and 2025, reaching 570 crore volumes and Rs 23.2 lakh crore in value, with private sector banks significantly increasing their market share, according to a recent RBI report.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya trained at full intensity, indicating his return for their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Pandya had missed MI's last three matches due to a back spasm.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Biswajit Poddar, also known as 'Sona Pappu', following an extensive interrogation related to a money laundering investigation. The probe is linked to alleged illegal land dealings and extortion activities in south Kolkata.
A woman was killed at the Dubare elephant camp in Karnataka after being caught under an elephant during a fight between two trained elephants. The Karnataka government has ordered a probe and new safety measures.
Kerala Blasters FC defeated FC Goa 2-1 in their final Indian Super League (ISL) match, with goals from Kevin Yoke and Fallou Ndiaye securing the victory.
A 24-year-old woman died in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to dowry harassment by her in-laws. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, and an investigation is underway.
A Bhopal court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model and actress Twisha Sharma, in a case alleging dowry death and harassment. The police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest, while the family of the deceased alleges foul play and demands a thorough investigation.
A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly cheating a woman of 7 crore by making false promises of financial assistance and business loans after her husband's death. The accused, Bharat Singh alias Johnny, allegedly obtained the woman's GST login credentials and carried out fake transactions in her company's name.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Biswajit Poddar, also known as Sona Pappu, on charges of land grabbing and extortion. This arrest follows the detention of a senior Kolkata Police officer in connection with the same case.
A Class 10 Dalit student in Madhya Pradesh's Niwari district committed suicide after allegedly being pressured by a man against whom she had filed a harassment complaint.
The Uttarakhand Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that a Dehradun-based factory, allegedly involved in the production of the banned synthetic drug Captagon, is not registered in its official records. This follows reports of illegal Captagon production at the 'Green Herbal' factory in Sahaspur.
A man accused of attempting to burn his neighbour alive was found dead in the Thalisain area of Pauri Garhwal. The deceased, Anand Singh, had been missing since allegedly setting his neighbour on fire. Police investigations are ongoing.
An undertrial prisoner in Delhi's Mandoli Jail was allegedly attacked by three fellow inmates with a sharp object inside a punishment cell, leading to a police investigation.
A Belagavi court has remanded Shivaanand Neelannavar, the alleged kingpin of a multi-crore ponzi scheme, to 10 days of CID custody for further investigation. The case involves an alleged fraud of nearly Rs 1,000 crore and affects around 35,000 investors.
Delhi Police conducted an anti-terror mock drill at the Taj Hotel in Chanakyapuri to assess emergency response capabilities and inter-agency coordination during a simulated terror attack scenario.
The U.S. Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, bringing a high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York to a close after prosecutors concluded they could not sustain the allegations.
A welder in Pune allegedly assaulted his wife and poured floor cleaning acid on her private parts due to suspicions of infidelity, police report.
Former England captain Mike Smith, known by his initials "MJK", has died at the age of 92, Warwickshire County Cricket Club said on Monday.
Senior advocate T Asaf Ali has been appointed as the Director General of Prosecution in Kerala, emphasising the importance of truthful and fair prosecution.
V D Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala's Chief Minister, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath of office. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by prominent political figures, including Congress leaders and Chief Ministers of Congress-ruled states.
Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two drug traffickers and recovered over eight kilograms of narcotics, an illegal firearm, and cash.
Four-time Olympian Deepika Kumari, along with Atanu Das and Abhishek Verma, failed to secure a spot in India's archery squad for the Asian Games in Japan after a selection trial. Teenagers Kirti Sharma and Kumkum Mohod emerged as notable gainers in the women's recurve section.
Salesforce is concentrating on developing 'digital labour platforms' and using AI to augment human capabilities rather than replace them, according to a senior company official.
A Delhi court has remanded Shivraj Raghunath, founder of Renukai Career Centre, to nine days' CBI custody in connection with the NEET paper leak case. The CBI is investigating the source of the leaked papers and the involvement of other individuals.
Police in Gujarat have arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly plotting the murder of her husband, initially reported as an accidental death. The investigation revealed a conspiracy driven by domestic disputes and personal conflicts.
A man in Nagpur escaped unharmed after being shot at by six individuals on motorcycles. Police suspect the attack is linked to drug peddling and rivalry between criminal groups.
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