Ahead of senior BJP leader Narendra D Modi's election rally in Karakat on May 25 to support National Democratic Alliance candidate Upendar Kushwaha, the BJP finally acted against Pawan Singh, who refused to withdraw from the fray.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh is less a film and more, a lazily constructed vehicle for star worship and political signalling, one that quickly wears out its welcome for anyone outside Pawan Kalyan's core fanbase, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand's Palamu district for allegedly killing his nephew over an affair with his married daughter, who is the victim's cousin.
A CISF jawan was injured in a firing incident outside the residence of BJP candidate Pawan Singh in West Bengal, prompting an Election Commission report. The incident occurred amidst tensions between TMC and BJP supporters, with both parties trading accusations of instigating violence.
Mrs Universe 2025 Sherry Singh, who turned showstopper for Pawan Sachdeva's Khadi Edit at the recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, brought confidence and desi-ness to the ramp.
A 28-year-old man was fatally shot in Greater Noida by assailants on a motorcycle, leading to the arrest of six suspects, police reported. Two of the accused were apprehended after a police encounter. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.
A TMC MP was allegedly attacked and a CISF jawan was shot in separate incidents of violence in southern West Bengal, ahead of the second phase of elections. The incidents have sparked political accusations and investigations.
Hockey India has announced a 36-member core probable group for the upcoming senior men's national coaching camp, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru from April 20 to May 9.
'Shah Rukh Sir gave us a lot of room to make the film we wanted to make.'
Asansol is home to a sizeable migrant population, and the BJP had hoped that Singh would be an effective counter to Sinha, the actor-politician who was in the saffron party for decades before walking out in 2019.
Two habitual offenders wanted in an attempt to murder were arrested after an exchange of fire with the police in southwest Delhi's Dwarka, an official said on Friday.
Lovlina Borgohain controlled the bout throughout, combining sharp combinations with disciplined movement to ease into the next round.
Haryana emerged as the dominant force at the U17 National Wrestling Championships 2026, securing titles in both Women's Wrestling and Freestyle events. Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) led in the Greco-Roman format. The championships took place over three days in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad).
Eleven people, including children, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district, triggered by a suspected brake failure in a truck.
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a forest guard in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, who was killed during an operation targeting illegal sand mining. The incident has sparked a Supreme Court hearing and involves members of a political party.
This week's OTT releases feature a diverse range of genres, from the adult entertainment platform-focused Margo's Got Money Troubles starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman, to the Hindi crime drama Matka King with Vijay Varma, exploring Bombay's gambling culture.
From singing icon Raja Kumari to India's first Mrs Universe Sherry Singh, the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI runway celebrated women from all walks of life.
The BJP has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections across multiple states, including Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, and Haryana.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has commenced its national judges course for 2026, aimed at developing qualified and competent judges to strengthen the technical ecosystem of shooting in India.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to two individuals accused in the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, raising questions about the ongoing investigation and trial.
Hardik Singh has been named captain of the Indian men's hockey team for the FIH Pro League matches in Hobart, following Harmanpreet Singh's withdrawal due to personal reasons.
Weighing 190 kg, Mission Drishti is India's heaviest privately developed Earth observation satellite.
Police have arrested the main accused in the death of a forest guard who was allegedly crushed by a tractor-trolley during an operation against illegal sand mining in Morena, Madhya Pradesh.
Police in Meerut have arrested three individuals, including a woman, following the deaths of three men who consumed liquor from the same bottle. Investigations suggest the incident was a planned poisoning, not a case of toxic alcohol.
Police in Meerut have arrested three individuals, including a woman, following the deaths of three men who consumed liquor from the same bottle. Investigations suggest the incident was a planned poisoning, not a case of toxic alcohol.
Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested two inter-state arms dealers accused of supplying weapons to a terror associate linked to Al Badr. The investigation revealed suspicious financial transactions and a wider network of illegal arms smuggling.
A 50-year-old man was shot dead in a village in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute. Police have launched an investigation and taken two people into custody.
Uttar Pradesh Police are investigating the mental health of a man accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly after he drove an SUV onto the premises. The suspect's family claims he has mental health issues and is undergoing treatment.
Uttar Pradesh Police questioned the family of Sarabjeet Singh, accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly. His family claims he suffers from mental health issues and was undergoing treatment.
Whether Vijay has the political spine to stitch together a stable government from this patchwork of conditions, demands, and midnight drama is the question Tamil Nadu is living through right now.
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a forest guard in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, who was killed during an operation targeting illegal sand mining.
The wife of a BSF jawan, who was found dead with a gunshot wound at his home in Meerut, has been arrested for his murder along with four other people, including her alleged lover.
A boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan, India, carrying tourists primarily from Punjab, resulting in multiple fatalities, injuries, and missing persons. The incident occurred during a devotional trip to Mathura, turning a pilgrimage into a tragedy for families from Ludhiana and Jagraon.
Aspirants Season 3 thrives on its character-driven moments and good performances, but is let down by uneven writing and a diluted focus on its breakout character, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Discover the theatre releases in March.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi didn't just light up the Under-19 World Cup with his bat -- he lit up the dressing room too.
Three people were killed and three others injured in two separate road accidents in Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The incidents involved motorcycle collisions and a pedestrian being struck by a truck.
Statues of freedom fighters demolished in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, have been reinstalled within 24 hours following the Chief Minister's orders, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the incident.
The Congress party has alleged that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein played a role in shaping the India-Israel relationship after 2014, citing email exchanges made public under the 'Epstein Files'.
Police in Haridwar have arrested five cow vigilantes after a video surfaced online showing them assaulting a youth allegedly transporting cattle for slaughter. The victim, Saddam, has filed a complaint, and an investigation is underway.
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