A 32-year-old man from Barabanki has been arrested for allegedly posting objectionable remarks on social media against BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal, who sustained injuries while burning effigies of opposition leaders at a public event.
Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with a composed half-century as Chennai Super Kings produced a comfortable eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL clash in Chennai on Saturday.
The Punjab police registered two FIRs under sections for non-bailable offences against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak. Both FIRs were filed in different districts of Punjab.
Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating he will not appear in the excise case personally or through a lawyer before her, citing concerns about impartiality.
A Delhi court has taken cognisance of an Enforcement Directorate chargesheet against Robert Vadra in a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur, summoning him to appear in court on May 16.
Unlike films that end with the underdog becoming winner and being sworn in at a public ceremony, Vijay's trial by fire is only about to begin, predicts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP of harassing Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states and denying Bengal its rightful dues. He also criticised the BJP for allegedly deleting names from electoral rolls and disrespecting Mahatma Gandhi.
'They will have to adjust themselves to the new reality. Because if they don't understand this changed political perception, their future will be difficult.'
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Ministers and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav visited BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal in hospital after she sustained burn injuries during a protest. The incident occurred while she was setting fire to an effigy during a demonstration in support of the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam'.
Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport arrested four passengers arriving from Bangkok for allegedly smuggling drugs worth approximately Rs 9 crore.
A boy was stabbed to death in Sultanpuri, Delhi, allegedly by local juveniles following an altercation. Police have apprehended three minors in connection with the incident and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing.
'The BJP must have decided to replace Nitish with a green signal from JD-U leaders close to him.'
At least 18 people were charred to death, and six others sustained grievous injuries following a massive explosion at a private firecracker manufacturing unit near Virudhunagar, the police said on Sunday.
A forum of swamijis has urged the Congress high command to immediately appoint D K Shivakumar as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, warning of consequences if the demand is not met.
'Gandhi was Thakur and Gabbar was Jinnah.'
There is something that makes the Uthiramerur assembly constituency in Kancheepuram district special.
Delhi Police have arrested three men for allegedly robbing a cab driver at knifepoint, assaulting him with a beer bottle, and demanding money for the vehicle's return.
The National Junior (U20) Athletics Federation competition is set to begin in Tumkur, Karnataka, with young athletes vying for a spot in the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong.
A devastating explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Thrissur, Kerala, has resulted in at least 13 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred as the unit was preparing crackers for the upcoming Thrissur Pooram festival.
Silver prices surged by Rs 11,800 to Rs 2.57 lakh per kg and gold advanced by Rs 3,000 to Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital, driven by fresh buying from jewellers and stockists ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.
A Class XII student in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after being disappointed with her exam results. The 18-year-old consumed poison and died during treatment. Police are investigating the incident.
India observed the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, with leaders paying homage to the victims and asserting the country's commitment to fighting terrorism.
Asha Bhosle has given us eight decades of songs to remember her by. She made many public appearances in India and abroad, taking music forward and showing audiences a side to her that they had never seen before. Here's a look at The Legend through the years from our archives.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for a routine check-up related to a chronic cough.
Delhi Police have dismantled a fake degree and certificate racket operating in southeast Delhi, arresting seven individuals involved in the production and distribution of forged educational documents.
Several opposition parties on Wednesday decided to jointly oppose the delimitation provisions in the Constitution amendment bill in Parliament, even as they reiterated support for women's reservation, with Mallikarjun Kharge alleging the move is politically motivated.
Delhi Police busted a fake cosmetic manufacturing racket in northwest Delhi, arresting four individuals involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit hair removal cream and other products.
Former Army chief Gen Manoj Naravane discusses the controversy surrounding his unpublished memoir and his new book exploring military myths and mysteries.
The campaign for the current election cycle ended on Monday as canvassing for the final phase in West Bengal concluded with a bitter war of words between rival parties over cross-border infiltration, corruption, unemployment and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
An engineering student at Jaypee University of Information Technology in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, was injured after allegedly attempting suicide by jumping from a hostel building. Police are investigating the incident, which briefly raised tensions on campus.
In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable.
A court in Toronto has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of Indian student Kartik Vasudev, rejecting his plea of not being criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.
The Indian government and opposition parties are set for a showdown in Parliament over a Constitution amendment bill concerning the implementation of the women's quota law and the delimitation exercise. The Opposition is concerned about the potential impact of delimitation on the political representation of southern states.
Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer David Payne has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 season due to an ankle injury, the franchise confirmed on Thursday.
A Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at implementing 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures and increasing Lok Sabha seats was defeated in Parliament, marking a setback for the government's efforts to empower women in politics.
Amritpal Singh Mehron, the primary suspect in the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, has been arrested after being deported to India from the Middle East. He was apprehended at Delhi's airport and is now in police custody.
Two tourists from Chandigarh died after their car plunged into a gorge near Summer Hill in Shimla. The driver reportedly lost control while reversing, leading to the fatal accident.
A man was arrested in east Delhi for allegedly using a forged no-entry permit to evade traffic restrictions. The Delhi Traffic Police's Eastern Range team apprehended the driver and seized his vehicle during an enforcement drive.
Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport seized over 2 kg of suspected ganja from a Bangkok-Delhi flight, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expresses confidence in the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) prospects in the upcoming Kerala elections, predicting a stronger mandate and criticising the Congress and BJP.
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