Maharashtra minister Narhari Zirwal is embroiled in controversy after a video featuring him and a transgender person went viral, prompting calls for his removal from office.
Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Praful Hinge credits Hardik Pandya's encouragement for boosting his confidence after a successful IPL debut, highlighting his yorker expertise and recovery from a back injury.
A silent march was held in Pune, demanding capital punishment for the accused in the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. Members of the girl's family also joined the march, which was taken out from Balgandharv Chowk to the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Statue in the city.
A family of four, including two minors, died in a house fire and subsequent cooking gas cylinder explosion in Kumhari town, Durg district, Chhattisgarh. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and the state government has announced financial assistance to the family.
A 40-year-old woman from Delhi died under suspicious circumstances at a five-star hotel in Pantnagar. Police are investigating the incident and have taken her business associate into custody for questioning.
A suspended sub-inspector (SI) of police was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly sexually harassing a woman under the false promise of marriage.
A social media influencer in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after allegedly making derogatory remarks against the Valmiki community in a video posted online, leading to protests and road blockades.
Oracle Corporation has reportedly laid off thousands of employees globally, including a significant number in India, with affected individuals receiving early morning termination emails and immediate laptop lockouts, despite the company posting record quarterly revenues of $17.2 billion.
A 14-year-old girl gave birth to a son in Pithoragarh, leading to a case being registered against the newborn's father under the POCSO Act and other sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Ayush Shetty's silver medal at the Asia Championships has positioned him as a potential men's singles contender for India, boosting the nation's badminton prospects as they prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Delhi Police have arrested a social media influencer for allegedly posting objectionable content targeting the family of the late businessman Sunjay Kapur.
The autopsy report of a four-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Pune, indicates asphyxia as the cause of death. The accused, who has a criminal history, allegedly gagged the victim, leading to suffocation. The incident has sparked outrage and protests, with a SIT formed to investigate the case.
Three men were killed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when a speeding milk tanker struck their motorcycle while they were on their way to attend a funeral. The incident sparked protests and traffic disruption.
A CPI(M) worker in Kerala has been booked for allegedly installing a flex board expressing support for Congress leader KC Venugopal in the Kerala Chief Minister race, sparking a political row.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge made a controversial statement during an assembly poll campaign speech in Kerala, referring to the people of Gujarat as 'illiterate' and claiming they are being 'fooled' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A leopard was found dead in the Kathagochi Reserve Forest in Odisha's Balasore district, prompting an investigation by forest officials and veterinary doctors.
The fast-growing GLP-1 market, propelled by lower-cost generics following patent expiry, is widening availability beyond patients with obesity and diabetes -- but also driving unsupervised, appearance-led demand, according to doctors.
An activist was beaten to death and a revenue official was seriously injured in an attack by unidentified men in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The incident occurred near a quarry in Shirgaon, prompting a police investigation into potential motives including land disputes and mining issues.
Police in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, are investigating the discovery of a completely burnt body of an unidentified woman. The body was found in the Padma Nagar locality, and authorities suspect foul play, including murder and destruction of evidence.
NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar has raised concerns about the 2024 plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar, following allegations of a link between a self-styled godman and unusual financial transactions.
A 15-year-old girl was found dead in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a police investigation and murder allegations from her family.
A man in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly shot and killed his mother and younger brother following a dispute over ancestral property. Police have launched a search for the accused, who is currently absconding.
A prominent cleric was shot dead by gunmen belonging to the Islamic State in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said.
Two FIRs have been registered against Congress leader Girish Chodankar and tribal leader Govind Shirodkar in Goa for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, following protests by the Hindu Ekta Samiti.
A video purportedly showing people pledging to boycott Muslims socially and economically after a screening of 'The Kerala Story' has sparked strong reactions in Vasai, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the video's authenticity, while politicians and social media users express concern over rising communal polarisation.
At the heart of this debate is Section 3(d) of the Patents Act, a safeguard designed to prevent drugmakers from extending monopoly protection through trivial modifications to existing medicines.
A 26-year-old PhD student from Kerala allegedly died by suicide at his rented flat near the BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus in Vasco, marking the seventh such incident in the last one-and-a-half years.
The death of a man known as 'Farsa Wale Baba' in Mathura under suspicious circumstances led to protests and a traffic blockade during President Murmu's visit. Supporters allege he was killed by cattle smugglers, while authorities claim a truck accident was the cause.
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan has been arrested in Gondia, Maharashtra, after allegedly firing a pistol during a road rage incident while under the influence of alcohol.
Nine individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly assaulting cattle transporters and police officers after illegally stopping a vehicle carrying oxen. The incident occurred when a mob, suspecting the animals were being taken for slaughter, attacked the transporters and police who intervened. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.
Ahmedabad police have arrested a man for allegedly sending bomb threat emails to GUJSAIL at Ahmedabad Airport and schools in March. The accused, Bhavesh Patel, was traced through an account allegedly operated by him.
The latest seizure adds to a series of drug hauls reported from Assam and other northeastern states in recent months, indicating the persistence of trafficking routes across the region.
Three police personnel in Odisha's Koraput district have been suspended following the custodial death of a 23-year-old man. An investigation is underway after the man was found dead in his cell, sparking outrage and protests.
A man has been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly kidnapping a woman and attempting to force her religious conversion for marriage.
A 25-year-old postgraduate medical student was found dead in her car in Dehradun, with her family alleging mental harassment by a department head. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Animal rights activists in Lahore have condemned the Punjab government's culling of stray dogs, citing cruel methods and violation of animal welfare policies.
An Ayurvedic student in Karnataka allegedly died by suicide after being distressed by defamatory rumours linking her to a lecturer, prompting a police investigation into the allegations of defamation and harassment.
Delhi Police have registered a case against the CEO of a digital marketing firm following a sexual harassment complaint filed by a former intern.
Residents of Sector 93 in Gurugram are demanding increased security measures after thieves stole tyres and rims from six vehicles, leaving them on bricks.
P. R. Sreejesh has voiced his frustration after his contract as head coach of the India U-21 hockey team was not renewed, alleging Hockey India prefers foreign coaches despite his successful tenure.
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