Aryna Sabalenka said the Australian Open should reconsider its policy on banning wrist-worn fitness trackers after several players were told to remove the devices before coming onto court.
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after being denied leave for his daughter's wedding. Family members and villagers protested, accusing the administration of ignoring repeated pleas for leave.
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.
The Indian Premier League 2026 schedule has sparked debate after Rajasthan Royals opted to play three 'home' matches in Guwahati, prompting criticism from Aakash Chopra and fans questioning the move.
A new study suggests that manipulating the gut microbiome by stimulating the vagus nerve may help reverse memory loss associated with ageing. The research highlights the gut's role in cognitive function and potential therapeutic strategies.
Opposition parties in India are preparing to move a motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging degradation of the office. The move requires significant support from both houses of Parliament and follows concerns raised by opposition leaders.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the central government of providing special treatment to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is accused in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case. Mann's criticism comes after Union Minister Amit Shah spoke about gang activities in Punjab.
A car allegedly used by robbers who stole cash and jewellery worth over Rs 3 crore in Gurdaspur, Punjab, has been found abandoned near Tanda in Hoshiarpur. Police are investigating the vehicle for clues.
A court in Beed district, Maharashtra, has granted temporary release to Jairam Chate, an accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, to attend his brother's post-death rituals under police protection. The decision has sparked controversy and objections from the victim's family.
A 21-year-old Indian-American student, Savitha Shan, was among four people killed in a shooting in Austin, Texas. The incident is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism due to evidence found at the scene and the suspect's residence.
'Sanju Samson is the right guy to take over, and credit to Dhoni because he's hung around, waiting for the right person to come.'
A 31-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a security guard following a dispute over a vulgar message. His brother was acquitted due to lack of evidence of shared intent.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing his wife with a stick after a dispute. The accused, Mithun Sahani, was apprehended following a complaint by the victim's father.
Singer Sona Mohapatra has criticised rapper Badshah for using misogynistic tropes in his song 'Tateeree', which has faced backlash for its objectionable lyrics and visuals. Badshah has since apologised and removed the song from social media.
Police in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand are investigating the murders of three people in two separate incidents. The victims include a mother and son, and a woman from Haryana. Police are searching for the alleged killers who have fled.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has strongly criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for an alleged breach of protocol during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the state, demanding an immediate apology.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has strongly criticised the West Bengal government and Mamata Banerjee for allegedly failing to follow protocol during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the state, demanding an immediate apology.
A BJP Kisan Morcha leader and two others have been arrested in Chhattisgarh for allegedly cultivating opium worth Rs 8 crore in a maize field. The illegal cultivation was discovered on farmland between Samoda, Jhenjhari, and Sirsa villages.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to a doctor arrested for allegedly tampering with blood samples in the Pune Porsche crash case, where a minor is accused of killing two people.
The Maharashtra assembly has passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, introducing strict measures to prevent religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or marriage, sparking debate over constitutional rights and religious freedom.
A 55-year-old man was allegedly killed and his two sons injured after an attack related to a dispute over the poisoning of goats in Jharkhand's Garhwa district.
'Any promotional activity carried out under the pretext of disease awareness, influencer engagement, corporate campaigns, or similar activities that create brand recall/product visibility of the prescription shall also be treated as violations.'
A devastating airstrike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation centre has killed hundreds, escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan and prompting international calls for de-escalation and investigation.
A 32-year-old man died after allegedly being beaten by staff at a de-addiction centre in Surat, Gujarat, for refusing to take medication. Four staff members have been arrested and charged with murder.
The Haryana State Commission for Women has issued an arrest warrant for rapper Badshah after he failed to appear before the commission regarding alleged objectionable lyrics and visuals in his Haryanvi music video, 'Tateeree'. The commission has also requested a ban on Badshah's shows nationwide.
Heartbreaking scenes unfolded in Minab, Iran, as mourners gathered to bid farewell to the victims of the Israeli strike on a school on February 28, 2026.
The body of a six-year-old boy was discovered in an under-construction building in Delhi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, with the family suspecting the mother's involvement due to an alleged extramarital affair.
Aryna Sabalenka likes the idea of 'rage rooms' at tournaments where players can vent their frustrations away from the cameras, though the World No. 1 said there would be nothing left to destroy after she uses it.
A BJP Kisan Morcha leader has been detained for questioning in connection with the alleged cultivation of illegal opium on a farm in Durg district, Chhattisgarh. The leader has been suspended from the party amid the controversy.
Sri Lanka has completed the post-mortem examination of Iranian sailors recovered from the frigate IRIS Dena, which allegedly sank after a US submarine attack. Eighty of the 84 bodies have been identified by survivors, and an opposition protest was held against military aggression against Iran.
A 26-year-old man died following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations, reportedly triggered by a water balloon incident.
A pistol, allegedly found by a delivery person in an abandoned scooter near Rajghat, has been linked to a shooting incident targeting an advocate associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
Two minors have been apprehended by police for allegedly stabbing a taxi driver to death in Delhi following a road rage incident.
Two individuals have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly attempting to bribe Odisha Congress MLAs, who are staying at a resort, as part of what Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar claims is the BJP's 'Operation Lotus'.
A man in Jalgaon district allegedly shot and killed a married woman he was in love with before taking his own life, police said.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has condemned the killing of Tarun Khatik during a Holi clash in Delhi and demanded strict action against the culprits, invoking the 'Yogi model' of justice.
Pune-based Atharva* tells us how he learned to accept and let go, choosing love over his desire to have children.
The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has strongly condemned racial discrimination against people from the Northeast and urged the central government to enact a stringent anti-racism law.
A government primary school teacher in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district has been arrested after being accused of molesting three young girls.
Two individuals were allegedly assaulted in Jharkhand's Deoghar and Koderma districts following rumours that they were childlifters.
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