Northern states in India are experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 46.6 degrees Celsius. The heatwave has impacted daily life, leading to a decline in tourism and increased power demand. Authorities have issued advisories and implemented measures to mitigate the effects of the extreme heat.
Delhi Police have arrested a man for allegedly placing objectionable material at the gate of a temple in the Dayalpur area of northeast Delhi. An FIR was registered, and an investigation is underway to determine the motive and any other individuals involved.
Three people, including two boys, died after their motorcycle collided with an SUV in Jharkhand's Palamu district.
A 33-year-old man in Kerala was allegedly murdered after a drunken brawl with his friend. Police have arrested the friend in connection with the incident.
A 21-year-old IIT-Kharagpur student was found dead on campus, with police suspecting a suicide.
Police in Kashmir have arrested 14 drug peddlers across multiple districts as part of a 100-day campaign to eliminate drug use in Jammu and Kashmir. Contraband substances and related paraphernalia were seized during the operations.
A 21-year-old man was found dead near a shrine in Delhi, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the apprehension of a juvenile. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing a grudge against the deceased.
Arsenal resume their Premier League title push with a nine-point lead after a morale-boosting win in Europe, but a resurgent Manchester City and an intense race for Champions League spots ensure a thrilling run-in.
Two law students from Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) died after their motorcycle crashed into a pit near the university. The accident occurred when the rider lost control of the speeding motorcycle.
A police constable in Goa has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle ganja into the Colvale Central Jail. The constable was caught with 1.65 kg of ganja divided into four packets.
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.
A truck accident in Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to five others after the truck collided with a motorcycle and an SUV.
Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants in a tense Super Over finish in Lucknow on Sunday, surviving a major batting collapse before holding their nerve in the decider to snatch a dramatic win in a clash between two struggling sides.
Police in Dharwad, Karnataka, have arrested nine men in connection with the murder of a Youth Congress leader, Fairoz Pathan, who was attacked at his residence.
Delhi Police have arrested Vikas Dahiya, a proclaimed offender and alleged shooter, in connection with the 2025 murder of a boxer in Delhi. The arrest was made in Chandigarh, and Dahiya has confessed to his role in the crime, which stemmed from a long-standing rivalry.
John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday in a Kenyan sweep as compatriot Sharon Lokedi defended her title on a chilly day with a gusty tailwind.
A wild elephant died in Odisha's Kandhamal district after consuming a suspected explosive substance. Forest officials are investigating the incident, which occurred in the Belghar forest range.
Diamond Harbour FC defeated Gokulam Kerala FC 5-2 in the Indian Football League, solidifying their position at the top of the table and pushing Gokulam Kerala closer to relegation.
Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni participated in a training session ahead of the Mumbai Indians versus Chennai Super Kings IPL match, despite concerns about their availability due to injuries.
Akshay Sharma of Chandigarh and Gurugram's Dhruv Sheoran shared the 36-hole lead at nine-under 135 after round two of the Rs 1 crore DP World Players Championship at the Classic Golf & Country Club.
A 27-year-old man was allegedly charred to death in Bengaluru after his girlfriend set him on fire at her house. Police suspect the murder was premeditated, as the woman believed he had been avoiding her.
Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade, driven by reports of a second round of talks between the US and Iran, which are fostering hopes for a resolution to the West Asia conflict, coupled with Brent crude oil prices trading below the USD 100 per barrel mark.
Three police officers were injured in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, following a clash between BJP and CPI(M) workers over a property dispute. Police have registered cases against workers from both parties.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant reflected on the team's tactics and spoke on taking positives from the game after their big loss to Punjab Kings on Sunday.
Haryana Police have arrested six individuals in Nuh for allegedly running an illegal betting operation during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants.
A speeding truck ran over a group of pilgrims walking to a temple in Gujarat, killing seven and injuring four.
Shubman Gill became the youngest cricketer to reach 4,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), surpassing Virat Kohli's previous record during the Gujarat Titans' match against Lucknow Super Giants.
Tamil Nadu and West Bengal will compete in the Under-19 Girls Team final at the UTT 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships in Dehradun.
A man was shot dead in Delhi's Preet Vihar following a parking dispute with a neighbour. The incident has left his pregnant wife and family in mourning.
Delhi Police busted two illegal LPG hoarding and refilling rackets, seizing 125 cylinders and arresting three delivery agents.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag has revealed why Delhi Daredevils chose Pradeep Sangwan over a young Virat Kohli ahead of the inaugural Indian Premier League season in 2008.
Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Chelsea 3-0 in a Premier League match, with goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood, and Danny Welbeck.
Himachal Pradesh's Sawan Barwal broke the 48-year-old national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2:11:58 and surpassing Shivnath Singh's 1978 record.
A 23-year-old woman was killed and her friend seriously injured when a dumper truck hit their scooter in Nashik. The truck also hit a car, but the occupants were unharmed. The truck driver has been taken into custody.
Mumbai police are investigating the deaths of two MBA students from a suspected drug overdose at a concert in Goregaon. The investigation has uncovered a network for delivering ecstasy pills, leading to several arrests.
Manchester City defeated Arsenal in a crucial Premier League match, while Liverpool secured a late win against Everton. Nottingham Forest also claimed a significant victory against Burnley.
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win top honours at the Laureus Awards 2026, headlining a star-studded winners list in Madrid after stellar seasons.
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar analyses Delhi Capitals' narrow defeat to Gujarat Titans in the IPL, highlighting a crucial moment of indecision that may have cost them the match.
Delhi Police arrested three individuals and seized over 1 kg of imported hydroponic ganja, valued at more than Rs 25 lakh, dismantling an interstate and international drug syndicate with alleged connections to Thailand.
Three suspected dacoits were lynched and another critically injured by villagers in Assam's Nagaon district after a robbery.
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