The parents of Jerin George, a native of Haripad in Kerala, have appealed to authorities to help bring their son home after he became stranded on an Iranian ship due to the conflict in West Asia.
Five individuals, including three children, were discovered dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, suspecting a possible suicide.
A 28-year-old married woman allegedly died by suicide by hanging herself at her parental home in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the cause of death.
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.
Unidentified individuals opened fire at the residence of a social media influencer in Thane, Maharashtra, prompting a police investigation. No injuries were reported, but a vehicle was damaged in the incident.
A Delhi court has set aside a magistrate's order taking cognisance of a criminal defamation complaint filed by AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP MLA Karnail Singh, citing that the order did not adequately consider exceptions to the offence of defamation.
Mohammad Salim Dola, a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim and a major drug trafficker, has been brought to Mumbai by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) after being arrested in Turkiye and granted transit remand by a Delhi court.
A 43-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her former boyfriend's wife in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. The incident occurred at the victim's home, where the accused stabbed her with a knife. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime.
Two men have been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly killing a 78-year-old man, suspecting him of being a police informant in a 1997 gangster encounter.
Protests on multiple fronts disrupted the atmosphere outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, as demonstrators raised sharply different concerns over global politics and local issues.
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has called for Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's intervention to restore law and order after an attack on the residence of senior BJD leader Pratap Jena. The incident has sparked a political row, with allegations of internal conflict within the BJD.
A tiger cub was found dead in the core area of Madhya Pradesh's Kanha reserve, bringing the state's tiger death toll to 22 since January. The cub, aged between one to one-and-a-half years, was discovered in the Sargi region of the Kanha Tiger Reserve. Officials are investigating the cause of death, with initial indications suggesting starvation.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed rallies in Birbhum, West Bengal, promising to tackle corruption and infiltration if the BJP wins the upcoming elections. He criticised the TMC government and outlined welfare schemes for women, youth, and farmers.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticises the Congress and its allies for the defeat of the Constitution amendment bill aimed at implementing 33 per cent women's quota in legislative bodies before the 2029 Parliamentary polls.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced a significant increase in Lok Sabha seats for the five southern states following delimitation, countering misinformation and clarifying the timeline for women's reservation implementation.
The BJP will use Samrat Choudhary to make a dent into Nitish Kumar's traditional social support base of Kurmi and Koeri/Kushwaha communities.
Two elderly women in Kerala died from snakebites, raising the recent death toll to seven. The incidents occurred in Kannur and Idukki districts, prompting investigations and warnings about snakes seeking cooler environments during soaring temperatures.
Asian Games gold-winning quarter-miler VK Vismaya has been suspended for two years by NADA after testing positive for a banned substance, while sprinter N Shanmuga Srinivas received a four-year ban for evading sample collection.
Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar finished the International Series Singapore at Tied-26th after a disappointing final round. Korea's Jeongwoo Ham secured a wire-to-wire victory, earning a spot in the Open Championship.
Riyan Parag is fined after being caught vaping during Rajasthan Royals's IPL clash against Punjab Kings.
A Delhi family's sightseeing trip in Madhya Pradesh turned into a tragedy when a cruise boat capsized in the Bargi reservoir, resulting in the death of three family members. Negligence is alleged by relatives.
A former Maoist was allegedly beaten to death by suspected members of the proscribed outfit in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, police said on Saturday.
Years after the Nano exit, Singur's farmers now seek industry and jobs, as the land remains caught between failed promises and political contest.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised to expel infiltrators from West Bengal and secure the border if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections. He accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of neglecting North Bengal and favouring Muslims in budget allocations.
Two British Sikh runners, Baldev Singh Bains and Manny Singh Kang, participated in the 2026 London Marathon, raising thousands of pounds for charity. Bains ran in memory of Fauja Singh, aiming to fund a community sports club, while Kang raised money for Dementia UK.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed immediate demand-side measures, including remote work, lower speed limits, and reduced air travel, to mitigate the impact of a global oil supply shock caused by Middle East disruptions.
A 14-year-old girl in Odisha allegedly died by suicide after her 21-year-old lover ended his life due to a police case filed by her family following their elopement.
'Narendra Modi -- a man with deep and vital experience of Indian politics -- has seen the BJP lose many elections between 1975 and 2015, and with every defeat, he learned lessons that made sure he would never allow his party to be defeated so easily again.'
Parents in Bihar allege their children were wrongly accused of being trafficked and were instead travelling to madrassas for education, claiming religious bias in the case.
A mob in Rajasthan's Banswara district torched and vandalised houses and vehicles after a youth was murdered, prompting police to deploy additional forces to maintain order.
A Hindu temple caretaker was found dead in Bangladesh, sparking outrage and demands for justice from minority groups. The caretaker had been missing for three days before his body was discovered.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the TMC government of turning Kolkata into a 'city of slums' and using infiltrators as a vote bank, sparking a strong reaction from the TMC, which accused him of insulting the people of Bengal.
The Delhi High Court has directed city authorities to develop a strategy for implementing the Supreme Court's directives on open correctional institutions, focusing on identifying prisoners suitable for transfer.
'We are targeting a 2.5x to 3x increase in valuation by FY31.'
The Enforcement Directorate has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of obstructing its investigation into a Rs 2,700-crore coal smuggling case, alleging she used state machinery to halt a search of an I-PAC office in Kolkata.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the BJP of using central agencies to undermine Mamata Banerjee in the West Bengal elections, alleging a lack of public support for the saffron party.
The Delhi High Court has granted one-week interim bail to jailed Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid to visit his ailing father, under strict conditions including police escort and restrictions on visitors.
Voting has commenced in 142 constituencies for the second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, with significant security measures in place. The outcome will determine whether the TMC maintains its dominance or if the BJP can gain ground in the state.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in parts of Kerala, prompting authorities to urge caution. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach up to 41 degrees Celsius in some districts. Strict guidelines have been issued, including the suspension of vacation classes and rescheduling of working hours.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of shielding infiltrators, promoting dynastic politics, and supporting the construction of a mosque resembling the Babri Masjid.
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