A World Inequality Lab paper reveals significant land inequality in rural India, with the top 10% of households owning 44% of the land, while 46% are landless. The study highlights the impact of historical institutions, social stratification, and agro-ecological conditions on land distribution.
The Manipur government has handed over the investigation into a bomb attack in Bishnupur district, which resulted in the deaths of two children, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Hans Niemann reignites his feud with Magnus Carlsen in a Netflix documentary, vowing to become world No.1 as the chess cheating controversy resurfaces.
Indian shooters Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli won a gold medal and broke the world record in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain.
Police in Kashmir have arrested four drug peddlers from different areas and seized illegal substances from them.
Heavy rain and hailstorms battered Guwahati on Tuesday evening, casting a serious doubt on the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.
A 17-year-old girl who went missing on April 2nd in Jhansi, India, was found dead in a well under suspicious circumstances. Police are investigating the case and have detained individuals for questioning.
Mumbai's metro network has expanded with the inauguration of the first phases of Metro Line 9 and Line 2B, promising improved connectivity and reduced travel times for commuters.
Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson has resigned after four years at the helm, prompting the airline to form a committee to find his replacement. Wilson's tenure saw significant changes, including the merger of airlines and fleet expansion, but also faced challenges such as the London-bound flight crash and safety concerns.
Sukesh Chandrasekhar, accused in multiple cases, has been granted bail in the AIADMK 'two leaves' money laundering case, but will continue to be in jail in connection with other cases.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of appeasement politics, encouraging illegal immigration for votes, and leading the state into misrule and corruption.
India's U20 women's team must defeat Chinese Taipei in their final Group C match to keep their hopes alive of reaching the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup.
Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup is uncertain as the government awaits FIFA's response regarding their request to relocate matches from the United States to Mexico due to security concerns.
Junior Commonwealth gold medallist Sairaj Pardeshi faces a provisional doping ban after testing positive, while alleging a conspiracy to sabotage his career.
Yatra Online has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate its AI-led transformation across corporate and personal travel, aiming to simplify booking, enhance expense management, and deliver seamless travel experiences.
Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a drop in crude oil prices, a rally in global markets, and strong buying in IT stocks.
Cash payments will be discontinued at toll plazas on national highways from April 10, with FASTag as the primary mode of payment and UPI as a fallback option at a higher charge.
Mitchell Starc is set to miss more IPL games due to an injury, delaying his debut for the Delhi Capitals.
Commonwealth Championships gold medalist Sairaj Pardeshi has been provisionally suspended by NADA after testing positive for a banned substance. The weightlifter alleges a conspiracy to sabotage his career.
Mohammed Shami's exceptional spell of 4-0-9-2 was instrumental in Lucknow Super Giants' five-wicket victory over Mohammed Shami's brilliance lies not in pace alone, but in precision, resilience, and an unrelenting hunger to return stronger.
Rajpal Yadav has defended journalist Saurabh Dwivedi, urging fans to show understanding and forgiveness.
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been charged with drink driving after allegedly being caught over the legal limit in Sydney. He is due to appear in court in May.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been dissolved and replaced with an ad-hoc committee following internal disputes and government intervention. Former captain Tamim Iqbal will lead the committee, tasked with holding elections within 90 days.
India's mixed doubles pairs faced early exits at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026, with both teams losing in the opening round.
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP government of failing to honour promises made to the Rajbanshi community in north Bengal, including recognising their language and raising a 'Narayani Sena' battalion.
Delhi Police have dismantled a fraudulent call centre operating a roadside assistance policy scam, arresting 12 individuals involved in deceiving customers.
The Election Commission of India is considering launching the final phase of its special intensive revision of voters' lists in the remaining states and Union territories after the assembly elections conclude.
India's Abhay Singh lost a thrilling five-game match to Egypt's Youssef Ibrahim in the second round of the El Gouna Open.
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the restriction on women of menstruating age entering Kerala's Sabarimala temple is a matter of religious faith and denominational autonomy, falling outside the purview of judicial review. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that courts should not apply 'secular standards of reason' to religious practices.
Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including a foreign national, for allegedly selling drugs in the city. The operation resulted in the seizure of drugs, vehicles, and other items worth Rs 27.42 crores.
Srinagar police have dismantled a major interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module, arresting five individuals, including two Pakistani terrorists who had been operating for 16 years. The operation uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to LeT terrorists across multiple states.
One of the most striking features in this view is the Orientale Basin, a massive impact crater about 600 miles (965 km) wide.
A Swedish study reveals that individuals born with low birth weight face a significantly elevated risk of stroke in early adulthood, regardless of their BMI or gestational age.
Aditya Dhar shares an emotional reaction after Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma praised Dhurandhar The Revenge, calling it gripping and immersive.
Somy Ali shares details about Salman Khan's past relationships, including the dramatic end of his engagement to Sangeeta Bijlani.
Two individuals have been arrested in Gujarat for possessing 5 kg of methamphetamine, valued at Rs 25 crore, suspected to have been smuggled from Pakistan. The arrests were made by a joint operation of the Gujarat and Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squads (ATS).
An eight-year-old boy in Gurugram died after being struck by a reversing school van. Police have registered a case against the driver, who is yet to be arrested.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly killing his father and uncle after a drunken altercation at their rented home in Uttam Nagar. The accused, Ishwar, confessed to the crime and is currently under investigation.
A dispute between two neighbours in Delhi's Sultanpuri area over a clothesline escalated into a violent altercation, with both parties alleging assault. Police are investigating the incident.
FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent company of Nykaa, anticipates its consolidated net revenue for Q4 FY26 to achieve high 20 per cent year-on-year growth, marking its strongest performance in 12 quarters, fueled by accelerated growth in both its fashion and beauty verticals.
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