Authorities in Delhi have implemented a QR code-based verification system for census enumerators and supervisors to combat rising cyber fraud cases involving impersonation and fake government officials during the Census 2027.
Actor Mouni Roy has issued her first statement regarding ongoing separation rumours with husband Suraj Nambiar, requesting privacy and urging media not to spread 'false narratives'.
Two minor girls in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly committed suicide after being scolded by their mothers over household issues.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports alleging that a married woman died by suicide in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, following dowry harassment and mental torture by her in-laws.
A joint operation between Uttar Pradesh STF and Mumbai Police has led to the arrest of a suspect involved in the firing incident at Rohit Shetty's residence, allegedly linked to extortion attempts by the Shubham Lonkar gang.
An elderly man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Bihar's Nawada district. The elephant also damaged several houses, causing panic among local residents. Forest officials are working to drive the tusker back into the forest.
The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation demolished alleged illegal constructions at the residence and other properties of AIMIM corporator Matin Patel, who is accused of harbouring Nida Khan, wanted in connection with a TCS case.
A brick kiln owner in Palghar district has been booked for allegedly forcing a tribal labourer to work against his will after the labourer sought to return to his village to build a house sanctioned under a government scheme.
Two police constables in Chhattisgarh allegedly committed suicide in separate incidents, apparently due to family-related issues. One constable shot himself with his service rifle, while the other was found hanging at his residence.
A woman and her nephew died of electrocution while drawing water from a hand pump outside their house in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, after a short circuit caused electric current to pass through the pump.
Manasi Parekh brought Gujarati cinema to the global spotlight at Cannes 2026 alongside husband Parthiv Gohil, marking a proud milestone for regional storytelling through their production house, Soul Sutra International.
The body of a 29-year-old Punjabi singer, Inder Kaur, who had been missing since May 13, was discovered in a canal in Ludhiana. Police suspect she was kidnapped by Sukhwinder Singh, who fled to Canada after allegedly orchestrating the crime. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.
Priests see red over the Rs 2,390 crore project to overhaul infrastructure around one of Bihar's most significant pilgrimage site, particularly for those performing pind daan.
An Assam Police team is questioning Congress leader Pawan Khera in Delhi regarding allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, shortly after US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. The visit underscores the close strategic ties between China and Russia amid global tensions.
A 30-year-old woman was found murdered in her Koderma home, with her throat slit. Police are investigating the incident and questioning family members.
A minor dispute between teenagers in Pune escalated into a clash between two communities, resulting in a mob attacking police with stones in the Kondhwa area.
A man in Nagpur escaped unharmed after being shot at by six individuals on motorcycles. Police suspect the attack is linked to drug peddling and rivalry between criminal groups.
Authorities in Gurugram demolished the property of a criminal, Indrajit, built on encroached government land in Badshahpur village. The demolition was ordered after it was found that the construction was illegal and built without permission.
A 29-year-old man died after allegedly setting himself on fire outside his wife's residence in northwest Delhi. The incident occurred after his wife left him due to domestic violence and allegations that he misrepresented himself as an Indian Forest Service officer.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has warned of a severe economic crisis looming over India, criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies and foreign travels.
US President Donald Trump announced he halted planned military strikes on Iran following requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, citing ongoing discussions that could lead to a deal.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military action against Iran due to stalled negotiations and Tehran's approach to its nuclear issue, according to CNN sources. Divisions within the Trump administration have emerged over the next course of action, with some officials advocating for a more aggressive approach through targeted military strikes.
The Income Tax department has enabled online filing for ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) for the Assessment Year 2026-27, allowing small and medium taxpayers to file returns for income earned in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Police in West Bengal have launched search operations at the homes of TMC MLA Dilip Mondal following allegations of him making threatening remarks against BJP workers in a purported video.
The wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was allegedly killed by a Nepali gang with the help of a domestic help in Hyderabad. Police are investigating the murder, which occurred in the early hours of Friday.
The wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was allegedly killed by a Nepali gang with the help of a domestic help in Hyderabad. Police are investigating the murder, which occurred in the early hours of Friday.
Five new ministers, four advisors, and eight special assistants were inducted into Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, increasing the cabinet's strength to 30 members.
Residents in northwest Delhi are living in fear after an unidentified man posing as a water purifier mechanic has been linked to multiple incidents of attempted assault and robbery. Police are investigating the incidents and have registered a case.
A 22-year-old Indian national has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a scheme to smuggle individuals from Canada into the United States, coordinating operations to illegally transport people across the US-Canada border into New York.
A 28-year-old man with mental health issues allegedly killed two people with a sharp weapon in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before taking his own life by hanging. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic incident.
US President Donald Trump on Friday said that the 'ceasefire' that he got done between India and Pakistan was a favour to their army chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Sequel Buildcon Private Limited for allegedly cheating homebuyers and siphoning off funds issued by PNB Housing Finance for a Noida-based project.
A suspected shooter from gangster Deepak Nandal's gang was killed, and another was injured, during an encounter with Gurugram police. The incident occurred while the police were recovering weapons from the accused, who had been arrested in connection with a shooting at an event organiser's house.
A man posing as an AC and RO mechanic, who allegedly robbed residents in northwest Delhi's Keshav Puram and Pitampura area, has been arrested by the police.
An elderly woman in Gaya, Bihar, was allegedly beaten to death by villagers who accused her of practising witchcraft. Police have registered a case and arrested one person.
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with a dowry harassment case after her daughter-in-law sustained severe burn injuries and her two minor granddaughters died allegedly due to suffocation.
Two individuals have been arrested in Gujarat's Mehsana district for allegedly manufacturing liquor from a residential property, violating the state's strict prohibition laws.
An Indian worker was killed and three others injured in a drone attack in the Moscow region, the Indian embassy said. The incident occurred amid escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
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