A juvenile has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his stepmother in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. The court found him guilty of stabbing her to death in 2019.
Two men have been arrested in Noida for allegedly working with Pakistani handlers, including those from the ISI, as well as gangsters and radical YouTubers. The suspects were allegedly planning disruptive acts and were in contact with Pakistani operatives.
Delhi Police have arrested two key operatives of a transnational arms trafficking and terror module with alleged foreign links. The accused were detained at the IGI Airport and arrested in connection with an ongoing probe into an international arms smuggling racket.
Workers at an automotive components factory in Haryana, India, protested for two days demanding the implementation of a minimum wage hike announced by the state government. The protests led to detentions and police action, highlighting tensions over wages and working conditions.
The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship is set to commence in Ranchi, featuring 29 teams competing across three divisions in a promotion and relegation format.
A 34-year-old labourer died after a drunken scuffle with co-workers at the Ghazipur poultry market in east Delhi. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the case.
The Allahabad High Court has criticised Uttar Pradesh officials for restricting the number of people allowed to pray at a mosque in Sambhal, stating that officials should resign if they cannot enforce the rule of law.
UP Prometheans will replace Chennai Lions in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league. Season 7 will be held in Goa in July and will feature seven teams competing in a single round-robin format.
A professor in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, who was acquitted of sexual exploitation charges, has taken voluntary retirement and been barred from the college premises.
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide inside a camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a police investigation.
A liquor businessman's family was allegedly held hostage at their residence in Delhi's Golf Links area, and jewellery worth approximately Rs 25 lakh was stolen. Police suspect the domestic help was involved in the crime.
Delhi Police have arrested a gangster, Arjun Prasad, who had been absconding for nearly 14 years in connection with multiple cases of dacoity and robbery across Delhi and Punjab.
Photos from Kuldeep Yadav's Haldi ceremony with bride-to-be Vanshika in Mussoorie have gone viral. Rinku Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal and Piyush Chawla attended the pre-wedding celebrations ahead of the March 14 wedding.
Police in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have identified additional suspects in an illegal kidney transplant racket involving multiple private hospitals, following the arrest of five doctors and the alleged kingpin.
This has spelt trouble for the mills. Most of them are unable to pay the farmers.
Netas in Uttar Pradesh are using Rajkumar Hirani's film PK to play the politics of polarization.
Mukul Choudhary starred with a blistering half-century to help Lucknow Super Giants clinch a thrilling three-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders.
A police inspector in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, sustained a gunshot injury, with initial investigations suggesting an accidental discharge of his licensed firearm. Senior police officials are investigating the incident.
The investigation into the Delhi Assembly security breach reveals the driver's motive was to highlight the disappearance of his nephew.
A dispute over playing with colours during Holi escalated into a violent clash between two groups in a village in Uttar Pradesh, leaving at least 11 people injured.
The death toll from the April 14 blast at Vedanta's power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has risen to 21, with several others hospitalised. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, with preliminary findings pointing to excessive fuel accumulation in the boiler furnace.
The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, attributing the incident to issues related to a loan obtained through a mobile app.
Muslims in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, observed Alvida Jumma, the last Friday prayers of Ramadan, at Shahi Jama Masjid amidst tight security arrangements. Devotees prayed for peace and harmony across the country as they prepare to celebrate Eid.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation that used a fake online investment platform to deceive victims, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in the scheme.
Government Railway Police (GRP) recovered Rs 1.75 crore in cash from two passengers on the Akal Takht Express at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Railway Station in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. The passengers, residents of Lucknow, claimed the money was related to their diamond and jewellery business, but police are investigating further.
A 35-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly lynched after asking a biker to slow down near his fields during Holi celebrations. Six people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
A YouTuber known for controversial videos was stabbed in Ghaziabad, leading to a police investigation and orders for strict action from the Chief Minister.
A teenaged dalit girl was raped, a 21-year-old from the backward community molested while a doctor was accused of attempting to rape a woman patient in three separate case from different parts of Uttar Pradesh.
A Zomato food delivery agent died after being allegedly hit by a speeding Mercedes in Faridabad. The driver fled the scene, and police have seized the vehicle and are investigating the incident.
Hopefully, the BJP will realise that it's the right time for parivartan (change) in its polarising poll strategies after achieving the impossible-looking goal of winning West Bengal, argues Sheela Bhatt.
A deadlock between Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police occurred over the arrest of three people in connection with a protest at the AI Impact Summit, leading to a nightlong impasse and accusations of obstruction of justice.
A 51-day national rowing camp for women has commenced in Gorakhpur to strengthen the team's preparations for the Asian Games in Japan later this year. The camp, organised by the Sports Authority of India, focuses on training rowers for the continental event.
India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday participated in a high-level meeting hosted by the United Kingdom on the evolving situation in West Asia, underlining concerns over maritime security, energy supply disruptions and the need for diplomatic de-escalation.
The body of an 18-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in a village in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation amid suspicions of foul play.
Suspended city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri has announced the formation of his own political party, Rashtriya Adhikar Morcha (RAM), in Vrindavan. He was suspended by the Uttar Pradesh government on charges of indiscipline.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati ordered a ban on Prakash Jha's multi-starrer across the state, Punjab soon followed suit.
A man in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his parents, grandmother, and sister following a dispute over money. He has been arrested and is currently hospitalized.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday slammed the Congress and DMK over the defeat of the amendment bill regarding the Women's Reservation Act in Parliament but said the government was determined to implement it and that "no power in the world can stop us," from doing so.
West Bengal's final phase of assembly elections focuses on the TMC's southern stronghold, where the BJP aims to make inroads. The outcome will determine whether Mamata Banerjee's party retains its dominance or if the BJP can secure a path to power.
Four inter-state narcotics smugglers were arrested and around 10 kg of cannabis worth over Rs 30 lakh was seized by the anti narcotics task force in outskirts of Jammu city on Wednesday, officials said.
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