Reyaansh Venkat emerged as the sole leader after defeating Shreyansh Somaiya in the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters tournament. Several other matches saw decisive results and shifts in the standings.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that the state government will seek a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, a former model and actor, who was found hanging at her matrimonial residence. Her family alleges dowry harassment and fears crucial forensic evidence may be lost due to delays in securing a second autopsy and proper body preservation.
Amidst the INDIA bloc conclave in Delhi, a significant number of Trinamool Congress MPs convened a closed-door meeting, signalling a deepening internal rebellion and discontent within the party's parliamentary ranks following recent electoral setbacks.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling module, arresting four individuals in Ferozepur and seizing a significant quantity of heroin and cash.
India are entering a rebuilding phase in Test cricket, with Shubman Gill facing early challenges as captain amid concerns over form, selection stability, and recent home results.
The alleged mastermind behind an attack on a Nagar Parishad chairman in Bihar's Bhagalpur district was killed in a gunfight with police. A deputy SP and two inspectors were also injured in the encounter. The accused was allegedly involved in a rivalry that led to the attack on the chairman, who was critically injured, and the executive officer, who died.
The suicide of a NEET aspirant in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to the cancellation of the medical entrance exam, has triggered strong reactions from opposition leaders who are demanding accountability and compensation for the family.
Punjab Police have arrested a suspect linked to an alleged firearms and narcotics trafficking module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols and 2.1 kg of heroin.
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand's Palamu district for allegedly killing his nephew over an affair with his married daughter, who is the victim's cousin.
The last rites of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, who was allegedly harassed for dowry, were conducted in Bhopal. Her family continues to seek justice, with the Supreme Court taking cognisance of the case.
Police in Gurdaspur, Punjab, have arrested three individuals in connection with a grenade-hurling incident that occurred last month. The arrests were made in coordination with the Counter Intelligence wing, and a hand grenade was recovered from one of the accused.
Six labourers died and three were injured when part of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, following a storm. The incident occurred early Friday morning as labourers slept on a slab of the bridge.
Punjab Kings' opening batsmen Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have become the first uncapped pair to score over 1000 partnership runs in the Indian Premier League.
Uttarakhand STF and Dehradun Police busted an international online betting syndicate and arrested five accused allegedly involved in facilitating betting on IPL matches.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is reportedly set to skip the upcoming INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi, signalling a growing rift with the Congress party. This development follows a political realignment in Tamil Nadu where Congress allied with the TVK, leading to the end of its long-standing cooperation with the DMK and a request for separate seating in the Lok Sabha.
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Lakshay Phogat reached the final of the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, while four other Indian boxers secured bronze medals after their semi-final matches.
M S Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav together captures the legacy of Indian T20 cricket.
The draft regulations for use of AI in courts 'shall apply to the use, deployment, or integration of AI in any judicial, adjudicatory or administrative function of the Supreme Court of India, high courts, and all courts including the Tribunals and statutory Commissions performing adjudicatory functions, within the territory of India'.
India reduced Afghanistan to 113 for five at stumps after declaring their first innings on 564 for 8 on Day 2 of the one-off Test at Mullanpur on Sunday.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed the team's Test strategy, indicating a preference for Sai Sudharsan at the No.3 spot and plans to develop four spinners for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Gambhir also addressed Rishabh Pant's vice-captaincy, stressing the need for better game situation awareness.
Sultanganj Nagar Parishad chairman Rajkumar, who was shot in his office in Bhagalpur district on April 28, has died in a Patna hospital. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expressed grief and ordered a speedy trial.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a jeweller, in connection with a theft in Bindapur, recovering melted silver, cash, gold and silver jewellery, and old coins.
A Delhi court has remanded five individuals to seven-day police custody in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak, citing the involvement of an organised gang.
From psychological mind-benders to folklore nightmares and zombie comedies, these 10 Hindi horror films prove Bollywood has produced far more than just things that go bump in the night.
Two motorcycle-borne shooters allegedly linked to gangster Deepak Nandal opened fire at the residence of an event organiser working for singer Rahul Fazilpuria in Gurugram's Kanhai village, injuring a police constable deployed there for security, police said on Sunday.
India begin their 2026 Test season against Afghanistan with several selection questions to answer, including the No. 3 spot and Ravindra Jadeja's long-term successor, as they build towards key World Test Championship assignments.
Four people have been booked in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly abducting and assaulting a man, tying him to a tree, and beating him. The incident, captured in a viral video, occurred under the Kunda police station limits, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from political figures.
Police in Punjab have arrested three individuals in connection with a grenade-hurling incident in Gurdaspur last month. The arrests were made following an investigation involving CCTV footage and intelligence gathering, with further investigation underway to uncover the network behind the attack.
T20 Mumbai League returns on June 1 at Wankhede Stadium with stars like Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer, alongside the inaugural women's tournament.
Ravichandran Ashwin has called for urgent measures to safeguard Test cricket, stressing the importance of first-class cricket as the pathway to the longest format and warning that young players need stronger incentives to pursue red-ball careers.
A man wanted in connection with a cow slaughter case, carrying a reward of Rs 25,000, was arrested after an encounter in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. One of his associates was also apprehended during the operation.
Rajasthan Royals aim to secure their play-offs spot in the Indian Premier League as they face Mumbai Indians. A win is crucial for Rajasthan, while Mumbai seeks a consolation victory.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced a 48-member Indian team for the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, featuring talented athletes like Shahnavaz Khan, Mohammed Ashfaq, and Pooja.
Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a significant amount of cash, arms, ammunition, and explosives from Maoist hideouts in the forests during search operations.
Mitchell Marsh's blazing century and Prince Yadav's bowling heroics powered Lucknow Super Giants to a nine-run DLS win over RCB in a rain-hit IPL clash, ending their losing streak.
Senior India pacer Umesh Yadav analyses Jasprit Bumrah's inconsistent IPL performance, attributing it to trying too many things, while praising Bhuvneshwar Kumar's clear planning and execution.
He upsets bowlers, unsettles the opponent captain's plans, and destroys their hopes of winning the match.
Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation run from a call centre in Ghaziabad, arresting three individuals accused of defrauding people of significant sums through deceptive insurance and government bond investment schemes.
Selectors to consider Jasprit Bumrah's workload and Rohit Sharma's fitness when picking India's squads for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan.
