About 181,750 units were sold in FY26 in Punjab, marking a 16.29 per cent year-on-year increase.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr defeated Damac 4-1 to clinch the Saudi Pro League title, securing the club's first league crown since 2019 and Ronaldo's maiden Saudi triumph.
With Uttar Pradesh assembly elections approaching, an analyst suggests the BJP is in a strong position. Meanwhile, Punjab's political landscape is described as fluid with mixed public satisfaction towards the ruling AAP.
A local court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has rejected a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking custody of firearms recovered from a man arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Security forces have arrested a terrorist associate in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, recovering hand grenades during the operation.
Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport arrested four passengers arriving from Bangkok for allegedly smuggling drugs worth approximately Rs 9 crore.
US President Donald Trump revealed he was on the verge of ordering attacks on Iran but postponed the decision after receiving calls from Qatar and the UAE, citing progress in peace talks.
Police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, have busted a gang involved in supplying prohibited medicines, seizing over 11 lakh Tramadol Hydrochloride capsules worth over Rs one crore. Three individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to identify other gang members and prospective buyers.
Bihar Police have reported an increase in attacks on their personnel during an intensified crackdown on criminals. The police reject allegations of caste-based targeting and assert their commitment to law enforcement.
An international study analysing data from 67 research groups worldwide has found that mood improves with everyday movement for most people, and people are more physically active when they are feeling better.
Delhi Police have arrested two men from Goa, claiming to have busted an interstate cyber-fraud-and-cash-conversion racket. Transactions worth nearly Rs 40 lakh routed through the network have been uncovered.
The University of Sheffield has announced a major milestone in the push for greener aviation as it produces its first report from testing a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The research is helping support the faster rollout of low-carbon jet fuels.
Bhopal police have stated they have no objection to a second post-mortem of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her home last week, following allegations of dowry harassment. A local court is reviewing the case diary after the family requested the second autopsy be conducted at AIIMS Delhi, citing lapses in the initial investigation.
The makers of the Suriya starrer Karuppu have swiftly removed a satirical dialogue referencing music maestro Ilaiyaraaja's copyright stance and issued an apology after the composer expressed his offence, highlighting the sensitivities around artistic rights.
An accountant at a private cement plant in Uttar Pradesh was shot and injured by unidentified assailants. Police are investigating the attempted murder and the motive remains unknown.
PepsiCo India plans a significant investment of Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to enhance its production capabilities, focusing on its concentrate plant in Madhya Pradesh, a unit in Assam, and land acquisition in Tamil Nadu to expand its snack business footprint in South India.
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Archery Association of India secretary general Virendra Sachdeva has been nominated as a member of the Commonwealth Games Committee by the World Archery.
'If Congress had aligned with the TVK before the election, we would have won almost a two-thirds majority.'
Cockroach Janata Party, which according to Dipke had 201,000 followers on X, came about following a controversy over Chief Justice of India Surya Kant using "parasites" and "cockroaches" while pulling up a lawyer for his plea seeking senior designation.
World Bank President Ajay Banga has advocated for the deployment of 'Small AI' locally deployed artificial intelligence running on inexpensive hardware to address daily problems faced by farmers and rural communities in emerging markets.
Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan said they are focused on sealing a top-two finish rather than obsessing over net run-rate going into their final IPL league match.
Try as it might, Who's Your Gynac? is just not funny, complains Deepa Gahlot.
Six members of a gang allegedly involved in 74 serious cases have been arrested in Gujarat's Jamnagar district, according to police. The Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GUJCTOC) Act has been invoked against the arrested individuals, who are part of the 'Saycha gang'.
An undertrial prisoner in Dhanbad Divisional Jail, accused of murdering his wife, died after his health deteriorated. A post-mortem examination is underway to determine the cause of death.
A sub-inspector in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, has been transferred and an inquiry ordered following a complaint alleging he assaulted a passerby without provocation.
Police in Nashik, Maharashtra, seized 30 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 6 lakh and arrested four individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
An unidentified person allegedly stole cash and valuables worth Rs 13 lakh from a house in Thane district, Maharashtra, after breaking in during the night.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visited the SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad, inspiring young athletes and encouraging them to embrace discipline and the joy of learning through sport.
Deputy director Matthew Quinn of the US Secret Service office of communications said that the 'coward' shooter was quickly stopped at 'first contact' following the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to provide details of arms licences held by 19 individuals, including politicians Brij Bhushan Singh and Raja Bhaiya, citing concerns over the public display of weapons and its impact on social harmony.
A 24-year-old delivery partner has been arrested in Bengaluru for sexually assaulting a cow on a roadside, an incident that came to light after a video went viral on social media, prompting police to take suo motu action.
Two people were killed and another critically injured in a shooting in Ulhasnagar, Thane district. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting previous enmity as the motive.
A man wanted in several criminal cases was injured in an exchange of fire with police in Odisha's Sambalpur district. The injured man, Bunty Suna, is involved in multiple cases of firearms offences, robbery and dacoity.
A potential agreement between the United States and Iran, including a comprehensive ceasefire and gradual lifting of US sanctions, may be announced soon, according to reports. The agreement aims to de-escalate tensions and establish a framework for resolving disputes.
The post-mortem report of Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal, indicates 'antemortem hanging by ligature' as the cause of death, along with multiple blunt force injuries. Police investigation and family accusations continue.
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has called for a shift away from chemical fertilisers in Punjab, warning that their overuse was degrading soil quality across the state.
Odisha's Ganjam police have detained two individuals in connection with the assault on a young couple in Berhampur. The incident, which occurred in full public view, has sparked outrage and prompted a police investigation to apprehend the remaining suspects.
India's selectors have included Gurnoor Brar and Manav Suthar in the national squad for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan, recognising their pace and spin capabilities.
A 25-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from a building in Delhi's Inderpuri area, leading police to register a dowry death case against her husband and his brothers.
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