Alireza Firouzja, nursing an ankle injury, played his Grand Chess Tour game from his hotel room, creating a surreal scene that has captured the attention of the chess world.
A 26-year-old woman was found dead in a hotel room in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect suicide. The woman, identified as Bhawna Sharma, was staying at the hotel with a male friend and her son. Investigations are underway.
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A 36-year-old man was murdered by his partner with a hammer in an Agra hotel room. Police have arrested the woman and are investigating the motive behind the crime.
A 27-year-old GAIL engineer allegedly died by suicide in a Pilibhit hotel after a breakup with his long-term partner. Police investigations suggest the man was deeply distressed after the woman ended their five-year relationship.
A 26-year-old woman was found dead in a Thane hotel, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
A young woman was found dead in a Delhi hotel room under suspicious circumstances, leading police to launch a murder investigation and search for a male suspect.
Lahore Qalandars have fined captain Shaheen Shah Afridi after Punjab police accused him of breaching security protocols at the team hotel.
A 61-year-old businessman, Ashok Jain, was found dead in a Pune hotel room, with police suspecting suicide due to financial and personal issues.
Jan William Langford was found unconscious in his room on Monday morning, following which he was rushed to Bombay Hospital by the hotel management. He was declared dead on arrival.
Three individuals, including a father and son, have been arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, for trading reproductive organs of monitor lizards, a prohibited activity under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Hotel room rates in Ahmedabad have increased significantly ahead of the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, with some tariffs rising by 300-400%. The surge is driven by high demand from cricket fans travelling to the city for the match.
The BCCI is set to tighten off-field protocols for IPL 2026 due to concerns over unauthorised access to team environments.
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Hotel room rates in Ahmedabad have increased significantly ahead of the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, with some tariffs rising by 300-400%. The surge is driven by high demand from cricket fans travelling to the city for the match.
The BCCI has issued a stern advisory to IPL franchises following concerns about security breaches, unauthorised guests, and players' interactions with social media influencers. Franchises are now working to comply with the new regulations while respecting individual privacy.
A man in Bhopal was allegedly assaulted and paraded by a right-wing group for being with a woman from another community, leading to police investigation and community protests.
A 26-year-old Delhi High Court advocate, Rajesh Singh, died after allegedly jumping from the 15th floor of a hotel in New Delhi's Connaught Place area on Sunday night, according to police reports.
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Indian hotel companies are experiencing a sharp correction in share prices due to the Iran war and broader geopolitical tensions, leading analysts to cut operating profit expectations and valuations, despite structurally positive medium-term prospects.
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PCB enforces strict new security rules for PSL teams after a hotel breach in Lahore, mandating prior approval for family visits and warning against violations.
Police in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand are investigating the murders of three people in two separate incidents. The victims include a mother and son, and a woman from Haryana. Police are searching for the alleged killers who have fled.
The IPL's Anti Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) has raised concerns about unauthorised individuals in team areas, prompting the BCCI to tighten security protocols for franchises during the ongoing season.
In a case of moral policing, a gang of six men allegedly barged into a hotel room and assaulted an interfaith couple during their stay in Hanagal Taluk of Haveri district, following which two of them have been arrested, police said on Thursday.
A 26-year-old man and a minor girl, who had gone missing in Muzaffarnagar district, allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in a hotel room in Saharanpur. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
National para archery coach Kuldeep Vedwan has been sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a minor athlete. The Fast Track Special Court in Sonipat convicted Vedwan under the POCSO Act, following allegations dating back to April 2023.
Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old Delhi University student for allegedly strangling a woman to death in a hotel room in Old Delhi after she pressured him to marry her.
Excise officials in Kochi arrested a woman and a man for alleged drug trafficking, seizing over 37 grams of MDMA. The woman, a college dropout, is suspected of leading the operation and procuring drugs from Bengaluru.
A man was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly firing a gun outside a hotel after arguing with staff over providing identification. The incident occurred after a group refused to provide ID when requesting a room.
An NRI from the US was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly possessing live ammunition rounds after leaving them at a hotel. The accused, Arman Mutaahar, admitted to illegally possessing the ammunition and is now in judicial custody.
Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and teammate Sikandar Raza are under investigation for allegedly violating Pakistan Super League (PSL) security protocols at their team hotel by hosting unauthorised guests.
While prices of hotel rooms could further drop this year as, "The year 2010 promises to be another great year for travellers," according to a report by Hotels.com, provider of hotel accommodation worldwide.
The IPL governing council has expressed its condolences on the death of broadcast engineer Ian Langford and assured his family of their support.
Excise officials in Kochi arrested an 18-year-old girl and a 24-year-old man for alleged drug trafficking, seizing over 37 grams of MDMA. The girl, a college dropout, is suspected of leading the operation and procuring drugs from Bengaluru.
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A former Kerala Santosh Trophy footballer has been arrested for allegedly supplying MDMA using a dating app. Excise officials apprehended Najeeb Khan, a former player and employee of Travancore Titanium Products Limited, after a raid in Thiruvananthapuram.
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