India is set to amend its National Anti-Doping Act to criminalise the trafficking and distribution of prohibited substances to athletes, with potential jail terms for suppliers, including medical practitioners who knowingly prescribe banned drugs. The amendments are open for public feedback until June 18 and are expected to be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament.
A man in Jharkhand's Pakur district allegedly murdered his wife and daughter, suspecting his wife of infidelity. Police have arrested the man and recovered evidence from the scene.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested a man travelling from Kathmandu to Delhi in Lucknow and recovered over 5 kg of heroin worth more than Rs 10 crore.
Madhya Pradesh police have issued a Look Out Circular (LoC) against Samarth Singh, the absconding husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide after being harassed for dowry. The cash reward for information leading to his arrest has been increased to Rs 30,000.
TMC's Falta candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the May 21 re-election, citing Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's promise of a special development package for the area.
A local court in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his 18-year-old daughter over a love affair. The court found Naim guilty of slitting his daughter's throat and dismembering her body after becoming enraged by her relationship.
A man was allegedly beaten to death by relatives in a Gorakhpur village due to a long-standing rivalry, with his parents seriously injured when they tried to intervene.
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.
A 38-year-old woman and her 13-year-old son were found murdered in their home in Delhi's Govindpuri area. Police suspect robbery as the motive.
The body of a 17-year-old girl, missing for two days, was found in a secluded area of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of death.
World number one Jannik Sinner has the opportunity to complete his Grand Slam collection at the French Open, especially with Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal altering the tournament dynamics. Sinner's improved clay court game and consistent performance make him a strong contender for the title.
'98 lakhs in Bengal, 97 lakhs in Tamil Nadu, 2.83 crores in Uttar Pradesh.'
India all-rounder Shardul Thakur will be the marquee player for Eagle Thane Strikers in the T20 Mumbai League, which runs from June 1 to 13.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar intervened during the swearing-in ceremony of a new minister, S Rajesh Kumar, after he deviated from the written oath by hailing party leaders. The incident occurred during the expansion of the TVK Cabinet.
An eight-month-old girl died in Rajasthan after allegedly being forced to drink acid by her mother following a family dispute. The father has accused his wife and intends to file a police complaint.
The central drugs laboratories found 42 drug samples manufactured by various firms to be "not of standard quality (NSQ)" in its monthly drug alert for April, Union health ministry officials said on Thursday. Further, the state drug testing laboratories have identified 127 drug samples as NSQ, they said.
Three men accused of firing at a furniture mall in Pune have been arrested in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The suspects, from Haryana, are now in Pune Police custody. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack.
India would confront a more entrenched China, a less dependable United States, and a regional order increasingly shaped by great-power bargaining over which it exercises limited influence, notes Amberish K Diwanji.
A 24-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly stabbed his wife to death before hanging himself, police said. The couple's relationship was reportedly strained, with frequent quarrels.
Ronda Rousey ended her MMA career with a 17-second armbar victory over Gina Carano, securing an emotional farewell and the closure she sought after years away from the sport.
Pakistani security forces killed four terrorists in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, while two children died in a suspected drone strike in Bajaur district.
Have a blast with Vvan: Force of the Forrest, one puzzling piece at a time!
A 28-year-old man was fatally shot in Greater Noida by assailants on a motorcycle, leading to the arrest of six suspects, police reported. Two of the accused were apprehended after a police encounter. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.
'Look at the way SIR that was implemented in Bengal. They wanted to entirely curate the voter list in order to suit their purposes and victory.' 'Look at the targeted deletions and the targeted voting list.' 'The difference between the TMC and the BJP was only about 4% but that 4% vote was done so selectively that the difference ultimately showed up as 100 seats!'
Manipur Police arrested four members of the proscribed UNLF (Pambei) and recovered a large cache of weapons, including assault rifles and an RPG launcher, in Imphal West district.
Police in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, have attached properties worth approximately Rs 7 crore belonging to a detained drug peddler, as part of an intensified campaign against drug trafficking networks.
Ian Botham delivered the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata, emphasising the importance of Test cricket and praising Virat Kohli's dedication to the format.
Two young sisters, aged eight and five, died of suffocation after accidentally getting locked inside a car while playing in a village in Alwar, Rajasthan.
Two youths were killed in a hit-and-run incident on a highway in Thane district after an unidentified vehicle crashed into their two-wheeler.
The National Anti-Doping Act will be modified to criminalise trafficking and distribution of prohibited substances to athletes, with jail terms of up to five years for suppliers.
Ashmita Chaliha progressed to the women's singles quarterfinals at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament, becoming the only Indian player left in the competition after other Indian players were defeated.
The Tamil Nadu cabinet will be expanded with the inclusion of two Congress MLAs in the C Joseph Vijay-led ministry, marking the national party's return to government in Tamil Nadu after decades.
Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi conducted a high-level review meeting to assess the state's security situation, with a focus on maintaining public safety and addressing cybercrime.
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.
Leslee Lewis shares his journey through India's vibrant pop music scene, revealing the magic behind his timeless melodies in this nostalgic podcast.
A 30-year-old woman was found dead in her house in Gigina village, Uttar Pradesh. Police are searching for her husband, who is absconding.
Twenty-seven Maoists surrendered to police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, as part of 'Operation Navjeevan'. The rebels laid down their arms before senior officers, with authorities appealing to others to return to the mainstream.
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.
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar has acknowledged that despite political differences with Narendra Modi, the prime minister is working to uphold India's prestige internationally. Pawar emphasised the importance of collective effort for national interest and cited examples of past leaders who prioritised the country's reputation.
India's Dhairya Gogia stunned Hong Kong's Tse Ka Chun in the first round of the boys' U-13 section at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China.
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