Police in Kannur, Kerala, are investigating faculty members at Kannur Dental College following the death of a first-year student, Nithin Raj RL, who allegedly died by suicide after facing emotional harassment. The college has suspended two faculty members and initiated an internal inquiry.
R Vaishali kept Indian hopes alive by defeating Divya Deshmukh in the ninth round of the Women's Candidates Chess Tournament, while Anish Giri's victory impacted Fabiana Caruana's chances in the open section.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud racket that deceived individuals with false promises of overseas jobs and visa services, leading to the arrest of three suspects.
Babar Azam has become the fastest player to reach 12,000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving the milestone in his 338th innings during a Pakistan Super League match in Karachi.
Sawan Barwal broke the national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2 hours 11 minutes and 58 seconds, surpassing the previous record set in 1978.
A man in Thane was allegedly assaulted by a tea stall owner after complaining that the tea served to him was cold, leading to a police investigation and a viral video.
A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, has sentenced the mastermind of an investment fraud to rigorous imprisonment and ordered the auction of his properties to repay duped investors.
Seven medical students in Telangana have been suspended and removed from hostels following allegations of ragging and abusing junior students.
US President Donald Trump has shared an article suggesting that the option of enforcing a naval blockade was available in the context of Iran, as peace talks ended in a stalemate in Islamabad after differences of opinion arose between the two parties on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear capacities.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Sunday said that the recent meeting with US officials was the longest round of negotiations they have had in the past year.
A man who escaped from custody while being presented in a Mumbai court has been re-arrested in the Palghar district. The fugitive was initially in custody for offences under the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act.
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, facing a breach of privilege notice for satirising Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, defends his actions by referencing Bal Thackeray's history of political cartoons and arguing for the protection of free speech and satire.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced strict measures to combat drug trafficking in Jammu and Kashmir, including property confiscation and document revocation.
A 64-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of nearly 28,000 in a digital arrest scam involving fraudulent WhatsApp calls and threats.
Two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle robbed a man and his grandfather of approximately 1 lakh in the Madhu Vihar area of east Delhi. The robbers fired a gun in the air during their escape.
Enforcement Directorate officials conducted a raid at the Kolkata residence of former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee in connection with the ongoing school jobs recruitment scam investigation.
Zeel Desai secured a dominant victory in her Billie Jean King Cup debut, giving India a 1-0 lead against Mongolia in the Asia/Oceania Group I tie.
Delhi Police have arrested a shop owner near the Kapashera border for selling expired food and cosmetic products. A large quantity of expired goods, including groceries and dairy products, were seized.
The updated content settings will mean that teenagers in India will be able to view only content similar to what they would likely see in an age-appropriate movie.
Patna police have arrested three individuals and recovered 5.79 kg of stolen gold in connection with a robbery that occurred on April 4 near Danapur railway station. The suspects, posing as customs officials, robbed employees of a firm carrying 14.9 kg of gold.
Israel has strongly condemned Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's "outrageous" remarks calling for Israel's annihilation and labelling it "evil" and a "curse for humanity", raising doubts about Pakistan's role as a "neutral arbiter" for peace.
The Indian women's compound team won gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 1, while the recurve archers struggled.
BJP leader Sobha Surendran appeared before the District Returning Officer in Kerala to address allegations of offering cash for votes during the recent Assembly polls. The controversy stems from a video allegedly showing money being exchanged, leading to complaints from both Congress and Surendran herself.
Asha Bhosle's only daughter Varsha Bhosle, who died in 2012, had penned this beautiful ode to her mother.
BJP leader Sobha Surendran appeared before the District Returning Officer in Kerala to give her statement regarding the 'cash-for-vote' allegation against her during the Assembly polls.
India trails Indonesia 0-1 in their Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie after Vaishnavi Adkar's defeat in the opening singles match. Sahaja Yamalapalli faces a tough challenge next.
A 42-year-old police constable in Beed district, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide at his residence. The cause of death is under investigation.
The ICC is considering expanding the World Test Championship to include Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Ireland, with a proposal to be presented to the Board of Directors.
The canteen at the Sports Authority of India's headquarters in Delhi has suspended operations, with the vendor citing LPG supply shortages, while sources suggest pricing disputes are the real issue.
The Indian women's football team lost 0-2 to Kenya in the semifinal of the FIFA Series 2026. Martha Emedot and Tereza Obunya scored for Kenya.
Rain is threatening the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens.
The widow of a victim in the 2023 railway firing incident has urged the sessions court to revoke its order directing a fresh mental health evaluation for the accused former RPF constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, claiming he is attempting to stall the trial.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee addressed a rally in Murshidabad, accusing political rivals of working for the BJP and promising to restore voting rights to disenfranchised citizens if his party returns to power.
Rishabh Pant (68 not out) produced a captain's knock after pacer Mohammed Shami weaved his magic, leading Lucknow Super Giants to a comfortable five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 match.
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his repeated claims about infiltration in West Bengal, questioning the ministry's failure to prevent terror attacks and raising questions about the status of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.
Yatra Online has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate its AI-led transformation across corporate and personal travel, aiming to simplify booking, enhance expense management, and deliver seamless travel experiences.
Senior Congress leader Arun Yadav has criticised the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh, alleging neglect of farmers and the enabling of mafia activities.
Assam Police conducted a search operation at the residence of Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi following an incident on polling day in the Khowang constituency. The search was related to allegations against the BJP and a subsequent physical altercation between AJP and BJP workers.
After being wrongly deported and labelled as Bangladeshis, migrant workers in West Bengal's Murshidabad are heading to the polls to reclaim their Indian identity and fight for their right to belong.
The quality of the series of JioHotstar's new microcontent platform, Tadka, is deplorable. When so much superior content is being created with the help of AI, Tadka shows are taking the content back to the tacky early days of television, both in the plots and subpar production values, observes Deepa Gahlot.
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