The daughter of an Indian-origin high school teacher based in Melbourne, who went missing in Amritsar last month, has appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for help in tracing her father.
A Sri Lankan court has imposed an overseas travel ban on former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa and two former military officers in connection with ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. The ban was issued after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raised concerns that their flight could hamper the probe into the coordinated suicide bombings that killed 270 people. The current government reopened the investigation in late 2024, alleging political influence led to an earlier cover-up.
A Trinamool Congress councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation was arrested on Tuesday on charges of extortion, cheating, and allegedly collecting kickbacks from beneficiaries of various projects.
Iga Swiatek admitted that tension played a significant role in her unexpected fourth-round defeat at the French Open against Marta Kostyuk. The loss marks her earliest exit from the tournament since 2019 and a disappointing end to her clay court season.
Haryana is revamping its 2015 Sports Policy to focus on long-term talent development for future Olympians, moving beyond just prize money and jobs. Key initiatives include 'Mission Olympics-2036 Vijayee Bhavah' for young athletes and the 'Khelo Haryana App' for integrated athlete services. The state aims to strengthen athlete welfare, infrastructure, and institutional support.
Indian golfer Kartik Singh finished T-12 at the IGPL Morocco Rising Stars 2026 after carding 1-under 71 in the final round, with Thailand's Tanapat Pichaikool winning the title.
Expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee has garnered support from 58 legislators, who have proposed him as the new leader of the legislative party to West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose, while still acknowledging Mamata Banerjee as their 'chairperson'.
RCB head coach Andy Flower says veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's composure in crunch moments was instrumental in the franchise's successful IPL title defence.
A six-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly murdered by a 15-year-old relative after the child reported an unauthorised money transfer from his mother's mobile phone.
Delhi Police have apprehended four minors for allegedly attempting to rob a man and stabbing him in Sultanpur Majra. The incident occurred on May 29, and the police recovered two knives used in the crime.
Sarthak Sidhant, a Class 12 student affected by the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports on Tuesday to present his findings regarding the implementation of the system and alleged irregularities in the OSM tendering process.
A mining contractor was shot and injured by unidentified assailants in Shahabad, Haryana. Police have launched an investigation to find the attackers and determine the motive behind the shooting.
A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly filming children without their consent and uploading the videos to social media in order to gain followers and earn money.
Virat Kohli celebrated in style with some slick moves on dance floor to celebrate his match-winning half-century in the IPL 2026 final.
Over Rs one lakh in currency notes damaged by termites was recovered from two suitcases in a college union room in Central Kolkata, prompting a police probe.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary criticised the RJD regarding the allotment of government bungalows, referencing the dispute over Rabri Devi's residence.
National Games silver medallist K M Deeksha has failed a dope test, according to sources. India maintains top spot in AIU list of currently ineligible athletes.
Six Thai nationals, including three women, were arrested at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi after customs officials seized hydroponic cannabis valued at over Rs 19 crore from their possession.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the world number one pair from Korea to reach the final of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament.
Severed legs of a man were discovered inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. Locals suspect a tiger attack, but forest officials are investigating the cause of death.
World chess champion D Gukesh is ranked 19th behind the legendary Viswanathan Anand at 13th.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to join a crime syndicate with links to Pakistan's ISI and trying to procure weapons.
'Our research demonstrates the potential of perovskite-based semiconductor technologies for next-generation solar cells and memory devices.'
A devastating fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people, including six foreigners. Investigations reveal severe fire safety violations, such as sealed windows, non-functional sensor gates, overcrowding, and the absence of a fire No Objection Certificate, which turned the building into a death trap.
A Mumbai court has summoned Rashmi Saluja, former executive chairperson of Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL), and four others in connection with a money laundering case linked to Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs). The Enforcement Directorate's case is based on a police complaint registered against the accused for alleged criminal conspiracy and cheating in 2024.
Some people stick to one signature aesthetic. Deepshikha Chandran clearly did not get that memo. The Ramani Kalyanam actress' fashion choices move between polished corporate-core, dreamy ethnic wear, edgy styling and full-blown couture drama.
A Pakistan-backed ISI-underworld terror module, busted by Delhi Police, had planned to attack policemen and security forces in Mumbai to avenge the demolition of an illegal mosque in Garib Nagar, Bandra.
Haryana Police busted a fake international call centre in Panchkula, arresting 21 individuals for defrauding US citizens by posing as employees of a leading e-commerce company.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has expelled two of its Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities.
Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) has invited leaders who sided with Eknath Shinde to return to the party led by Uddhav Thackeray, while also stating that some individuals will not be welcomed back.
A technology institute in Indore has developed an 'AI Yoga Coach' that can distinguish between correct and incorrect yoga postures and provide real-time guidance to practitioners.
The US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5 per cent duty on goods from 54 countries, including India, citing their failure to prohibit the import of goods produced with forced labour. India has denied the allegations and called for the matter to be resolved through bilateral trade negotiations.
Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan experienced another unusual hit-wicket dismissal during the IPL Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, cutting short his impressive innings.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly endorsed Marvell Technology as a potential 'trillion-dollar company,' citing its crucial role in developing advanced connectivity solutions for next-generation artificial intelligence infrastructure. This endorsement, made at Computex 2026, follows a significant Nvidia investment in Marvell and highlights the industry's shift towards optical interconnects to meet the demands of large-scale AI systems.
The challenge for manager Thomas Tuchel has a tough task in a tricky group with Croatia, Ghana and Panama, while ensuring reliance on Harry Kane does not become over-dependence by encouraging tactical flexibility.
A 15-year-old girl from West Bengal, allegedly abducted and trafficked to Greater Noida, was rescued in a joint operation. The accused has been arrested.
St Stephen's College has scheduled the commissioning and installation service of its newly appointed principal, Susan Elias, despite an ongoing dispute with Delhi University over alleged non-compliance with UGC regulations.
Gurugram Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly stealing tyres and rims from vehicles parked in residential areas and along roadsides. Authorities recovered numerous stolen items from the accused, including tyres, rims, and alloy wheels.
Security agencies have intensified surveillance and launched a joint investigation after reports of suspicious drone-like objects being spotted over the Meerut Cantonment area in Uttar Pradesh.
Marco Bezzecchi emerged victorious at the Italian Grand Prix, defeating teammate Jorge Martin, while Francesco Bagnaia finished third after briefly leading the race.
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