Mumbai Indians rode on sublime half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton to outclass Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in a high-scoring Indian Premier League clash in Mumbai on Monday.
A suspect in the murder of three family members in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, was injured in a police encounter after attempting to escape custody. The murders stemmed from an argument over smearing cake at a birthday party.
The Chaurabasti area of Shivpur turned into a flashpoint of political violence on Thursday as supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly engaged in a violent face-off.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will conduct SRY Gene tests at the Federation Cup in Ranchi to ensure only biological females compete in the women's category. The AFI will also start DNA testing of Indian athletes to collect data for research, injury prevention, and training methods.
An elderly man was stabbed to death in northeast Delhi's Seelampur area following an argument that started because he allegedly stared at the accused, who had an old rivalry with the victim.
The rupee weakened to a record low against the US dollar due to Gulf tensions, rising oil prices, and foreign capital outflows.
A Delhi Police head constable has been arrested for allegedly shooting dead a delivery agent and injuring his friend after an argument in Jaffarpur Kalan, southwest Delhi. The arrest occurred within 24 hours of the incident, and investigations are ongoing.
Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has stated that the team is unlikely to seek an immediate replacement for the injured Ayush Mhatre, and MS Dhoni's availability depends on medical clearance and his own fitness assessment.
A tigress was found dead in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, shortly after critically injuring a forest guard during an operation to move her and her cubs away from a village.
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton script history with a 143-run stand as Mumbai Indians chase 229 in style, with a vintage 'Hitman' knock lighting up Wankhede.
A man was injured after being attacked with a knife by his friends in Delhi's Krishna Nagar. Police are investigating the incident and have filed an FIR for attempted murder.
Australia, dealing with injury concerns surrounding captain Mitchell Marsh, will face a potentially tricky Zimbabwe side in their upcoming T20 World Cup Group B match. The Aussies are aiming for a Super Eights spot, but Zimbabwe's bowling attack and experienced players could pose a challenge.
Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni participated in a training session ahead of the Mumbai Indians versus Chennai Super Kings IPL match, despite concerns about their availability due to injuries.
Novak Djokovic is still working through the injury problems that forced him to miss recent tournaments in Miami and Monte Carlo and said on Friday that he will not feature at next week's Madrid Open, one of the last stops before the French Open.
The rupee recovered to 95.18 against the US dollar after hitting an all-time intra-day low of 95.44. The recovery was supported by possible RBI intervention amid renewed Gulf tensions and rising crude oil prices.
A CISF jawan was injured in a firing incident outside the residence of BJP candidate Pawan Singh in West Bengal, prompting an Election Commission report. The incident occurred amidst tensions between TMC and BJP supporters, with both parties trading accusations of instigating violence.
Wreaths were laid on the mortal remains of three of the four police personnel killed in an explosion in a gunpowder dump of Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.
Delhi Police arrested three suspected members of the 'kaccha-baniyan' gang after a shootout in Ambedkar Nagar. The gang is allegedly involved in a recent robbery in Sarvodaya Enclave, where residents were held hostage.
A prominent cleric, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idrees, was shot dead in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The assassination has sparked protests and condemnation from political leaders.
The bodies of an unidentified woman and a newborn were discovered in a dry drain in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation into a possible honour killing.
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, both struggling in the IPL 2026 season, face a crucial match in Chennai to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has praised Ishan Kishan's captaincy of Sunrisers Hyderabad, suggesting he should continue leading the team even after Pat Cummins returns.
Two motorcycle-borne shooters allegedly linked to gangster Deepak Nandal opened fire at the residence of an event organiser working for singer Rahul Fazilpuria in Gurugram's Kanhai village, injuring a police constable deployed there for security, police said on Sunday.
A 23-year-old woman was killed and her friend seriously injured when a dumper truck hit their scooter in Nashik. The truck also hit a car, but the occupants were unharmed. The truck driver has been taken into custody.
A middle-aged man was dragged on a car bonnet for approximately 2 km in Meerpet, Hyderabad, following a dispute over a U-turn signal. The incident occurred after an argument between the man's son, who was driving a two-wheeler, and the car driver, who then drove off with the man clinging to the bonnet.
A relative of a BJP candidate was stabbed to death and two others were injured in a clash between Congress and BJP supporters in Mehsana, Gujarat, ahead of local body polls.
A prominent cleric, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idrees, was shot dead in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The assassination has sparked protests and condemnation from political leaders.
A prominent cleric was shot dead by gunmen belonging to the Islamic State in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said.
West Bengal Police are investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, and have formed multiple teams to trace the assailants.
Former cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan's father-in-law and two others have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a man in a road rage incident in Mumbai.
Varun Chakravarthy, the Kolkata Knight Riders' mystery spinner, overcame a difficult start to the IPL season, battling injury and form to rediscover his wicket-taking ability and boost KKR's chances in the tournament.
Rohit Sharma suffered a hamstring injury scare during Mumbai Indians' chase, receiving on-field treatment before returning to bat with a strapped thigh.
A 55-year-old man, who posed as a police officer in a 2017 dacoity case involving Rs 52.5 lakh, has been arrested in Delhi after evading arrest for nearly nine years.
A 35-year-old man in Telangana was allegedly killed by his wife after an argument over her not cooking chicken curry. The woman has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
A 37-year-old security guard was found dead under suspicious circumstances at an under-construction hospital site in Delhi's Sultanpuri area. Police are investigating the cause of death, with a post-mortem examination pending.
Eight people were killed and one seriously injured in separate road accidents in the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, police said.
Kei Nishikori announces he will retire after the 2026 season, ending a historic career that saw him become Japan's first Grand Slam finalist.
Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a racing crash and went on to win Paralympic gold medals, has died at the age of 59.
Mumbai Indians' struggle to find strong starts has been a telling factor for them this season, reckons Aakash Chopra.
A young man has been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly killing a 19-year-old and injuring another person following a dispute over an old Instagram post.
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