Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on assuming office as West Bengal's Chief Minister after the BJP's victory in the state.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India for four days to strengthen bilateral relations, holding talks with Indian leaders and attending the Quad foreign ministers' meeting.
Sharp differences between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict were on full display during the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi, signalling the challenges the bloc faces in reaching a consensus position on the crisis.
Police in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, have arrested six men allegedly involved in firing at a garment showroom over a ransom demand. The accused, identified as members of a gang, were apprehended with arms and ammunition.
The Maharashtra government has issued a circular directing authorities to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against individuals, gangs, and organisations repeatedly involved in cattle smuggling.
The viral rise of the Cockroach Janta Party reflects growing frustration among Indian youth over unemployment, politics, and economic challenges, sparking nationwide debate online.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that if it continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, it risks becoming 'history'. The remarks were made during an interactive session, days after the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, which involved precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.
Jammu and Kashmir Police solved a murder case within four days by arresting the accused, Sardar Singh, from Himachal Pradesh. The victim, Roop Singh, was found shot dead in Kathua district. The accused, who owed the victim money, allegedly used his father's gun to commit the crime.
The Italian Open quarter-final between Luciano Darderi and Rafael Jodar was temporarily suspended due to smoke from fireworks at the nearby Stadio Olimpico, impacting visibility and the electronic line-calling system.
A Delhi court has ordered the immediate release of a man mistakenly arrested in connection with a fatal clash between two families during Holi in Uttam Nagar. The court criticised the investigating officer for not taking prompt action despite knowing about the wrongful arrest.
A 23-year-old woman from Manipur has alleged harassment and physical assault by her employers at the IIM Bangalore campus. Police have registered a case and are investigating the allegations, which span from June 2021 to May 2026.
Assam Police's Special Task Force seized narcotics valued at Rs 21.36 crore and arrested five persons in Kamrup district. The operation was based on intelligence about a large consignment being transported from Manipur.
A 24-year-old man in Vrindavan allegedly murdered his 28-year-old live-in partner and then died by suicide, according to police reports. The couple's relationship had deteriorated after the woman filed a molestation complaint against him.
Aligarh police arrested twelve members of an interstate gang allegedly involved in trafficking illicit country-made firearms from the ruins of an old fort on the outskirts of Aligarh.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has been in Tehran meeting with Iranian officials in an attempt to mediate and resolve the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. This marks Naqvi's second visit in less than a week as Pakistan seeks to bridge the differences between the two nations and establish long-term stability in the region.
An elderly man in Pune has been detained by police after allegedly molesting his nine-year-old granddaughter. The incident sparked outrage and protests in the Parvati area.
A 13-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly seriously injuring a woman while attempting to steal from her home in Thane district, Maharashtra. The teenager, booked for attempted murder, allegedly committed the crime in the Murbad area. The victim, a teacher, was stabbed multiple times and is in serious condition.
India will allow Pakistan athletes and teams to compete in international events hosted in the country, but bilateral sporting ties between the neighbours remain suspended.
Thane police rescued a five-year-old boy and arrested the abductor within five hours of the crime. The accused, Iqbal Guddu Ansari, was arrested from a hideout in Mumbai. The boy was lured away from his home in Bhiwandi. Multiple police teams used technical surveillance to trace the suspect.
Thane police uncover a 'contract killing' plot where a man allegedly hired assailants to kill his brother over a property dispute, then filed a false police report.
A 17-year-old student in Rajasthan's Tonk district allegedly died by suicide, with family members alleging pressure to convert by his girlfriend and her family.
A new study in Phoenix, USA, reveals that waste heat from data centres can significantly increase air temperatures in nearby neighbourhoods, exacerbating urban heat island effects.
West Bengal police are investigating the murder of a BJP leader's aide, suspecting the involvement of professional shooters from neighbouring states and local criminals.
'You set up your SIPs and you do not touch them. Not during COVID, not during a war scare, not when your neighbour tells you the market is finished. You let the noise pass over you.' 'The beauty of this approach is that it does not require courage or conviction in the moment. It just requires inertia -- keep the SIP running and do not look at your portfolio too often.'
The family of the driver injured in the shooting that killed a BJP leader's aide in West Bengal has demanded justice and urged the government to prevent future incidents.
A 30-year-old man in Thane district, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide after a domestic quarrel. He locked his wife and children in a room before hanging himself. Neighbours found him and rushed him to the hospital, where he was declared dead.
Police in Thane have registered a case against approximately 20 individuals for allegedly killing a 60-year-old man following a dispute in the Dombivli area of Maharashtra's Thane district.
A Nepalese national was arrested near the Indo-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district with 4.66 kilograms of illegal charas worth about Rs 2.5 crore.
Former Army Chief General (retd) Manoj Naravane has supported RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale's stand for fostering dialogue and people-to-people connections with neighbouring Pakistan, saying that such engagements are 'important'.
But when it comes to e2W, China is the dominant player and had grabbed over 76 per cent share of total e2W imports in 2025 with brands like Yadea, NIU and Sunra dominating the market.
A new report highlights India's increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks and CBRN threats due to geopolitical tensions, industrial growth, and urbanisation, calling for an urgent strengthening of its CBRN security strategy through collaboration and investment.
Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran as negotiations remained deadlocked over uranium stockpiles, sanctions relief and war compensation. The US President's sharp remarks came just hours after Iranian media revealed Washington's core conditions for resuming negotiations.
Nepal Airlines has apologised for a map shared on social media that incorrectly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, leading to a swift backlash and the removal of the post.
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has directed police to investigate the recent assault on an elderly, mentally challenged woman at her home near Chantavila.
A woman Maoist leader carrying a bounty of Rs 15 lakh was arrested in Kolkata, while another red rebel surrendered before the police, a senior officer said.
AM Shahjahan and Vanni Arasu from IUML and VCK respectively were sworn in as ministers in Tamil Nadu, increasing the number of allies in the TVK government. This marks the first time representatives from both parties have been inducted into the state cabinet, signifying a shift in Tamil Nadu's coalition dynamics.
A Thane court acquitted a man accused of murdering his four-year-old stepson, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a conclusive chain of evidence and highlighting inconsistencies in witness testimonies.
Five women suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in India were detained in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district on Friday, police said.
A 39-year-old former Army man, Prakash Baburao Sasatte, was found dead at his residence in Latur district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which was discovered after neighbours reported a foul smell emanating from his house.
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