Two brothers died in Kanpur after their sand-laden dumper truck collided with a stationary truck on a flyover. The accident caused a significant traffic jam and required a three-hour rescue operation.
A man and his female friend were assaulted in Berhampur, Odisha, leading to political condemnation and allegations of deteriorating law and order under the BJP government.
The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized a large quantity of drugs, illegal weapons, and other items during a five-day special drive across the state.
A man was beaten to death and another critically injured by a mob for allegedly sexually assaulting two women on the outskirts of the city on Thursday, following which Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asked the police to ensure no repeat of such incidents in future.
A man in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his four-year-old son by throwing him into the Yamuna river before attempting suicide, following a dispute with his wife.
Josh Inglis's blistering 72 helped Lucknow Super Giants post a competitive 196 for six against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Inglis and Ayush Badoni's aggressive batting helped Lucknow recover from an early slump.
A passenger bus accident in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the death of fifteen people and injuries to twenty others. The accident occurred near Kagort village in the Ram Nagar area.
A man was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint in Rayagada, Odisha, and later found murdered. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the identified suspects.
A family of four, including two minors, died in a house fire and subsequent cooking gas cylinder explosion in Kumhari town, Durg district, Chhattisgarh. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and the state government has announced financial assistance to the family.
The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized over 3,000 kg of ganja, 20 unlicensed guns and other illegal items during a special five-day drive across the state.
Four individuals, including two women, have been arrested in Indore for allegedly kidnapping two children and demanding a ransom of Rs 15 lakh. The children were lured with the promise of pets and later rescued by the police.
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.
A woman from Delhi recounts the harrowing experience of a boat capsizing at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting alleged negligence and lack of safety measures.
A recap of the action of the eighth week of IPL 2026.
Madhya Pradesh tourism minister blames a sudden storm for the cruise boat tragedy in Jabalpur, raising questions about safety checks and vessel fitness.
Nine people were injured when unknown armed assailants opened fire on a police vehicle and an ambulance in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local police said.
Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to the recovery of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility that she fell into a nearby drain, while the BJP has alleged abduction.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Crime Branch investigation into the mob lynching of a GRP constable accused of attempted rape. The incident occurred on May 7, and the investigation aims to identify and prosecute those responsible. The victim's father alleges police involvement in the assault.
A married woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district climbed a mobile tower, creating a dramatic scene for nearly three hours, allegedly to be with her lover. Police and fire officials successfully brought her down after counselling.
Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information regarding the whereabouts of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Khorha Colony, Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility of the child falling into a nearby drain, while the family claims to have received a ransom call.
Substitute Ritwik Das scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal as Jamshedpur FC fought back to hold Mohun Bagan to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match, significantly diminishing Mohun Bagan's chances of winning the curtailed edition.
Police have registered a case against the management of a private school in Bareilly after a six-year-old student drowned in an open well on the school premises.
In a video released by RCB, Kohli praised Krunal's resilience, saying the innings stood out for its courage under pressure. He said Krunal refused to give in to discomfort and instead "found a way" to keep the team in the contest, with his late sixes proving decisive in the final outcome.
Her team scour platforms and trains, looking out for vulnerable children accompanied by adults who look or behave suspiciously or whose presence makes the child uncomfortable. They also look out for children travelling alone. 'We watch, listen and talk. All this is done tactfully and sensitively because we are dealing with young children.'
At least 18 people were charred to death, and six others sustained grievous injuries following a massive explosion at a private firecracker manufacturing unit near Virudhunagar, the police said on Sunday.
Two teenage girls drowned while bathing in a river in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Thursday, police said.
Jamshedpur FC's Nikola Stojanovic scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw against Sporting Club Delhi in the ISL match on Thursday.
Police in Gujarat have busted an inter-state child trafficking racket, arresting the kingpin from Telangana. The gang, known as the 'Murugan Gang,' allegedly trafficked newborn babies from multiple states, selling them at high prices. The investigation is ongoing to rescue the trafficked children.
A 17-year-old boy was swept away by the Yomgo River in Arunachal Pradesh's West Siang district while picnicking. A search operation is underway, but the teenager is yet to be found.
A special court in Thane acquitted three individuals in a 2015 human trafficking case due to the prosecution's failure to examine the minor victim, who was allegedly forced into prostitution.
If only Pati Patni Aur Woh Do were as funny as its director intended it to be, that would have been reason to celebrate, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
A US Air Force officer was rescued from deep inside Iran after his jet was shot down, following a two-day mission involving US Special Operations forces. The officer evaded Iranian forces for over 24 hours, hiding in a mountain crevice and hiking to high altitudes before being rescued.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has accused Pakistan of targeting the region's youth by flooding the streets with drugs, vowing to combat the menace and protect the younger generation.
Police in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, arrested a man and rescued seven cows after intercepting a truck allegedly involved in illegal animal transport. The arrest followed a tip-off, leading to the discovery of cows crammed inside the vehicle in poor conditions.
A 40-year-old lost Malayalam cinematic gem, John Abraham's Amma Ariyan, has been meticulously restored in 4K by the Film Heritage Foundation and is now set to grace the prestigious Cannes Classics section
Markets face risk of a prolonged bear phase as oil shocks and geopolitical tensions test inflation, growth and investor confidence globally, points out Debashis Basu.
A 28-year-old man, accused of abducting a minor girl, allegedly died by suicide inside a toilet at the Chandpa police station in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the suspension of two police officers.
A woman admitted to the psychiatry ward of Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital attempted self-immolation but was saved by a security guard.
Paris St Germain drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich, securing a 6-5 aggregate victory and a place in the Champions League final against Arsenal.
A dental surgeon in Faridabad allegedly died by suicide after an argument with his wife, jumping into the Agra Canal. The State Disaster Response Force recovered his body after a 20-hour search.
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