Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling men's doubles final.
Delhi Police have arrested Anuj Choudhari, an associate of the Randeep Bhati gang, who was wanted in a murder case and had been absconding for nearly three years. He was apprehended in Ghazipur with illegal weapons and a stolen scooter.
A finance company in Thane, Maharashtra, has reported being defrauded of Rs 25.96 lakh by five individuals who allegedly mortgaged fake jewellery to obtain loans. Police are investigating the case, which reportedly occurred in 2025.
Serena Williams is set to make a comeback to competitive tennis after a nearly four-year absence, receiving a wildcard entry into the Queen's Club Championships doubles draw.
India's gross savings rate is projected to be nearly 47 basis points higher in FY25 than previously estimated, following the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) revision of the methodology for calculating household savings routed through the securities market.
A tiger strayed into a residential area near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, resulting in one death and four injuries. The incident sparked protests and accusations of negligence against forest officials.
Bihar Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a Muzaffarpur resident for his alleged links with Pakistan-based arms smuggler Shahzad Bhatti's gang, seizing digital evidence indicating anti-India activities.
Pranavi Urs finished T17 and Diksha Dagar was T20 at the Lalla Meryem Cup. Canadian Teen sensation Anna Huang secured the title.
A court in Mumbai sentenced a Bangladeshi national to seven months in jail for illegally entering India and working abroad with forged documents, highlighting concerns about national security.
A man who breached security at the Delhi Assembly by driving an SUV into the complex has been remanded to eight days' police custody. The court cited the seriousness of the allegations and the accused's apparent awareness of his actions.
The Indian women's cricket team will be looking to address their middle-order concerns in the final T20 International against England, aiming for a series-clinching victory ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Indian IT stocks have seen a significant decline of up to 33 per cent year-to-date in 2026, largely due to artificial intelligence (AI) disrupting traditional outsourcing models, leading analysts to predict a challenging FY27 for the sector despite some cushion from rupee depreciation.
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca defeated Casper Ruud to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final at the French Open, continuing his impressive run in the tournament.
'We caught General Pervez Musharraf talking over the phone with his Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Mohammad Aziz. Musharraf was visiting China; Aziz was in Rawalpindi.'
CCTV footage collected from cameras near a temple allegedly showed the accused first assaulting the victim with a stick before mowing him down with a vehicle, police said.
Gurugram Traffic Police impounded a Fortuner vehicle due to non-payment of traffic fines amounting to Rs 83,000. The action was taken during a special enforcement drive against motorists violating traffic rules.
Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress is grappling with an unprecedented political crisis following its recent electoral defeat, which has seen a significant number of its legislators openly challenging her authority and forming a rebel faction.
Young Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri finished as runner-up at the Austrian Open International Series, losing to Canada's Rachel Chan in the women's singles final. In mixed doubles, the Indian pair of Sathish Karunakaran and Zenith Abbigail also finished as runners-up.
Punjab AAP president Aman Arora criticised Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for alleged misconduct and objectionable behaviour towards police personnel in Dhuri, following an incident where Bittu intervened in the detention of a BJP leader during the election silent period.
Janhavi Soneji emerged as the winner of the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters' season four after a draw against AGM Rajveer Pinkesh Nahar.
Aryaveer Dewan emerged as the Asian boys' U-19 champion at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China, marking him as the fourth Indian to achieve this feat.
Police in West Bengal have arrested four people for allegedly attacking Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to Sonarpur. The arrests followed an incident where Banerjee's convoy was pelted with stones and eggs, leading to a chaotic situation. Banerjee, who was visiting victims of post-poll violence, claimed BJP activists were trying to kill him. The incident has sparked political reactions, with the Trinamool Congress blaming the BJP, while the BJP denies involvement.
Police in Amethi have arrested five individuals following a disturbance at the residence of a Samajwadi Party MLA, involving allegations of death threats and assault.
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi capped a historic IPL 2026 season by winning the Emerging Player, MVP, Orange Cap, Super Striker and Super Sixes awards after scoring 776 runs and smashing a record 72 sixes for Rajasthan Royals.
'The name Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata was given by the prime minister in 2025.'
Vinesh Phogat was knocked out of the Asian Games selection trials in Delhi on Saturday after losing to Meenakshi Goyat 4-6 in a tense semi-final bout of the women's 53kg event.
Iran has restored access to a significant portion of its underground missile infrastructure following months of excavation and repair work, highlighting the limits of US bombing strategy.
Security forces in Manipur have dismantled six illegal bunkers constructed by armed groups in the Ukhrul district following recent gunfights in the Litan area.
CPI(M) workers clashed with security personnel outside former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence in Kerala during Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches related to the alleged CMRL monthly payment case involving his daughter.
Karnataka's chief minister-designate D K Shivakumar and outgoing chief minister Siddaramaiah congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru on winning their second consecutive Indian Premier League title. Shivakumar criticised IPL organisers for moving the final match venue to Gujarat, calling it an injustice to Karnataka and alleging political motivation.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Rahul Gandhi have engaged in a public dispute over alleged irregularities in the CBSE exam system, with Gandhi demanding an independent probe and Pradhan accusing Gandhi of politicising the issue.
The Kuwaiti Army reported intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, while tensions escalate between the US and Iran with reported strikes and confrontations near the Strait of Hormuz.
A year after 11 fans died during RCB title celebrations, the franchise's IPL 2026 triumph has sparked discussion over whether the victims should have been acknowledged.
D Gukesh emerged victorious after a bruising, nerve-jangling marathon battle against Vincent Keymer, and R Praggnanandhaa outplayed Alireza Firouzja but world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare opening-round defeat at Norway Chess, which began amid towering bookshelves at the historic Deichman Bjorvika public library in Oslo.
Sreenidi Deccan FC defeated Rajasthan United 2-1 in an Indian Football League match marked by two red cards. Brandon Vanlalremdika and Lalthankhuma scored for Sreenidi Deccan, while Issac Nortey scored for Rajasthan United.
At least 14 militants were killed and several others injured in a clash between rival armed groups in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, police said.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington is considering a "joint venture" with Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz, following his announcement of a two-week ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lauded India as a 'huge power' with a strong affinity for Israel, highlighting the growing partnership between the two nations despite global delegitimisation efforts against the Jewish state.
A tiger strayed into a residential area near the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, killing a woman and injuring four others. The incident sparked protests by villagers who accused forest officials of negligence.
Vinesh Phogat's return to competitive wrestling ended in a semi-final loss at the Asian Games selection trials, dashing her hopes of re-entering the national team after the 2024 Paris Olympics trauma.
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