Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died at the age of 38 due to cardiac-lung complications. The news has prompted condolences from across the political spectrum in Uttar Pradesh.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya admitted their IPL 2026 campaign never really got off the ground after their eight-wicket defeat by Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
Three Indian-origin men have been found guilty of first-degree murder in Canada in connection with the killing of a couple in Abbotsford in May 2022. The British Columbia Supreme Court ruled that the men played a willing and integral role in the couple's murder, which was financially motivated.
Donald Trump has dismissed the ceasefire with Iran as being on 'massive life support', signalling continued tensions between the US and Iran amid ongoing negotiations.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's impressive performance in IPL 2026 has sparked debate about his potential return to the Indian T20I squad.
West Bengal's chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari announced the beginning of 'Sonar Bangla' with the formation of the first BJP government in the state, heralding an era of 'peace and prosperity'. The oath-taking ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent figures, marks a significant political shift for West Bengal.
Yuvraj Sandhu was the only Indian golfer to make the cut at the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship, while Shubhankar Sharma and Veer Ahlawat missed the cut. Stefano Mazzoli and Lucas Bjerregaard lead the tournament.
'We should want Saiyaara, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Animal and Dhurandhar to coexist. Let the audience decide what they connect with.'
'If the Opposition associates itself too much with the minorities, then it becomes easy for the BJP to get Hindu consolidation votes.'
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to rediscover their batting form against Kolkata Knight Riders, whose in-form bowling attack has revived their IPL 2026 playoff hopes.
'I was so busy doing Tamil and Telugu films that I didn't get time to consider Hindi films.'
IPL 2026 Week 6 featured Rohit Sharma's explosive return, Urvil Patel's record-equalling fifty, Finn Allen's maiden IPL ton and Rashid Khan's brilliant comeback spell.
'When a story is presented to you on a large screen, they will know there are a lot of things that are not shown in the history books.'
Several high-profile football players are facing injuries ahead of the World Cup, raising concerns about their participation in the tournament. Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, and other stars are among those sidelined, while the packed playing schedule is drawing criticism.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government successfully won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu assembly, securing 144 votes in favour, with support from the Congress, VCK, and an AIADMK rebel faction.
What lessons opposition parties need to learn post defeat of Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal elections? The election saw spectacular victor of BJP which rose from 3 seats in 2016 to 206 seats in 2026 assembly elections.
'At the first sign of real trouble, that money will move. There will be a run.'
Kimi Antonelli, the Italian teenager, secured his third consecutive Formula One victory at the Miami Grand Prix, extending his championship lead. The race saw dramatic moments, including a safety car deployment and penalties for top drivers.
'When I asked Suvendu about the news that Didi was going to fight in his constituency, he said, 'Aami okhaney lorbo aar okhaney okey harabo (I will contest from there and defeat her there)' This was his comment while we were standing on the truck doing our roadshow.'
The Election Commission is preparing to launch the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' lists, potentially covering 22 states and Union Territories with approximately 40 crore electors.
A crucial Tata Trusts board meeting was unexpectedly postponed, highlighting internal conflicts over veto power, Tata Sons listing, and trustee eligibility, raising concerns about the stability of the $180 billion conglomerate.
India has no plans to ration fuel supplies despite ongoing disruptions in global energy markets, according to a top oil ministry official. The country has maintained adequate inventories of crude products and LPG while diversifying imports to manage supply risks.
Vinesh Phogat has indicated she will fight back after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) issued a show-cause notice accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, declaring her ineligible for domestic events until June 26.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to rediscover their batting form after a recent collapse as they face Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. RCB, currently second in the standings, need to regroup after a defeat against Gujarat Titans, while LSG are struggling at the bottom after losing their last six matches.
Ravichandran Ashwin reflects on his early IPL journey, highlighting the pivotal role of VB Chandrasekhar in securing his place at Chennai Super Kings.
Sanju is proving that sometimes the quietest minds produce the loudest impact.
Gujarat Titans' batting coach Matthew Hayden believes the team has a destructive bowling attack and top-order batsmen, contributing to their recent success in the Indian Premier League.
Finn Allen's unbeaten 47-ball IPL century powered KKR to an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, with Mark Boucher and Piyush Chawla praising the Kiwi opener's explosive batting display.
A prolonged supply shock can transmit to lower incomes, and dampen confidence and sentiment, warns Aditi Nayar, chief economist, head-research and outreach, ICRA.
India's U-17 girls boxers began their campaign at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026 with five victories. In the boys' category, Neela Narendra Kumar also won his bout.
Yuvraj Sandhu carded a 4-under 68 to lead the Indian golfers at the Estrella Damn Catalunya Championship, four shots behind the leader Shaun Norris.
Indian skeet shooters Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Raiza Dhillon finished highest among the Indian shooters but failed to reach the finals in both the men's and women's events in the ISSF World Cup Shotgun.
India's women's recurve team secured a spot in the Archery World Cup Stage 2 final after defeating South Korea, while the men's team suffered an early exit against Bangladesh.
India's U17 football team is set to compete in the AFC U17 Asian Cup, starting with a challenging match against Australia. Coach Bibiano Fernandes emphasises the importance of staying organised and focused throughout the tournament.
A police station in Rajasthan's Alwar district was allegedly attacked by a mob late Wednesday over the detention of two youths, leaving four police personnel injured.
Congress leader Kumari Selja expresses concern over the NCRB report highlighting a surge in crimes against children in Haryana, urging the state government to take immediate action.
Sahil Jadhav, the reigning World University Games champion, secured his first Archery World Cup medal, a bronze in the compound men's event at Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating Denmark's Martin Damsbo.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Mumbai Indians in a thrilling low-scoring match, thanks to a crucial six by Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the final over, eliminating Mumbai from playoff contention.
The Himachal Pradesh government is set to implement stringent measures, including mandatory drug testing for government jobs and 'bulldozer action' against drug smugglers, to combat the growing menace of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) in the state.
The OnePlus Nord CE6 features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, a 50MP main camera, and an 8,000 mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC charging.
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