The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced a player contract system to professionalise and streamline its structure ahead of the 2026-2027 season. This makes MCA the first state cricket body to introduce such an arrangement, offering financial security and development pathways for cricketers.
Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested two inter-state arms dealers accused of supplying weapons to a terror associate linked to Al Badr. The investigation revealed suspicious financial transactions and a wider network of illegal arms smuggling.
Delhi Police have arrested two alleged associates of the Sandeep alias Kala Jatheri gang in Dwarka, recovering illegal firearms from them.
Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested a key associate of Sukesh Chandrasekhar, Navas Kakkat Ismail, after he was deported from Dubai. He is accused of being a crucial financial conduit and hawala operator, helping Chandrasekhar route proceeds of crime.
Assets worth Rs 3.78 crore belonging to drug kingpin Danish Merchant, a key associate of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, and his key aide were frozen under the SAFEMA and NDPS Act, an official said on Thursday.
Punjab Police have arrested an associate of gangster Arzoo Bishnoi, who was wanted in a murder case in Rajasthan and carried a bounty on his arrest.
A key associate of gangster Kapil Sangwan, known as Kaptan alias Tanna, has been arrested in connection with an extortion demand of Rs 2 crore. Kaptan, a member of the Nandu gang, was apprehended after evading arrest for over a year. He is accused of supplying illegal arms and facilitating plans to intimidate the victim.
The Shahdara Bar Association has pledged its support to a woman advocate who was brutally assaulted by her husband. The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of the matter and issued directions to the Delhi Police.
The Supreme Court has appointed its former judge Hrishikesh Roy to act as ombudsman of the Bihar Cricket Association.
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 rusticated student and his associates allegedly attacked staff members at Delhi University's Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, prompting a police investigation.
Delhi Police have arrested Ravi Malik, an alleged associate of the Kala Jathedi-Sampat Nehra gang, after he absconded for eight years in connection with an attempt to murder and armed robbery case.
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) has thanked law enforcement for ensuring the safety of guests after a shooting at the Washington Hilton, where their annual dinner was held. The incident led to the evacuation of President Trump and other officials.
Ghaziabad police arrested three individuals, including a woman, for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 10 crore from a local builder. The accused were former business associates and employees of the victim.
Arjun Tendulkar and Siddhant Addhatrao are eligible for the T20 Mumbai League auction after representing different state associations last season. The auction is scheduled for May 2, with the tournament in June.
The Mumbai Cricket Association is working with the Maharashtra state government to accelerate the development of a new 100,000-capacity cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has established a four-member ad-hoc committee to manage the affairs of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), following a directive from the Delhi High Court to restore democratic governance within the sport.
Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta, frustrated by delays in receiving prize money for winning the Odisha Open, has been assured by the All India Chess Federation that the issue will be resolved and his dues cleared.
The Gujarat High Court has disqualified former Indian cricketer Kiran More and three others from contesting the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) elections, citing a Supreme Court judgment on tenure limits and cooling-off periods.
Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta is struggling to receive his prize money from the Odisha Open, prompting him to seek intervention from the Sports Ministry after repeated assurances from organisers yielded no payment.
IIT-Gandhinagar is reviewing Michel Danino's position as guest professor after the Supreme Court directed institutions to disassociate from him due to a controversy over a chapter on judicial corruption in a withdrawn NCERT textbook.
The Indian Pickleball Association has sanctioned the fourth edition of the Indian Open, to be held in Hyderabad, as a PWR 1000 event, marking a significant step for the sport in India.
A gym owner in Dwarka, India, was targeted in an extortion attempt by Hari Chant Jatt alias Harry Boxer, an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who demanded Rs 2 crore. The gym was later attacked with gunfire.
A gym owner in Dwarka, India, was targeted in an extortion attempt by Hari Chant Jatt alias Harry Boxer, an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who demanded Rs 2 crore. The gym was attacked with gunfire, and police are investigating the incident.
The Nashik District Cricket Association has announced the launch of the Nashik Women's Premier League, scheduled for the last week of April, aiming to provide a platform for local women cricketers to showcase their talent.
The Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) has suspended three first-class cricketers following allegations of assaulting the U-19 state team coach. The players face serious charges and are barred from all CAP facilities and tournaments pending court clearance.
A 26-year-old man, allegedly associated with the Kapil Sangwan gang and involved in multiple criminal cases, has been arrested from Haryana.
Senior JD(U) leader K C Tyagi has resigned from the party after a long association, stating his commitment to ideological principles and respect for Nitish Kumar remain unchanged. He plans to decide his future course of action soon.
Police in Faridkot, Punjab, have arrested an associate of the Bambiha gang and recovered illegal weapons. In a separate operation, a drug smuggler was apprehended with two kg of heroin.
Rakshit Tyagi, son of slain gangster Vikki Tyagi, and an associate were arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following a shootout with police. Illegal arms were seized from their possession.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association's request for additional complimentary tickets led to the shifting of IPL final and playoff matches from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, according to a BCCI source.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh highlighted the significant participation of Haryana wrestlers in the National Open Ranking Tournament, countering claims of bias. However, the event was also marred by the discovery of used syringes, underscoring the ongoing doping challenges in Indian wrestling.
A retired school teacher in Kanpur was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.57 crore (approximately 150,000) in a sophisticated cyber scam involving impersonations of Mark Zuckerberg and associates of Elon Musk.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) member in Lucknow. The victim is receiving medical treatment, and police have recovered the weapon.
Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh addressed allegations of bias against Haryana wrestlers and acknowledged ongoing doping concerns after used syringes were found at the National Open Ranking Tournament.
NCP leader Rupali Chakankar appeared before a special investigation team (SIT) for questioning regarding her alleged association with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who is under arrest in rape and sexual exploitation cases. Chakankar, who resigned as the state women's panel chief, has pledged full cooperation with the probe.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) removed Col Ashok Yadav (Retd) from the ad-hoc committee running the affairs of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) citing infighting and disagreements within the panel.
Six individuals, including a professional shooter, have been arrested in Telangana for illegally hunting wild animals using airguns in the Shadnagar and Makthal forest areas.
A sub-zonal commander of the banned Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) was arrested with arms and ammunition from Jharkhand's Latehar district, police said.
A man impersonating an aide of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been arrested in Dehradun for allegedly swindling crores of rupees from ticket-seekers in multiple states.
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