A 28-year-old man, identified as Mochka Alda, who was allegedly physically assaulted after killing two persons in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, has died from his injuries, police said.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad remains tightlipped about MS Dhoni's future plans, while acknowledging the team's struggles and transition during the IPL season.
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.
Pakistani security forces killed two terrorists from the banned TTP who attempted to attack an under-construction police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The terrorists clashed with police after demanding construction work stop and kidnapped workers and policemen, who were later released after negotiations. A separate incident in the area resulted in one death and three injuries from a mortar shell.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded on Wednesday, recovering intraday losses, primarily driven by strong fag-end buying and a significant rally in blue-chip Reliance Industries.
The Punjab Police have dismantled a terror module supported by the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), arresting two individuals and seizing hand grenades intended for targeting government institutions.
Delhi Police have apprehended two juveniles in connection with the stabbing of two people in northeast Delhi's Gokalpuri area over an old dispute.
A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur area following a dispute with a juvenile, police reported. The accused, a 17-year-old, has been apprehended, and the weapon used in the crime has been recovered.
Two minors were killed and another injured in a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Rohini area, triggered by a past rivalry and suspicions of harbouring individuals involved in a previous murder case.
A man was killed and three others injured in a shooting in Delhi's Bawana area. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive behind the attack.
Mitchell Starc's four-wicket haul helped Delhi Capitals restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for eight after a blazing start in their IPL match, keeping Delhi's playoff hopes alive.
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 78 runs in the second Test to complete a 2-0 series whitewash, their first clean sweep against Pakistan at home.
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 jeweller in Beed district was allegedly assaulted and robbed of Rs 3 lakh by fraudsters who promised to sell him gold biscuits smuggled from Dubai. Two suspects were arrested after their motorcycle crashed during their escape, while others remain at large.
An author claims she was attacked in Indore after being mistaken for a 'child lifter' while researching a book on the Shah Bano case. Police deny the mob assault, citing a dispute over the book contract.
Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot at by unidentified assailants in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. He sustained multiple bullet injuries and is currently hospitalised. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Police in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have solved the murder case of an 18-year-old youth within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering the weapon used in the crime.
A cleric was allegedly assaulted in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from religious organisations.
Kuldeep Yadav marked his return in stunning three-wicket haul to complement K L Rahul's blazing half-century at the top as Delhi Capitals outclassed a lacklustre Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs.
A 22-year-old youth was stabbed allegedly by his co-worker following a dispute in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar area, police said on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday evening near a paint factory in Pratap Nagar. The reasons behind the attack are yet to be ascertained, they said.
DMK President M K Stalin has alleged that the ruling TVK won the April 23 Assembly polls by influencing people through social media, without doing any field work. He said social media was used to influence family members through children and that the DMK has realised this and will be very careful from now on. Stalin also mentioned that the DMK has set up a committee to tour all the 234 constituencies in the state to assess the ground situation and find out the reasons for the debacle.
A man wanted in Bihar for murder and attempted murder has been arrested in Delhi after evading arrest for over a year by working as a sweeper at a roadside dhaba.
BJP MLA Manda Mhatre from Belapur, Navi Mumbai, was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde enquired about her health.
Indian benchmark equity indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty, experienced a significant drop in early trade due to elevated oil prices, weak global market trends, and renewed fears of military operations in the Middle East following US President Donald Trump's statements regarding Iran. Track Sensex, Nifty on May 20.
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.
The United States has paused a proposed USD 14 billion arms sale to Taiwan due to concerns about maintaining sufficient munitions for potential conflicts, particularly in light of the ongoing situation with Iran.
A man and his female friend were allegedly assaulted with sticks by a group of people in Odisha's Berhampur city, triggering outrage after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, with all four crew members ejecting safely before the aircraft crashed.
Gujarat Titans have defied expectations to lead the IPL 2026 points table, showcasing a remarkable turnaround powered by a strong bowling unit, the inclusion of Jason Holder and Shubman Gill's effective leadership.
From Bandit Queen to Dhurandhar, these Indian films pushed cinematic violence to shocking, stomach-churning extremes.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan downplayed the heated on-field exchange between Virat Kohli and Travis Head during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to surpass Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, praising his range and temperament.
Cockroach Janata Party, which according to Dipke had 201,000 followers on X, came about following a controversy over Chief Justice of India Surya Kant using "parasites" and "cockroaches" while pulling up a lawyer for his plea seeking senior designation.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.
Delhi Police have arrested six operatives and sharpshooters allegedly linked to the Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang, recovering a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition.
England have dropped opener Zak Crawley and selected Emilio Gay as Ben Duckett's opening partner in a reshaped squad for the first Test against New Zealand.
'Don't ask me the reasons I'm leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it's my time.'
Police are investigating claims of a firing incident outside the residence of Diljit Dosanjh's manager in Karnal, allegedly at the behest of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's aides. The incident has sparked a political row, with AAP accusing BJP of intimidation tactics after Dosanjh declined to join the party.
A 55-year-old man was beaten to death in Maharashtra's Beed district following a dispute between his family and another, police said.
A court in Thane district has reserved its order until May 21 in a 2008 case involving the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan station by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists. MNS chief Raj Thackeray is among the accused.
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