Serena Williams will make her competitive tennis comeback at Queen's Club in London after nearly four years away from the WTA Tour, returning to action at the age of 44.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is serving a 20-year sentence for raping two women disciples.
The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union territories to operationalise a single helpline number '112' for emergency responses and establish a functional good samaritan grievance redressal system within three months, emphasising that the right to trauma care is an integral part of the right to life.
The Bombay High Court has directed HDFC Bank to refund Rs 38 lakh to a Pune businessman who lost the amount in a digital fraud, citing the account holder's lack of fault and RBI guidelines on customer protection.
A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, to seven days of police custody in connection with her alleged dowry death case. Singh was arrested in Jabalpur and presented before a magistrate in Bhopal.
A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, to seven days of police custody in connection with her alleged dowry death case. Singh was arrested in Jabalpur and presented before a magistrate in Bhopal.
The Delhi Police has confirmed that it has not yet received any official request for permission from the digital group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are ready to deploy personnel to maintain law and order if necessary.
St Stephen's College is embroiled in a dispute with Delhi University over teacher recruitment, with a court order halting the process and a fresh examination roster including newly recruited teachers.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted eight men charged with the attempted murder of a police constable due to the victim's inability to identify his attackers and key witnesses turning hostile.
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) leadership, led by President Chintan Parikh and Secretary General Sunder Iyer, has pledged to prioritise player welfare, transparent governance, and athlete representation if given a full term. They aim to transform Indian tennis by addressing past administrative issues and fostering a player-centric environment.
Star Indian men's doubles badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Indonesia Open mid-match due to a recurring shoulder injury to Satwik. This comes shortly after their Singapore Open victory, raising concerns about their fitness for upcoming tournaments.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to provide details of arms licences held by 19 individuals, including politicians Brij Bhushan Singh and Raja Bhaiya, citing concerns over the public display of weapons and its impact on social harmony.
Star Indian men's doubles badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Indonesia Open mid-match due to a recurring shoulder injury to Satwik. This comes shortly after their Singapore Open victory, raising concerns about their fitness for upcoming tournaments.
A Delhi court has remanded an accused in the NEET paper leak case to judicial custody until June 6, as the CBI continues its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam.
Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj told Delhi Police he delegated daily operations and structural changes to 'another person'.
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 final.
Another accused in the alleged financial irregularities in Assam Fisheries Development Corporation Ltd has been apprehended in Odisha, marking the ninth arrest in the case.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets in the opening round match.
AIIMS Delhi is prepared to conduct a second autopsy on actor-model Twisha Sharma following a Madhya Pradesh High Court order in the alleged dowry death case.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open title, marking their first BWF World Tour crown since 2024. The victory held special significance for Satwik, who dedicated the win to his family after a period of personal challenges.
The Kerala government has assured Dalit residents of a disputed land in Ernakulam district that it will seek more time from the court regarding their eviction. The assurance was given by State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, who stated the government will do everything necessary to help them and that further action will be taken only as per court directions.
Vinesh Phogat's return to competitive wrestling at the Asian Games selection trials was marked by high tension, emotional outbursts, and heavy security, as her supporters clashed with WFI officials.
Author of over 100 books, he served as the secretary general of Lok Sabha from 1983 to 1990.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Maulana Imran Ali and Rinku SK in connection with the April violence and protests in Malda, West Bengal. The arrests are part of 12 ongoing cases related to road blockades, illegal detention of judicial officers, and attacks on police during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Naomi Osaka battled through a tough three-set match against 18-year-old Iva Jovic to reach the French Open fourth round, setting up a high-profile clash with world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
Delhi Police are searching for hotel manager Jai Mishra following a devastating fire that killed 21 people in Malviya Nagar. Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been arrested and claims Mishra managed the hotel and held the licenses. Investigators are probing potential licensing violations, as the hotel allegedly operated 25 rooms with permission for only six.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.
The Supreme Court of India has asserted its jurisdiction to determine what constitutes a superstitious practice within a religion, during a hearing on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious sites.
Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez suffered a leg injury after tripping over an advertising sign during her doubles match at the French Open, forcing her to retire from the tournament.
A Delhi court has granted Amit Katyal, a businessman linked to Lalu Prasad's family, permission to travel for religious purposes and modified his bail conditions in a money laundering case.
The Calcutta High Court has upheld a magistrate court's decision to grant interim maintenance to a Hindu woman who married a man according to Muslim rites and customs, citing Supreme Court precedents on the husband's liability for maintenance until the marriage is declared void.
The Supreme Court has modified its previous order regarding three academics involved in a controversial NCERT textbook chapter on corruption in the judiciary, allowing government bodies to make independent decisions about their association with the academics.
A British Sikh man has been convicted of murder after claiming he used a kirpan in self-defence. The case has raised questions about the legal parameters around carrying a kirpan in the UK.
Uttar Pradesh's 'zero tolerance' policy against crime has resulted in a conviction rate of more than 93 per cent over the past year, according to the state's newly appointed DGP, Rajeev Krishna. Courts convicted 42,681 accused, and authorities seized properties worth nearly Rs 788.38 crore linked to criminal activities.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar, arrested under UAPA for allegedly conspiring with terrorist groups to recruit terrorists and radicalise youth after the repeal of Article 370.
The Bombay High Court has upheld a lower court's decision to frame murder charges against eight police officers in connection with the 2014 custodial death of Agnello Valdaris, citing inconsistencies in police records and evidence of custodial torture.
A lawyer was shot and seriously injured inside a court complex in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly by his cousin, following a family dispute. Authorities are investigating the incident.
A man wanted for nearly nine years in connection with the murder of a woman for an alleged Rs 50 lakh insurance claim and property has been arrested in Bihar, Delhi Police said. Another accused in the case was found to have died in 2018.
Samarth Singh, the husband of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, has been arrested in connection with her death and brought to Bhopal. Police are seeking his custodial remand for questioning. Sharma was found dead at her home on May 12, with her family alleging dowry harassment.
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