Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead at his home in suspicious circumstances after securing bail in a corruption case. He was charged with taking a kickback on aircraft purchases for the national carrier and had allegedly admitted to bribing former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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.
Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including two women, for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses in various parts of the city. The operation led to the rescue of four women who were allegedly forced into prostitution.
Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev dismisses claims of minority consolidation against the ruling LDF in the Assembly polls, stating minorities have no grievances and trust the Left's stance against the Centre.
A senior US official has emphasised the importance of openness and security in the development of artificial intelligence between India and the US, urging both nations to avoid dependencies on adversarial countries.
Police in Uttar Pradesh busted an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Moradabad, arresting three individuals and seizing a large quantity of firearms and manufacturing equipment.
Delhi Police have busted an interstate fake visa and overseas job racket that allegedly duped hundreds of job seekers. Three people have been arrested for luring victims with promises of high-paying jobs in countries such as Russia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.
Political parties in Kerala are making preparations for celebrations as the Assembly election results are set to be announced. Congress and UDF workers are preparing food and cultural programmes, while the BJP is also planning celebrations with laddoos and placards.
The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested another person in connection with the alleged Hazaribag treasury scam, bringing the total number of arrests to six. The investigation, ordered by the Jharkhand government, focuses on the illegal withdrawal of money from the Hazaribagh Treasury. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to handle the case.
Doctors at AIIMS, Delhi, have successfully performed a simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant after 18 years, marking a significant advancement in organ transplantation in India. The surgery was performed on a 30-year-old patient with end-stage renal disease caused by Type 1 diabetes.
Opposition parties have criticised the AAP government in Punjab following twin blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar, citing a breakdown in law and order and intelligence systems. The blasts have sparked a political blame game, with accusations flying between the AAP and BJP.
A 24-year-old dancer from Delhi, Mohit, suffered severe injuries after allegedly being pushed under a train following a three-year-old rivalry. Police are investigating the incident, which initially appeared to be an accident or suicide attempt, as a potential assault.
Three people were shot dead after a dispute at a gym in the Khurja Nagar area of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, police said.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat contests the Wrestling Federation of India's decision to bar her from competitions, asserting that international authorities have cleared her to compete.
Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth over 36 crore and arrested 16 people, including four foreign nationals, in recent operations, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
Two Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers were arrested in Colombo over allegations of filming women in hotel bathrooms, released on bail as police probe possible online circulation of videos.
Delhi Police have arrested four individuals, including a company employee, for allegedly robbing two employees of Rs 70 lakh in Delhi's Inderpuri area last month. The employee is accused of leaking information about cash movement and planning the robbery with accomplices.
Several IPL captains are under pressure after their teams' disappointing performances this season. Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, and Rishabh Pant face uncertainty as their franchises evaluate leadership roles and team strategies for future seasons.
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.
Vijay was appointed CM after he presented letters of support from the VCK and the IUML who have two MLAs each.
Two individuals sustained injuries after a shooting incident occurred in a salon in Pune's Warje area. Police have detained one suspect and are searching for others involved in the attack, which stemmed from a prior dispute.
Delhi recorded the highest number of murders linked to illicit relationships and love affairs among metropolitan cities, according to the latest figures of the NCRB.
A youth kidnapped five days ago was rescued by police in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, and six people, including a woman, were arrested. Police also recovered part of the ransom money, weapons and a car used in the crime.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed officials to prioritise cases involving missing children and women, while also cracking down on narcotic substances and land-related crimes.
Three people died in two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Godda district on Sunday. Two men were killed when a truck hit their motorcycle, and another man died in a head-on collision between two motorcycles.
Kanpur Police have dismantled a sophisticated cyber fraud syndicate, arresting eight individuals, including five bank officials, for facilitating mule accounts and hawala transactions worth Rs 125 crore.
Thousands of teaching job aspirants in Bihar have been booked and several arrested following protests over delays in the BPSC TRE-4 examination notification, leading to clashes with police and political accusations.
Four people died after their SUV collided with a truck in Hazaribag district, Jharkhand, due to speeding and an overtaking attempt.
Rajasthan police busted a cross-border smuggling network in Sri Ganganagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing heroin, opium, and illegal arms.
A court in Karnataka has sentenced six convicts to death in connection with the 2025 murder of BJP leader Venkatesh Kurubara.
The Delhi government has partnered with IIT Madras to conduct a pilot study on 'smog-eating' surfaces using photocatalytic materials like Titanium Dioxide to combat air pollution.
Gurugram police have arrested three individuals for allegedly robbing a passenger in an auto-rickshaw after offering him a lift. The incident occurred on April 10 when the victim was waiting for an auto-rickshaw outside the IFSC building in Sector 66. The accused, identified as Irfan, Sohail, and Ruksana, have been arrested by the crime branch.
Abhishek Bachchan expresses his desire to see MS Dhoni play in the European T20 Premier League, highlighting the league's commitment to quality cricket and nurturing local talent.
Courts cannot be the only hope for those fighting hate speech. Countering its effects on the ground takes more effort. With our political parties unwilling to put in that amount of effort, it's left to citizens to do so, points out Jyoti Punwani.
A 52-year-old man was allegedly killed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, following a brutal attack stemming from a family dispute. Police have registered a case of murder and are investigating the incident.
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.
D N Jeevaraj of the BJP has been declared the MLA for Sringeri after a recount of postal ballots, following a High Court order. This reverses the 2023 election result where Congress candidate T D Raje Gowda had won.
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.
The 100-day 'drug-free J-K campaign' has achieved significant success across the Union Territory, leading to numerous arrests, seizures of narcotics, and demolition of properties linked to drug peddlers.
Three people, including a mother and her son, died after an SUV collided with their motorcycle in the Arain area of Ajmer district, Rajasthan. Police are searching for the driver of the SUV who fled the scene after the accident.
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