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About 8,500 players will participate across 28 sports; the PM underscored the Games’ significance in providing a major platform for the nation’s youth; he urged visitors to sample Bihar’s famous litti chokha and makhana

Prabhsimran Singh's brilliant 91 propelled Punjab Kings to a 37-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants. His explosive innings, supported by Shashank Singh's cameo, lifted Punjab to 236/5. Arshdeep Singh's early wickets crippled Lucknow's chase, despite Ayush Badoni's valiant 74, restricting them to 199/7 and securing a crucial win for Punjab.

“Drug traffickers tend to misuse long-haul trains to shift narcotics across State lines, thinking they can evade detection due to the speed and anonymity the railway system offers,” said an SWR official

Parul Das wife of Hargobind Das and Pinki Das wife of Chandan Das sought protection and deployment of appropriate central forces for their safety and added that they were “left shaken and traumatized by the brazen conduct of the officers.

Sources say victim helped in busting a hideout of militants recently; political parties demand a thorough investigation

A police official said that the committee is currently recording the statements of senior officials in-charge of crowd management to understand what went wrong

Rishabh Pant's struggles continued with a meager 18 runs against Punjab Kings, further disappointing LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka. His poor form, marked by a low strike rate and multiple single-digit scores, contrasts sharply with Punjab Kings' dominant batting performance, highlighted by Prabhsimran Singh's explosive 91, propelling them to a formidable total of 236.

The conversation will be held in Bengaluru on May 9 and 10

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has submitted a report to the Home Ministry regarding the Murshidabad riots, triggered by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The report warns of radicalisation and militancy in border districts, highlighting administrative failures and a lack of coordination during the violence that resulted in casualties.

The viewers also issued an open letter to CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi to immediately allow the release of the film without any cuts. The open letter was signed by several renowned personalities including economist Jean Drèze.

Munir Ahmad appeals to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for help