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A 17-year-old girl from Delhi has accused her friend of multiple rapes in a Gurugram hotel. The alleged incidents occurred between January and March 2026, police stated. A case was registered after the teenager became pregnant and was medically examined. The FIR was filed under POCSO and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections. Police are investigating and conducting raids to apprehend the accused.

Jadumani Singh Mandengbam secured a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. He credited veteran boxer Sarita Devi for her significant support and guidance. Sarita Devi's daily advice and encouragement were crucial to his journey. The young boxer aims to improve and perform well in future competitions. This silver medal will motivate him to work even harder.

Taking a jibe at PM Modi's critics, Shehzad Poonawalla expressed "disappointment" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership style. He sarcastically suggested Modi learn dictatorship from past Congress leaders. Poonawalla cited Indira Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru as examples of strong rule. He also mentioned past Congress governments' actions during protests. The former spokesperson concluded Modi had not met Left-liberal expectations.

An alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed operative was arrested by West Bengal STF. Hamim Mondal planned to target Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and disrupt a Delhi protest. He intended to disguise himself in a police uniform for sabotage activities. Mondal was in contact with Pakistan-based handlers through encrypted messaging applications. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of the terror network.

However, Vinoth told TOI that the document in his possession was only the “budget preface and not the complete budget document.”

Bernard Arnault sarcastically addressed a Le Monde investigation into his family and business empire. He dismissed claims of family succession rifts and political influence. The billionaire questioned the newspaper's extensive resources dedicated to the six-part series. Arnault also defended his family's interactions and LVMH's business-first strategy.

US President Trump is receiving conflicting advice from two key regional allies on how to handle Iran. Saudi Arabia is urging restraint and de-escalation to prevent a wider regional conflict, while Israel is pressing for a tougher stance against Tehran. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise, with attacks on commercial shipping and drone strikes in Kuwait adding to regional instability. Trump has expressed frustration over stalled diplomatic efforts and Iran's refusal to meet US demands.

A red alert has been issued for Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrissur, Idukki, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta, while the remaining five districts were placed on orange alert

Gen Sharma served as the Chief of the Army Staff from April 30, 1988, to June 30, 1990, and was the recipient of numerous distinguished awards during his professional career

On misuse of livestreamed content, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan expressed concern about sensationalisation of decontextualised fragments of oral observations made by judges, distorting public understanding of what had actually happened in court

The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways was responding to a question by Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra

The Prime Minister said airports in the country were once named after a single family, and that the NDA government had named them after Valmiki, Sant Ravidas and now Alluri Sitarama Raju, whose name would inspire every passenger flying from Bhogapuram

The alleged use of a pellet gun in the Sansad march organised by the CJP has revived questions about a weapon that has been repeatedly criticised for causing severe injuries. Here’s a timeline of India’s major incidents

Initially, ISKCON will serve mid-day meals to 44,000 students in 500 Kolkata schools; within the next three months, mid-day meals will reach 2.5 lakh students, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Student leaders Vijaypal Kudi and Viona Jat said the government has been given a seven-day ultimatum to decide on their demands, including holding student union elections in universities and colleges

Iran's foreign minister warned Britain that allowing US strikes from its bases is aggression. He stated this action grants Iran the right to self-defense under international law. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved continued US military base access for operations. Burnham also reaffirmed UK commitment to maritime security efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. London maintains it is not part of any war with Iran and supports diplomacy.

Eco-tourism spots and water tourism destinations shut in Kozhikode district following the orders from the DIstrict Disaster Management Authority on Saturday.

Police said around 30 persons allegedly barged into the manufacturing unit after breaking open the gate, pelted the car with cement blocks, damaged CCTV cameras, and assaulted the complainant and others with machetes, clubs and knives

The Karnataka government is set to reclaim plots that have not seen any construction within five years. Beneficiaries will be reimbursed their payments along with accrued interest. This initiative seeks to tackle the issue of abandoned sites turning into dumping grounds. The government encourages property owners to develop their plots, particularly those allotted by BDA, CITB, and cooperative societies.