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Police were also questioning 10 to 12 other persons allegedly linked to the racket, including biometric operators and middlemen, the Superintendent of Police said

The new terminals at Navi Mumbai, Guwahati and Bengaluru are raking in awards for design. But despite the many innovations at Indian airports, are we on a par with the rest of the world?

Ahead of his world title defence against Javokhir Sindarov, D Gukesh has been advised by Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran to improve his speed, technique and handling of time pressure. Sasikiran warned that Sindarov is highly prepared and fast-paced, but said Gukesh's previous world championship experience could prove crucial in what promises to be a tough contest.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is entering a thrilling group stage finale with 42 nations vying for 29 spots in the Round of 32. Only USA, Mexico, and Germany have secured early qualification, while Haiti, Turkiye, and Tunisia are out. Powerhouses like Argentina, France, England, and Portugal are still fighting for advancement. The week promises intense competition and simultaneous matches as the knockout picture takes shape.

The event organiser Dutta alleged that nearly 22,000 tickets for the event were sold in the black market and claimed that Mr. Biswas used his position as Sports Minister to exert undue influence over the programme

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's 'Maa Inti Bangaram' delivered a rare feat over its opening weekend, three consecutive days of growth rather than the usual weekend plateau. After a Rs. 5.35 crore Day 1, the film jumped 43% on Day 2 to Rs. 7.65 crore and a further 32% on Day 3 to Rs. 10.10 crore, taking its three-day domestic net to Rs. 23.10 crore and worldwide gross to Rs 41.79 crore. As the film enters its first Monday, live tracking shows Rs. 0.82 crore collected so far across 1,236 shows, split Rs 0.77 crore in Telugu and Rs. 0.05 crore in Tamil, pushing the cumulative domestic net to Rs. 23.92 crore. With momentum building with each day, B.V. Nandini Reddy's female-led action-family drama looks well positioned for a strong first week.

Taylor Swift, a pop music icon, redefined 'fearless' in her 2008 album 'Fearless'. She believes true bravery isn't the absence of fear, but acting despite it. This philosophy, evident in her lyrics about love, high school, and perseverance, highlights her enduring impact. Swift, now a billionaire, continues to inspire with her candid approach to life's challenges.

Five people died and many were hospitalised after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing plant in Tiruvallur

An intimate glimpse into the lives of the Dongria Kondh, one of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, in Odisha’s Niyamgiri hills

West Bengal's new BJP government has unveiled its inaugural budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Key announcements include a significant Dearness Allowance hike for state employees, the creation of one lakh government jobs, and a substantial Rs 36,000 crore direct cash transfer scheme for women. The budget also proposes infrastructure development and support for various worker categories, aiming to restore fiscal discipline and public trust.

Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour leader, citing a need for change after significant election setbacks and internal party dissent. Concerns over his ability to win the next general election, coupled with senior figures openly challenging his leadership and a perceived failure to deliver on 2024 promises, have led to his departure. Scandals also contributed to the pressure for new leadership.

The Supreme Court has fined the Chhattisgarh government Rs 2 lakh for illegally occupying private land for nearly four decades without compensation. The court upheld the high court's order, awarding landowners enhanced compensation and interest from the date they first filed their eviction suit in 2006. Justices deemed the state's appeal frivolous, aimed at harassing the landowners.

The four-member team, formed a day earlier, recorded G. Vijaya Lakshmi’s account at Krishnalanka, where residents blocked the highway backing the suspended Circle Inspector

This year’s theme for the International Day of Yoga is “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” highlighting its role in promoting physical health, mental well-being, emotional resilience and active ageing, contributing to an improved quality of life.

VHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal also sought a detailed explanation from the NTA on the dress code norms followed at exam centres

The BMC has advised residents to take precautions during thunderstorms and rain

"We have two matches and this is the time to stay positive. Shree Charani and Shafali (Verma) bowled well but the fielders didn't support them. We have to take opportunities at this level. We were not lucky enough with that."

MVA gets zero and the BJP rebel independent candidate wins Nashik; Shiv Sena UBT expels a candidate for anti-party activities after his defeat