Saket Court has framed rape and murder charges against Rahul Meena in the case of an IRS officer’s daughter. He was arrested in April 2026. The accused has denied the charges, and the court has listed the matter for trial to begin on September 7. Saket Court on Monday framed charges against Rahul Meena, chargesheeted … Read more
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football, influenced by Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final defeat and his father’s death. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) thanked the ‘beloved captain’ for his lasting legacy. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) thanked legendary footballer Lionel Messi for his remarkable contribution and lasting legacy after he announced his retirement … Read more
Punjab has recorded signs of improvement in its groundwater situation, with the latest assessment indicating a decline in groundwater extraction rates and better performance across several assessment blocks. The Bhagwant Mann government has attributed the change to measures aimed at increasing canal water usage and reducing dependence on groundwater. Addressing a press conference on Monday, … Read more
Afresh push to operationalise Kolkata’s long-dormant Behala Airport has gathered momentum, with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari writing to Union Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, and the state’s Minister of State for Youth Services & Sports, Dr Indranil Khan, holding a face-to-face meeting with the Union Minister in New Delhi on Monday. … Read more
NSE’s new Closing Auction Session (CAS) recorded a turnover of Rs 39,718 crore on its first index rebalancing day. The session saw participation from over 98,000 investors and accounted for 22% of NSE’s total cash market turnover. Record Turnover on First Rebalancing Day The National Stock Exchange’s newly introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS) recorded a … Read more
Director Priyadarshan’s thriller ‘Haiwaan’, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, is a fresh take on its source material, ‘Oppam’. Priyadarshan discusses casting Akshay differently, while actors Boman Irani and Saiyami Kher share their views. Director Priyadarshan and the cast of ‘Haiwaan’ are gearing up for the release of their upcoming thriller, promising audiences a … Read more
Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan’s co-owned team, South Delhi Superstarz, won the Delhi Premier League 2026 title. Dhawan, who was present at the final, described the victory as a reflection of his belief in ‘the power of sport’. Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan congratulated his South Delhi Superstarz team after the franchise won the Delhi … Read more
Social media influencer Manjit Kaur, 3.5 months pregnant, died after being allegedly kidnapped in Chandigarh, taken to Morinda, tied to a tree, and set on fire. Chandigarh police have named three suspects and are investigating the murder case. Social media influencer Manjit Kaur was three and a half months pregnant when she passed away in … Read more
PM Modi met Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov in Bishkek during the 26th SCO Summit. They discussed boosting their Strategic Partnership in areas like healthcare, IT, defence, and expanding people-to-people relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit … Read more
A specialised tunnel search and rescue team from India has joined the Nepali Army to conduct intensive rescue operations at disaster-affected hydropower tunnel sites in Nepal’s Chilime and Langtang regions following devastating flash floods. A specialised tunnel search and rescue team from India, working in coordination with the Nepali Army, continues to conduct intensive rescue … Read more