Stories from India

Yograj Singh, father of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, is seeking anticipatory bail. This action is related to an FIR filed in connection with the 'Lukkhe' series controversy.

The dates for the Gujarat local body elections in 2026 have been announced, with voting scheduled for April 26. The announcement was made in preparation for the elections. The elections will take place in Gandhinagar.

Two private security guards were stabbed outside the Majiwada complex in Thane late Monday.

A case has been filed against TVK leader Vijay for alleged election code violations. The case pertains to election activities in Tamil Nadu, India.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred east of North Andaman, India, on May 17. The earthquake's location is close to a predicted earthquake line for the period of March 15-24. The USGS reported a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurring 184 km northeast of Bamboo Flat, India. The earthquake's epicenter was at a depth of 105.224 km. The epicenter was located 1 km ENE of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 17.5 km. An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale has struck near India.

India's Election Commission has launched the E-Citizen platform, urging voters to review candidate profiles before casting their ballots.

Gujarat will hold local body elections on April 26, 2026. The announcement was made for municipality and panchayat elections. Candidates for the Congress party are expected to be announced today. Election officials will deploy 20 magistrates to oversee the process.

One Indian state is offering 40,000 rubles for the birth of a third and fourth child.

A case has been filed against TVK leader Vijay for alleged election code violations. The case pertains to the ongoing electoral contests in Tamil Nadu.

A man has been arrested for the murder of a woman and dumping her body in Tirupalya lake in Anekal taluk.