Stories from India

Raigarh police in India have dismantled a large online cricket betting network operating in central India.

In Sankarapuram, the DMK party is showing strong support, with the TVK party emerging as the second choice according to voter mood indicators. This comes as the Tirupattur Returning Officer replaced an election flying squad team found sleeping on duty.

The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has demanded a ban on pre-poll surveys for the upcoming 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. A case for violating the election code has also been filed against TVK Leader Vijay in Tamil Nadu.

A US passenger was apprehended at Delhi airport for attempting to smuggle 115 gold bars concealed in a belt. The passenger was intercepted during security checks.

Pan Yinghua of China secured two silver medals in the 89kg category at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships in India.

Police in Thane said two private security guards were stabbed outside the Majiwada complex late Monday.

Cyberabad Police have arrested 10 individuals from multiple states in connection with cyber fraud cases. The arrests were made following an investigation into fraudulent activities.

The dates for the Gujarat local body elections in 2026 have been announced, with voting scheduled for April 26. This announcement was made by the Gujarat election commission.

App-based delivery and transport workers across India participated in a nationwide shutdown from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The protest was organized by their union to demonstrate against a recent ₹3-per-litre increase in petrol prices.

Indian fuel distributors have raised the prices of gasoline and diesel for the first time in four years. The price hike comes amid existing financial difficulties. The government cited rising global crude oil prices as a primary reason.