Naveed

A data centre technician, Mohammed Abdul Naveed, has been arrested in connection with the Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge hit-and-run. Naveed fled to Ooty with his family after the accident, but was traced by police via his mobile phone. He is accused of striking and killing businessman Gosa Shyam Raj on April 19.

Chaos erupted at Aligarh Muslim University's JN Medical College after a dispute between doctors and patient attendants escalated into violence. Emergency services were crippled, forcing patient transfers. An elderly woman reportedly died amid the disruption. Police have registered a case of attempt to murder and rioting, with an internal probe underway.

Actor Vijay's supporters, anticipating his visit, entered the Velankanni Shrine Basilica early Saturday, raising "TVK, TVK" slogans. Their actions briefly disrupted the scheduled Mass, prompting priests to request calm and adherence to basilica rules. The supporters later dispersed, with confirmation that Vijay would not be visiting.

Two Aligarh Muslim University engineering students were arrested and jailed for allegedly calling the campus "mini Pakistan" and threatening a visiting doctor. The incident occurred when the doctor was leaving after meeting a friend. Police identified the accused using CCTV footage and are searching for others involved in the alleged communal remarks and intimidation.

Dance icon Jaaved Jaaferi is set to return to television as a judge for the fifth season of India's Best Dancer. Known for his role in the pioneering dance reality show Boogie Woogie, Jaaferi expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming installment, anticipating a nationwide celebration of dance.

Author Shaheen Bhatt is engaged to fitness coach Ishaan Mehra, a former international swimmer. Bhatt shared intimate proposal photos on social media, which quickly went viral. The couple, who made their relationship public last year, received congratulations from numerous celebrities. Mehra is a certified strength and conditioning coach.

Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen Bhatt announced her engagement to fitness coach Ishaan Mehra on Instagram with romantic proposal pics and a quirky caption: “We may have overdone this whole liking each other thing." Celebs like Ananya Panday, Rohan Joshi, and fans showered love. They went official in 2025.

Uttar Pradesh STF arrested a senior Union Bank of India official, Nitin Chaudhary, for his alleged role in a large-scale loan scam under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. The racket used forged documents and fake identities to fraudulently sanction loans worth crores across multiple banks. Chaudhary admitted to personally approving several fraudulent loans, with funds routed to fake firms.

A 22-year-old man from Rampur, serving in the Russian army, was killed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. His family alleges he was coerced into military service after going abroad for work, with an audio clip suggesting his life was ruined. His body returned home, leaving his family devastated and seeking answers.

Pakistan grapples with soaring fuel prices, prompting free public transport in Islamabad and Punjab for 30 days. Despite a revised petrol price, public anger persists. The government aims to ease economic burdens amid global energy disruptions and IMF pressure, with similar measures seen in Karachi and Bangladesh.

Eugenio Chacarra extended his lead at the Hero Indian Open to four strokes, navigating a challenging DLF Golf & Country Club course. Despite tough conditions and strategically placed pins, Chacarra's steady play secured his advantage. Challengers faltered on 'moving day,' leaving the Spaniard in prime position to defend his title.

Massive nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance. Several million people turned out, from New York to San Francisco and many places in between.

German Freddy Schott seized the sole lead at the Hero Indian Open with a final-hole birdie, finishing at 6-under. Defending champion Eugenio Chacarra shared the early lead at 5-under. Despite a challenging course, Schott's aggressive play on the greens secured his advantage, while many struggled, including top draw Akshay Bhatia.

Yami Gautam headlines horror-comedy Nayyi Navelli, announced at a Prime Video event. The tale of a "perfect" bride turning sinister in Meerut hits theaters soon, then Prime Video. Produced by Aanand L Rai's Colour Yellow, directed by Balaji Mohan. Shooting starts Feb 2026.

Cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika Chadha's Lucknow wedding was a masterclass in quiet luxury, blending modern sophistication with traditional elements. Vanshika stunned in an off-white Manish Malhotra saree, while Kuldeep opted for a sleek black bandhgala, creating a memorable celebration attended by over 900 guests, including notable personalities.