Mohammad Hamza

A dramatic situation unfolds in Kupwara, Kashmir, where a Bijnor family has reported that their 17-year-old son was allegedly pressured into converting to Islam during his employment at a salon. The local police have mobilized a team to ensure his safe return. Contradicting the family's claim, a mosque asserts that the boy voluntarily embraced Islam, now known as Mohammad Hamza.

PSL 2026 kicks off March 26 with Lahore Qalandars facing Hyderabad Kingsmen, but without spectators due to regional issues and rising costs. The tournament will be broadcast-first, held in Lahore and Karachi. Despite the challenges, eight teams and international stars promise exciting cricket, with the opening match at 7:30 PM IST.

Crime branch of Lucknow police solved the Para cow slaughter case of Hanskheda village which took place on the intervening night of November 7 and 8.Three youths from Billochpura were arrested.

Maidan and parks in several parts of the city have been wearing a deserted look during the day. As the mercury remained high, several sports clubs and coaches cancelled practice sessions and matches to safeguard children from the scorching weather.

As the World Cup fever grips the world, local traders dealing in soccer merchandise are laughing their way to the bank. Most have seen sales in football goods — jerseys, boots, flags etc — rise by 100% in October-November over June this year.

A car crashed into a truck on a bridge, killing three people and injuring two others. The driver of the car has been charged with causing death by negligence.

The Prachin Niyudh Kala (martial art) Association has announced sub-junior and junior teams to participate in state championship scheduled to be held at Kanpur on October 4 and 5.

A large number of students from the city have been selected in Combined Pre -Medical Test (CPMT)-2012, results of which were declared on Tuesday night.

Resident doctors of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have decided to donate their one-day salary for rehabilitation of the people affected in Delhi riots.

President of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and rector of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulema Maulana Rabey Hasani Nadwi on Wednesday came out against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and asked the government to either repeal the law or bring Muslims within its ambit.

India's Yuvraj Wadhwani defeated Anas Ali Shah of Pakistan 13-11, 11-5, 6-11, 12-10 in the final Saturday to win the boys under-13 title in the 25th Asian junior individual squash championship here.

DFC First Bank MD and CEO V Vaidyanathan has said digital infrastructure will have a transformative impact on leaders of tomorrow. "The impact cannot be overstated. With digital connectivity, including Aadhaar and Bharat's optic network, India has achieved a remarkable feat, formalising the economy, notably for MSMEs. Over 100 million merchants now deal digitally through QR codes, facilitating trade and enabling micro-businesses.