Chennai: A Mumbai-bound private carrier suffered a delay of about two hours on Saturday following a "tyre burst," when it was preparing for take-off, officials at the airport here said.

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested a 21-year-old engineering student with alleged mental health issues for sending threat mails to the head coach of men's cricket team and former BJP MP Gautam Gambhir, an official said on Saturday.

Thirivanathapuram: Bomb threats were received by email at various hotels in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, prompting police to deploy bomb disposal units and dog squads to carry out inspections. An officer of Cantonment police station said that inspections were being carried out at all the hotels where the bomb threat was received.

Islamabad: Pakistani health authorities have initiated "emergency preparedness" measures to secure pharmaceutical supplies in response to the suspension of trade ties with India, according to a media report on Saturday.

New Delhi: The government asked media outlets on Saturday to refrain from live coverage of defence operations and movement of security forces, contending that such reportage may inadvertently help hostile elements.

Kolkata: Young Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh smashed half-centuries and shared a 120-run opening-wicket stand as Punjab Kings scored a challenging 201 for 4 against hosts Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match here on Saturday.

Ranchi: The High Court of Jharkhand has observed that calling a tribal "an adivasi" will not constitute an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Chandigarh: Four "illegally" constructed houses of notorious drug smugglers were demolished by police and district administration officials at Daulewala village in Moga here on Saturday, according to an official statement.