A Bengaluru court on Saturday dismissed the bail applications of Kannada actor Pavithra Gowda and co-accused Anu Kumar in the Renukaswamy murder case. The case, in which film star Darshan Thoogudeepa is a prime accused, revolves around the alleged murder plotted by Darshan after Renukaswamy reportedly sent obscene messages to Pavithra, who is a friend of Darshan.

Malayalam actor Jayasurya has responded to sexual harassment allegations made against him, calling them false and expressing how they have deeply affected him and his family. Currently in the United States with his family, the actor issued a statement on his 46th birthday, denying the accusations and confirming his intention to take legal action.

A 13-year-old girl here has become pregnant allegedly after she was raped by a government school peon, police said on Saturday.

The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians had difficulty and doubts over navigating other social media in its absence.

Numerous rallies and demonstrations are scheduled to be held in Kolkata on Sunday, demanding justice for the trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and killed at the RG Kar hospital here last month.

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed concern over the "rising" suicide rate among the youth and urged the government to make efforts to ease students' path by ensuring support instead of obstacles.

London: Joe Root chalked up a record 34th test century for England as the hosts raced closer to a series victory over Sri Lanka in the second test at Lord's on Saturday.

Imphal: Unidentified miscreants on Saturday set on fire the ancestral residence of Manipur BJP spokesperson Michael Lamjathang in Churachandpur district, police said.