Bingson John, 69, was arrested in Bhubaneswar after allegedly defrauding a five-star hotel in Raipur of Rs 63,755 and a laptop. He confessed to modeling his decades-long criminal lifestyle on serial killer Charles Sobhraj, posing as guests in hotels across India under fake identities.
Legendary Pandavani exponent Teejan Bai has passed away at the age of 70 after a prolonged illness. She died at AIIMS, Raipur, where she was being treated for health complications. Bai was a celebrated folk artist, known for her storytelling performances based on the Mahabharata, and received numerous prestigious honors throughout her career.
Legendary Pandavani folk singer Teejan Bai, a Padma Vibhushan awardee, passed away at 70 in Raipur after a prolonged illness. She was a renowned exponent of the Mahabharata-based folk art form, transforming it into an internationally acclaimed art.
Senior BJP leader Dharamlal Kaushik's phone was snatched by bike-borne miscreants in Raipur. Police arrested a 19-year-old suspect and recovered the phone within eight hours. The incident sparked a political row over law and order, with the Congress criticizing the police commissionerate system.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026, led by Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105. Jacob Bethell had a bizarre moment, dropping his gold chain while getting dismissed, later retrieved by Devdutt Padikkal.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Jacob Bethell had a bizarre incident during an IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders, accidentally dropping his gold chain while being dismissed, which was later returned by Devdutt Padikkal. RCB won the match led by Virat Kohli's unbeaten century.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets in IPL 2026, with Virat Kohli scoring an unbeaten 105 and Manish Pandey making a sensational catch.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets, reaching the top of the IPL 2026 table. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105 and Manish Pandey's stunning catch were highlights.
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 105 to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a 6-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, chasing 193 with 5 balls to spare.
Rain in Raipur threatens to wash out the IPL 2026 match between KKR and RCB, with differing playoff implications: a no-result would aid RCB's second-place standing with 15 points, while KKR would drop to 7th with 10 points, facing a must-win scenario in their remaining matches.
Rain in Raipur may wash out the IPL 2026 match between KKR and RCB, impacting their playoff chances differently: RCB would strengthen their top-two position with 15 points, while KKR would drop to 7th with 10 points, facing a must-win scenario.
Krunal Pandya battled severe cramps to anchor Royal Challengers Bengaluru's thrilling IPL 2026 chase against Mumbai Indians in Raipur. His resilient 73, despite immense pain, kept RCB alive. While fans lauded his grit, former cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath's controversial remark about 'letting him die' drew criticism. Pandya emphasized sheer willpower and courage in overcoming the painful cramps.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by two wickets in a last-ball IPL 2026 thriller in Raipur. Krunal Pandya starred with a gritty 73 despite severe cramps, rescuing RCB from 39/3 with key partnerships. Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished the chase with a crucial six. After the match, an emotional Krunal praised former MI teammate Kieron Pollard, calling him his “big brother".
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by two wickets in a last-ball IPL 2026 thriller in Raipur. Krunal Pandya starred with a gritty 73 despite severe cramps, rescuing RCB from 39/3 with key partnerships. Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished the chase with a crucial six. After the match, an emotional Krunal praised former MI teammate Kieron Pollard, calling him his “big brother".
Royal Challengers Bengaluru snatched a dramatic victory from Mumbai Indians on the final ball in Raipur. Krunal Pandya's valiant 73 was ended by a spectacular catch, but RCB still needed 18 from 12. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's tight penultimate over, Raj Bawa couldn't defend the target, leading to a thrilling last-ball win for Bengaluru.
Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru without star allrounder Hardik Pandya, who is still being evaluated by the medical team for a back spasm. Suryakumar Yadav will continue to captain the side in Pandya's absence for the crucial IPL 2026 encounter in Raipur.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is likely to join the squad in Raipur on Thursday for their Sunday fixture against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The all-rounder didn't travel with the first batch of players on Wednesday and will link up with the squad on Thursday.
A bouncer fatally shot his two sisters-in-law in Raipur following a domestic dispute over his child. The accused, Jitendra Verma, went to his in-laws' home in an inebriated state after his wife left with their child. He surrendered to the police after the incident.
