The United States has formally designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing Tehran of using foreign nationals as political leverage. This move comes amid stalled nuclear talks and increased regional tensions.
Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gooligowda announced Rs 52,000 credited to each Gruha Lakshmi beneficiary, with over Rs 1.20 lakh crore spent on five guarantee schemes in 2.5 years.
The body of an unidentified woman was discovered in a mango orchard in Farrukhabad's Shyam Nagar village. Police have launched an investigation and are using social media to establish her identity.
A 26-year-old man named S Akash was killed after a speeding desludging truck hit his two-wheeler from behind on Thiruvanaikoil ROB in Srirangam, Trichy. He sustained severe head injuries and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
Madras High Court criticizes political rhetoric on compassionate appointments, directs Tamil Nadu to report on announcements from 2021-2026. Court highlights case of murdered SI's daughter denied job despite CM's promise.
Maharashtra government plans to request Election Commission to postpone Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls due to overlap with Census 2027 first phase, citing strain on field staff.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the acquittal of AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case proves central agencies are being used as puppets to target political rivals ahead of Punjab elections.
Justice Nagamohan Das, head of the SC internal reservation commission, has asked the Karnataka government to clarify how internal quotas will be accommodated within the existing 15% reservation framework for Scheduled Castes in state recruitment.
Panic erupted in Lingasugur after 15+ explosive cartridges were discovered near Hutti Gold Mines' main gate. Police investigate as officials examine potential security lapses and illegal transport.
Ahead of Holi, Prayagraj police and excise department conduct joint raids in trans-Ganga and Yamuna areas, destroying 70 quintals of lahan and mahua to curb spurious liquor production.
Top leaders of the banned CPI (Maoists), including Devji, met Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad, seeking an increase in the financial rehabilitation package from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore.
A false bomb threat at Kanpur Central Railway Station led to a large-scale security response late Friday. Police and BDS teams conducted thorough searches but found no explosives. The call was traced to a lost mobile phone, with investigations ongoing.
An eight-hour daily mega block will disrupt rail services on the Lucknow-Kanpur route from April 2 to May 13 for repairs to the 118-year-old Ganga bridge, affecting 55 trains with cancellations, diversions, and route changes.
A local court in Etah sentenced Manoj Singh to life imprisonment for a 2006 double murder inside court premises, imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine, and sought action against the investigating officer for a negligent probe.
A Bareilly hair trader claims he was robbed of 35 kg of human hair worth Rs 3 lakh but police have not registered an FIR. Police say he refused to file a complaint, though they investigated and made arrests in a related case.
The Karnataka government is set to make a decision on implementing internal reservations for jobs after the official notification is issued, impacting employment policies in the state.
Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will determine if his son H.D. Kumaraswamy should become Karnataka's Chief Minister, highlighting BJP's influence in the state's political dynamics.
Authorities in New Hampshire have arrested Hepay Juma, 26, for reckless second-degree murder after her newborn daughter's body was found in Pine Island Pond nearly a year ago. The investigation continues as the community mourns Baby Grace.
US President Donald Trump has ordered all federal agencies to immediately stop using technology from AI firm Anthropic, escalating a conflict over Pentagon AI contracts and national security concerns.
A 55-year-old ex-serviceman's funeral in Bagalkot district faced alleged untouchability as shops shut and mobile payment demanded to avoid touching Dalit cash, sparking official intervention.
Federal authorities have charged 30 additional individuals for allegedly storming a Minnesota church during an anti-ICE demonstration, bringing total arrests to over 60. Attorney General Pam Bondi warns against attacking houses of worship.
A 20-year-old ITI student named Sahil was discovered dead on a private school campus in Prayagraj's trans-Yamuna area. Police are investigating whether it was suicide or murder after villagers reported hearing a gunshot.
Triplicane police arrested a 38-year-old man for harassing a 19-year-old college student on a Chennai bus. The incident occurred on route 32-B, leading to immediate police action.
The decades-old Amar Saheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Municipal Library in Prayagraj faces severe damage to its books and building structure due to a leaking roof and dilapidated condition, with nearby residents also reporting cracks in their properties.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Faizan, arrested for posting 'Pakistan Zindabad' on Instagram after a terror attack, with strict conditions against anti-national social media posts.
More than 24 lakh farmers in Karnataka have not completed KYC for the mandatory Farmer ID, with Belagavi district seeing only 22,810 out of 6.6 lakh farmers registered. Officials urge completion by Feb 28 to avoid missing PM-Kisan instalments.
Zirakpur Police have arrested four individuals who allegedly impersonated journalists to blackmail and extort money from local shopkeepers. One suspect remains at large as investigations continue.
Self-proclaimed godman Mallikarjun Muthya approaches Karnataka High Court to quash Pocso case, while police intensify efforts to trace him. The case stems from a viral video showing alleged misconduct with a minor.
The Himachal Pradesh government has re-notified the formation of Nagrota Surian Nagar Panchayat, ending a delay of over a year. This move aims to enhance local governance and development in the region.
A Himachal Pradesh MLA alleges that the detention of Delhi police personnel was orchestrated by the state government as a political conspiracy, sparking controversy.