Holi celebrations in Chandigarh descended into chaos with police-youth clashes in Sector 15, traffic disruptions near Punjab University, and altercations at Sukhna Lake. Viral videos show baton blows and slaps exchanged during the festivities.
Mohali police detained several youths and impounded multiple vehicles on Holi following complaints of hooliganism and harassment of women in busy markets. Special teams were deployed to ensure peaceful celebrations.
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange cancels all public tours across Maharashtra for a year to focus on building a robust grassroots organizational network for the reservation movement, shifting from rallies to structured local coordination.
Formal seat-sharing negotiations between AIADMK and BJP remain delayed as both parties clash over key constituencies in Tamil Nadu, with BJP scaling down demands but seeking stronger winning prospects.
Vijayakumar, 28, from Ambattur, Chennai, died in Cambodia after being cheated by a job agent. His family faces a 7 lakh bill to bring his body home, highlighting the perils of overseas job scams.
Two men died after being run over by trains on the same railway stretch in Ahmedabad's Naranpura area within 24 hours. Police are investigating the incidents, with one victim identified and the other unknown.
The BJP's recent Rajya Sabha nominations from Haryana highlight a calculated shift in political strategy, focusing on caste dynamics and regional influence to strengthen its electoral prospects.
In a crackdown on illegal logging, Yamunanagar authorities seized a utility vehicle transporting prohibited khair wood and arrested one person involved in the smuggling operation.
Haryana Congress leader files Rajya Sabha nomination as Rahul Gandhi's chosen candidate, highlighting party's strategic move ahead of elections.
In a shocking incident, two young men were stabbed to death in Panipat, Haryana, during Holi festivities. Police are investigating the motive and searching for suspects.
A lawyer was shot dead in Jhajjar, Haryana, leading the local bar association to suspend work in protest. Police are investigating the murder case.
A devastating road accident in Rohtak, Haryana, claimed four lives after a car collided with a motorcycle. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.
The Congress party alleges that the Haryana government is facing significant financial strain, citing rising debt and fiscal mismanagement, while the BJP denies the claims.
A Haryana court has granted bail to Monu Manesar, a key accused in the Junaid and Nasir murder case, marking a significant development in the high-profile investigation.
The Indian Navy has deployed maritime patrol aircraft and a ship to assist the Iranian Navy after an Iranian warship sank in the Gulf of Oman, showcasing regional cooperation.
Thalapathy Vijay's attempt to break the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance in Tamil Nadu fizzled out, as Congress and VCK remained committed to the state government despite aspirations for power-sharing.
President Donald Trump has dismissed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following a contentious Senate hearing where she claimed Trump knew about a $220 million ad campaign for migrant self-deportation.
Cuttack recorded a sharp 21 million litre increase in water consumption over two days during Dola Purnima and Holi celebrations. Authorities managed the surge without major disruptions.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the Centre's handling of the Iranian vessel attack near Sri Lanka, warning it threatens regional peace and Kerala's expatriate community in the Gulf.
Ashwathi V Nair, daughter of late writer M T Vasudevan Nair, files defamation case against authors and publisher of 'Empty Space' book in Kozhikode court.
The Karnataka High Court has ordered notices to the Union Ministry of Electronics and Google India over a petition by a Sri Lankan Supreme Court judge seeking removal of defamatory content.
Ahmedabad's Economic Offences Wing books textile trader Harsh Dubey for allegedly cheating three wholesale firms of Rs 73.88 lakh in fabric purchases. The accused reportedly used GST benefits before cancelling registration.
A brave woman in Panchkula's Sector 21 resisted a chain-snatching attempt, forcing the attacker to flee and leave his jacket behind. Police are investigating using CCTV footage.
Cuba faces a four-day blackout due to fuel shortages and aging infrastructure. In India, a massive fire in Ghaziabad's industrial area is under control with no casualties. Global updates include Czech lawmakers shielding officials and Trump's DHS shakeup.
As Kerala CM inaugurates tunnelling for the Anakkampoyil-Meppadi road, authorities have not started monitoring the endangered Banasura Chilappan bird, violating environmental clearance conditions.
The nomination process for Rajya Sabha elections across 10 states concluded, setting the stage for political battles in Bihar and Odisha. Key developments include a rare BJD-Congress alliance and opposition unity tests.
Zobaidul Amin, a Bangladeshi national, is set to appear in an Alaska court after extradition from Malaysia, accused of running a large-scale online child exploitation operation targeting hundreds of minors worldwide.
The Supreme Court has invoked extraordinary powers to transfer three petitions from the Allahabad High Court to itself, citing a six-year delay in delivering a verdict after reserving judgment in a 1994 criminal case.
A leaked WhatsApp group run by young Florida Republicans reveals over 400 uses of racial slurs, discussions on murdering Black Americans, and antisemitic remarks, sparking a criminal investigation.
A retired Punjab PCS officer and his friend narrowly escaped a car fire in Chandigarh's Sector 35 market after a passer-by alerted them to smoke. The vehicle burst into flames seconds after they exited.