Two families in Bhubaneswar narrowly escaped tragedy when a car linked to a murder case fell 20 feet from an overbridge, landing near their shanties. The drunk driver caused partial damage to homes but no casualties.
Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar issues strict orders banning police personnel from watching or making reels on duty, prohibiting middlemen in stations, and mandating uniformed WhatsApp DPs to improve conduct.
In a joint operation, ACB teams from Sonipat and Rohtak caught a woman patwari and a canteen operator accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe for clearing a land ownership file in Kharkhoda, Sonipat district.
Angry residents of Railway Basti in Ferozepur locked the municipal council gate, protesting against persistent waterlogging and foul smells. They warned of intensifying their struggle if issues aren't resolved promptly.
Former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal criticizes the NDA government for stifling opposition voices in Parliament, calling it undemocratic. She also raises concerns about the Indo-US trade deal's impact on Indian farmers.
Punjab Police conducted 2,760 raids on Day 1 of Operation Prahaar-II, arresting 1,250 individuals, including proclaimed offenders, in a major crackdown on criminals.
Punjab Police's decorated officer Bikramjit Singh Brar, a five-time President Police Medal for Gallantry recipient, has been promoted to Superintendent of Police. The promotion follows a departmental screening committee meeting.
Tension mounts in Rohtak as traders allege police inaction after jeweller Hemant Bakshi receives Rs 5 crore extortion threat via foreign call and in-person intimidation. Multiple traders report similar threats.
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa condemns AAP's political protests, urging focus on state's fiscal crisis and governance instead of what he calls 'non-issues' for political gain.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a review petition from a man seeking appointment as an assistant professor in biochemistry at Goa University, upholding its earlier order and finding no merit in his claims regarding marks and eligibility.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin, addressing party workers in Patna, criticized Congress and RJD while highlighting BJP's inclusive approach and vision for Bihar's future.
Vice President Radhakrishnan's meeting with Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan reinforced a shared commitment to peace, stability, and cooperation in the Indian Ocean region, strengthening bilateral ties.
India reinforces Seychelles as a key strategic partner through a new economic package, advancing joint vision for maritime security and regional stability in the Indian Ocean region.
The Excise Department in Amritsar has intensified its crackdown on the illicit liquor trade, conducting raids and seizing illegal stock to curb black market activities and ensure public safety.
The Bombay High Court has directed that notice be issued to the Department of Drinking Water regarding illegal borewells causing water scarcity in Chimbel, with a response due by February 17.
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has identified 457 institutions where stray dogs create issues, planning phased catching and rehabilitation following Supreme Court directives.
The Orissa High Court has directed authorities to address inadequate night shelter facilities at SCB Medical College in Cuttack, where patients' relatives sleep on roadsides. The court also ordered regulation of NGO food distribution causing campus conges
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav presents Rs 3.47 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, aiming to double incomes and empower 94 lakh poor families. Opposition RJD stages walkout citing law and order failure.
A 17-year-old boy was found hanging in Samastipur, with his family accusing neighbors of murder over an alleged affair with a minor girl. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
In a major development in the Sabarimala gold loss case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) will send samples to BARC and other premier labs for scientific analysis to determine the cause of the gold loss.
A South Korean county head has been expelled from his party after suggesting the country should import young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka to address its low birth rate crisis.
Iran's ambassador to India emphasized the Chabahar Port project as a crucial symbol of bilateral cooperation, rooted in shared history and vital for regional connectivity, during Iranian National Day celebrations.
Mangaluru City police swiftly solved a cash theft case involving over Rs 1.2 lakh within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering stolen cash, a two-wheeler, and a mobile phone in a coordinated operation.
Severe potholes on the National Highway between Jalandhar and Ludhiana, especially near Goraya and Phillaur, are causing frequent vehicle damage and accidents, with locals and officials reporting daily incidents.
Punjab's electricity regulator has ordered PSPCL to issue a fresh public notice on revised revenue projections, amid concerns over unrealistic loss reduction targets and the state's growing subsidy burden during an election year.
Gurpreet Singh Sekhon, a former gangster with over 40 criminal cases, enters Punjab politics after winning zila parishad elections and plans to contest assembly polls from Ferozepur district.
A tech employee in Bengaluru lost a trolley with Rs 17 lakh in gold and Rs 2 lakh cash at Yelahanka station. RPF officials swiftly recovered it, highlighting increased efficiency in handling lost items on railways.
A 62-year-old woman died in a fire in her Vile Parle flat, suspected to have started from a lit diya for wedding rituals. A relative was injured, and extensive damage occurred.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has announced approval of five bridges and two road projects in Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency to boost connectivity and economic growth.
A farmer in Shivamogga has filed a police complaint alleging forest officials destroyed his arecanut and banana plantation during an eviction drive, despite pending court cases and land documents.