Hyderabad's HYDRAA agency has secured 3,000 square yards of park land at Narsingi junction, preventing encroachments on land valued at 60 crore. The action follows complaints and joint inspections with authorities.
Karnataka DGP MA Saleem issues new police guidelines prohibiting mechanical FIRs over social media posts, emphasizing protection of political speech and high threshold for speech-related offences.
Amid a fare row, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has instructed the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation to reconsider its proposed fare hike, asserting state government authority over the matter.
Congress leader P Chidambaram criticized the government's Budget 2026-27 in Rajya Sabha, calling it forgettable and highlighting reductions in capital expenditure and declining investment rates.
In a significant political shift, BJD members including block chairpersons from Jagatsinghpur and Puri districts joined the BJP, strengthening its organization in key assembly segments.
Pathanamthitta MP Anto Antony announces legal action against CPM's K P Udayabhanu for spreading baseless allegations linking him to Sabarimala gold heist and financial fraud cases.
Madurai district police have arrested five individuals for the murder of a 33-year-old man at an unused stone quarry. The crime stemmed from a long-standing land dispute, with the victim lured and killed with a sword.
The 4th International Sports Film Festival of India concluded in Kolkata, with Iranian film 'Muddy Foot' winning Best Fiction Film. Awards also went to Australian and Bulgarian documentaries.
Delhi government announces a new policy to regulate e-rickshaws, addressing safety concerns and registration issues while protecting livelihoods. The draft will incorporate stakeholder feedback.
Hyderabad faces severe water shortages as demand surges with 50,000 new connections, while supply remains unchanged since 2012. Peripheral areas suffer most, relying on groundwater and tankers.
The recent tax imposition on disability pensions for soldiers has sparked outrage, being seen as a significant letdown for those who sacrificed for the nation.
Buckingham Palace has stated it is prepared to fully assist Thames Valley Police as they investigate allegations involving Prince Andrew and his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The King has expressed profound concern over the allegations.
Opposition leader V D Satheesan cites poet K Satchidanandan's warning about dangers of continuous rule, while CPM defends government continuity. Writers join chorus calling for change.
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in a DDA park in Moti Nagar after refusing to lend his phone. Hours later, a second stabbing occurred at the same location, raising serious safety concerns.
The Supreme Court has ordered West Bengal's police chief to file a personal affidavit responding to Election Commission allegations of systematic attempts to sabotage electoral roll revision by TMC functionaries.
A government wetland in Thalassery, crucial for drinking water infrastructure, was leased to a private memorial society for 30 years at Rs 100/year, overriding serious legal and environmental objections from multiple departments.
A village administrative officer in Ramanathapuram district was arrested by DVAC for allegedly accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe to process a land patta name transfer, leading to charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught a talati-cum-mantri and his aide red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 9,800 in Detroj village. The duo demanded illegal gratification for house tax assessments.
The RJD state committee meeting in Kozhikode demanded two additional seats from LDF, citing exclusion from ministerial posts and lack of unity. Party president threatened resignation over media leaks.
BJD MP Sasmit Patra has called on the central government to expedite key infrastructure projects in seven districts of southern Odisha, highlighting the need for improved rail, road, and air connectivity to drive holistic regional growth.
Police in Gajapati district detained a 16-year-old boy for allegedly sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl. The incident occurred while the girl was alone at home, and a case has been registered under BNS and Pocso Act.
Pala MLA Mani C Kappan has publicly challenged Kerala Congress (M) chairman Jose K Mani to deny reports of meeting Congress leaders to join the UDF, escalating political tensions in the state.
A 24-year-old man from Ernakulam was arrested by railway police for allegedly assaulting a Travelling Ticket Examiner on the Maveli Express. The incident occurred near Alappuzha Thuravoor.
Surrey Police release a direct video appeal by Sergeant Rupi Bansi targeting potential recruits of extortion gangs, as Mayor Brenda Locke calls for federal emergency action amid rising fear.
India has pledged a $175 million special economic package to Seychelles, including a $125 million line of credit and a $50 million grant, to support projects in social housing, E-mobility, health, and defence. The two nations signed seven agreements and e
Pouria Hamidi from Bushehr recorded a 10-minute English video urging President Trump not to negotiate with Iran's rulers, then took his own life. He claimed 40,000 died in crackdowns and called for US intervention.
MahaMetro finalizes a revised alignment for Nagpur's Sadar flyover, rerouting it through Kasturchand Park with a new landing at RBI Square to alleviate persistent traffic congestion near KP Metro station.
A fast-track court in Puri sentenced a 69-year-old Gujarat man to one year imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine for sexually harassing a woman at Jagannath Temple. The court also ordered Rs 2 lakh compensation for the survivor.
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Madras High Court's order prohibiting animal sacrifice and limiting prayer rights for Muslim devotees on Thiruparankundram hills in Tamil Nadu.
Police are investigating allegations that Prince Andrew shared confidential trade envoy information with Jeffrey Epstein, based on newly released US Justice Department emails. The claims have sparked political outrage and renewed royal scrutiny.