Amritsar: 102 Grams of Heroin Seized, One Arrested
In a significant drug bust, Amritsar police arrested one individual and confiscated 102 grams of heroin, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking in the region.
Category : Politics
Guwahati Bridge Opens for Pedestrians Feb 14, Vehicles in March
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces the Kumar Bhaskar Verma bridge in Guwahati will be inaugurated by PM Modi on Feb 14, open for pedestrians initially, with vehicular traffic starting in March.
Assam Voter Rolls: Minority Districts Gain Amid Overall Decline
Eight Muslim-majority districts in Assam saw voter gains in final electoral rolls, while the state's overall electorate contracted by over two lakh. Traditional Assamese heartlands recorded significant declines.
Mysuru's Child Marriage-Free GP Award Sees Zero Applicants
In a surprising development, Mysuru district's initiative to award Gram Panchayats for being child marriage-free has received no applications, highlighting implementation challenges.
Agumbe Ghat Road Project Sparks Debate in Shivamogga
Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra announced a 20-km NH-169A upgrade through Agumbe Ghat with a tunnel bypass study, approved by PM Modi and Nitin Gadkari. Environmentalists warn it threatens king cobra habitat and local ecology.
Nationwide Strike May Hit Karnataka Midday Meals, SDMCs Involved
A nationwide strike threatens to disrupt midday meal services in Karnataka, with authorities planning to involve School Development and Management Committees to mitigate the impact.
Odisha Teacher Arrested for Raping Student, Issuing Threats
A government high school teacher in Sundargarh, Odisha, was arrested for allegedly raping a Class IX student multiple times and threatening her. The accused, who served as acting head, was suspended after an internal inquiry.
Nancy Guthrie Case: Detained Man Released, Speaks Out
A man detained in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case has been released without charges, speaking out about the search. Ransom deadlines pass, Bitcoin activity surfaces as FBI continues urgent investigation.
Gaya DM Pushes Officials to Accelerate North Koel Canal Project
District Magistrate Shashank Shubhankar inspected the North Koel canal project in Gaya, directing officials to expedite work to meet the March 31 deadline. The Rs 1,367.61 crore project will irrigate 30,000 hectares across five blocks.
Delhi HC Slams NGO for Frivolous PILs Against Mosques
Delhi High Court criticized an NGO for repeatedly filing public interest litigations targeting mosques and dargahs, calling it a misuse of judicial process and warning against heightening religious passions.
Bihar Leaders Pay Tribute to Deendayal Upadhyaya on Samarpan Diwas
Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar and BJP leaders paid tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary, Samarpan Diwas, in Patna. They highlighted his Antyodaya vision and Ekatm Manavvad philosophy as guiding principles for gove
Indian-Origin Driver Arrested in Canada's Largest Meth Seizure
Satnam Singh, an Indian-origin truck driver, was arrested for smuggling 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Canada, marking the largest narcotics seizure at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry.
Odisha Police Seize Rs 1 Crore in Banned Tobacco Products
Nayagarh police in Odisha have arrested five individuals and confiscated gutka worth approximately Rs 1 crore during a four-day enforcement drive. This action follows the state government's recent ban on all tobacco and nicotine-laced products, implemente
Federal Worker Arrested in Bloomington Prostitution Sting
Bloomington Police arrested 30 men, including a federal background check worker for agencies like DHS and ICE, in a multi-day prostitution sting operation.
Bengaluru: Son Kills Navy Captain Parents Over Job Taunts
A retired Indian Navy captain and his wife were brutally murdered by their son in Bengaluru after he allegedly faced taunts about being unemployed. The 33-year-old suspect was arrested by HAL police.
Land, Forest Clearance Delays Slow National Highway Projects: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed Rajya Sabha that land acquisition and forest clearance hurdles are causing delays and cost overruns in national highway projects, while funding constraints are not a factor.
Telangana Municipal Polls 2026: 73%+ Voter Turnout
The Telangana municipal elections in 2026 concluded peacefully with a robust voter turnout exceeding 73%. Polling was conducted smoothly across all wards without any major incidents reported.
Jharkhand HC Allows MLA's Wife Medical Travel Abroad
The Jharkhand High Court permits Madhu Singh, wife of Hussainabad MLA Kamlesh Kumar Singh, to travel to the USA and UK for chronic liver treatment, citing it as a fundamental right.
Govandi Murder: Victim's Father Recounts Final Moments
Mumbai police arrest suspect's brother and friend in Govandi shooting case. Victim Shifa Shaikh was allegedly killed by a woman in a love triangle dispute over a boyfriend.
Belagavi Land Fraud: Fake Aadhaar Cards, Sub-Registrar Collusion Exposed
Belagavi police busted a major land fraud case where private property was transferred using fake Aadhaar cards and forged documents, allegedly with sub-registrar collusion. Six acres were illegally transferred in 2025.
Odisha Govt Announces Minor IAS Reshuffle, Key Officials Retain Charges
The Odisha government has implemented a minor administrative reshuffle within the IAS cadre. Key officials, including Bhupendra Singh Poonia and D Prasanth Kumar Reddy, have been reassigned or allowed to retain additional responsibilities across various d
Jharkhand HC Criticizes Police in Witch-Branding and Missing Child Case
The Jharkhand High Court reprimanded Gumla SP for inaction in a case where a woman was assaulted and branded a witch, while ordering police to trace her missing daughter and involve UIDAI.
Kalaburagi Police Arrest Two Thieves, Seize Rs 16.2 Lakh
Kalaburagi police arrested two thieves in separate burglary cases, recovering gold jewellery and cash totaling Rs 16.2 lakh. The suspects have been handed over to judicial custody.
19 Injured in KSRTC Bus Crash on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway
A KSRTC bus traveling from Bengaluru to Virajpet crashed into an underpass bridge near Maddur, injuring 19 passengers. One passenger sustained head injuries while others had minor injuries. Traffic was disrupted for nearly 1km before police cleared the sc
Fourth Accused Arrested in Manipal NDPS Case
Manipal police have arrested Mohammed Ajmal, the fourth accused in an NDPS case involving the sale of ganja and LSD. Police seized 2,084 grams of ganja worth Rs 1 lakh and detained five persons who allegedly consumed the substance.
Hubballi's Karwar Road Becomes Illegal Garbage Dumping Ground
Empty sites along Karwar road in Hubballi have become illegal garbage dumping grounds for 2-3 months. Residents criticize HDMC for inaction despite multiple complaints about construction waste and mixed garbage.
Karnataka Congress Crisis: Shivakumar Brothers Meet High Command
DK Shivakumar and DK Suresh held late-night meetings with Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal in Delhi, pressing for implementation of a reported power-sharing pact with CM Siddaramaiah amid party tensions.
Karnataka Launches Satellite Monitoring for Temple Assets
Karnataka government initiates a comprehensive drive using satellite surveillance and ground surveys to prevent encroachment on temple properties under the Rs 15-crore Bhu-Varaha scheme.
Mysuru Farmers Secure Water Release from Kabini After Protest
Following a large-scale protest, water resources officials have committed to releasing water from the Kabini reservoir to canals starting February 15, addressing farmers' demands for irrigation and lake filling.
Seer Calls for Government Action on Farmer Hardships
Avadhoota Datta Peetham seer Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swami urged governments to prioritize alleviating farmers' hardships during a farmers' awareness march in Mysuru.
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