Ajit Pawar Passes Away: PM Modi to Attend Last Rites
Senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar has passed away, with supporters flocking for a final glimpse. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the last rites tomorrow in Maharashtra.
Category : Politics
Baramati Crash: Pinky Mali's Unkept Promise to Father
Pinky Mali, flight attendant on Ajit Pawar's crashed plane, had promised to call her father after landing. Her father Shivkumar Mali recounts their last conversation and her political activism.
Army-GWS Expedition to Topo Gone Pilgrimage in Arunachal
A 25-member Galo Welfare Society team, supported by the Indian Army, embarks on a five-day pilgrimage to Topo Gone in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh, to preserve indigenous cultural heritage.
Arunachal CM Khandu on Panchayat Discipline & Development
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized discipline, ideological clarity, and grassroots empowerment while addressing newly elected panchayat representatives in Itanagar.
Punjab Police Crackdown on Gangster Families in Operation Prahar
Punjab Police's Operation Prahar investigates over 600 relatives of foreign-based gangsters for extortion, ransom mediation, and sheltering shooters, including arrests of Goldy Brar's parents.
Two Arrested in Shillong for Assault, Phone Snatching
Police in Shillong arrested two men for assaulting pedestrians and snatching mobile phones in Golflinks. The accused were identified and stolen items recovered.
Odisha Bandh Over Paddy Procurement Issues Disrupts Life
Normal life was partially disrupted across Odisha as farmers' outfit NKS called a bandh over alleged irregularities in paddy procurement, with Congress support. Protesters staged road blockades, affecting traffic and forcing closures.
Odisha ASI Sentenced to 3 Years in Bribery Case
A special vigilance court in Phulbani sentenced an assistant sub-inspector to three years of rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 20,000 fine for accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 while serving in Boudh district.
Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested in Madurai for Illegal Stay
Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Madurai for staying in India without proper documents. They had obtained fake Aadhaar and PAN cards while residing in Uttar Pradesh.
Agra Dowry Death: Remains Exhumed After 40 Days
In Agra's Aligarh district, remains of 25-year-old Shabnam exhumed 40 days after death in suspected dowry death case. Father alleges murder for dowry, police register case against husband and family members.
Rahul Gandhi-Kanimozhi Meet: No Seat-Sharing Agreement
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and DMK's Kanimozhi met in Delhi but reached no seat-sharing agreement for Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Congress seeks more seats while DMK resists.
Koppal Police Seek Help to Find 5 Missing Persons
Koppal police have issued a public notification seeking assistance in tracing five missing persons - three women and two minor boys - from different parts of the district, with possible abduction suspected in one case.
ULP Wins Lai Council Chairperson Election in Mizoram
The United Legislature Party (ULP) alliance of MNF and Congress has moved closer to forming the executive committee in Lai Autonomous District Council with the election of Congress leader C Lalmuanthanga as chairperson.
Goldy Brar Claims Mohali Murder in Audio, Warns Punjab Govt
Gangster Goldy Brar has claimed responsibility for the Mohali murder in a purported audio clip, issuing a warning to the Punjab government. The incident raises security concerns in the state.
Jaishankar to Visit US Next Week for Strategic Talks
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to the United States next week for high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at bolstering the India-US strategic partnership and addressing global challenges.
Chandrasekar: Congress-TVK Alliance Could Revive Party's Legacy
S A Chandrasekar, father of actor-politician Vijay, suggests Congress could reclaim its lost history by allying with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Mysuru MLA Orders Permanent Fix for Lingambudhi Lake Sewage
Chamundeshwari MLA GT Devegowda has instructed officials to implement permanent measures to stop sewage flow into Lingambudhi lake and clear stormwater drains, addressing foul odor and resident complaints.
AIADMK Promises Madurai Metro Rail After Palaniswami's Return
Deputy opposition leader R B Udhayakumar pledges Madurai Metro Rail implementation if AIADMK regains power, highlighting five key poll promises including Kula Vilakku Thittam and criticizing DMK's discontinuation of welfare schemes.
Manipur Tribal Groups Suspend Highway Shutdowns After Counter-Bandh
The Committee on Tribal Unity suspended its 24-hour total shutdown along key highways after Naga People's Organisation imposed a counter-bandh. Both groups later lifted their agitations citing humanitarian concerns and social harmony.
Two Arrested for Theft of Sacred Idols in Mangaluru's Surathkal
Police in Mangaluru's Surathkal have arrested two individuals for stealing valuable copper and silver idols, including Pasappa Daiva and Mantradevata, along with other items from a locked house.
Congress Proposes BJD Alliance for Odisha Rajya Sabha Seat
Odisha Congress chief Bhakta Charan Das seeks meeting with BJD president Naveen Patnaik to discuss joint strategy for Rajya Sabha election, aiming for consensus candidate for fourth seat.
BJP Assam Seat Sharing by Feb 20, Opposition Unity Uncertain
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced BJP's alliance seat sharing will conclude between Feb 15-20, while opposition parties struggle with Congress delaying agreements as CPI threatens independent candidate announcements.
Congress Reviews Jharkhand Govt Performance, Defends PESA Rules
A state Congress delegation met AICC leadership to review party functioning and alliance government performance in Jharkhand. Central leaders emphasized fulfilling seven guarantees made during 2024 assembly elections.
Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash; Eyewitness Accounts
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others perished when their chartered plane crashed near Baramati airport. The aircraft slipped during landing, hit a rock, and exploded, with bodies rendered unrecognizable.
Vijayan Clarifies Malayalam Bill Amid Karnataka Concerns
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addresses Karnataka's concerns about the Malayalam language bill, stating it offers linguistic minorities an option to study Malayalam alongside their mother tongue in schools.
KSRTC: Menstrual Leave for Women Conductors Unsustainable
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation informs High Court that granting two days paid menstrual leave to women conductors would be financially and administratively unsustainable, citing operational challenges.
SC: Civil Courts Not Automatically Divested Under Waqf Act
The Supreme Court has ruled that civil courts are not automatically divested of jurisdiction under the Waqf Act, clarifying that Section 85 does not create absolute ouster of civil court authority in waqf matters.
NCB Raids Mysuru Phenyl Unit, No Drugs Found
Narcotics Control Bureau officers from Delhi raided a phenyl manufacturing unit in Mysuru's Hebbal industrial area as part of a drug case investigation. Police confirmed no banned substances were seized, only detergent-related materials.
Delhi Court Orders Removal of Defamatory YouTube Video
A Delhi court has directed YouTube to remove a video accusing late spiritual leader Nirmal Singh Maharaj of fraud and assault, citing defamation and irreparable harm to reputation.
Delhi Court Convicts Juvenile for 2017 Jail Murder
A Delhi court has convicted a juvenile for the 2017 murder of an undertrial prisoner in Jhajjar jail, rejecting defence arguments about wrongful apprehension and witness reliability.
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