A late-night explosion partially damaged a retired government employee's house in Chikalakhandi village, Ganjam district. The family escaped unhurt as police investigate the mysterious incident from multiple angles.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo laid the foundation stone for a Rs 16-crore power substation in the disputed Kotia panchayat, aiming to resolve electricity issues in the border region within two years.
The Swiss-based CHPM report analyzes India's air power transformation, highlighting Operation Sindoor's precision strikes and the IAF's technological leap to become a 'giant in the making' in Asian military balance.
A court in Kendrapada's Pattamundai sentenced Deepak Sethi to 2 years, 2 months, and 15 days imprisonment for stealing a motorcycle from court premises in 2025. The judgment relied on CCTV footage and witness testimonies.
The Rajasthan High Court refused to allow medical termination of pregnancy for a 16-year-old girl at 26 weeks, considering her expressed wish to continue the pregnancy and significant medical risks involved.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara acknowledged that influential figures across political parties are involved in illegal sand extraction, calling it an embarrassing situation during a legislative session.
A viral video showing ticketless passengers boarding a Vande Bharat train in Bihar has ignited online debate about civic responsibility, enforcement, and capacity issues on India's premium rail services.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the CSR Matchmaking Portal 'Mizoram CSR Connect' in Aizawl. Developed with UNDP India, the portal aims to link CSR contributors with implementing agencies to streamline initiatives and increase transparency in
Rajya Sabha member K Vanlalvena requests Union government funding for Sairang-Myanmar border railway and Aizawl-Sairang four-lane highway in upcoming budget.
India and the European Union have sealed a landmark free trade agreement, while a nationwide bank strike disrupts services. Prime Minister Modi announces Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 for students.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara acknowledges involvement of political heavyweights from all parties in illegal sand extraction, following JD(S) MLA threats.
The Char Dham temple committee is considering a proposal to restrict non-Hindu entry at Kedarnath, Badrinath, and 50 other sites, sparking a national debate on religious sanctity versus public access and constitutional rights.
Police in West Champaran arrested Raju Kumar for allegedly circulating a video with indecent remarks against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during Saraswati Puja idol immersion. Authorities acted to prevent spread of inflammatory content.
Jagatsinghpur police arrested two 16-year-old boys for allegedly circulating nude photographs of a 15-year-old Class IX student on social media. The juveniles, classmates of the victim, were denied bail and sent to an observation home.
A Dalit woman in Jharkhand's Dhanbad was beaten with a broom and abused by a shopkeeper after she refused to clean his shopfront without payment. Police have registered an FIR and plan to arrest the accused under the SC/ST Act.
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a metro project to connect Mumbai International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport, enhancing regional connectivity and urban mobility.
Governor Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar emphasized the government's dedication to maintaining peace along Assam-Meghalaya and Indo-Bangladesh borders, announced police recruitment, and highlighted forensic upgrades during his Republic Day address in Shill
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly's budget session will convene from February 16 to 27, with the state budget presentation scheduled for February 20. Speaker Thomas A Sangma announced the dates after a Business Advisory Committee meeting.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation notifies 126 designated feeding spots for stray dogs across nine zones, warning of penalties for feeding outside these areas. Animal welfare activists criticize the policy as impractical.
As Tamil Nadu gears up for elections, actor Vijay Thalapathy's political entry challenges the DMK-AIADMK dominance. While stars like MGR and Jayalalithaa succeeded, others like Kamal Haasan struggled. Vijay's full-time commitment and organized fan base of
European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed the landmark India-EU free trade agreement, emphasizing potential for expanded cooperation in trade, security, defence, and cybersecurity amid global geopolitical shifts.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched the ambitious 'Roshan Punjab' campaign, aiming to make Punjab India's first power cut-free state by 2026 through infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that India and the European Union are resolved to advance their strategic partnership for mutual benefit following a high-level summit.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata, praising her as the sole national leader countering BJP. He alleged SIR electoral revision targets Bengal voters and accused BJP of undermining secularism.
Customs officials at Gaya International Airport seized 25kg of hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 25 crore, arresting five Indian carriers. This marks the second such seizure at the airport recently.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ambitious express corridors connecting Dibrugarh to Guwahati and Guwahati to Siliguri, alongside major infrastructure developments including an elevated corridor at Kaziranga and a new legislative assembl
Assam Rifles paid tribute to late Havildar Hangpan Dada, Ashok Chakra awardee, with a wreath-laying ceremony at his memorial in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district during the 77th Republic Day commemorations.
Assam Police participated in Meghalaya's 77th Republic Day celebrations at Shillong's Polo Grounds, with Governor CH Vijayashankar unfurling the flag. The event featured marching contingents and cultural performances highlighting Northeast India's heritag
The Shahpur Kandi project in Punjab is set to significantly enhance the state's power generation and irrigation capacity by 2026, marking a major infrastructure milestone.
Donald Trump's health and mortality concerns surface as White House insiders reveal changes in his appearance, hearing, and legacy-building efforts at age 79.