Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a senior clerk at Angamaly assistant labour office for allegedly accepting Rs 1,500 bribe to renew a firm's labour licence. The official was caught red-handed in a trap operation.
Top Maharashtra authorities confirm the long-delayed Marathwada water grid project will commence soon, with ₹33,668 crore allocated in the state budget and new water supply for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar nearing completion.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam receives whistle as election symbol from ECI. Vijay calls it a sign of victory, while analysts note its campaign potential.
The body of 3-year-old Pritam Rajbanshi was discovered in a water-filled elevator shaft at an under-construction building in Kolkata's Entally area, with police investigating the circumstances.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that 75% of MoUs worth 15.7 lakh crore signed in 2025 have been implemented, with significant investments across key sectors in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions.
Tamil Maanila Congress president G K Vasan announces party will contest 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections on its own symbol as part of NDA alliance, with seat-sharing to be finalized soon.
Kolkata Traffic Police has launched night traffic trials at Chingrighata to collect hourly data, preparing for upcoming metro viaduct construction blocks in February. The trials involve a new slip road near Captain Bhery.
Enforcement Directorate attaches 14 properties worth Rs 11.3 crore in Godhra linked to 2024 khair wood smuggling case. Accused allegedly felled trees illegally across multiple districts.
Greater Chennai Corporation's Kuppai Thiruvizha drive collected over 500 tonnes of waste from 200 wards. The waste will be segregated and recycled to achieve zero landfill goals.
Delhi's latest crime data shows vehicle theft decreased by 12.4% in 2025, continuing a reversal of a 15-year rising trend. Burglaries fell over 26%, indicating improved policing and technology.
A 50-year-old school bus driver in Rajkot has been arrested for allegedly raping a six-year-old nursery student. The incident occurred in Vinchhiya police jurisdiction, with charges filed under BNS and POCSO Act sections.
The Bombay High Court has asked Maharashtra government to respond to a petition by UK-based doctor Sangram Patil challenging an FIR and lookout circular for Facebook posts against BJP leaders.
A 35-year-old school van driver in Rajkot has been arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old Class 9 student. The accused used his position of trust to groom the victim before assaulting her in his vehicle.
Kerala cabinet grants Rs 404 crore for Phase II of Chellanam tetrapod seawall project, a 6.1-km coastal defense from Puthenthode to Manassery, bringing relief after 2,278 days of protests.
A 40-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu was found unconscious and later declared dead on the Karaikal-Ernakulam Express, causing a 30-minute delay in the train's journey to Kottayam.
Advocate V R Kamalanathan has been elected as the president of the historic Madras Bar Association. The election for new office-bearers was conducted on January 21, with several other appointments announced.
Madras High Court ruled that mere suspicion without evidence cannot invalidate a completed selection process, especially when appointees have served for years. The court set aside an order to redo a 2013 assistant professor recruitment.
A head constable from Uttar Pradesh Police and a passerby were stabbed by motorcycle-borne assailants at a bus stop in northeast Delhi. Both victims are hospitalized in stable condition.
A 20-year-old married woman in Rajkot died after consuming poison following an argument with her husband over visiting her parental home, with her father filing a police complaint alleging harassment.
A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death by a group of youngsters in Outer Delhi's Mangolpuri. Police have arrested a DU student and apprehended four minors, citing revenge as the motive.
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority will restart its anti-encroachment drive against illegal banners and hoardings along key highways, citing road safety risks and traffic congestion concerns.
Canadian PM Mark Carney firmly rejected Donald Trump's assertion that Canada exists due to the US, emphasizing national sovereignty and a shifting global order during the World Economic Forum.
The Indian Railways has sanctioned a Rs 4,100 crore suburban rail link connecting Bengaluru to its international airport, with a completion deadline set for 2030, enhancing urban connectivity.
Prime Minister Mark Carney asserts Canada's strength comes from its people, not US ties, responding to Trump's remarks at Davos. He highlights diversity as a national asset amid global populism.
More than 11 lakh people in Delhi remain excluded from National Food Security Act benefits due to verification delays and system flaws. New rules aim to overhaul PDS with technology and prioritise vulnerable groups.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated five Aadhaar Seva Kendras in Delhi, enhancing access to Aadhaar updates, biometric corrections, and child enrolment services.
Telangana RTC is preparing to install electric vehicle charging stations at 25 bus depots in Hyderabad to support the rollout of 2,200 electric buses, with power infrastructure discussions underway.
A Kansas City man faces 98 years in prison for allegedly running a Facebook Marketplace scam where he sold vehicles to multiple buyers using forged paperwork, then stole them back within hours.
BMC has issued stop-work notices to 106 construction sites lacking air quality monitors and 93 bakeries violating emission standards, following Bombay High Court directives.
A tragic road accident in Rajkot's Dhrangadhra has been uncovered as a premeditated murder. The victim, Yuvrajsinh Zala, was killed by his maternal cousin Divyarajsinh, who was raised in the same household.