A statewide bandh called by Navnirman Krushak Sangathan on Wednesday may affect traffic in Bhubaneswar as farmers protest paddy procurement issues, smart meter installations, and pollution fines.
Madhya Pradesh High Court has constituted a judicial commission to investigate water contamination issues in Indore, with the order reserved after hearings and released late at night.
The EEOC under Republican Chair Andrea Lucas is reviewing pregnancy accommodation rules, potentially impacting thousands of cases. Experts warn this could reduce protections for pregnant workers nationwide.
Odisha government withdraws directive requiring valid pollution certificates for fuel purchase after Orissa High Court questions legality. Court clarifies PUCC issuance rules.
Expelled Congress leader Mohammed Moquim reveals his proposed regional party will incorporate both 'Odisha' and 'Congress' in its title, with consultations ongoing for final name selection.
Amritsar police arrested four operatives, seized 1.5kg heroin, Rs 1.98 lakh drug money, two pistols, and 34 Pakistan Ordnance Factory cartridges, busting a cross-border smuggling module.
Congress's Latur ZP candidate Anjana Choudhary reappeared and withdrew her nomination after abduction allegations, shocking party members and boosting BJP's morale in the district.
Madurai District Collector K J Praveen Kumar flagged off electronic voting machine (EVM) demonstration vehicles to educate voters across 10 Assembly constituencies ahead of the 2026 elections.
DMK's election manifesto committee, led by MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, visited Trichy and Thanjavur to gather voter suggestions. Key demands included a Semmozhi ecological park, separate transport division, and second capital status for Trichy.
Madras High Court quashed a GO allowing commercial construction using Kallazhagar temple funds, citing misalignment with temple ethos and financial irregularities.
Bombay High Court warns Maharashtra Pollution Control Board of aggravated liability if future incidents occur at RCF Chembur plant, despite official reports finding no gas leak on September 8, 2025.
Railway Protection Force personnel rescued a 5-month-old boy abandoned in an auto-rickshaw at Visakhapatnam railway station. Police identified the mother through CCTV footage and reunited them after investigation.
Orissa High Court quashes 2007 encroachment case against private school in Ganjam, directs revenue authorities to decide 1992 land settlement request within three months, criticizing decades-long official apathy.
The Orissa High Court has directed the Sports Authority of India to regularize two junior accountants who have served continuously for nearly 29 years, setting aside CAT's rejection of their plea.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has pledged direct discussions with party leaders while declining to comment on reports of his alleged meetings with CPI(M) associates in Dubai, sparking political speculation.
Gujarat Police's Special Operations Group books two Jammu and Kashmir residents for entering prohibited area near International Border in Kutch district. The men traveled from J&K via Rajasthan.
A 43-year-old labourer in Pune allegedly murdered a woman and her lover, then planted a diary at the crime scene to mislead investigators. Police uncovered his past murder convictions.
Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman demands President Trump dismiss Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following fatal shootings in Minneapolis, while White House reaffirms support.
Jammu and Kashmir's pre-budget consultations have generated key proposals including a climate change fund, a cancer institute, and cold storage facilities ahead of the February 2 legislative session.
European Council President Antonio Costa proudly displayed his OCI card at the EU-India summit, emphasizing his ancestral ties to Goa and calling the trade agreement a historic moment for bilateral relations.
A crude bomb explosion on a residential terrace in Bhubaneswar's Airfield area injured four, including a history-sheeter. Police suspect bomb-making activities and have launched a thorough investigation.
Former Gujarat CM Shankersinh Vaghela visited Prayagraj to meet Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati amid title controversy, while BJP MLA Hardik Patel announced becoming a father on his wedding anniversary.
Gujarat ATS arrests Faizan Shakil Salmani, a tailor from Navsari, for terror conspiracy and illegal firearm possession. He planned targeted killings in UP and had links to banned organizations.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will launch an agitation from Andhra Pradesh's Bandlapalli, demanding rollback of VB-G RAM G Act and restoration of NREGA in original form, following APCC chief YS Sharmila's request.
Bengaluru emerges as the second most congested city globally, trailing only Mexico City, with residents losing 168 hours annually to traffic, fundamentally altering daily routines and lifestyle choices.
Alipiri police in Tirupati arrested an engineering student accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old beautician at a private lodge. The incident occurred on January 23 after the two connected on social media.
Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested two Srikakulam sub-treasury officers for demanding and accepting a Rs15,000 bribe from a former employee to process her salary arrears bill worth Rs4.34 lakh.
Justice KS Hemalekha of Karnataka High Court expressed grave concern over increasing child sexual abuse cases linked to digital technology dependence, calling for stronger legal protections.
Residents of Kalaburagi and Kalyana Karnataka districts eagerly await Union Budget 2024, demanding railway division establishment, AIIMS approval, special grants, and crop price hikes.
In a shocking incident in Jamui district, five masked armed criminals looted jewellery and cash worth Rs12 lakh from a retired civil surgeon's residence located just 10 metres from Gidhaur police station, administering sedatives to the family.