A Ludhiana furniture merchant received a Rs 2 crore extortion demand via WhatsApp from gangster Balwinder Singh 'Doni Bal', highlighting rising digital threats from rival syndicates targeting the city's business community.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu distributed 5,555 e-cycles to women beneficiaries in Kuppam, promoting women empowerment and environmental protection through sustainable transport.
A tragic head-on collision between a passenger bus and a speeding dumper on NH-6 in Assam's Sribhumi district resulted in two fatalities and 25 injuries, including five children and seven critical cases.
Ludhiana's ambitious Rs 53 crore waste management project is on the brink of cancellation as private contractor Greentech Environ Management fails to begin operations, jeopardizing efforts to clear legacy waste and reclaim valuable municipal land.
Hazaribag police intercepted a pickup van carrying 60 cartons of India Made Foreign Liquor destined for Bihar, arresting one person. The seizure comes amid heightened alert during civic body polls.
BJP MP Sambit Patra alleges Congress edited an Epstein file email to falsely link PM Modi to Jeffrey Epstein, calling it fraudulent and against national interest.
Sharad Pawar faces a political dilemma over merging NCP factions after nephew Ajit Pawar's death, with conflicting statements and family tensions emerging.
In a shocking honour killing case in Uttar Pradesh, a 19-year-old woman was electrocuted to death by her father and brother. The incident occurred on January 30 after they discovered she planned to leave home.
Political activities intensify in Bokaro's Chas Municipal Corporation as nominations open, with BJP and Congress cadres actively campaigning despite non-party elections. Over 40 mayor nominations sold.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu held a coordination meeting with power developers to review progress on key hydropower projects in Dibang Valley district, including the 3097 MW Etalin HEP.
Prashant Singh, GST Commissioner of Ayodhya, has withdrawn his resignation following a dispute over his disability certificate. The controversy sparked debates on administrative integrity and disability rights in Uttar Pradesh.
APCC chief YS Sharmila will launch her 'Upaadhi Haami Parirakshana Yatra' from Bandalapalli village in Anantapur on February 2, covering multiple constituencies across Andhra Pradesh in three phases to protest against the VB-GRAM G 2025 bill.
Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal has called an emergency meeting after Congress missed the Jan 31 seat-sharing deadline for Assam assembly polls, with Gogoi filing nomination from Sivasagar.
Arunachal Pradesh cabinet approves SGST reimbursement concessions for Kalai II and Attunli hydroelectric projects, aiming to boost financial viability and promote inclusive development.
Metrowater announces a 28-hour suspension of piped drinking water supply across 23 areas in central and south Chennai from February 1 to 2 due to urgent pipeline repair work on Arcot Road.
Postmortem on migrant worker's wife in Chennai confirms death by blunt weapon head injuries, no sexual assault. Three suspects arrested in triple murder case.
Seven Gujarat AAP leaders, including senior figures Raju Karpada and Pravin Ram, have been granted bail by the Botad court after over 100 days in jail in connection with the Hadadad violence case.
Greater Chennai Corporation introduces mandatory permission and detailed SOP for installing temporary flagpoles during public, political, and religious events to regulate installations and prevent damage.
Over 200 residents of Thoraipakkam protested against CMDA's circular halting building permits within 1km of Pallikaranai marshland, citing severe impact on approved plots and development.
A 15-year-old girl from Chengalpet died at RGGGH Chennai due to sepsis and multi-organ failure after delivering a dead fetus. Police registered a POCSO case against a neighbour.
A 64-year-old farmer from Cuddalore district succumbed to burn injuries after being attacked by his daughter-in-law's lover and accomplices. Police have arrested four individuals including the prime accused.
Assam Police's CID and district units arrested seven individuals across five districts for creating and circulating child sexual abuse material. The operation, supported by I4C, led to seizures of digital devices and ongoing investigations.
Two auto-rickshaw drivers died and three passengers were seriously injured when a speeding lorry collided with their vehicle on Chennai-Bengaluru NH near Sriperumbudur on Friday afternoon.
Senator Elissa Slotkin's explosive Senate hearing confrontation with VA Secretary Collins exposes shocking allegations about ICE agents' role in a Minneapolis nurse's death.
BJP's core committee meeting in Ranchi, chaired by state president Aditya Sahu, discussed civic body elections and the upcoming Union budget with key leaders including former CMs and Union ministers.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray criticizes Praful Patel's appointment as NCP president, suggesting a 'Patil' should lead instead, sparking political debate in Maharashtra.
The BJP has strategically appointed Sarbananda Sonowal and Sadanandan Master to lead debates in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, focusing on issues from poll-bound states to strengthen party messaging ahead of elections.
Former DMK minister V Senthil Balaji criticized media for focusing on inaccessible leaders like actor Vijay, while highlighting DMK's welfare schemes and predicting alliance victory in Coimbatore's 10 assembly seats.
Two minor sisters from Pakur district, missing since Tuesday, were recovered from Nellore Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh. Police investigation reveals they left voluntarily with a friend.
Election Commission directs completion of Special Intensive Revision hearings in West Bengal within 7 days, with pending notices to be served by Feb 1 and final electoral roll publication scheduled for February 14.