Calcutta High Court commuted 20 death sentences in 2025, the highest in six years, with 18 converted to life imprisonment, 5 acquittals, and 1 death in jail. The trend follows Supreme Court guidelines on mitigating factors.
US President Donald Trump declares national emergency on Cuba, authorizing steep tariffs on nations supplying oil to Havana amid an escalating energy blockade and humanitarian crisis warnings.
The US State Department disclosed gifts from PM Modi and Indian officials to US leaders, including a $7,750 silver train set for Biden and a Krishna box for Harris, all transferred to archives.
A dashcam video from an ambulance struggling on narrow Himachal roads shows private cars blocking its path, triggering online outrage about civic sense and emergency vehicle treatment.
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha has launched a comprehensive crackdown targeting 25 active crime syndicates in the capital. The operation focuses on dismantling gang networks, arresting key members, and targeting financiers.
Telangana High Court directs Sigachi Industries to explain compensation discrepancies for 54 victims of 2025 factory blast, orders legal aid for families and impleads key authorities.
A 75-year-old man was fatally attacked by a wild tusker while heading for lunch in a plantation near Mangaluru, Karnataka, highlighting ongoing human-wildlife conflict.
Alberta's independence movement triggers diplomatic tensions between Canada and the US as separatists seek American support, credit lines, and recognition for potential separation.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin calls India an important global player with unique position as friend to both Israel and Palestine, capable of mediating peace through dialogue.
US President Donald Trump stated he personally requested Vladimir Putin to stop firing on Ukrainian cities during extreme cold, with Ukraine expressing gratitude for the initiative amid ongoing conflict.
Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned and killed in Thummaipally village, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, leading to widespread outrage and a formal police complaint by animal rights activists demanding strict legal action against the accused.
Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for Martyrs' Day 2026, with road closures and diversions around Rajghat from 9 AM to 12 PM on January 30. Commuters are advised to use public transport.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on the United States to respect Canada's sovereignty following reports of US officials meeting with Alberta separatist groups multiple times since April 2025.
A Kashmiri trader was brutally attacked in Uttarakhand, leading to swift police action and the arrest of the accused after the Chief Minister's personal intervention in the case.
Investigators are examining three primary theories—late runway sighting, engine failure, and aerodynamic stall—to determine the cause of the plane crash involving Ajit Pawar. The incident has raised critical questions about aviation safety protocols in In
US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Jacob Helberg, announced that the United States is looking forward to welcoming India to the Pax Silica summit next month, highlighting the deepening strategic and economic partnership between the two nati
Two young Indian nationals, Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh, have been arrested in Surrey, British Columbia, following a shooting incident. This arrest is part of a broader extortion wave targeting the Punjabi community, with over 132 attempts reporte
A viral video showing a girl visiting her boyfriend in Raipur Central Jail has raised serious concerns about security lapses, mobile phone violations, and visitor screening procedures at the prison facility.
A 56-year-old Punjab National Bank peon died in a tragic road accident in South Delhi when a speeding truck hit his bicycle. The truck driver has been apprehended.
DMK MP Kanimozhi criticizes the use of Hindi on Chennai Park railway station signboard, accusing the BJP-led Centre of imposing Hindi in non-Hindi regions. The language issue continues to fuel political tensions in Tamil Nadu ahead of assembly elections.
NCP leader Kiran Gujar claims Ajit Pawar was '100% keen' on merging factions, stating the entire process was complete. Talks continue with Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule.
A Delhi court has scheduled March 9 as the trial commencement date in the land-for-jobs case involving former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and others, with prosecution evidence to be recorded daily.
The West Bengal government has formally requested the Election Commission to modify its list of central observers, proposing alternative names for nine IAS officers ahead of elections.
A bomb scare disrupted operations at UT secretariat buildings in Chandigarh, occurring just one day after threats were made to 30 schools in the city, heightening security concerns.
Nine-year-old Aryaman Chaudhary's electrocution in a Delhi park last May led to prolonged delays in investigation. His father moved Delhi High Court after eight months of departmental confusion and no accountability.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Punjab DGP to file affidavit detailing shooting incidents since 2023, arrests, fugitive tracking, extortion recovery, and social media content removal.
Pune police have registered a case against a criminal for obtaining a firearm license in 2022 by falsifying his address and concealing body offence cases against him.
The sudden death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar has created a political vacuum in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, threatening development projects and leaving no immediate replacement as guardian minister.
Pune observed a subdued bandh as traders closed shops to mourn deputy CM Ajit Pawar's sudden death in a plane crash. Commercial hubs fell silent in tribute to the influential leader.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, highlighting Gandhi's Swadeshi ideals. Delhi implements traffic diversions for the official commemoration at Rajghat.