In a tragic incident, a father and his son have been arrested for allegedly electrocuting their 19-year-old family member. The shocking crime has sent waves through the community as authorities investigate the motives behind this brutal act.
Odisha Human Rights Commission recommends criminalizing use of 'dahani' (witch) term, identifies gaps in witch-hunting law enforcement, and calls for gender-neutral legislation with rehabilitation focus.
Alankar Agnihotri, who resigned as Bareilly city magistrate, demands withdrawal of SC/ST Act within 7 days, claims 75% cases false, and threatens nationwide movement if Parliament doesn't act.
A double-decker bus carrying devotees overturned in dense fog on Agra-Etawah Highway in Etawah, injuring 10 people. The accident occurred near Malajani village as passengers returned from Barsana.
Uttar Pradesh conducted a special statewide voter enrollment drive on Saturday, focusing on registering eligible citizens, especially women and first-time voters, through Form-6 and declaration forms.
Uttar Pradesh BJP launches intensive campaign to enroll left-out and first-time voters, aiming for 10-30 additions per booth before February 6 deadline while removing unauthorized entries.
A 55-year-old grocery shop owner in Bundi district was found murdered with his jewellery missing. Family staged protests demanding compensation and government job.
Sonbhadra police intensify crackdown on codeine syrup smuggling racket, seizing properties, vehicles, and freezing bank accounts linked to kingpin's father Bhola Prasad Jaiswal.
A PWD accounts officer in Jaunpur has filed an FIR alleging assault by an executive engineer and two others over a contractor payment issue, with the engineer countersuing for casteist abuse.
The Odisha government suspended Baliguda ACF Suryakant Behera for a flawed investigation into an elephant's electrocution death in Kandhamal and the carcass being cut into 32 pieces. Two more arrests made in the case.
Chittorgarh police have arrested three men for robbing a trader of Rs 2 lakh cash by throwing chilli powder into his eyes in Kotwali area on January 24. The accused were identified as residents of Chittorgarh district.
Residents of Whitefield in Bengaluru continue to report illegal borewell drilling activities even after BWSSB intervention. Police face hurdles due to lack of FIR, says Namma Whitefield convenor.
The Karnataka High Court has upheld the acquisition of 281 acres of land on Magadi Road in Bengaluru by the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC). The court noted the trust's participation in a 1999 meeting for land value fixation.
In a significant crackdown, Bengaluru police have recovered 10 stolen two-wheelers valued at approximately Rs 55 lakh and arrested three individuals involved in the theft ring.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav condemns UP government for alleged fake police encounters, citing Allahabad High Court's strong rebuke and specific cases from Jhansi and Noida.
Kurukshetra police have arrested a narcotics supplier from Punjab after recovering 2.11 kilograms of opium. The arrest follows an investigation into a drug seizure made earlier this month.
Ayodhya GST deputy commissioner Prashant Kumar Singh, who resigned earlier this week, has withdrawn his resignation and returned to work. The move comes amid a family feud involving allegations of a fake disability certificate and criminal accusations aga
Odisha cabinet approves ₹26.87 crore viability gap funding for IndiGo to sustain direct international flights from Bhubaneswar to Dubai and Singapore for six months.
A Delhi court has discharged a Kerala-based nurse from a cheating and passport forgery case linked to her 2015 deportation from Brussels, citing multiple lapses in the prosecution's case including lack of evidence and proper investigation.
The South Korean Air Force's Black Eagles aerobatic team made a transit halt at Nagpur airport for rest and refuelling while en route to perform at the World Defence Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A Bhubaneswar court sentenced Deepak Kumar Sahoo to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 1 lakh fine for motorcycle theft under BNS organised crime provisions, citing his history of 27+ vehicle theft cases.
Newly released Epstein documents reveal extensive connections with global figures including Prince Andrew, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson, despite their denials of wrongdoing.
Deepak Kumar, a gym owner in Kotdwar, intervened when a Muslim shopkeeper was harassed over his shop name. He now faces protests and threats, with police investigating the incident.
Shaheen Malik, an acid attack survivor, discusses her PIL for victims forced to ingest acid, Supreme Court's push for tougher deterrents, and systemic failures in treatment and justice.
The Federation of Private Transport Operators has urged the Karnataka government to file a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court against the High Court's bike taxi order, seeking an immediate stay.
The Mahadayi water project supplying Hubballi-Dharwad faces delays as an environment panel flags rehabilitation and wildlife issues near Bhimgad Sanctuary.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2026-27 on February 1, 2026. Key focus areas include LTCG tax thresholds, standard deduction hikes, fiscal deficit targets, GDP growth projections, and private sector investments.
The suicide of Confident Group chief CJ Roy in Bengaluru has triggered a political controversy, with Karnataka ministers alleging harassment by central agencies while BJP leaders dismiss the claims. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to investig
Nagaur police have arrested four additional suspects in connection with the massive seizure of nearly 10,000 kg of ammonium nitrate and explosives in January. The SIT is investigating illegal mining links.
The Rajasthan High Court dismissed bail pleas of filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, his wife Shwetambari, and two others in a ₹30 crore fraud case, citing ongoing investigation and witness influence concerns.