A Thane sessions court has acquitted all five accused, including four women, in a kidnapping-extortion case, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
Jalgaon police are investigating the discovery of a half-burnt, unidentified woman's body in the woods near Padmalaya Mandir. Forensic teams and dog squads have been deployed to uncover clues about this mysterious death.
Campaigning for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra concluded Thursday. Over 2.09 crore voters will decide 731 ZP and 1,462 PS seats on Saturday, with results on Feb 9.
India's Ministry of External Affairs clarified its energy security approach, stating openness to Venezuelan crude supplies while emphasizing diversification based on market conditions, amid US claims about reduced Russian oil purchases.
Ulwe police arrested a 66-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl while her mother was in jail. The accused threatened the victim to remain silent.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has stopped work at seven construction sites in Turbhe and sealed a developer's property in Ghansoli for violating air and noise pollution norms, following commissioner's orders.
Punjab's voter list mapping under the Special Intensive Revision has surpassed 55%, matching 1.18 crore voters. However, significant district disparities exist, with Mohali lagging at 39.77% and Moga leading at 65.73%.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused TMC of shielding illegal infiltrators and Congress of harboring deep-seated hatred against him during his Rajya Sabha address, which Congress dismissed as an election rally speech.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated India's trade agreements with the EU and US, emphasizing their role in enhancing global stability and progress. He criticized previous Congress governments for failing to secure such deals and highlighted investment
The Supreme Court ruled that police cannot arrest individuals merely to ask questions under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Arrests must be an absolute necessity for investigation, not a subjective convenience for officers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned opposition parties for allegedly insulting President Droupadi Murmu during her parliamentary address, while also targeting the Congress over historical scandals like Bofors.
A tehsildar in Raipur Rani, Haryana, is under investigation for corruption involving the illegal sale of land belonging to the Pearl Group, with authorities probing misuse of power and financial irregularities.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised serious concerns over police inaction in a murder near the Mohali SSP's office and an assault case, demanding accountability and swift action.
Chandigarh Police have arrested five proclaimed offenders in a significant operation, targeting individuals with pending warrants for serious crimes across multiple states.
Deputy Commissioner Sushil Sarwan addressed seven public complaints at a Samadhan camp in Panchkula, resolving issues related to property, pensions, and civic services to enhance governance.
Authorities in Chandigarh have demolished illegal structures in the Sukhna Lake catchment area near Nayagaon to protect the environment and prevent encroachment on public land.
Staff from a private sanitation firm were caught dumping municipal waste in an open area in Chandigarh, raising serious environmental and health concerns. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Samastha Mushawara member Ummer Faizi Mukkam, known for his anti-IUML stance and Left ties, is nominated to the Kerala State Waqf Board, potentially deepening factional divides within the Islamic scholars' body.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan declares the V Kunhikrishnan issue closed, refusing a public debate on alleged fund collection irregularities. Kunhikrishnan's book accuses party of financial misconduct.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced Rs 2.5 crore for bridges, CBSE schools, and infrastructure upgrades in Bilaspur. He attacked the BJP over halted central grants and defended the Old Pension Scheme.
Two school students died and one was critically injured after their motorcycle collided with a UPSRTC bus on the Tanda-Banda highway near Inayatpur in Lucknow's Gosainganj area.
A Kolkata-based content creator was arrested after being accused of molesting and assaulting a 22-year-old woman, his former close friend, following a 12-hour confinement in Behala.
Anganwadi workers in Maharashtra boycott physical verification for Ladki Bahin scheme, putting 69 lakh beneficiaries at risk of losing Rs 1,500 monthly installments due to eKYC errors.
A hotel in Bengaluru's Banashankari area was burgled, with thieves stealing Rs 2.4 lakh after breaking the rear entrance. Police are investigating using CCTV footage.
The Calcutta High Court refused to condone a two-year delay in filing an appeal against an ex parte divorce decree, noting inconsistencies in the woman's claims about her pregnancy and travel.
Senior Congress leader and former MLA M Murali, 73, passed away in Thiruvananthapuram while undergoing treatment for a kidney ailment. He served four terms from Mavelikkara and was a key figure in Kerala politics.
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar demands CBI probe into Sabarimala gold scam, alleging conspiracy to sabotage investigation. He dismisses budget neglect claims, citing increased funds for Kerala.
BJP's Nashik unit has relocated all 72 newly elected corporators to an undisclosed location outside the city, planning to bring them back Friday for the mayor and deputy mayor elections at NMC headquarters.
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited and Bangalore Electricity Supply Company have scheduled power cuts across east, north, and west Bengaluru this weekend for essential maintenance and repairs. Citizens can contact emergency helpline 1912.
A watchman in Parbhani, Maharashtra, faces legal action for allegedly beating a stray dog to death and assaulting a hotel employee. PETA India assisted in filing the FIR.