Chandigarh Man Dies in House Fire, Suspected Suicide
A 60-year-old man was found dead in his burning house in Maloya, Chandigarh. Police suspect suicide as both doors were locked from inside and no signs of struggle were found.
Category : Politics
Panchkula Court Bomb Threat Email Prompts Evacuation, Search
An email threatening a bomb attack was sent to the Panchkula district court sessions judge, leading to evacuation and a thorough search by police squads. No explosives were found, but security has been increased.
Chidambaram Slams Union Budget 2026-2027 in Rajya Sabha
Congress MP P Chidambaram labeled the Union Budget 2026-2027 as cautious and forgettable, highlighting cuts in capital expenditure and slow economic reforms during Rajya Sabha discussions.
Congress vs BJP Over PMO Note on Lok Sabha Questions
Congress criticizes PMO for instructing Lok Sabha to block questions on PM CARES and other funds, while BJP counters that UPA also kept PMNRF details confidential under RTI.
Yunus Urges 'Yes' Vote in Bangladesh Referendum
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus calls for a 'Yes' vote in Bangladesh's upcoming referendum, warning that it will prevent 'misrule' and support comprehensive 84-point reforms.
Trump Threatens Canada-US Bridge Closure, Global Updates
Former US President Donald Trump threatens to halt the opening of a key Canada-US bridge. Meanwhile, Japan's security policies shift rightward, and Mauritius deepens AI collaboration with India.
EU Officials Grilled Over Russian Oil Cap 'Failure'
EU officials faced intense questioning in Brussels over whether new sanctions on Russian oil prove the price cap has failed. They defended the measures as strengthening sanctions.
EC Accuses Bengal Govt of Sabotaging SIR Process
The Election Commission of India has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court alleging systematic attempts by West Bengal's ruling party and government to derail the SIR exercise.
India, Seychelles Boost Ties with Joint Vision and $175M Package
India and Seychelles have adopted a Joint Vision for sustainability and security, signed key agreements, and announced a $175 million economic package during President Herminie's visit to New Delhi.
Bawankule: Maharashtra Rejects Negative Politics, Backs Development
Former BJP minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule asserts Maha Vikas Aghadi is losing ground as Mahayuti gains strength in rural and urban areas, citing recent electoral trends.
Surat's Tapi River Intake Well Tilt Sparks Stability Fears
A drop in water levels at the Tapi River weir-cum-causeway has exposed a visible tilt in an under-construction Rs 90-crore intake well in Sarthana, prompting investigations and raising alarms over project stability and potential negligence.
Godhra: 10-Year Jail for 53kg Beef Possession
A sessions court in Godhra has sentenced two individuals to 10 years' imprisonment for possessing 53kg of bovine meat. The accused were caught after their car broke down, leading to a police investigation and forensic confirmation of the meat's origin.
Chandigarh MC Cuts Water to 102 Homes Over Unpaid Tax
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation issues 102 water disconnection notices to residential property tax defaulters in a first-of-its-kind enforcement action to boost revenue recovery.
ECI Directly Selects Telangana Officials for Poll Duty
The Election Commission of India has bypassed state governments to directly select senior bureaucrats from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka as election observers for upcoming polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
Vadodara Man Held for Rash Driving, Damaging Govt Property
A 33-year-old businessman from Vadodara was arrested by Raopura police after his car crashed into a traffic signal while overtaking, captured on CCTV. He faces charges for rash driving and damaging government property.
Cop's Wife Booked for Viral Puppy Beating in Godhra
Sheetal Pandor, wife of a police constable in Godhra, faces legal action after a video of her brutally beating a puppy with a stick went viral, leading to an FIR and veterinary treatment for the injured animal.
POCSO Accused Escapes Gujarat Jail, Police Launch Manhunt
Manoj Katara, an inmate accused under the POCSO Act, escaped from Devgadh Baria sub-jail in Dahod district. Police suspect he used a bamboo stick to scale the wall after a religious ceremony.
SC Criticizes Banks for Rs 54,000 Cr Digital Arrest Fraud
The Supreme Court questioned RBI and banks for failing to curb digital arrests, with losses exceeding Rs 54,000 crore. It urged AI tools and stricter actions to protect victims.
NSDC CEO Exit, Police Complaint & CAG Audit Shake PMKVY
India's flagship skilling mission faces turbulence as NSDC sees CEO ouster, police complaint over fund misappropriation, and a CAG audit revealing irregularities in PMKVY.
India-Greece Defence Pact Signed, Five-Year Roadmap Planned
India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to boost defence industrial cooperation, aiming to develop a five-year roadmap and enhance maritime ties through a Greek liaison officer in Gurugram.
Indore Water Contamination Probe: Commission Seeks Evidence
A judicial commission in Indore investigates the Bhagirathpura water contamination incident that caused multiple deaths, inviting submissions from stakeholders until February 28.
BNS Case Filed Over Jain Flags on Sacred Girnar Peak
Junagadh police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after flags of the Digambar Jain community were allegedly planted on the fourth peak of Mount Girnar, a site sacred to the Nath community. The complaint alleges an attempt to create
CGST Officer Caught Taking Rs 5,000 Bribe in Rajkot
The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested CGST Class-II officer Dharmendra Yadav red-handed while accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe near Racecourse Ground. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered.
Surat Police Reunite Stolen Dog After 6-Day CCTV Search
Varachha police in Surat successfully recovered an 11-month-old Labrador named Jax, stolen six days earlier, by meticulously analyzing footage from 70 CCTV cameras. The dog was found 10km away in Dindoli, bringing immense relief to its owner.
Punjab ASI Arrested for Bribery in Mohali
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested ASI Jasvir Singh for allegedly accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe to file a court challan in an assault case. A trap was laid after the complainant recorded the demand.
Kutch Minor Gangrape: 3 Booked, Hunt for 3 Others
Three farm laborers have been booked and a search is underway for three others for the alleged gangrape of a 15-year-old girl in Bhachau taluka, Kutch. The accused threatened to kill her brother if she spoke.
Punjab to Set Up State-Level Water Testing Lab in Mohali
Mohali Municipal Corporation plans a state-level water quality testing laboratory at Sector 79 Water Works to enhance monitoring and support urban local bodies across Punjab under AMRUT 2.0.
Gujarat Soap Brand Owner Dies by Suicide Before Train
Mukesh Maru, a 48-year-old businessman and owner of a well-known soap brand in South Gujarat, died by suicide after jumping in front of the Lok Shakti Express near Billimora railway station early Monday morning. Police have registered a case and are inves
Jabalpur Man Killed in Road Rage Stabbing Over Car-Bike Collision
A 35-year-old furniture trader, Ekant Sahu, was fatally stabbed in Jabalpur after a minor car-motorcycle collision escalated into a violent assault near Gokulpur Durga Mandir. Police have registered a murder case and are pursuing crucial leads to apprehen
Congress Alleges BJP Plot to Remove Voters in Vadodara
Vadodara Congress alleges BJP members filed over 46,000 Form 7 objections to remove genuine voters from electoral rolls, with false EPIC numbers used in many applications.
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