The Ministry of External Affairs confirms awareness of fake overseas job offers luring youth from Punjab and neighboring states. Data shows 291 complaints over three years, with Punjab leading at 154 cases. Action includes FIRs and advisories on safe migr
Eleven migrant workers and four minors were rescued from an alleged bonded labour facility at a sugar cane farm in Beed district. A joint police-revenue operation freed them after complaints from families in Uttar Pradesh.
Punjab Congress directs Kuldeep Singh Vaid to organize press conferences across districts to defend Partap Singh Bajwa against AAP's allegations of anti-Dalit remarks.
An ad hoc additional sessions court in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar granted bail to Pinky Tamang, the third accused in a major international call-centre fraud case involving 116 arrests.
Punjab BJP leaders refute opposition claims on the Indo-US trade deal, stating no concessions on key crops and highlighting zero-tariff exports for Indian agricultural products to the US.
Madras High Court rules that a government servant's second marriage during the first spouse's lifetime is invalid, denying family pension benefits to the second wife even after the first wife's death.
The Supreme Court has ruled that eligible ex-servicemen are entitled to full arrears of disability pension from applicable cut-off dates, rejecting a three-year limitation period. The court emphasized pension as a right, not charity.
A 54-year-old man from Bihar was arrested with a cache of illegal firearms hidden at a primary school in Koderma district. The accused confessed to arms smuggling after switching from labor work.
The government informed Parliament that rules and policies are being drafted for the SHANTI Act 2025 to open nuclear energy to private players, but declined to provide a timeline. Safety directorates will be established for enforcement.
Justice Manjula, inspired by a Tamil film, rose from a chemistry graduate to a Madras High Court judge, retiring after 30 years of service. Her story highlights perseverance and transformation in the judiciary.
The body of a 22-year-old woman, missing since Thursday, was recovered from Hurhuru Joda pond in Hazaribag. Police are investigating the case as an unnatural death, with possibilities of suicide, accident, or murder.
A woman fell from an escalator at Habitat Centre Mall in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, with CCTV footage going viral. Reports suggest alcohol consumption, sparking online speculation and safety concerns.
Police in Udupi arrested 22 individuals from Uttar Pradesh for illegal sand extraction from the Varahi River, seizing sand and equipment worth over Rs 11.5 lakh in a raid near Marattur.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed he snorted cocaine off toilet seats, prompting demands for his resignation from health advocates and criticism on social media.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sharply criticizes the February 12 general elections, calling them a 'pre-planned election of deception and farce' while living in exile in New Delhi.
The initial phase of Parliament's Budget session concluded as the BJP filed a Substantive Motion against Rahul Gandhi, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi notably abstained from speaking during the Motion of Thanks.
The Punjab government has launched a comprehensive outreach campaign, 'Our Elders, Our Pride,' to support senior citizens with health camps, welfare services, and financial aid across all districts.
The Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab staged widespread protests on Friday, accusing Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa of making casteist remarks against cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh. Demonstrators demanded a public apology from Bajwa and the Congress leader
A former police inspector in Chandigarh has been sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment in a high-profile disappearance case, highlighting judicial accountability in law enforcement.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina criticizes recent elections as a disgraceful chapter and demands Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's resignation from his bank role.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new office in Delhi draws inspiration from ancient Karnataka temple architecture, blending traditional Indian aesthetics with modern functionality.
A Chennai court granted interim bail to advocate G Arul, accused in the BSP leader K Armstrong murder case, for medical treatment due to police escort shortages during election duties.
The BMC has appointed a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for constructing a flyover over Andheri subway to address chronic monsoon flooding. The report is due in three months.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stated that not everyone can use the title 'Shankaracharya', referencing the recent Magh Mela controversy. He questioned the opposition's stance and called for introspection on morality.
Street vendors in Mangaluru protested near Thokkottu Junction against the public works department's bulldozing of their shops. Leaders criticized the government's actions and announced a convention on February 17 to address harassment and legal issues.
K Kavitha leads the All India Forward Bloc to a surprise victory in Telangana's municipal elections, reshaping local politics ahead of 2026.
Karnataka Police have registered a case regarding a fake note attributed to the Chief Minister circulating on social media. The CMO alleges malicious intent to tarnish the CM's and government's reputation.
The Aam Aadmi Party held demonstrations outside Congress offices and leaders' homes in Punjab, demanding an apology from Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa for his alleged derogatory comments against Minister Harbhajan Singh.
Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal has publicly declared that he will resign from his position if any connection is established between him and an alleged bribery case. The statement comes amid ongoing investigations into corruption allegations in
India's aviation regulator DGCA has introduced stricter breath analyzer test norms for pilots, including license cancellation for those testing positive three times before flight operations.