Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired a review meeting on budgetary allocations for 2026-27 and current fund utilisation. He appointed senior officers to resolve interdepartmental coordination challenges hindering budget implementation.
Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, has pleaded guilty in a US court for his involvement in a conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The case highlights international legal cooperation and raises diplomatic concerns.
A three-day state-level Islamic conference in Khurda district was abruptly cancelled by authorities due to insufficient police force for crowd management, causing significant financial losses to organizers.
A Delhi court has issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate on a plea by Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui seeking documents in a money laundering case. The court extended his judicial custody and listed the matter for March 27 hearing.
A 45-year-old man in Baghpat district was arrested for allegedly raping his 11-year-old daughter at knifepoint. The girl's medical examination confirmed sexual assault, and she received counselling to report the horrific incident.
Supreme Court modifies stay order, allowing paving of 11.5 km road connecting 18 remote Uttarakhand villages but prohibits commercial vehicles to protect wildlife corridor between tiger reserves.
A court in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district has sentenced a 35-year-old bus conductor to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old boy in 2023, with an Rs 80,000 fine.
A 23-year-old woman and her lover in Agra have been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband and staging it as a suicide. Police recovered evidence including a pillow and saree used in the crime.
The Central Bureau of Investigation participated in the Goa Carnival Parade 2026 in Porvorim, distributing pamphlets and urging citizens to report bribery by government employees in central departments and PSUs.
Kathua Police arrested two cross-border drug peddlers linked to a Pakistan-based drone-dropped narcotics module, seizing 150g of heroin. The duo was booked under the NDPS Act after technical analysis and CCTV footage led to their capture.
An Aligarh court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the 2012 abduction and murder of an animal trader in Nagla Mansingh village. The court also imposed fines of Rs 30,000 each on the convicts.
A 26-year-old divorced woman in Surat allegedly killed her four-year-old son before dying by suicide. Police suspect mental distress and financial worries post-divorce led to the tragic incident.
A Vasco court has acquitted five individuals accused of causing public nuisance at Goa's Dabolim Airport in 2022, citing critical failures in the police investigation including lack of proper identification procedures.
Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) voted to block the release of Jeffrey Epstein files after receiving a $3,500 donation from Leslie Wexner, a co-conspirator, raising ethical concerns.
A 28-year-old female influencer in Kolkata reported a harrowing road rage incident where she and a friend were allegedly abused and threatened by bikers for over 40 minutes after a minor collision on Vidyasagar Setu.
Kolkata Police has transformed its cyber cell into a dedicated cybercrime branch featuring seven specialized units to combat rising digital fraud. The move follows approval from state authorities amid over 30,000 reported cases.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes rape FIR, ruling that a woman's consent doesn't become invalid just because a relationship ends without marriage. The court emphasized that only false promises from the outset constitute rape.
The Congress party has established four new districts in Goa—North Goa, Mhadei, South Goa, and Kushavati—as part of its organizational restructuring. District presidents will be appointed by early March through a selection process involving AICC observers
In a surprising move, BJP legislators in Jammu and Kashmir have praised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's allocation of Rs 180 crore for the Amarnath Yatra, calling it a positive step reflecting changing times in the region.
The Aam Aadmi Party has launched a scathing attack on Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, alleging a brazen attempt to poach its MLAs from Punjab. This political controversy intensifies tensions between the two states.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has revived a contempt petition against officials for failing to comply with a court order, highlighting judicial oversight in governance.
The Punjab government has sanctioned letters worth Rs 1 crore for the construction of pucca houses in Mohali, aiming to provide permanent housing solutions for residents.
Chandigarh police have arrested two individuals for allegedly robbing an elderly man in Sector 22. The suspects were apprehended after a swift investigation, recovering stolen cash and valuables.
Chandigarh police have arrested a man for stealing a motorcycle in Sector 22. The accused was caught after a complaint was filed, and the stolen vehicle has been recovered.
Armed robbers targeted a retired principal's home in Madhubani, stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs 1 crore. Police suspect cross-border gang involvement from Nepal.
Police in Madhubani arrested Mohammad Gufran, a key accused in a Rs 1.20 crore digital arrest scam targeting a Bhagalpur resident. He operated an illegal financial network laundering cyberfraud proceeds abroad.
The Enforcement Directorate provisionally attached agricultural land worth Rs 17.35 lakh in Patna under PMLA, linked to former NHAI officer Sadre Alam's disproportionate assets case involving Rs 89 lakh.
Goa's PRISM mechanism aids police in tracing a narcotics case accused and identifying a suspect in a foreigner assault, using advanced technical analysis to fast-track investigations.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has instructed officials to expedite the restart of all closed sugar mills in the state, emphasizing benefits for farmers and job creation under the 'Samriddh Udyog-Sashakt Bihar' scheme.
Patna police have arrested Shankar Sada for allegedly attempting to rape a four-year-old girl and biting her body, causing serious injuries in Samastipur district. The accused was taken into custody after the incident came to light on Thursday night.