Pankaj Naik, 41, from Tishem-Borim, Goa, sustained a gunshot wound to his left thigh while cleaning a firearm at home. Police seized the weapon and registered an FIR under the BNS and Arms Act for illegal possession and endangerment.
Collectors in North and South Goa have ordered comprehensive planning for Shigmo, Carnival, and Shivaji Jayanti festivals in February and March, focusing on crowd management and public safety.
A North Goa court acquitted Suresh Chowrasiya of Jharkhand in a 2018 ganja seizure case, citing a critical discrepancy between police evidence and forensic analysis that created reasonable doubt.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma will present the state's annual budget for 2026-27 on February 26. The legislative assembly session has been extended to March 16, with the opposition expected to raise the Lengpui land scam issue.
Assam's final electoral rolls reveal a 0.97% decline from draft lists due to rigorous purification, while achieving unprecedented gender parity with women at 49.9% of the electorate.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav targets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over deteriorating law and order, citing gang rape cases and objecting to remarks about former CM Rabri Devi in the legislature.
Toll plazas on NH-219 in Sasaram and Mohania are allegedly charging local vehicles 100% toll instead of the mandated 50% concession, resulting in illegal collections of crores monthly, as per RTI findings.
BJP President Nitin Nabin inspected Mandiri and Bakarganj drain projects in Patna, emphasizing timely completion before monsoon to prevent waterlogging and improve urban connectivity.
Manipur government suspends internet services in Ukhrul district for five days following violent clashes between Tangkhul Naga and Kuki communities. The move aims to prevent rumor spread and curb escalating tensions.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tripura on February 20 to discuss the upcoming TTAADC elections and potential alliances with BJP and TIPRA Motha leaders.
East Jaintia Hills district administration intensifies enforcement against illegal mining, seizing 38 MT of coal and destroying makeshift camps. Compensation paid to victims of February mine blast.
Dhubri's electoral roll revision sees 65 'D' voters removed for identity fraud. Officials confirm legal action while adding 6,329 new voters, denying irregularities in the process.
AISA and AIPWA activists staged a protest march in Patna, demanding justice for a deceased NEET student and highlighting rising violence against women in Bihar. Police deployed barricades and water cannons as tensions escalated.
The final electoral roll for Dibrugarh Electoral District, Assam, has been published with 10,41,935 voters. Women voters outnumber men across all six assembly constituencies, showing a notable gender demographic trend.
Kamrup (Metro) publishes final electoral roll with 1,049,644 voters, a net decrease of 25,932 from the draft. Major deletions occurred in constituencies like Jalukbari and Dispur due to deaths and relocations.
The final electoral roll for Cachar district shows a net decrease of 33,536 voters following rigorous verification. The district's electorate now stands at 13,81,903 with near-equal gender representation.
The six-kilometer stretch from Rispana Square to Dehradun ISBT faces severe daily traffic congestion due to rising vehicles, tourism, and poor traffic management during peak hours.
A 32-year-old man was shot dead in Madhubani, Bihar, after resisting a bike robbery attempt. The assailants fired a bullet into his mouth, killing him instantly. Locals protested by blocking NH-27 for over four hours.
A Pocso court in Firozabad district has sentenced a 30-year-old farmer to life imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2022. Two associates were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
Delhi proposes a three-phase intelligent traffic management system using AI, smart signals, and automated enforcement to reduce congestion and air pollution over two years.
The Uttarakhand High Court overturned an order by the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights granting custody of a 5-year-old boy to his mother, ruling that only courts can decide such matters under the Guardians and Wards Act.
Two sub-inspectors from Meerut's Lohia Nagar police station have been suspended for allegedly extorting Rs 20 lakh from a thread trader by threatening false hawala charges. An FIR has been filed, and the officers are currently absconding.
The Uttarakhand State Information Commission has ordered the forest department's PIO to provide RTI petitioner Harinder Dhingra with documents related to an investigation into IFS officer Vinay Kumar Bhargav within 15 days, pending probe completion.
Police in Ranchi have arrested a man and his wife for allegedly poisoning his cousin brother to death over an extramarital affair. The incident occurred in Lodma village, with the accused using insecticide-laced tea.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the 'Chief Minister Single Women Self-Employment Scheme' in Uttarakhand, providing financial assistance up to Rs 2 lakh to empower widows, divorced women, and other beneficiaries.
Uttarakhand High Court directs Bageshwar authorities to release 48 heavy vehicles seized for mining, ruling the seizures lacked legal basis under mining laws and violated procedural safeguards.
Uttarakhand's disaster management authority directs all line departments to finalize comprehensive disaster management plans by February 28, emphasizing integration with UN Sendai Framework objectives.
Silchar MP Parimal Suklabaidya has urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to fast-track comprehensive railway upgrades for Barak Valley, highlighting its strategic importance as southern Assam's rail gateway to Mizoram, Tripura, and Manipur.
Sasaram court grants bail to a youth accused of murdering his girlfriend, sharply criticizing the investigation and suggesting it may be an honour killing with possible involvement of the victim's father.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed a bribery case against IAS officer Abhishek Prakash, linked to a solar project, paving the way for his reinstatement after a legal battle.