Three migrant labourers from Ganjam district were rescued by police after being allegedly confined and assaulted by a factory owner in Tamil Nadu. The workers had gone there for employment but faced exploitation.
UP Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh directs officials to complete all irrigation and water resource projects by December 2026, emphasizing strict action for delays and quality issues.
A Gandhinagar magistrate court has convicted journalist Ravi Nair in a criminal defamation case filed by Adani Enterprises Ltd, sentencing him to one year's imprisonment and imposing a fine for tweets deemed damaging to the company's reputation.
The Madras High Court has refused to hear petitions challenging a residential complex construction near Pallikaranai marshland, a Ramsar site, citing Supreme Court jurisdiction over wetland issues nationwide.
Odisha government specifies that Maoists operating outside the state are ineligible for surrender benefits, except for Odia natives who can surrender with proper certification.
Uttar Pradesh's irrigation department will build seven new drainage projects in five districts at Rs 74.3 crore to reduce waterlogging and support agriculture, alongside cleaning 17,500 km of existing drains.
Leema Rose Martin, wife of lottery magnate Santiago Martin, resigns from IJK after 14 years, plans to launch LJK's Tamil Nadu unit, seeking NDA alliance via AIADMK for Coimbatore or Thiruvadanai seat.
India is developing a strategy to continue operating the Chabahar port in Iran after US sanctions waivers expire in March, balancing ties with Iran and the US while maintaining regional influence.
The FBI has released surveillance footage showing a masked individual on Nancy Guthrie's porch the night she disappeared. Authorities believe the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie was taken against her will.
Kochi police arrested a 19-year-old from Tamil Nadu for allegedly stealing gold ornaments, a diamond necklace, and electronics from an unlocked hotel room in Elamakkara. The arrest followed CCTV and fingerprint evidence.
Odisha government launches a comprehensive 10-point disaster preparedness framework emphasizing IPS principles, handloom promotion, tobacco bans, and temple land protection for transparent relief operations.
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission directs police and motor vehicles department to conduct surprise inspections on private buses in Kochi to address overspeeding and racing, following three recent accidents.
A Pocso court in Sambalpur sentenced a 33-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old girl in 2021. The court also imposed a fine and directed Rs 10 lakh compensation for the survivor.
The Supreme Court has approved Assam's plan to clear encroachments from 3.62 lakh hectares of forest land, citing procedural safeguards and fairness in the eviction process.
The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Rajnath Singh, will likely discuss the procurement of French Rafale jets this week, with a key nod expected ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's India visit.
The Kremlin has officially confirmed diplomatic contacts with France following President Emmanuel Macron's call to resume relations. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated these talks could rapidly lead to high-level dialogue, potentially reshaping European se
Multiple cracks discovered in a key Kochi underpass below the Vyttila RoB approach road raise structural safety concerns. NHAI has ordered a comprehensive safety audit of NH-66 structures and engaged CRRI for inspection.
Kochi police arrested Akhilnas Latheef, a key figure in a methamphetamine network, and Lucky Beegum in separate drug cases involving meth and ganja seizures.
Kochi's renovated KSRTC bus terminal is set for inauguration, with a new Rs 13 crore terminal at Karikkamuri moving to tender. Upgrades include flood-proofing and separate facilities.
A woman allegedly drugged and robbed a youth after meeting him via a dating app at a Zirakpur hotel, fleeing with cash, phones, and jewellery worth lakhs. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused.
A 6.4km stretch of the Nashik-Pune highway will be asphalted instead of white-topped to expedite upgrades before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, reducing project cost to Rs 245 crore.
A Surat court has granted four days of custodial interrogation for Chirag Goti, the prime accused in a case involving the alleged planting of 70g of mephedrone in a car. Goti surrendered before the court on Monday after fleeing to Nepal.
After a six-year hiatus, boat services to Mattancherry in Kochi have been suspended again due to official apathy and a dredging dispute between departments, sparking protest threats from residents.
Thrikkakara municipality in Kochi has finalized a construction contract for a new dog shelter with capacity for 32 street dogs. The facility will focus on capture, sterilization, and medical care.
Seven years after police ordered its return, heritage furniture stolen from Govt College of Art remains missing. Conflicting letters and poor documentation leave the fate of 15 Le Corbusier-era chairs unresolved.
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation officials dismiss social media reports claiming disruption at Shanthikavadam crematorium, confirming all units are operational with minor maintenance underway.
A bike rider in his late 50s was killed in an overtaking accident near Oberon Mall in Palarivattom, Kochi. Separately, a car driver had a narrow escape after his vehicle fell into a canal in North Paravur. Police are investigating both incidents.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is considering comprehensive reforms to fire safety regulations, aiming to modernize standards, ease compliance, and adopt international practices by March 2026.
A 24-year-old woman from Auraiya staged a bizarre disappearance, leaving a 5-foot snake slough on her bed to suggest a mystical transformation. Police investigation revealed she eloped with her lover after her family arranged her marriage to another man.
A government-led eviction drive in Jalandhar's Latifpura area has triggered significant public protests, with residents alleging inadequate notice and demanding proper rehabilitation measures.