Ramaphosa Denounces Trump Tariffs, Warns of Trade Coercion
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warns against using global trade as a weapon of coercion in his State of the Nation Address, amid tensions over US tariffs.
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Tamil Nadu Women Get Rs 5,000 Ahead of Assembly Polls
Tamil Nadu government credits Rs 5,000 to 1.31 crore women under a rights scheme, with CM Stalin promising to double monthly aid to Rs 2,000 if DMK is re-elected.
Bangladesh Elections: BNP Leads with 212 Seats, Nears Govt Formation
In the Bangladesh elections, the Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured 212 seats, surpassing the halfway mark needed to form the government. This significant lead positions the BNP to potentially take power, marking a pivotal s
Bangladesh Polls: BNP Leads in 151 Constituencies
Projected results from Bangladesh's general elections indicate the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to secure victories in 151 constituencies, marking a significant shift in the political landscape.
Bangladesh Election: BNP Claims Victory Amid Hasina's Projected Win
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) asserts readiness to form government despite early projections indicating a victory for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League in the recent parliamentary elections.
BNP Leads in 151 Seats in Bangladesh Election Vote Count
Early vote counting in Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections shows the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leading in 151 constituencies, with Jamaat-e-Islami projected as the main opposition with 43 seats, according to the Dhaka Tribune.
Sagar Police Solve Murder Case, Find Skeleton After 6 Months
In Deori town, Sagar district, police have solved a chilling murder case by recovering the skeleton of a 22-year-old man missing since August. The accused, Shohaib, confessed to killing Prince Valmiki over an illicit relationship with the victim's wife.
Court Allows Marriage Between POCSO Accused and Adult Girlfriend
A Kolkata court granted bail and permitted marriage to a 24-year-old man accused under POCSO Act, allowing him to wed his now 18-year-old girlfriend on court premises with both families' consent.
Bijapur: India's IED Epicenter Amid Maoist Retreat
Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district accounts for 95% of IED recoveries nationwide as Maoists shift from armed confrontation to buried explosives, creating a persistent threat despite security gains.
Telangana Municipal Polls 2026: Congress Wins Key Seats
The Indian National Congress secures decisive victories in Vikarabad, Kodangal, Parigi, and Tandur municipalities in the 2026 Telangana local body elections, marking a significant political shift.
Telangana Municipality Election Results 2026: Medak, Narsapur
Live updates and results for the Telangana municipality elections 2026 in Medak, Narsapur, Ramayampet, and Thoopran. Key outcomes and political implications for local governance.
SC: Courts Must Show Courage to Discharge Accused Without Prima Facie Case
The Supreme Court emphasized that criminal proceedings cause strain and stigma, urging trial courts to discharge accused when material fails to make out a prima facie case, highlighting judicial responsibility.
NHRC Acts on Gurgaon Minor Torture Case, Seeks Police Report
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a case where five minors were abducted and tortured in Gurgaon. It has directed the police commissioner to submit a report within two weeks, citing serious human rights violations.
Shivam Mishra Arrested and Released in Kanpur Lamborghini Crash
Shivam Mishra, son of a Kanpur tobacco baron, was arrested and released on bail in the high-profile Lamborghini crash case after court cited procedural lapses in his arrest.
MP's First Paperless Budget: Agriculture Focus & New Financing
Madhya Pradesh will present its first paperless budget on February 18, focusing on agriculture and introducing rolling budgets and non-budgetary provisions amid reduced central tax devolution.
UP Govt to Form OBC Commission for Panchayat Polls
The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Allahabad High Court that it is constituting an OBC Commission to ensure lawful panchayat elections, leading to the disposal of a PIL on the matter.
Banned Chinese Manjha Injures Woman in Lucknow, 9th Case in 9 Days
A 29-year-old woman in Lucknow suffered deep cuts to her forehead and ear from banned Chinese manjha while riding her scooter, marking the ninth such injury in nine days despite police crackdown efforts.
Yogi Adityanath Updates Social Media with BrahMos Image Post-Budget
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath changed his social media profile picture to a BrahMos missile image, signaling the state's defense production strength and linking it to the record Rs 9.12 lakh crore budget presented a day earlier.
Bishnoi Gang Link Alleged in Rs 5 Crore Hospital Extortion Threat
A private hospital operator in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow tehsil received a Rs 5 crore extortion threat, with the caller claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, prompting a police investigation.
Nizamabad Municipal Election 2026 Results: BJP vs BRS vs Congress
Live updates and results for the Nizamabad Municipal Corporation election 2026 in Telangana. Key contest between BJP, BRS, and Congress in local body polls.
Bijapur: India's IED Epicenter Amid Maoist Strategy Shift
Despite declining armed Maoist formations, Bijapur district in Bastar accounts for over 90% of IED recoveries nationwide, with 652 devices found in 2025 alone. Security forces face a buried war as explosives replace gunfire.
Trump-Xi Meeting in April, US-China Summit Planned
US President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, with Xi expected to visit the US later this year. Trump described the US-China relationship as 'very good' following a detailed phone call on key issues.
Telangana Municipal Polls 2026: Key Contests in Nizamabad
Live updates on the Telangana municipal election results for 2026, focusing on Nizamabad district's Armur, Bheemgal, and Bodhan municipalities, with AIMIM, BRS, BJP, and Congress in tight races.
Bengal Minister: Centre's Vande Mataram Circular Demeans Tagore
West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu claims the Centre's Vande Mataram circular aims to belittle Rabindranath Tagore, not honor Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, amid political tensions.
Bengaluru BJP MLA, Advocate Arrested in Murder Case
CID arrests KR Pura BJP legislator BA Basavaraja and advocate Ajit for alleged involvement in the murder of rowdy-sheeter Biklu Shiva, citing real estate business rivalry as motive.
Seattle Pays $29M in Student Death, Father Dies Before Settlement
Seattle authorities will pay $29 million to the family of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula, killed by a police car in 2023. Her father died just before the settlement announcement, leaving the family with compensation but profound loss.
Mamata Banerjee Terms Pune Migrant Death a Hate Crime
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges the murder of a 24-year-old migrant worker from Purulia in Pune was a hate crime, sparking political tensions and police investigations.
MP HC Permits Late-Term Abortion for Minor Rape Survivor
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has permitted medical termination of pregnancy for a 13-year-old rape survivor who is over 28 weeks pregnant, exceeding the statutory 24-week limit, citing reproductive choice as paramount.
SC Slams RERA as 'Rehabilitation Centre' for Retired Bureaucrats
The Supreme Court questioned the effectiveness of RERA, suggesting states reconsider its existence as it fails to help homebuyers and becomes a 'rehabilitation centre' for retired officers.
Azamgarh Police Arrest Man in Rs 2 Lakh Fake Ritual Scam
Saraimir police in Azamgarh district arrested Dharmendra Kumar for duping Nandlal Nishad of Rs 2 lakh with a promise of 20kg silver and 2kg gold through rituals. Police recovered Rs 1.90 lakh cash; accomplice Ramashish Maurya escaped.
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