A sessions court in Haridwar granted anticipatory bail to Brahmachari Sudhanand, seer of Matri Sadan ashram, in the Kankhal firing case, citing lack of direct involvement. The case involves a land dispute that led to gunfire in January.
Former President Donald Trump publicly criticized Republican Congressman Thomas Massie as a 'moron' during the National Prayer Breakfast, highlighting internal GOP divisions over legislative unity and policy disagreements.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the PoK assembly that Kashmir will become part of Pakistan, expressing solidarity with Kashmiris on behalf of Pakistan's people and leadership.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant rebuked IPS and IAS officers for failing to prevent the Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 people, citing lack of coordination and awareness.
A POCSO court in Pilibhit has sentenced a 26-year-old farmer to 20 years imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl. The convict, arrested in 2023, faced charges under IPC and POCSO Act sections.
A 27-year-old Army jawan was shot dead in a targeted attack by bike-borne assailants in Hathras district. Police have formed multiple teams and are examining CCTV footage to trace the attackers.
A special court has summoned two Delhi Police personnel in the 2020 riots death case of Faizan, following a CBI chargesheet. The court found sufficient evidence for culpable homicide charges.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi will hold a critical review meeting with all zone deputy commissioners and engineers on February 6 to address quality concerns raised by the PM's adviser and other authorities regarding development works.
A 22-year-old man sustained 40% burns in an explosion at an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing unit in Nanniyode, Kerala. Police investigation reveals the unit operated illegally after the licensee's death.
Almora District Jail authorities seized prohibited electronic devices including a smartwatch from an inmate's cell, prompting a high-level investigation into security breaches and possible internal collusion.
Police in Kollam arrested a history-sheeter with 25 criminal cases for assaulting a man with a steel pipe after a verbal dispute at Pallithottam beach. The accused, previously detained under preventive laws, was remanded to jail.
Pauri Garhwal police have established a five-member SIT to investigate three FIRs linked to the Kotdwar shop name dispute, including protests outside a gym. The team will identify accused and ensure impartial legal action.
Kadinamkulam police arrested Ratheesh, a 48-year-old from Tamil Nadu with 57 criminal cases, for assaulting a man who questioned inappropriate remarks. The accused was remanded to judicial custody.
Madhya Pradesh faces a severe electric vehicle charging infrastructure gap with just 1,146 stations for over 2 lakh EVs. The state ranks ninth nationally while also recording high EV accident rates.
Candidates for Odisha police sub-inspector posts staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar, demanding a fresh exam date after two cancellations due to alleged paper leaks. The recruitment process remains stalled amid CBI investigation and administrative chang
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has clarified there is no proposal to close the Ernakulam loco shed, addressing concerns raised by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. The facility will be upgraded to handle modern electric locomotives.
A court in Agra has sentenced Sonam Pandey to life imprisonment for killing her lover Devendra Kumar by throwing acid on him in 2021. The verdict relied on the victim's dying declaration.
A 17-year-old former student attacked his 25-year-old teacher with a sharp object in Mainpuri, causing severe facial injuries. The assault followed months of harassment, with police registering a case under BNS sections as the accused remains absconding.
A 27-year-old woman from Muzaffarnagar was allegedly stabbed to death by her partner, who then died by suicide, just days before her arranged marriage. Police are investigating the tragic incident linked to a failed relationship.
The BJP has appointed Govind Kendre as its group leader for the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation, while mayor and deputy mayor posts remain undecided. In Latur, Congress appoints mayor and deputy mayor after a major poll victory.
A 30-year-old bank manager in Kochi was granted anticipatory bail after the court found insufficient prima facie evidence in a case filed under the SC/ST Act by a temporary staff member alleging caste-based abuse.
The nomination scrutiny for Dhanbad Municipal Corporation mayor saw 30 candidates accepted and 3 rejected. The electoral process advances with key dates set for symbol allocation and polling.
Nine women candidates are contesting for the Gumla Nagar Parishad chairperson position, reserved for tribal women. Major parties like Congress, BJP, and JMM have backed candidates in this significant local election.
Munna Lohar, a 52-year-old theatre artist and doppelgänger of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, has filed nomination for Ranchi Municipal Council elections from Ward 52, banking on his striking resemblance to secure victory and address local civic issues.
Residents of Ranchi's Ward 7, home to scheduled tribes and castes, endure drainage failures, water shortages, potholed roads, and drug-related crime due to non-functional streetlights and poor maintenance.
Beijing issues a stern warning to Washington against forming a preferential trade bloc for rare earth minerals, citing threats to global economic order as tensions escalate.
Former US President Donald Trump has shifted his position on the UK-Mauritius Diego Garcia agreement, now calling it the 'best' deal possible while reserving military rights to secure the base if needed.
Giridih police have arrested eight individuals, including four minors, for the alleged gang rape of two tribal minor girls. The incident occurred on January 25, and a special investigation team is probing the case.
Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation directs officers to spend five days on office tasks and two days on field inspections to accelerate urban infrastructure projects ahead of the monsoon season.
Mizoram's Empowered Committee on Investment, chaired by CM Lalduhoma, has granted in-principle approval to a Mumbai-based firm to establish a fuel cell and sustainable energy plant using plastic waste in the state.