In a significant legal development, Punjab Minister Bhagat Dhir and ten others have been acquitted by a Jalandhar court in a nine-year-old case, marking a major victory after a prolonged legal battle.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlights India's focus on diversifying energy sources in response to US President Trump's remarks on Russian oil imports, while noting progress in India-US trade and critical mineral cooperation.
A 35-year-old gold trader in Bengaluru's Nagarathpet area was robbed of gold, silver, and cash worth Rs 25 lakh by a gang using coordinated distraction tactics, highlighting rising thefts in commercial hubs.
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Tirupur for murdering his 40-year-old cousin at a lodge. The crime stemmed from a long-standing dispute over ancestral property, with the suspect luring the victim under false pretenses.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has withdrawn a Rs 32 crore proposal to relocate a slaughterhouse from the Walled City to the outskirts, following objections from BJP legislators and civic leaders.
Two bike-borne men snatched a gold chain from a 75-year-old woman in Srirangam, Trichy, as she returned from temple prayers. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Bowring Institute in Bengaluru has filed a cyber police complaint after receiving abusive calls and messages via VPNs and international SIM cards, allegedly from disqualified former members.
Maharashtra Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal directs departments to complete Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela infrastructure projects by March 2027, including a Rs7,500 crore outer ring road and Sadhugram development.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel lauds the Union Budget 2026-27, emphasizing extended tax holidays in GIFT City, Biopharma Shakti, and MSME funds to boost Gujarat's economy and infrastructure.
Trichy City Police Commissioner N Kamini has ordered the immediate transfer of at least ten police inspectors to ensure neutrality and fairness ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The transfers follow guidelines for election-related postings.
A Bombay High Court-appointed monitoring committee arrived in Lucknow to study solid waste management systems. The team, including IAS officers and experts, reviewed LMC's sanitation operations and will inspect processing plants.
Greater Chennai Corporation evicted 50 families from Broadway streets, sparking protests as residents demand fair housing allocation near Stanley Hospital.
Tamil Nadu government informs Madras High Court of district-level committees to abolish orderly system in police force, following court scrutiny over reports of its persistence.
The Congress party has formally written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's failure to reply to the Motion of Thanks debate constitutes a serious procedural violation of parliamentary rules.
A 55-year-old man was tragically killed by a wild elephant in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve limits in Karnataka's Mysuru district. The incident occurred near a village, highlighting human-wildlife conflict risks.
Karnataka's political dynamics intensify as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah initiates pre-budget consultations, with attention turning to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge following Rahul Gandhi's intervention.
Congress MLA Shivalinge Gowda expresses regret for his comments about a BJP legislator's wife during a heated Karnataka Assembly session over an excise scam protest.
The CPWD purchased 405 air purifiers over four years for Parliament, Supreme Court, and government offices, with procurement rising from zero in 2020-2021 to 156 in 2024-2025.
Road accidents and fatalities on India's National Highways decreased by over 11% in 2025, with Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh showing the most significant reductions, according to government data.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla disclosed he asked PM Modi not to reply to President's address due to fears of 'unexpected acts' by protesting opposition MPs near his seat, sparking a political clash with Congress.
Avadi Corporation receives its largest-ever 49 crore fund to re-lay over 400 roads damaged by underground sewage and water works, with strict quality controls and resident oversight.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges BJP functionaries are misusing Form-7 to delete voter names, urges Supreme Court to intervene and calls for judicial probe into electoral roll manipulation.
Mohammad Mahabur Mondal, prime accused in a Rs 2 crore Haj pilgrimage fraud case in Kolkata's New Town, arrested in Hyderabad after returning from Kuwait. Nearly 400 pilgrims cheated.
Sanand police raided a luxury weekend home in Ahmedabad district, arresting 81 people at an anniversary party. Foreign liquor, hookahs, high-end cars, and phones worth nearly Rs 3 crore were seized under Gujarat's prohibition laws.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges systematic misuse of Form-7 by BJP to delete voter names, particularly targeting PDA and Muslim communities. He calls for Supreme Court intervention and judicial probe.
Two separate accidents on the Trichy-Karur national highway left a woman and a shopkeeper injured. Police investigations reveal causes, while residents renew calls for speed breakers on the dangerous stretch.
Kolkata police have launched round-the-clock surveillance and special bike patrols near Prinsep Ghat and Judges Ghat following a series of vehicle thefts. Investigations revealed stolen bags and evidence in dense bushes, with police suspecting drug users
Coimbatore police plan to reinstall traffic signals on Avinashi Road after a two-year removal led to increased speeding and accidents, with a Rs1.10 crore fund allocated for the project.
An Air India flight from Mumbai to Jaipur aborted its initial landing attempt Thursday, performing a go-around that caused passenger anxiety before a safe second landing minutes later.
Jaipur Police has declared no-parking zones from Statue Circle to Ambedkar Circle and Assembly T-point to ensure smooth traffic flow, with strict enforcement and public cooperation urged.