Newly released Justice Department documents reveal U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 visit to Jeffrey Epstein's private island, contradicting his claims of severed ties with the convicted sex offender.
In a major crackdown, NCB and Punjab Police arrested five peddlers in Mohali, seizing 150+ grams of heroin and uncovering a cross-border smuggling network from Tarn Taran.
Renewable energy projects totaling 45 GW face power purchase agreement delays due to slow electricity demand growth, solar-hour surplus, and assured post-2028 power availability, hindering India's 500 GW green energy target.
The Indian Air Force will conduct its largest day-and-night air power exercise, Vayu Shakti-2026, at Pokaran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on February 27, featuring over 120 aircraft.
Haryana Minister Anil Vij orders suspension of executive engineer and forest officer, seeks police probe into illegal tree cutting at Kaluana waterworks in Sirsa district.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition to quash a case involving obscene depictions of Hindu deities in a WhatsApp group, emphasizing limits to free speech.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced a new policy requiring IPS officers to complete a two-year central deputation as SP or DIG before being eligible for promotion to Inspector General rank.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026 tomorrow with energy sector as key focus. Industry leaders seek policies for renewables, storage, and green hydrogen to sustain clean energy momentum.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann distributed Rs 271 crore in SC scholarships, accusing Congress, Akalis, and BJP of prioritizing family interests over state's children.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleges the Anandapur blaze was due to Trinamool Congress corruption, not an accident. He questions factory ownership and arrests while criticizing Mamata Banerjee's response.
A 55-year-old man from Punjab died after his taxi collided with multiple vehicles in heavy fog on UER-II in Dwarka while heading to IGI Airport to drop his son. Police investigation reveals a chain collision involving a Punjab-registered taxi.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Haryana to reimburse Rs 4.2 lakh medical expenses with interest, calling state's partial denial 'arbitrary and illegal' after 12-year delay in emergency surgery case.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has directed a thorough investigation into allegations that a Class 7 student was repeatedly slapped by a teacher in a Karnal private school, citing violations of child protection laws.
Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and French Ambassador Laurent Bili praised the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and India AI Impact Summit as key drivers for economic, technological, and scientific cooperation between the regions.
Gujarat High Court acquits two men convicted in 2006 for kidnapping, highlighting risks for young adults helping minors and criticizing prosecution's failure.
The BJP is carefully monitoring developments as the Nationalist Congress Party faces internal decisions following Ajit Pawar's demise, with Sunetra Pawar's swearing-in as deputy CM adding complexity to Maharashtra politics.
Explore the complex historical reasons why Mahatma Gandhi, despite five nominations, never received the Nobel Peace Prize. Discover how institutional criteria, political context, and procedural constraints shaped this controversial decision.
CBI has registered an FIR against an ASI from its Bhubaneswar ACB and an MCL dispatch officer for allegedly operating an illegal money collection network involving coal transporters in Odisha's Sundargarh district.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Congress leaders paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs' Day and observed a two-hour fast protesting the renaming and dilution of MGNREGA scheme.
The Supreme Court has directed a fresh evaluation of an IRS officer's candidature for ITAT, criticizing RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra's presence on the selection panel as creating bias. The court imposed a Rs 5 lakh cost on the Centre for delays.
Two minor sisters from Pakur, Jharkhand, who went missing from their school area, have been located in Andhra Pradesh. Their father had filed a police complaint after their disappearance on Tuesday.
The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein documents includes a reference to 'George Bush 1' in a police complaint, though it's unclear if it refers to the former US president. The files also mention Mira Nair, Bill Clinton, and Jeff Bezos.
Himachal Pradesh faces severe disruptions as 482 roads, including three national highways, remain blocked due to snow and rain. Essential services like power and water supply are severely affected across multiple districts.
Key developments from Lucknow include BJP MLA highlighting civic problems, Chief Minister paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, and Uttar Pradesh winning the Dungarpur Trophy. Stay updated on political, administrative, and local news.
In a shocking incident from Assam, the principal of a government school has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a student. The case highlights serious concerns about child safety in educational institutions.
The Indian government has introduced stricter guidelines for posting IPS officers at the Inspector General level, requiring minimum service and merit-based criteria to enhance professionalism.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Haryana's Gohana was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh. The arrest highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts in the state.
Major Bhubaneswar updates include chopper rides over landmarks, CBI searches in coal diversion cases, deportations, civic alerts, traffic, weather, and political developments.
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge accuses central agencies of harassing industrialists after Confident Group chairman CJ Roy's alleged suicide in Bengaluru.
A viral video shows a car driver's reckless overtaking attempt causing a major traffic jam on a crowded tourist highway, sparking outrage over poor lane discipline in India.