A Model Youth Grama Sabha in Mangaluru's Badaga Yekkar school simulated village meetings, enhancing students' leadership and decision-making skills in local governance through role-playing and discussions on rural issues.
A Bengaluru police team searched activist Snehamayi Krishna's residence in Mysuru, seizing documents and electronic devices. Krishna is the petitioner in the MUDA site-sharing scam involving allegations against CM Siddaramaiah.
A 42-year-old computer operator in Surat collapsed and died after being chased by four men posing as policemen who allegedly demanded money. Police are investigating the incident.
Unseasonal rainfall caused waterlogging and disruption in Dahod, Panchmahal, Chhota Udepur, and Mahisagar districts. Surat faced morning routine chaos, while IMD forecasts temperature rises and falls in coming days.
A wedding in Bijnor's Noorpur was disrupted when electricity department staff allegedly disconnected power without notice. The superintendent engineer acknowledged fault, citing a coloniser's pressure on a contract lineman.
A 61-year-old fish trader was robbed of a Rs 6 lakh gold chain near Malpe Port, while a separate accident in Brahmavar claimed the life of a scooter rider after a collision with a goods vehicle.
A Pocso court in Aligarh has sentenced a 24-year-old man to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting and murdering a 10-year-old boy. The court also imposed a Rs 70,000 fine on the convict.
A 65-year-old cleric in Hapur has been arrested for allegedly raping his 14-year-old neighbour over months, impregnating her, and threatening her family. The case was filed under BNS and Pocso Act after the girl delivered a baby.
Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil declines to comment on commission allegations and CM change talks, emphasizing public interest and strict action on exam cheating.
MEA clarifies India's UN joint statement on Israel's West Bank expansion was not negotiated, reiterating support for a sovereign Palestine and two-state solution.
A 35-year-old woman with an autoimmune disorder suffered a serious bite from a German Shepherd at a Koramangala pet grooming centre. The incident occurred late at night, with delayed police complaint and allegations of negligence.
The US Supreme Court has declared President Trump's emergency tariffs illegal, dealing a blow to his economic agenda. The ruling may lower tariff rates and reduce federal revenues, while limiting presidential power to impose sweeping duties.
Police have stormed Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew's former 30-room residence at Windsor Castle, as the investigation into alleged Epstein-linked misconduct intensifies following his arrest. Legal experts warn the case could drag on for months or years.
The Meghalaya legislative assembly adjourned its budget session following the sudden death of Shillong MP Ricky Andrew J Syngkon. The budget presentation by CM Conrad Sangma was postponed as lawmakers paid tributes.
Karnataka's Chief Secretary details Bengaluru's 2040 vision, emphasizing a balanced integration of technology and sustainability to address urban challenges.
Police in Vadodara have uncovered a major liquor smuggling operation using the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway, seizing Rs 80 lakh worth of alcohol and arresting the truck driver.
Mangaluru South police have arrested three individuals for stealing copper cables worth Rs 70 lakh from a BSNL office in Pandeshwara. The suspects, aged 29 to 59, were apprehended following a complaint filed in February.
A new action committee in Mangaluru has formed to demand removal of the Brahmarakootlu tollgate on NH-75, with a mass protest scheduled for March 3, inspired by previous successful tollgate closures.
A 25-year-old painter has been arrested in Bulandshahr for allegedly murdering a 64-year-old salon owner following a dispute. The accused confessed to attacking the victim with bricks and a stone grinder after an altercation.
Deputy Commissioner Darshan HV has instructed Mangaluru City Corporation officials to expedite silt removal from major drains and stormwater channels ahead of the monsoon to prevent artificial flooding and public inconvenience.
The Supreme Court has mandated judicial supervision of West Bengal's electoral roll revision, citing a trust deficit between Mamata Banerjee's government and the Election Commission.
Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil announced Rs 70 crore Community Investment Fund for SHG federations in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting women's role in rural development and family income growth.
A 29-year-old man was shot in the leg by a history-sheeter with 34 serious offences during a pre-wedding haldi ceremony in Surat's Limbayat area. Police have arrested one accomplice while the main accused remains at large.
Armed robbers targeted a showroom in Barpeta district, stealing gold jewellery and valuables worth crores. Police are investigating with CCTV footage and witness statements.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah promises to make Assam flood-free within five years if BJP returns to power in 2026, while launching a ₹6,839-crore Vibrant Villages Programme.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for dragging Gaurav Gogoi's family into Pakistan links allegations during her Assam visit, urging focus on jobs and development instead.
Karnataka Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre announces the Mysuru safari will restart on February 21, implementing a 50% reduction in vehicles and staff to manage operations sustainably.
The Supreme Court cautioned the Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman against adjourning proceedings in an election plea, after earlier ordering a vote recount with results to be submitted in a sealed cover.
A 28-year-old contractor from Sivasagar was discovered deceased under suspicious circumstances inside his locked Jayanagar apartment in Guwahati on Friday morning, with police investigating.
The Andhra Pradesh government has established a one-man committee to examine administrative failures in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ghee procurement scandal, focusing on tender handling and accountability.