V A Arun Kumar, son of former Kerala CM V S Achuthanandan, stated the family will align with the CPM's position on accepting the posthumous Padma Vibhushan, amid internal party debate over the award.
Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold scam, has been granted statutory bail by the Kollam vigilance court after the investigation agency failed to file a chargesheet within 90 days.
Investigations reveal at least 20 tribal children from Gujarat were trafficked to Hyderabad over two years, exploiting vulnerable unwed mothers and social stigma.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court slammed officials for ignoring an urgent order during Diwali celebrations, stating compliance could have been done in one day.
West Bengal's interim budget expands welfare schemes amid Rs 8 lakh crore debt, a 4% DA hike, and Supreme Court dues of Rs 10,400 crore, raising questions on fiscal sustainability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi framed the India-US trade deal as empowering youth in a decisive era, while accusing the Opposition of insulting institutions. Congress faces criticism for failing to utilize parliamentary space effectively.
Former US President Donald Trump asserted at the National Prayer Breakfast that he prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, among other global conflicts he claims to have resolved.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expresses willingness to engage with the Trump administration without preconditions, as the island faces severe fuel shortages and escalating U.S. sanctions.
A 35-year-old medical representative in Lucknow died after his throat was slit by a kite string, leaving his wife and two daughters burdened with Rs 35 lakh in loans and no income.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has intervened to halt the construction of three roundabouts on Mohali's Airport Road, citing concerns over the planned removal of 251 trees. The project, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and accidents, now faces lega
Gujarat High Court demands state government explanation after Mahesh Bhabhor's appointment as mid-day meal cook was cancelled solely because he is male, despite being top merit candidate.
A retired army personnel sustained deep facial injuries after a banned Chinese kite string slit his throat while riding a scooter in Lucknow. This follows another fatal incident just a day earlier.
A 34-year-old motorcyclist in Lucknow bled to death after a sharp nylon kite string slit his throat on a bridge. Police have registered an FIR for culpable homicide and launched an investigation.
Gurgaon traffic police impounded a motorcycle with 41 pending challans totaling Rs 5 lakh near Dundahera Border. The vehicle, driven by Sumit of Jind, was seized under MV Act for unpaid fines exceeding 90 days.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation Chief Amit Kumar imposed a hefty fine on sanitation agency Bhumika Pragati JV after an employee was caught dumping C&D waste during a surprise inspection near Sukhna choe.
Telangana High Court issues notices to BRS leader Gandra Venkata Ramana Reddy in criminal petitions by CM Revanth Reddy seeking to quash defamation cases. Hearing adjourned to Feb 21.
Over a dozen Congress leaders applied for Panchkula mayor nomination, with 250 seeking councillor tickets. A five-member committee led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda will decide final candidates.
Authorities in Arizona have no proof that Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, is still alive but maintain hope she is 'still out there.' Blood evidence and ransom notes add chilling details to the investigation.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will bid for the licence manufacturing of India's indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), set to begin in 2035, even if not shortlisted for prototype development.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies government respects former Army chief General MM Naravane, accuses Rahul Gandhi of misusing his unpublished memoir to mock the administration during Parliament session.
The Meghalaya High Court has directed authorities to arrest those responsible for illegal mining after an explosion killed at least 18 people in East Jaintia Hills. The court summoned top officials to explain enforcement failures.
Varachha police in Surat have registered a case against five individuals, including a diamond company manager, for allegedly abetting the suicide of 44-year-old Seema Vaghani following years of domestic harassment and dowry demands.
A 67-year-old newspaper hawker in Ludhiana's New Shimlapuri was brutally assaulted and robbed by two masked motorcycle-borne men early Thursday. The victim suffered severe injuries and required surgery.
The family of a suspended government lecturer who died by suicide refuses to claim his body, alleging harassment by the Special Operations Group drove him to take his own life in Jaipur.
In a tragic incident in Kannur, a woman and her male neighbor were found dead in separate locations in a suspected murder-suicide case. Police suspect strangulation and hanging.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin virtually inaugurated the Kurichi-Kuniyamuthur underground drainage project in Coimbatore, a Rs 597.14 crore initiative under the AMRUT scheme designed to serve 3.92 lakh residents.
Kerala's state assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the central government to withdraw the VB-G RAM G Act 2025 and reinstate MGNREGA, citing financial burdens and federal concerns.
Police in Hyderabad have arrested four individuals, including the victim's elder brother, for the murder of advocate G Swapna Kumari. The crime was allegedly motivated by a dispute over ancestral agricultural land valued at 2-3 crore rupees.
Police in Kollam registered a case against a security guard for allegedly preventing the headmistress from entering her school campus, citing her churidar attire as the reason, sparking a dispute over dress code enforcement.
Phase I of the Kerala assembly session concluded dramatically with disruptions over Sabarimala gold theft cases, opposition protests, and disputes over aided school appointments, leading to cancelled proceedings and heated demonstrations.