Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed a Special Investigation Team to probe the death of a Noida techie. The panel must submit its report within five days, as confirmed by an official statement.
US authorities arrested five individuals, including an Indian-origin couple, for alleged involvement in drug and sex trafficking operations at a Virginia motel. The suspects face serious federal charges.
TVK chief Vijay faced nearly six hours of interrogation by the CBI in Delhi over the Karur stampede that killed 41. The agency questioned him on rally decisions and crowd management.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's NATO-style defense pact now includes Turkey, creating a new security bloc. India monitors developments amid concerns over nuclear implications and shifting alliances.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro reveals he was asked if he was a 'double agent for Israel' during VP vetting, highlighting Democratic Party tensions over identity and foreign policy.
A man was discovered dead in a southwest Delhi park with sharp injuries. CCTV footage shows an altercation before the incident, police investigating murder.
AAP leader Sukhwinder Sukhi resigns over Guru Granth Sahib saroop controversy. His political shift from BSP to Akali Dal to AAP mirrors Punjab's changing loyalties.
The Karnataka High Court issued notice on a petition seeking clear guidelines for accessing archived live-streamed hearings not uploaded online, highlighting transparency concerns.
The Supreme Court expresses concern over steep airfare hikes during festivals, listing the case for February 23 as the Centre prepares its response.
Nitin Nabin stands unopposed as the only nominee for BJP national president. The nomination process concluded smoothly on Monday afternoon in Delhi.
Bengaluru's upcoming civic elections will use traditional ballot papers instead of EVMs. In a separate development, the High Court has rejected former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's plea for relief in the Unnao custodial death case.
Coimbatore city police arrested over 50 people during a weekend special drive targeting public alcohol consumption. The operation followed Commissioner N Kannan's directives.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a traditional wooden jhula and a fine pashmina shawl to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his brief India visit.
The Congress party in Tamil Nadu holds a crucial meeting to decide its strategy for the 2026 assembly elections, weighing the pros and cons of continuing with DMK or exploring a new alliance with Vijay's TVK.
BJP leader Nitin Nabin becomes national president unopposed, with formal ceremony on January 20 attended by PM Modi and senior leaders. The election followed proper procedures with 37 nominations.
Uttar Pradesh government establishes a three-member SIT to investigate the drowning death of a 27-year-old techie in Greater Noida, following family allegations of administrative negligence.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a plea to try a woman as an adult for her mother-in-law's murder, citing her tender age and early marriage at the time of the incident.
Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav, announces plans to divorce his wife Aparna, blaming her for damaging family relationships. Aparna, a former SP member turned BJP candidate, faces public accusations.
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An 18-year-old former domestic help has been arrested for allegedly burgling her ex-employer's house in Punjabi Bagh, Delhi. Police recovered Rs 2.7 lakh of stolen cash.
Authorities in Indore rescued a beggar during an anti-begging drive, only to discover he owns three houses, runs a money-lending business, and maintains a fleet of autorickshaws.
The Supreme Court has instructed Madhya Pradesh to decide on sanction for prosecution against Colonel Qureshi, a prominent military figure during Operation Sindoor.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal met families affected by the Harni boat tragedy, promising justice. Victims have filed multi-crore lawsuits against Sunrise School for compensation.
President Trump expands Gaza Board of Peace into global body with $1 billion permanent seat fee, directly challenging UN's conflict resolution authority and reshaping international diplomacy.
The Orissa High Court granted bail to a woman accused in her husband's death case, considering the investigation progress and lack of external injuries in the post-mortem report.
Bombay High Court quashes orders detaining adult trafficking victim for one year, ruling that personal liberty cannot be restricted without material evidence under PITA.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee declares Supreme Court order on SIR list display as legal win, vows to defeat BJP in upcoming elections following court victory.
Organisers of the Salapalayam jallikattu protested against the Namakkal district administration's online token issuance for the Jan 27 event, demanding manual distribution of at least 300 tokens.
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National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah urges Kashmiri Pandits to return home but expresses doubt about permanent resettlement, citing their established lives elsewhere.