Parliament's Budget session commences today ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 speech on February 1. The session unfolds amid global economic challenges and high expectations for economic reforms.
The first day of Uttar Pradesh Bar Council elections in Kanpur witnessed 3,948 advocates casting votes out of 11,908 registered voters. Voting will conclude on Wednesday with 25 members to be elected from 333 candidates.
Prayagraj marked the 77th Republic Day with flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural programs, and awards. Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya honored officers, while various institutions held events.
Punjab Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer calls on youth to spearhead the fight against drugs, emphasizing their crucial role in creating a drug-free society.
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has called for full transparency regarding the Chardi Kala funds, demanding detailed accounts and usage reports from the authorities.
Haryana MLA Arjun Chautala has urged the youth to drive political change in the state, while strongly criticising the BJP-led government for its policies and governance failures.
The Delhi government has sanctioned development projects worth Rs 327 crore for JJ clusters, focusing on infrastructure upgrades and basic amenities to improve living conditions for residents.
Two minors have been detained by Delhi police for allegedly raping a girl in the city. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about juvenile crime and safety.
India initiates government-level negotiations with the US and Venezuela to recover $600 million in dividends stuck in ONGC Videsh's Venezuelan projects, potentially lowering oil import costs.
A statewide bandh in Odisha today affects essential services. Check the status of hospitals, ambulances, transport, and other facilities to plan your day accordingly.
European Council President António Costa proudly displayed his Overseas Citizen of India card and spoke about his ancestral connections to Goa during the announcement of a landmark free trade agreement between India and the European Union.
Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during a town hall in Minneapolis. Security quickly subdued the attacker as Omar continued her remarks.
Maharashtra's MSRTC now requires all fuel stations on its land to include public EV charging points, aiming to boost infrastructure and adoption across the state.
In Maharashtra's Zilla Parishad elections, notable withdrawals include Prabhakar Patil, son of former MP Sanjaykaka Patil, citing family unity. Sangli sees 374 candidates withdraw, while contests feature political dynasties across Kolhapur and Solapur dis
Two siblings in Kanpur's Banda district died after allegedly consuming poison following a court order to vacate their house and shop. Family alleges harassment by relatives over a land dispute.
An 18-year-old boy was killed and two others critically injured when a speeding SUV, registered to a UP minister's wife, hit their motorcycle in Lalitpur. Residents blocked roads, alleging police shielded the minister's drunk son who brandished a firearm.
A flag-hoisting ceremony in Pune's Dhamane village turned violent after an argument between officials, leading to axe attacks, severe injuries, and cross-complaints under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Three men wanted in a northeast Delhi murder case were injured during a police encounter in Rohini after allegedly opening fire on officers. The suspects have been hospitalized and taken into custody.
In Bhadohi district, a criminal was injured and his associate arrested during a police operation. The duo, wanted in multiple cases, was nabbed in Meenapur village.
A private school van overturned in Katarniaghat forest, Bahraich, injuring 12 children, one critically. The vehicle was transporting students from Nepal border villages to Bappa Ji School.
Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal organized a special Republic Day program in Varanasi to honor police personnel, including parade commanders and women sub-inspectors, for their year-round dedication and service.
Varanasi police arrested three key associates of codeine cough syrup smuggling kingpin Shubham Jaiswal near Nepal border. The arrests bring total to 13 in the syndicate, revealing fake firms and multi-crore smuggling operations.
A man impersonating a police officer stole approximately Rs 14 lakh from Chandigarh Transport Undertaking's cash branch at Sector 17 ISBT early Tuesday. The security guard was confined during the brazen heist.
Indian Railway Personnel Service officer Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the new commissioner of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation, succeeding IAS officer Ram Kumar Singh, who has been reassigned to key roles in revenue and disaster management.
Chandigarh's Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested Abhishek Chandel, a BTech graduate, for allegedly smuggling 10.1 grams of ICE drug. He claimed high expenses led him to drug dealing.
Mohan Jadhav, a 51-year-old excise sub-inspector, collapsed and died during a Republic Day ceremony in Omerga. He had diabetes but no known heart condition. Separate suicide attempts were reported in Beed district.
European Council President Antonio Costa expressed pride in his Goan ancestry while announcing a landmark free trade agreement between India and the EU, calling it a personal connection.
Varanasi police arrested Virendra Yadav for allegedly killing his friend Aftab Alam, claiming humiliation after being tricked into eating cow meat. The body was found in a field with suspicious financial transactions.
Haryana Governor Asim Kumar Ghosh hoisted the national flag at Panchkula's Republic Day celebrations, praising India's growth and the state's significant role in national achievements.
A 23-year-old beautician from Lucknow's Indiranagar area has gone missing, with her family alleging abduction by a man who harassed her for months. Police have registered an FIR and launched a search operation.