Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra deputy chief minister from NCP quota, replacing her late husband Ajit Pawar who died in a plane crash. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath in Mumbai.
Haryana government constitutes a high-power committee chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Krishna Murari to resolve long-standing disputes with Adani Power's Mundra plant.
A fire broke out in New Gautam Nagar, Govandi, Mumbai, damaging household items in 8-10 huts. No injuries were reported as firefighters controlled the blaze in three hours.
Sunetra Pawar, wife of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, has been appointed as Maharashtra's first female Deputy Chief Minister, marking a historic moment in the state's political landscape.
Punjab government launches massive public transport modernization with 1,279 new buses, digital ticketing app, QR payments, and free travel for women across 2,267 buses.
A CBI court in Ahmedabad has sentenced three individuals to three years imprisonment and fines for a Rs 1.18 crore excise duty rebate fraud involving forged export documents from Surat-based Shree Sai Impex.
Foreign ministers from Arab nations met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussing regional stability and economic cooperation, reinforcing India's strategic engagement in West Asia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a delegation of Arab foreign ministers, emphasizing robust people-to-people connections and regional cooperation in a significant diplomatic engagement.
India has dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to support reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, enhancing connectivity and infrastructure in affected areas.
Union Budget 2026 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11 AM. This marks her ninth consecutive budget, setting a new record in India's parliamentary history.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress during a BJP rally in Barrackpore, West Bengal, accusing the ruling party of widespread corruption and misgovernance.
Karnataka High Court initiates suo motu proceedings on illegal sand mining, calling it a serious issue requiring court-monitored investigation by central agency or SIT.
A devastating road accident in Odisha's Angul district has claimed five lives and left six others injured. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep condolences over the tragic incident.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has labeled the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal as the most corrupt in India, citing alleged malpractices and governance failures.
Jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to AIIMS Jodhpur for a medical examination after Supreme Court intervention. The court sought his medical report by February 2.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has strongly criticized the police for detaining two men from the Golden Temple premises without prior notice, calling it an interference in management affairs.
Andhra Pradesh minister disputes YSRCP's claims in Tirupati laddu controversy, demanding answers on why a 2022 CFTRI report was suppressed, raising food safety concerns.
Vandana Panchal, 34, arrested for trafficking a 15-day-old infant, is linked to a racket spanning Telangana and Gujarat involving at least 10 children over two years. Police uncover connections to previous cases and launch joint investigations.
Starting February 1, 2026, significant rule changes will impact daily life and finances. Key updates include simplified FASTag procedures, increased tobacco prices, potential fuel cost revisions, and stock market operations on Budget day.
Rajasthan police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of Sadhvi Prem Baisa, with an unnatural death case lodged. The investigation aims to uncover the circumstances surrounding her demise.
As India awaits the Union Budget 2026-27 presentation on Sunday, explore 10 intriguing historical facts about India's budget - from colonial legacies to constitutional quirks and symbolic traditions.
The Congress party in Kerala shows signs of revival with local body election results, but internal factionalism and leadership tussles threaten its prospects. Similar patterns in Karnataka, Rajasthan, and other states highlight systemic indecision within
The Archaeological Survey of India has informed the Bombay High Court that Savarkar Sadan cannot be declared a centrally protected monument of national importance due to age criteria, but suggests state or BMC heritage listing for preservation.
Former Vice President Hamid Ansari in his new book argues India has failed to eradicate electoral malpractices, with money power distorting outcomes and undermining free and fair elections.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's strategic jacket choices during the city's first major snowstorm captured public attention, blending practical governance with fashion-forward branding.
An 80-year-old former lottery winner has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for running a sophisticated counterfeit drug manufacturing operation from his countryside cottage in England.
The Kerala High Court has permitted the termination of a pregnancy exceeding 31 weeks after medical reports confirmed severe fetal abnormalities, setting a significant precedent in reproductive rights.
In a major crackdown, Punjab authorities seized 96 kg of heroin over two days, highlighting the alarming ease of drone-based smuggling across the state's porous border with Pakistan.
Four daily wage labourers from Assam were discovered dead inside a shed in Hoskote, Karnataka, on Saturday morning. Police suspect suffocation from a gas cylinder leak as the cause.
The Uttar Pradesh government will challenge the acquittal of a Samajwadi Party leader in a 2024 Ayodhya gangrape case, while his domestic help received a 20-year sentence.