Senior IPS officer Devesh Chandra Srivastava has been given the additional charge of Director General of Tihar Jail. The appointment fills a nine-day vacancy and is part of a broader administrative reshuffle in Delhi Police.
India strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Islamabad, criticizing Pakistan for blaming external forces instead of addressing its internal security failures.
Mizoram's annual budget for 2026-2027, scheduled for February 19, may be postponed as CM Lalduhoma indicates unreadiness. The Business Advisory Committee will reconvene to revise the session calendar.
Agriculture Minister Ram Kripal Yadav inaugurated a three-day horticulture festival in Patna, emphasizing high-value crops as an 'ATM model' for farmers and outlining export strategies.
A devastating explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills has claimed the lives of at least six laborers from Assam's Barak Valley, with several others critically injured and families awaiting bodies.
BJD leaders accuse Odisha's BJP government of policy confusion and inaction on the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh, alleging illegal water diversion while BJP defends its constitutional approach.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a Prakasam district mines surveyor for amassing wealth beyond known income. Searches revealed flats, land, cash, gold, and luxury items.
The Meghalaya High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a coal mine disaster in East Jaintia Hills, where 25 bodies have been recovered. The court criticized authorities for allowing illegal mining to continue and ordered the immediate arrest of mine ow
Court proceedings in Ranchi were disrupted as lawyers protested against a police officer accused of misbehaving with women advocates. The bar association demands an independent inquiry and action against the officer.
Thousands protested across Manipur's hill districts, accusing three Kuki-Zo-Hmar legislators of betraying community demands by joining the new government. Effigies were burned, and a total shutdown was observed amid heightened security.
Minister Dr P Narayana announced rapid progress in Amaravati's construction, with 350 km of trunk roads and 1,500 km of layout roads underway. Land pooling for key projects is being resolved village by village.
A Kurnool ACB court sentenced retired Kadapa DCHS Dr Madabhushi Sesha Padmaja to 7 years imprisonment and fines for demanding a bribe for an increment approval, marking AP's first conviction under the amended anti-corruption law.
Residents of Dakulagi village in Karnataka's Bidar district report strange noises and mild tremors from the ground for days, prompting official investigation amid growing anxiety.
The road transport ministry has issued a notification aligning toll rates on partially operational expressways with those of national highways for up to one year, providing relief to commuters on key corridors.
Purnia MP Pappu Yadav resisted arrest by Bihar Police at his Patna residence, alleging a conspiracy to kill him over a 35-year-old case. He vowed to fight the arrest in court.
India strongly dismissed Pakistan's accusations linking it to the suicide bomb attack at a Shia mosque in Islamabad that killed 31 people, calling the claims baseless and pointless.
Delhi Police has launched Operation Shashtra to tackle the dangerous trend of weapon glorification on social media by youths and gangs. The crackdown has resulted in 61 FIRs, 67 arrests, and seizure of firearms and ammunition.
Ranchi police declared a bomb threat to the civil court a hoax after deploying bomb squads and sniffer dogs. The email, referencing Tamil Nadu and LTTE, triggered security checks amid similar threats in Odisha and Bihar.
Residents of Ranchi Municipal Corporation wards 26 and 27 head to polls demanding solutions to severe water shortages and irregular sanitation services affecting daily life and hygiene.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation conducted a Swachh Survekshan-2026 campaign at Government Model Schools in Manimajra, educating students on waste segregation, home composting, and plastic ban enforcement.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria will lead a major anti-drug march in Tarn Taran on February 9, with students and volunteers participating to raise awareness against drug abuse.
An Amritsar court has refused bail to Ankit Kumar, accused of embezzling Rs 80 lakh from a cloth trader. The case involves alleged fraud uncovered during a business account review, with police investigations ongoing.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar asserts Congress will regain power in the state during the 2028 Assembly elections, speaking at a foundation stone ceremony in Puttur.
MLA NH Konaraddi inaugurated the 14th dry red chilli mela in Hubballi, urging farmers to adopt commercial crops and new varieties while calling for government subsidies and export support.
Delhi Police's Operation Milap in the South-East District has successfully reunited families, bringing heartwarming stories of restored connections and lost smiles. Led by DCP Satish Golcha and ACP Hemant Tiwari, the initiative highlights community polici
Thieves broke into a house in Balthila village, Bantwal taluk, while the family attended a temple fair. Gold ornaments and cash were stolen, with police investigating the forced entry.
K.V. Srinivasan, a respected senior journalist from Mysuru, Karnataka, has passed away at the age of 75. He was known for his contributions to journalism and his work with various publications.
Residents of Uppoor, Havanje, and Aroor protested outside the Udupi DC's office against a proposed dog shelter, citing lack of consultation, health concerns, and demands for alternative development projects.
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin launched sports equipment distribution in Trichy, while in Thanjavur he attacked AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami for praising the Union Budget, calling him a 'savage slave' of BJP.
Madurai residents endure overflowing garbage bins due to irregular waste collection, with civic activists highlighting health risks. Corporation officials cite truck maintenance issues as the cause, promising normalization with extra drives.