Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman firmly rejected state criticism of cesses and surcharges, stating they comply with the Constitution. She accused states like West Bengal of hypocrisy on GST while imposing additional taxes.
A US-returned software engineer has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his parents to death in their Bengaluru villa following heated arguments over financial support for his startup ventures.
A Fatehabad fast-track court sentenced Gaurav Soni to 20 years in prison and a Rs 1.75 lakh fine for kidnapping and raping a minor girl in a 2023 case under POCSO Act.
A private school in Jaipur's Shipra Path area was closed for a day after receiving a bomb threat via email, prompting a two-hour security operation involving multiple police units.
Group Captain A G Bewoor, a hero of Operation Cactus, highlights the importance of professional military judgement over political pressures, citing historical examples like the 1971 war.
The Delhi High Court has issued notices on applications by Priya Kapur seeking dismissal of a suit filed by her mother-in-law Rani Kapur over alleged fraudulent trust creation. The court also addressed perjury allegations and set timelines for responses.
India prepares for a nationwide general strike on February 12, 2026, with 14 trade unions mobilizing 30 crore workers. Odisha, Assam, Kerala, and West Bengal face severe disruptions in transport, banking, and government services.
A domestic gas cylinder explosion in Kanpur's Naya Purwa left an elderly man with severe burns and killed two goats. Police investigation reveals the blast occurred due to gas leakage after the cylinder was left on.
The Samajwadi Party's Prayagraj unit condemns the UP state budget 2026-27, calling it disconnected from inflation, unemployment, and farm distress, with no clear solutions for jobs or agriculture.
Uttar Pradesh's latest budget emphasizes artificial intelligence, metro expansion, solar cities, and welfare schemes for women, farmers, and youth across all districts.
Kareli police arrested Majid for assaulting an ITI student over parking. The incident, captured on video, went viral on Feb 9. Separately, Kaudhiyara police arrested a mobile thief.
Ghazipur police in Varanasi attached two immovable properties worth Rs 60.35 lakh belonging to absconding accused Amit Singh in a codeine drug racket case. The properties were purchased in his wife's name with illegal narcotics earnings.
An Additional District and Sessions Court in Bharatpur convicted 23 individuals from two feuding families in a 2015 murder and assault case. Twelve received life imprisonment for murder, while eleven were sentenced to seven years for assault.
Yamunanagar police have arrested Rakshit, the prime suspect in the murder of 18-year-old Aditya, linked to a college group rivalry. The crime occurred in Khajuri village, with two others injured.
Two police constables in Jaunpur were suspended after CCTV footage caught them stealing an iPhone worth Rs 1.6 lakh from a mobile store. The incident occurred at Haycee crossing under Line Bazar police station.
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 750 crore in its 2026-27 budget for the Noida International Airport, with Rs 700 crore for land acquisition in phases 3 and 4 to expand the aviation hub and add runways.
The Allahabad High Court denied bail to advocate Ashish Shukla, accused of forging his Class 12 marksheet to register with the Bar Council. The court cited 'Aachar Parmo Dharma,' stressing that advocates must uphold integrity as officers of the court.
A Kurukshetra court has sentenced Ganesh, a Bihar native, to life imprisonment and a Rs 50,000 fine for murdering Munni Devi in 2022. Failure to pay the fine will result in an additional six months of simple imprisonment.
Barmer police have detained four youths for the alleged kidnapping and gang rape of a 16-year-old girl in Jaisalmer. The incident occurred Monday night when the minor was alone at home, leading to an FIR filed by her father after a medical examination.
Assam's Special Revision of voter lists has led to over 10 lakh deletions, with CEO Anurag Goel stating final figures align with house-to-house surveys, despite dismissed third-party objections.
Bangladesh holds its first parliamentary election since Sheikh Hasina's ouster, with massive security and a complex reform referendum. The BNP leads opinion polls as voters decide the country's future.
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Bangladesh holds its first general election since the 2024 uprising, with the Awami League barred. Voters choose between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, plus a constitutional referendum on reforms.
Jaipur police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly blackmailing a 28-year-old Ayurvedic scholar with explicit photos and extorting Rs 10 lakh over a year.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to discuss municipal election strategy and seek central funding for key state projects including Hyderabad Metro expansion.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir begins construction of a Babri Masjid replica mosque in Murshidabad, igniting a political feud ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections.
A state-wide bandh in Karnataka on February 12 has led to the closure of schools, colleges, and shops in cities like Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Hubbali. The Bharat Bandh protest impacts daily life and transportation.
Rajasthan's Deputy CM Diya Kumari announces new central prisons in four cities, a state cyber crime command center, and 5,000 additional Home Guard volunteers in budget security package.
Bhopal Police Commissioner suspended Shahpura station house officer after an inquiry found irregularities in the escape of a 19-year-old theft suspect from custody, with the incident recorded hours later.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented the state's 2026-27 budget, his 10th consecutive budget, focusing on women, youth, farmers, and job creation. The budget tripled in size over nine years, with no new taxes, aiming to make UP a $1 tril