Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of road accidents on national highways in 2025 with 21,122 incidents and 6,156 fatalities. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a cashless treatment scheme for victims.
The AIADMK is strategically engaging with smaller outfits and micro caste groups to bolster its electoral prospects, focusing on communities often overlooked by major political parties in Tamil Nadu.
A 28-year-old truck driver was brutally assaulted with iron rods and left to die on the Agra-Mathura highway after a minor collision. The incident, captured on video, has sparked widespread outrage as police investigate.
Pantnagar Airport in Rudrapur is undergoing a major expansion to upgrade its runway, terminal, and apron capacity, aiming to improve air connectivity and support tourism and industry in the Kumaon region.
The Tamil Nadu BJP has restructured its manifesto committee's tour plan by grouping assembly constituencies into clusters. This strategic move aims to enhance coordination, reduce travel strain, and improve public engagement across the state.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi requests Rs 145 crore from Chief Minister Development Fund to upgrade eight markets across multiple zones, including Netaji Subhash Place and Vasant Kunj.
A sessions court in Haridwar granted anticipatory bail to Brahmachari Sudhanand, seer of Matri Sadan ashram, in the Kankhal firing case, citing lack of direct involvement. The case involves a land dispute that led to gunfire in January.
Former President Donald Trump publicly criticized Republican Congressman Thomas Massie as a 'moron' during the National Prayer Breakfast, highlighting internal GOP divisions over legislative unity and policy disagreements.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the PoK assembly that Kashmir will become part of Pakistan, expressing solidarity with Kashmiris on behalf of Pakistan's people and leadership.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant rebuked IPS and IAS officers for failing to prevent the Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 people, citing lack of coordination and awareness.
A POCSO court in Pilibhit has sentenced a 26-year-old farmer to 20 years imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl. The convict, arrested in 2023, faced charges under IPC and POCSO Act sections.
A 27-year-old Army jawan was shot dead in a targeted attack by bike-borne assailants in Hathras district. Police have formed multiple teams and are examining CCTV footage to trace the attackers.
A special court has summoned two Delhi Police personnel in the 2020 riots death case of Faizan, following a CBI chargesheet. The court found sufficient evidence for culpable homicide charges.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi will hold a critical review meeting with all zone deputy commissioners and engineers on February 6 to address quality concerns raised by the PM's adviser and other authorities regarding development works.
A 22-year-old man sustained 40% burns in an explosion at an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing unit in Nanniyode, Kerala. Police investigation reveals the unit operated illegally after the licensee's death.
Almora District Jail authorities seized prohibited electronic devices including a smartwatch from an inmate's cell, prompting a high-level investigation into security breaches and possible internal collusion.
Police in Kollam arrested a history-sheeter with 25 criminal cases for assaulting a man with a steel pipe after a verbal dispute at Pallithottam beach. The accused, previously detained under preventive laws, was remanded to jail.
Pauri Garhwal police have established a five-member SIT to investigate three FIRs linked to the Kotdwar shop name dispute, including protests outside a gym. The team will identify accused and ensure impartial legal action.
Kadinamkulam police arrested Ratheesh, a 48-year-old from Tamil Nadu with 57 criminal cases, for assaulting a man who questioned inappropriate remarks. The accused was remanded to judicial custody.
Madhya Pradesh faces a severe electric vehicle charging infrastructure gap with just 1,146 stations for over 2 lakh EVs. The state ranks ninth nationally while also recording high EV accident rates.
Candidates for Odisha police sub-inspector posts staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar, demanding a fresh exam date after two cancellations due to alleged paper leaks. The recruitment process remains stalled amid CBI investigation and administrative chang
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has clarified there is no proposal to close the Ernakulam loco shed, addressing concerns raised by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. The facility will be upgraded to handle modern electric locomotives.
A court in Agra has sentenced Sonam Pandey to life imprisonment for killing her lover Devendra Kumar by throwing acid on him in 2021. The verdict relied on the victim's dying declaration.
A 17-year-old former student attacked his 25-year-old teacher with a sharp object in Mainpuri, causing severe facial injuries. The assault followed months of harassment, with police registering a case under BNS sections as the accused remains absconding.
A 27-year-old woman from Muzaffarnagar was allegedly stabbed to death by her partner, who then died by suicide, just days before her arranged marriage. Police are investigating the tragic incident linked to a failed relationship.
The BJP has appointed Govind Kendre as its group leader for the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation, while mayor and deputy mayor posts remain undecided. In Latur, Congress appoints mayor and deputy mayor after a major poll victory.
A 30-year-old bank manager in Kochi was granted anticipatory bail after the court found insufficient prima facie evidence in a case filed under the SC/ST Act by a temporary staff member alleging caste-based abuse.
The nomination scrutiny for Dhanbad Municipal Corporation mayor saw 30 candidates accepted and 3 rejected. The electoral process advances with key dates set for symbol allocation and polling.
Nine women candidates are contesting for the Gumla Nagar Parishad chairperson position, reserved for tribal women. Major parties like Congress, BJP, and JMM have backed candidates in this significant local election.
Munna Lohar, a 52-year-old theatre artist and doppelgänger of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, has filed nomination for Ranchi Municipal Council elections from Ward 52, banking on his striking resemblance to secure victory and address local civic issues.