In a major counter-insurgency success, security forces eliminated hardened PLGA leader Prabhakar and six other Maoist cadres in a 72-hour operation in Abujmarh forests. A C-60 commando also made the supreme sacrifice during the intense combat.
A one-year-old girl died in Kanpur after her father allegedly tried to drown her in cold water, suspecting his wife of infidelity. Police are investigating the case.
BJP's Neeta Thakre and Leela Hathibed elected as Nagpur's mayor and deputy mayor, marking return of elected governance after longest unelected phase in civic history.
Senior advocate Haresh Jagtiani and comedian Kunal Kamra challenge IT Rule 3(1)(d) and Sahyog Portal in Bombay High Court, alleging violations of free speech and constitutional safeguards.
The Gujarat High Court has overturned the 2018 appointment of an Executive Engineer by Vadodara Municipal Corporation, calling it arbitrary and unconstitutional. The court ordered the appointment of the merit list topper and asked VMC to consider accommod
President Donald Trump insists on zero uranium enrichment for Iran in any new nuclear deal, a stance that could define the latest US-Tehran crisis, according to reports.
President Donald Trump refuses to apologize for a widely condemned social media video depicting the Obamas as primates, dismissing backlash and insisting he has no regrets.
A special children's court in Vadodara has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for a 2018 school stabbing. The accused, then 16, was tried as an adult for murdering a junior student.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for a two-day visit to Malaysia, focusing on defence collaboration and diaspora engagement. This marks his third visit and the first since bilateral ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
A significant fire erupted in the basement of an under-construction hotel near Vibhuti Khand police station in Gomtinagar, Lucknow. Nine fire tenders and a water bowser battled the blaze for 2.5 hours, with no casualties reported.
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Lucknow on Friday morning, causing mild tremors in several areas. The India Meteorological Department confirmed no casualties or property damage were reported.
Kaiserbagh police have registered an FIR against five family members for allegedly forging death certificates of a retired LU employee and fraudulently withdrawing his pension for nearly seven years after his death.
BSP chief Mayawati condemns the OTT film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' for allegedly humiliating Brahmins, demands a central ban and FIR against its creators, aligning with her strategy to woo upper castes ahead of UP's 2027 elections.
Mayor Sushma Kharakwal conducted a surprise inspection of the under-construction Lucknow Municipal Corporation headquarters, reprimanding officials for negligence and demanding immediate removal of obstacles like a petrol pump to expedite the project.
The Gangavathi sessions court convicted three men for the brutal 2023 attack near Hampi that left one dead and two women raped. Sentencing is set for February 16.
A tragic car accident in Kanpur Dehat claimed three lives, including two brothers, after their vehicle lost control and fell into the Ramganga canal. One person was injured in the incident.
Rubina, wife of BJP councillor Shahid Mev, was stabbed to death in Mandsaur. Police arrested her stepson Sahil and an accomplice, citing family tensions over the marriage as the motive.
The Odisha government has begun identifying vacant state-owned buildings in urban areas for conversion into affordable rental housing under PMAY-U 2.0, targeting urban migrants and workers.
Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, known as Pappu Yadav, was arrested by Patna Police in a 1995 forgery case and transferred from IGIMS to PMCH for medical care, with legal proceedings ongoing.
Niranjan Rout and Rashmita Lenka, senior Maoist leaders with bounties of Rs 55.10 lakh each, surrendered with 17 others. Odisha Police call it a critical step toward a Naxal-free India by March 31 deadline.
New Delhi undergoes a major beautification drive as NDMC prepares for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, focusing on 41 roads including Central Vista and Connaught Place.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde intensifies campaigning for local body polls, aiming to establish Shiv Sena's presence in rural areas and reshape the party's structural identity ahead of 2029 elections.
In West Bengal, sadhus and monks from organizations like ISKCON and Bharat Sevashram Sangha are participating in Election Commission's SIR hearings to resolve document discrepancies, ensuring their voter eligibility for international travel and civic part
Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao claims Congress government owes Rs 60,000 to every woman for unfulfilled Maha Laxmi scheme, criticizes municipal tax policies and agricultural support failures during election campaigning.
Central Railway announces revised timings for key trains including Mumbai-Nagpur Duronto and Pune-Nagpur services, effective April 14, 2026. Passengers advised to check updated schedules.
Residents in Pimpri Chinchwad's Vishalnagar and Ravet areas report low-pressure water supply, forcing housing societies to depend on tankers months before the usual summer shortage.
A district court in Wardha has sentenced Narayan Amanji Chavan to life imprisonment for murdering his son Vishal in 2022. The crime stemmed from a dispute over Rs5,000, with the court imposing a fine and citing evidence from 11 witnesses.
A Chikhali businessman was defrauded of Rs 1.94 crore by a scammer posing as a forex trading manager. The police have registered a cheating case under BNS and are investigating the money trail.
Yewalewadi police have registered a case against an autorickshaw driver for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl near Katraj-Kondhwa Road. The incident occurred while the girl was playing near her house on Wednesday afternoon.
Finland institutionalizes gender equality through laws and governance, not just social goodwill. Experts urge India to adopt similar policies for meaningful inclusion of gender-diverse individuals.