Tension mounts in Rohtak as traders allege police inaction after jeweller Hemant Bakshi receives Rs 5 crore extortion threat via foreign call and in-person intimidation. Multiple traders report similar threats.
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa condemns AAP's political protests, urging focus on state's fiscal crisis and governance instead of what he calls 'non-issues' for political gain.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a review petition from a man seeking appointment as an assistant professor in biochemistry at Goa University, upholding its earlier order and finding no merit in his claims regarding marks and eligibility.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin, addressing party workers in Patna, criticized Congress and RJD while highlighting BJP's inclusive approach and vision for Bihar's future.
Vice President Radhakrishnan's meeting with Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan reinforced a shared commitment to peace, stability, and cooperation in the Indian Ocean region, strengthening bilateral ties.
India reinforces Seychelles as a key strategic partner through a new economic package, advancing joint vision for maritime security and regional stability in the Indian Ocean region.
The Excise Department in Amritsar has intensified its crackdown on the illicit liquor trade, conducting raids and seizing illegal stock to curb black market activities and ensure public safety.
The Bombay High Court has directed that notice be issued to the Department of Drinking Water regarding illegal borewells causing water scarcity in Chimbel, with a response due by February 17.
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has identified 457 institutions where stray dogs create issues, planning phased catching and rehabilitation following Supreme Court directives.
The Orissa High Court has directed authorities to address inadequate night shelter facilities at SCB Medical College in Cuttack, where patients' relatives sleep on roadsides. The court also ordered regulation of NGO food distribution causing campus conges
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav presents Rs 3.47 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, aiming to double incomes and empower 94 lakh poor families. Opposition RJD stages walkout citing law and order failure.
A 17-year-old boy was found hanging in Samastipur, with his family accusing neighbors of murder over an alleged affair with a minor girl. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
In a major development in the Sabarimala gold loss case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) will send samples to BARC and other premier labs for scientific analysis to determine the cause of the gold loss.
A South Korean county head has been expelled from his party after suggesting the country should import young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka to address its low birth rate crisis.
Iran's ambassador to India emphasized the Chabahar Port project as a crucial symbol of bilateral cooperation, rooted in shared history and vital for regional connectivity, during Iranian National Day celebrations.
Mangaluru City police swiftly solved a cash theft case involving over Rs 1.2 lakh within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering stolen cash, a two-wheeler, and a mobile phone in a coordinated operation.
Severe potholes on the National Highway between Jalandhar and Ludhiana, especially near Goraya and Phillaur, are causing frequent vehicle damage and accidents, with locals and officials reporting daily incidents.
Punjab's electricity regulator has ordered PSPCL to issue a fresh public notice on revised revenue projections, amid concerns over unrealistic loss reduction targets and the state's growing subsidy burden during an election year.
Gurpreet Singh Sekhon, a former gangster with over 40 criminal cases, enters Punjab politics after winning zila parishad elections and plans to contest assembly polls from Ferozepur district.
A tech employee in Bengaluru lost a trolley with Rs 17 lakh in gold and Rs 2 lakh cash at Yelahanka station. RPF officials swiftly recovered it, highlighting increased efficiency in handling lost items on railways.
A 62-year-old woman died in a fire in her Vile Parle flat, suspected to have started from a lit diya for wedding rituals. A relative was injured, and extensive damage occurred.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has announced approval of five bridges and two road projects in Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency to boost connectivity and economic growth.
A farmer in Shivamogga has filed a police complaint alleging forest officials destroyed his arecanut and banana plantation during an eviction drive, despite pending court cases and land documents.
A 22-year-old homemaker in Bidar district died by suicide after alleged harassment and forced prostitution by her husband's family, leaving behind an 11-month-old child.
Head Constable Lakhbir Singh, 52, died of a suspected cardiac arrest while on a raid in Warring village as part of Punjab Police's Operation Prahaar II. The diabetic officer was posted at Bariwala police station in Muktsar district.
Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced the Jamabandi land survey process will be conducted online from next year, with a push for complete digitization of revenue records by March-end.
Six individuals have been arrested following violent protests in Darbhanga district after the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl. Police have registered cases against 230 people and continue raids to apprehend others involved in vandalism and attacks
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called for enhanced reservation provisions to be included in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution, aiming to protect affirmative action policies from judicial scrutiny.
Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested in Madhepura district after allegedly attempting to sacrifice three children at a temple. Police recovered a knife and are investigating the shocking case.
The Vigilance Investigation Bureau arrested Block Development Officer Rakesh Kumar in Gaya while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. The arrest followed a complaint from the block pramukh alleging the officer demanded Rs 1 lakh to approve a school boun