A special court in Panaji has postponed its verdict in the alleged rape case against revenue minister Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate to February 11. The case, dating back to 2016, involves serious accusations including drugging and rape.
Customs officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport arrested an Omani national for smuggling 1.5 kg of gold dust worth Rs 2.4 crore, highlighting increased vigilance amid soaring gold prices.
Uttarakhand High Court stays finance department order excluding post-2005 work-charged employees from pension benefits, affecting 10,000 employees. Next hearing scheduled after winter vacation.
Residents of Rawain valley in Uttarkashi intensify their long-standing demand for a separate district, citing geographical challenges and administrative difficulties.
The Bombay High Court dismissed 70 petitions by the Centre challenging Armed Forces Tribunal rulings granting disability pensions to military personnel for service-related ailments like diabetes and hypertension.
Agra hosts a key meeting on Special Intensive Revision-2026 of electoral rolls, focusing on voter data, digitization, and strict procedures for unmapped voters.
Police in Bristol have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the theft of over 600 culturally significant artefacts from a museum archive building last September. The stolen items include military memorabilia, East India Company jewellery, and ivo
Andhra Pradesh government announces free electricity for weavers from April 1, benefiting over 1.03 lakh families. The scheme offers 200 free units monthly for handlooms and 500 for power looms, with annual savings up to ₹21,600.
Authorities in Gujarat have registered a case against nine individuals, including parents and a cleric, for the illegal marriage of a minor girl from Panchmahal district that occurred last year.
A major controversy erupted at Amritsar's Golden Temple complex after CIA police detained two men without informing the SGPC, leading to the committee detaining police personnel in retaliation.
Dehradun traffic police report a sharp rise in drunk driving challans from 1,824 in 2024 to 4,868 in 2025, while residents claim enforcement remains insufficient against growing public drinking and reckless driving.
Kali Sena warns against rebuilding Bulleh Shah's mazaar in Mussoorie, threatening violence and proposing a Hanuman temple. Police investigate vandalism case as Congress demands action.
The Goa government has introduced draft rules to enable online issuance of conversion sanads, eliminating the need for applicants to visit revenue offices physically. This digital initiative aims to streamline the process and reduce the time frame from 60
Uttarakhand election officials report 75% completion of voter mapping using 2003 electoral rolls. Second phase of outreach campaign begins February 1 with focus on youth and women voters.
Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira has written to PM Narendra Modi, urging a special relief package including farm debt waiver for Punjab farmers ahead of his state visit, citing their historical contributions.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin has instructed the party's Goa unit to actively engage with minority communities to secure their support for the 2027 assembly elections, drawing inspiration from the party's success in Assam and northeast India.
A 22-year-old woman was fatally shot at her home in Hajipur's Chowhatta Chowk area. Police have detained two suspects and registered an FIR against four persons based on family allegations of a neighbour dispute.
A bridegroom was violently attacked by his bride's former lover and accomplices in Kollegal taluk, Chamarajanagar district. The assault occurred as he was traveling to his wedding reception.
A Delhi court has acquitted Mohd Faizan, accused of torching a school during the 2020 riots, citing serious infirmities in prosecution evidence including contradictory police testimony and unexplained FIR delay.
A goods train derailed at Ammanabrolu railway station in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, causing 2 trolleys and 8 wheels to fall off. Railway authorities quickly restored the line with no disruption to regular traffic.
Over 100 villagers from Chimbel participated in a Maha Andolan at Old Goa, continuing their protest despite the government's announcement to relocate the Unity Mall and Prashaasan Stambh projects away from their area.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose holds enforcement agencies and warehouse owners equally responsible for the devastating Nazirabad fire, calling for proactive measures. Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari leads protest rally, demanding arrests and a whi
Commercial units and e-commerce warehouses near Kolkata's Anandapur fire site operate without adequate fire safety measures, raising alarm among residents and workers.
Commissioner of Railway Safety completes statutory inspection and speed trial for Mallavaram-Kanigiri new railway line, bringing connectivity to drought-prone Prakasam district closer to reality.
An eight-year-old boy drowned in a 12-foot-deep pit near a brick kiln in Sambhal's Milak Dhureta village. Police registered an FIR against the owner and two others for negligence.
Civic workers in Madikeri protested at Gonikoppal GP office, demanding eviction of fish and pork markets near their homes for a hygienic environment and rehabilitation.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the dismissal of a probationary teacher for sending romantic WhatsApp messages to students, emphasizing schools' right to enforce zero-tolerance policies.
A routine excise checking drive at Buxar's Veer Kunwar Singh checkpost turned emotional when officials reunited Sudhir Das with his family eight years after he went missing from Samastipur.
The Election Commission has directed officials to complete all pending electoral roll hearings in West Bengal within 7 days, with strict deadlines for notice generation and service. The EC emphasized super-checking of all documents and deployment of micro
Delhi government introduces corporate-style grievance redressal system with automatic escalation and mandatory feedback. Complaints resolved within 21-41 days through unified platform.