Ahead of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, there is a growing demand to rename Hoshiarpur district in Punjab after the revered saint. The movement seeks to honor his legacy and cultural significance in the region.
A Canter truck collision occurred in Phagwara, Punjab, resulting in injuries to the driver and significant traffic disruption on the busy route.
A tragic hit-and-run incident near Phillaur in Jalandhar district has claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The victim, a young man, was fatally struck by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene. Local police have initiated a thorough investigation and
Punjab Police arrested three individuals in separate drug seizure cases in Kapurthala district, recovering heroin and other narcotics. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
Border Security Force personnel in Amritsar intercepted a major smuggling attempt, confiscating over 1 kilogram of heroin and pistol components along the India-Pakistan border.
The US Embassy in India announces reduced social media operations due to the partial US government shutdown, stating updates will not be regular until funding resumes.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday, February 1, at 11 AM. Focus on railways, defence, infrastructure, MSMEs, AI, and tax relief expectations.
Chandigarh is set to launch its first fully automated Inspection and Certification centre in Raipur Kalan in April, replacing manual checks with technology to improve road safety and reduce vehicular pollution.
A Tumakuru police sub-inspector was caught accepting a Rs 40,000 bribe to avoid booking a drug-peddling case, following a recent Lokayukta trap of another inspector for Rs 4 lakh.
Haryana municipal corporations are enforcing rules to stop husbands of elected women councillors from speaking during House meetings, aiming to end the practice of 'parshad patis' and ensure genuine women's participation in governance.
UP Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh termed his verbal spat with BJP MLA Brijbhushan Rajput as exaggerated, while detailing water supply improvements in Jhansi under Har Ghar Nal scheme.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria conducted surprise inspections across Chandigarh, reviewing sanitation, healthcare facilities and public welfare services with focus on poorer areas.
A CGST team conducted raids on firms linked to Congress leader Dinesh Khodaniya in Udaipur. Khodaniya claims repeated targeting by central agencies over two years despite clean business operations, hinting at political pressure.
Karnataka police have uncovered 25 cases of land grabbing involving fraudulent Aadhaar cards, successfully restoring 158 acres and 12 guntas of agricultural land plus 9 non-agricultural plots to rightful owners in a major crackdown.
Inmates at Mysuru Central Jail are tuning into 'Parivartana' radio for songs, news, and important updates. Jail officials use this innovative program to communicate, create awareness, and sensitize prisoners to various aspects of life behind bars.
Noida district authorities organize verification camps in residential areas to address hundreds of voters marked as unmapped in electoral rolls, focusing on senior citizens and areas with high notice issuance.
Family of property dealer Pawan Kumar, found dead in Noida, protested at GB Nagar collectorate demanding murder case. Police registered FIR under murder section but accused sent to jail for abetment of suicide.
Multiple incidents of thefts and snatchings reported in south and central Kolkata, affecting walkers and parked cars. Cases include a techie's car break-in and mobile phone snatching by bike-borne men.
Investigation into Confident Group chief CJ Roy's suicide takes new turn as police clarify income tax officials did not grill him before death. Details emerge about 6.35mm bullet wound and Austria-made pistol.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara says police will initially investigate the suicide angle in Confident Group chairman CJ Roy's death, not harassment claims against I-T officials, though further action may follow based on findings.
Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar directs officials to conduct regular field visits to paid parking sites to ensure transparency and commuter convenience in Chandigarh.
In a crucial development in the investigation into Karnataka Minister K.J. George's son's death, severed fingers have been sent for forensic analysis to determine if he shot himself.
Home Minister G Parameshwara raises concerns over CJ Roy's death, suggesting a connection to recent Income Tax raids. Roy returned from Dubai and visited his office before his demise.
Telangana High Court dismissed a petition by a Pakistan-born man living in Hyderabad since infancy, ruling that police verification for visa compliance is not harassment but statutory duty under Foreigners Act.
In a dramatic incident in Gurgaon, an accused opened fire at police during a weapon recovery operation, hitting an ASI's bulletproof jacket. Police retaliated, injuring the accused. Three men were arrested for multiple firing incidents across the city.
Nagpur Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari indicates limited fresh funding for city projects like the Nag River Pollution Abatement Project in the upcoming Union Budget, citing existing commitments and execution delays.
Bengaluru's long-neglected BDA layouts like Banashankari 6th Stage and JP Nagar phases will transition to GBA control, enabling residents to hold elected officials accountable for civic issues.
Former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao will be questioned by SIT at his Hyderabad residence in an alleged phone tapping case that occurred during BRS rule, sparking legal and political tensions.