A Kolkata-based social media influencer has been booked for allegedly confining a 22-year-old woman at his house for nearly 20 hours, physically assaulting her, and threatening her, according to police reports.
The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran has issued urgent travel warnings for American citizens due to heightened security, internet restrictions, and flight cancellations ahead of crucial nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
The Vikas Kharge-led committee investigating alleged irregularities in a Mundhwa land purchase deed linked to Parth Pawar has been granted a one-week extension. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule dismissed media reports of a clean chit as premature
Four masked assailants on motorcycles fired multiple rounds at a rental car agency in Shahpura, Jaipur, sparking panic. Police suspect a business dispute but are investigating gang links.
International shooter Shivam Thakur alleges armed miscreants rammed his car and opened fire in Greater Noida. Police deny shooting, confirm collision investigation.
Gautam Budh Nagar police propose six water police outposts in Noida to boost safety at rivers and canals during religious events, with rescue boats and trained staff.
The Odisha government announced a major reshuffle of 20 IAS officers, appointing Bishnupada Sethi as chairman of the Odisha Forest Development Corporation and making other key administrative changes.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that all deaths caused by Chinese manjha be treated as murder cases, following a fatal incident in Lucknow. He also ordered strict action against officials and a state-wide crackdown on the sale of
A Delhi court cautioned police about relying on zoomed-in video footage to identify accused in the Turkman Gate violence case, highlighting concerns over evidence clarity and procedural integrity.
A mild earthquake struck Lucknow with its epicenter in Gonda district. The National Center for Seismology reported no significant damages or injuries. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
Jharkhand High Court upholds family court's decision, ruling that a wife's religious adherence to a Satsang does not constitute cruelty for divorce under Hindu marriage law.
In Kerala's Assembly polls, CPI(M) and BJP share rhetoric on IUML influence, warning of communal risks if UDF wins, highlighting shifting voter dynamics and political strategies.
Congress has severed its decade-long alliance with the Left Front, deciding to contest all 294 seats in the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, creating a four-cornered contest.
India's Defence Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 7.85 lakh crore, marking a 15% increase. While boosting modernisation and indigenous production, it faces structural challenges against China's military expansion and regional threats.
A private bus traveling from Bengaluru to Kalaburagi caught fire on NH-48 near Nelamangala, gutting the vehicle completely. All 30 passengers evacuated safely with minor injuries.
A five-year-old girl in Jalandhar was allegedly beaten and strangled to death by her alcoholic father after she cried for food. The accused, Arvinder Singh, has been arrested.
Giani Harpreet Singh, former SGPC chief, rejects any compromise in Shiromani Akali Dal until Sukhbir Singh Badal steps down as president, citing violations of Akal Takht edicts.
Violent protests erupted in Manipur's Churachandpur as Kuki-Zo community members clashed with security forces, opposing MLA Nemcha Kipgen's decision to join the state government as deputy chief minister.
Nagpur police register a major cheating case involving ₹5 crore. Accused from Meerut promised large-scale road projects in Maharashtra, duping two companies.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the upcoming state budget will be shaped by public input, with over 50 experts participating in pre-budget consultations. The government is incorporating suggestions from web portals, emails, and messages
The eight-storeyed Registration Bhavan in Pune is set to start operations by late February, centralizing key services and improving citizen access with modern infrastructure.
A Ghaziabad court acquitted a husband and mother-in-law in an eight-year-old dowry death case, citing lack of evidence linking their actions to the woman's suicide. The prosecution failed to prove cruelty or dowry demands immediately before her death.
The Municipal Corporation of Manesar will establish 10 designated street vending zones to regulate businesses, reduce traffic congestion, and provide basic amenities to vendors.
Punjab and Haryana High Court rules GREF members are part of armed forces, not regular workmen, upholding extraordinary pension for Shaurya Chakra recipient's widow after 2000 border death.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announces a new hate speech law in Telangana, modeled after Karnataka's bill, to protect minorities and ensure social harmony ahead of municipal elections.
A 2.8km stretch in Gurgaon, once part of the Dwarka Expressway alignment, is riddled with potholes, causing hazardous commutes for thousands. Residents demand urgent repairs as GMDA awaits approval for a redevelopment plan costing Rs 18.9 crore.
BJP corporator Leela Hathibed emerges as the ruling party's candidate for Nagpur deputy mayor election. With BJP's strong majority, her election appears certain, highlighting her grassroots leadership.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation holds its first special general body meeting to elect a mayor and deputy mayor, marking the end of nearly four years under administrative control and restoring political accountability.
Neeta Thakre, a 4-term BJP corporator, is poised to become Nagpur's 55th mayor. With an educational background and grassroots politics, her journey reflects sustained local engagement and family support.
State Rural Development Minister Rabi Narayan Naik has issued a stern warning to agencies, demanding immediate completion of drinking water projects in Ganjam district before summer arrives.