Karnataka's Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar halted a solar power project in Badal Ankalagi village following illegal tree cutting. BJP workers and farmer groups protested, demanding action against the culprits.
A Nainital court has sentenced two brothers to seven years in jail for defrauding a woman and circulating her private pictures online. Four accomplices received three-year sentences.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation takes action against employees allegedly demanding exorbitant fees for birth certificates, installing CCTV and ordering surprise checks.
Kolkata Police have escalated their investigation into complaints against influencer Sayak Chakraborty in the Olypub 'wrong meat' row, recording statements from all four complainants who allege his videos sparked communal tension online.
Shikaripura Town police arrested a 67-year-old carpenter for allegedly possessing firearms and manufacturing country-made weapons following a targeted raid on his property in Bhadrapura.
Panaji Mayor Rohit Monserrate has committed to clearing illegally dumped debris at La Marvel Colony in Dona Paula, following complaints from residents about prolonged inaction and waste accumulation.
A video posted by Donald Trump depicting the Obamas in a racist trope has triggered widespread backlash. The White House blamed a staffer after deleting the clip amid criticism from both parties.
In a significant political development, the Mormugao Municipal Council passed a no-confidence motion against Deputy Chairperson Ramchandra Kamat with 13 votes during a special meeting convened by Chairperson Girish Borkar.
Himachal Pradesh government petitions Supreme Court to withdraw 39 FIRs against politicians, citing public interest and non-serious offences from peaceful agitations.
Satellite imagery shows Iran rapidly repairing missile facilities damaged in the Israel war while nuclear sites remain untouched, as Tehran focuses on deterrence amid escalating US military threats.
The Indian government has initiated a fast-track procurement process for 30 Low-Level Light-Weight Radars to strengthen the Army's air defence capabilities, with an estimated cost of Rs 725 crore.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark ruling, emphasizing menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right and placing compliance responsibility on governments and schools.
In Tamil Nadu, a bizarre theft of rare Nellikai (gooseberry) trees valued at Rs 1 crore sparks debate on agricultural crime, heritage preservation, and rural security.
A tragic accident in Bihar's Gopalganj district claimed the lives of two young cousins after a parked school bus was driven by an unauthorized person, crashing into their hut. Police have detained the driver.
The Bihar state cabinet has approved a significant increase in ex gratia payment for migrant workers' families from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh in case of death due to accidents outside Bihar. The government will also cover the cost of repatriating bodies, eve
Over 50 lakh highway car users have purchased the FASTag Annual Pass in the past six months, with 26.5 crore toll payments recorded. The scheme has boosted travel frequency by 50% among regular users.
A 36-year-old man with over a dozen criminal cases was fatally shot in Patna's Phulwarisharif area. Police suspect old enmity, formed an SIT, and are scanning CCTV footage.
Patna divisional commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar chaired a review meeting to coordinate monsoon 2026 preparations, emphasizing zero-tolerance on waterlogging and inspecting drains across the city.
Karnataka government mandates private bus operators to comply with enhanced safety standards by February 28, following repeated fire incidents involving sleeper buses.
A family of four Jain pilgrims from Karnataka was discovered deceased in a locked room at a Rajgir dharamshala. Police suspect suicide after finding sleeping pill strips. Investigation ongoing.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed commitment to drought-prone Rayalaseema, declaring it will become a global horticulture hub. He launched a scathing attack on the previous administration's land policies while distributing new secure passbo
Social media influencer Shamik Adhikary, arrested in Kolkata, now faces a rape charge based on his friend's statement. Police cite injuries, threats, and phone evidence. Custody extended till Feb 16.
Two minors, aged eight and 14, were sent to a child reformation home in Bareilly for allegedly gang-raping a six-year-old girl in Dataganj, Budaun. Police investigation suggests possible influence from pornographic content.
A 28-year-old married woman was stabbed to death in Amroha district, sparking caste-related unrest and heavy police deployment. Two arrests made, search ongoing for others.
The Enforcement Directorate's Kochi office has provisionally attached properties in three separate PMLA investigations, including cases involving former Devaswom officials and alleged financial fraud schemes.
A 21-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu was arrested while attempting to illegally cross the India-Bangladesh border near Dhantala, Nadia, to meet her lover in Bangladesh, as BSF tightens security.
A 25-year-old man in Pilibhit allegedly raped his 2.5-year-old niece before hanging himself. The toddler was hospitalized with injuries, and a case has been registered under BNS and POCSO Act.
Mohammad Rehan, a Delhi-based criminal wanted in over 90 cases with a Rs 50,000 reward, was killed in a police encounter in Shamli after a robbery incident. Police recovered weapons and looted items.
Senior IPS officer Devesh Chandra Srivastava appointed as Director General (Prisons) while Anil Shukla takes over as Director General (Home Guards) in Delhi. Both officers will hold additional charges until permanent postings are made.
Chief Election Officer Anindita Mitra inspected a state-level election warehouse in Patiala, reviewing equipment and voter list preparations, and directed officials to correct discrepancies and dispose of obsolete materials.