Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath transferred ₹944.55 crore in scholarships to 18.78 lakh students via DBT, accusing previous governments of corruption and nepotism that blocked welfare schemes from reaching the needy.
On Republic Day, we reflect on India's constitutional authority as an ongoing collective project of public engagement, not just a state initiative. The day commemorates the choice of popular sovereignty over colonial authority.
Six women from Bihar's Musahar community are set to become the first female bus drivers for BSRTC's Pink Bus service, featuring in Patna's Republic Day parade after specialized training.
In a climate of suspicion, Indian Muslims face pressure to prove loyalty. While external threats are real, internal reform on education, visibility, and gender justice is crucial for dignity and constitutional rights.
Seventy-five Maharashtra police personnel, including officers from Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Gadchiroli, have been awarded the President's Police Medal for gallantry, distinguished service, and meritorious service on the eve of Republic Day.
A violent clash erupted in Hyderabad's Moosapet area as gig workers brutally assaulted security guards of a gated community after a routine security check, with the incident captured on CCTV and going viral.
Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamaat passes resolutions against BJP's divisive politics, demands increased Muslim reservation and more candidates in assembly elections.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined students at a Bhubaneswar school to listen to PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat, emphasizing innovation, startup achievements, and voter participation.
A tragic accident in Pune's Dhayari area claimed one life and left another injured when a car rammed a slow-moving truck on Katraj-Navale Bridge road early Saturday morning.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Election Commission for celebrating National Voters' Day while allegedly denying voting rights through SIR implementation, calling it tragic and partisan.
West Bengal BJP leaders have accused booth-level officers of intentionally creating errors in the SIR process to harass people and defame the system, alleging a Trinamool plot.
Violence erupted between TMC and BJP supporters in Kolkata's Behala area after a BJP event addressed by former Tripura CM Biplab Deb, with the stage set on fire following a dispute over microphone volume at a nearby badminton match.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will be chief guests for India's 77th Republic Day. Their visit includes the 16th India-EU summit and crucial Free Trade Agreement talks with PM Modi.
Snacks prepared by inmates at a Karnataka prison bakery will be served to dignitaries and journalists at a Republic Day event under the Nava Sankalpa initiative.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes voters as democracy's soul on National Voters' Day, urging youth to enroll and transform India's future through democratic participation.
Inspector General A Saravana Sundar and Inspector S Kaleeshwari from Tamil Nadu receive the President's Medal for distinguished service, with Mettupalayam police station also recognized.
A tragic incident in Coimbatore's Mettupalayam area where an unidentified man was found charred to death inside a burning goods auto, with police suspecting a mosquito coil as the cause.
A 21-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Unnao's Dahi police station area. Family alleges murder by ex-boyfriend, police investigating love affair angle.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed deep sorrow over the death of a 17-year-old college student who collapsed while playing football in Salem district and announced financial assistance.
Erode police booked 23,682 people for not wearing helmets and collected ₹5.13 crore in fines from 2.6 lakh traffic violations in 2025. Strict enforcement led to action against mobile phone use and drunken driving.
Sub-Inspector Vivek Kumar from Badaun allegedly beat his wife, threw her from roof in Kanpur, causing severe fractures. SP Aarti Singh suspended him after complaints of drunkenness and harassment.
Hyderabad police's SHE Teams resolved 121 cases of midnight harassment via internet calls and 82 cases involving fake profiles and obscene content on WhatsApp, with digital blackmail being the most common complaint.
District officials in Krishnagiri seized about two tons of ration rice from a suspicious car in Pochampally, leading to a police case and warnings of strict action under the Goondas Act.
The Congress government in Karnataka has approved granting Rs 255 crore worth of land in Bengaluru to 22 Dalit and OBC mutts, despite strong objections from key departments citing legal violations and misuse of gomala land.
Kanpur police arrested a 55-year-old man for allegedly raping a deaf-mute woman in a community toilet near a primary school in Achanakpur village. The survivor reported the assault to her family, leading to police action.
Dr Shashank Srivastava, medical officer at Gursahaiganj CHC, found dead at his residence. Police investigating family disputes as possible factor. Postmortem awaited.
Nagpur: Ahead of Republic Day 2026, 31 Gadchiroli police personnel, mostly elite C-60 commandos, receive gallantry medals for the 2018 Kasnasur-Boriya encounter that eliminated 34 Maoists, marking Maharashtra's biggest anti-insurgency success.
Tensions escalate at Prayagraj's Magh Mela as youths claiming to be 'core Sanatani sympathisers' attempt to breach Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati's camp, leading to scuffles and heightened security measures by Mela police.
Kanpur police arrested notorious robber Dhanaraj after an encounter near Bara Sirohi canal. He was involved in snatching a chain from a retired woman constable 17 days ago.
A 13-year-old girl in Gorakhpur was kidnapped, gang-raped, and sold to a spa center. Police rescued her after nearly three weeks and arrested four accused, including the hotel owner and spa manager.