External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to the United States next week for high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at bolstering the India-US strategic partnership and addressing global challenges.
S A Chandrasekar, father of actor-politician Vijay, suggests Congress could reclaim its lost history by allying with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Chamundeshwari MLA GT Devegowda has instructed officials to implement permanent measures to stop sewage flow into Lingambudhi lake and clear stormwater drains, addressing foul odor and resident complaints.
Deputy opposition leader R B Udhayakumar pledges Madurai Metro Rail implementation if AIADMK regains power, highlighting five key poll promises including Kula Vilakku Thittam and criticizing DMK's discontinuation of welfare schemes.
The Committee on Tribal Unity suspended its 24-hour total shutdown along key highways after Naga People's Organisation imposed a counter-bandh. Both groups later lifted their agitations citing humanitarian concerns and social harmony.
Police in Mangaluru's Surathkal have arrested two individuals for stealing valuable copper and silver idols, including Pasappa Daiva and Mantradevata, along with other items from a locked house.
Odisha Congress chief Bhakta Charan Das seeks meeting with BJD president Naveen Patnaik to discuss joint strategy for Rajya Sabha election, aiming for consensus candidate for fourth seat.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced BJP's alliance seat sharing will conclude between Feb 15-20, while opposition parties struggle with Congress delaying agreements as CPI threatens independent candidate announcements.
A state Congress delegation met AICC leadership to review party functioning and alliance government performance in Jharkhand. Central leaders emphasized fulfilling seven guarantees made during 2024 assembly elections.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others perished when their chartered plane crashed near Baramati airport. The aircraft slipped during landing, hit a rock, and exploded, with bodies rendered unrecognizable.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addresses Karnataka's concerns about the Malayalam language bill, stating it offers linguistic minorities an option to study Malayalam alongside their mother tongue in schools.
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation informs High Court that granting two days paid menstrual leave to women conductors would be financially and administratively unsustainable, citing operational challenges.
The Supreme Court has ruled that civil courts are not automatically divested of jurisdiction under the Waqf Act, clarifying that Section 85 does not create absolute ouster of civil court authority in waqf matters.
Narcotics Control Bureau officers from Delhi raided a phenyl manufacturing unit in Mysuru's Hebbal industrial area as part of a drug case investigation. Police confirmed no banned substances were seized, only detergent-related materials.
A Delhi court has directed YouTube to remove a video accusing late spiritual leader Nirmal Singh Maharaj of fraud and assault, citing defamation and irreparable harm to reputation.
A Delhi court has convicted a juvenile for the 2017 murder of an undertrial prisoner in Jhajjar jail, rejecting defence arguments about wrongful apprehension and witness reliability.
Kodagu district commemorated the 127th birth anniversary of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa with ceremonies in Madikeri and other towns. Dignitaries, students, and ex-servicemen paid floral tributes, with his son emphasizing national service and AI awareness.
Coastal Security Police in Udupi held a crucial meeting with 40 water sports and tourist boat owners, emphasizing strict compliance with safety regulations following a fatal capsizing incident near Malpe coast.
Hulikal Nagabhushan Rao, Karnataka's oldest freedom fighter, passed away at 105 in Bengaluru. A veteran of the independence movement, he was honored by the Governor and actively opposed British rule.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre announced direct recruitment of 15 veterinarians, addressing BJP's criticism of vacant zoo posts. He also detailed progress on Shettihalli sanctuary denotification and Sharavathi compensation.
Bombay High Court seeks response from gangster Abu Salem's lawyer on payment of escort charges for parole after claims of no financial condition.
Residents of Ranchi's wards 11 and 12 voice frustration over irregular waste collection, contaminated tap water, and deteriorating roads ahead of crucial municipal elections on February 23.
The Baramati Airfield, where Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a crash, has seen multiple incidents since 2013. Leased to Reliance in 2009, it was reclaimed by MIDC in 2025 due to underdevelopment.
Police investigate mysterious death of a girl in Kerala, with family unaware of any Korean online friend, raising concerns about potential online rackets and cybercrime traps targeting vulnerable individuals.
Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade has returned the honour killing Bill passed during the previous Ashok Gehlot government's tenure, citing overlap with new national laws.
The sudden death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati has created a major political vacuum in Maharashtra, with implications for the state's power dynamics and upcoming elections.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation intensifies enforcement against sanitation violations, imposing fines for open urination as part of Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, while residents highlight infrastructure gaps.
Indian Railways has discontinued the practice of presenting gold-plated silver medals to retiring officials after quality concerns and laboratory tests revealed copper content. The decision follows allegations about medal quality and aims to address cost-
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation's draft budget for 2026-27 proposes Rs 1050 crore outlay, a Rs 49 crore increase from previous year, with major allocations for sanitation and infrastructure projects.
The Indian government has simplified uniform consent guidelines under air and water pollution laws to reduce compliance burdens for industries, aiming to boost ease of doing business while maintaining environmental safeguards.