The Maharashtra State Election Commission confirms that Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections will proceed as scheduled, unaffected by the state mourning period declared for the late Union Minister.
A 29-year-old domestic help in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold, diamond ornaments, and cash worth Rs 1 crore from his American employer's residence in JB Nagar.
A Public Interest Litigation filed in Vijayawada High Court alleges that Andhra Pradesh police violate Supreme Court rulings by parading crime suspects before magistrates and media, infringing on their rights.
Over 2 lakh voters in Jamshedpur's Mango Notified Area Committee will participate in their first-ever municipal election on February 23, electing 36 ward councillors to address long-standing civic issues.
Three masked men attacked a 25-year-old pregnant woman in her east Bengaluru home, inserting a knife into her mouth and fleeing with gold and cash worth over Rs 7.4 lakh. Police have launched a manhunt.
The upcoming civic body polls in Ranchi on February 23 will test the unity of the ruling JMM-Congress-RJD alliance as both JMM and Congress aim to support their own candidates for mayor. With Ranchi being the state capital, a fierce contest is anticipated
Alankar Agnihotri, who resigned as Bareilly city magistrate protesting UGC's anti-discrimination regulations, speaks about community leadership crisis and political implications.
The Andhra Pradesh cabinet expressed deep condolences over the tragic death of Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, passing a resolution of sympathy.
Uttar Pradesh STF and Moradabad police seized 113 kg of illegal ganja worth Rs 30 lakh from a truck in Shamli's Pakbara, arresting three interstate smugglers from Odisha to UP.
The Pinarayi Vijayan government counters the Centre by announcing a state-run Regional Rapid Transit System after the K-Rail SilverLine project fails due to railway objections.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin announced five pre-election sops for Muslims, including a new Waqf tribunal, increased pensions, and Urdu teacher recruitment, positioning DMK as minority protector.
A 33-year-old contract employee at IVRI Bareilly was allegedly strangled to death two months after his love marriage. Police suspect property disputes and dowry threats led to the murder, initially staged as suicide.
A land dispute in Haridwar's Panjanhedi village escalated into violence when a revenue team arrived for measurement. Sachin Chauhan, brother of BJP functionary Amit Chauhan, was shot and injured during the clash.
Dhanbad district administration has implemented comprehensive arrangements for peaceful urban local body elections, including 13 election cells, 974 polling stations, and strict security measures across sensitive booths.
Jagannath Palai, a 36-year-old street vendor, was found dead on Domuhani forest road in Sambalpur. Police arrested Rohit Behera for murder stemming from a five-year-old violent dispute.
The Supreme Court ruled that only properties listed in the official 'list of auqaf' fall under Waqf tribunal jurisdiction, while civil courts retain authority over others, in a case involving Habib Alladin.
Kerala's state cabinet grants in-principle approval for a 583km Regional Rapid Transit System from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod, positioning it as an alternative to the stalled SilverLine project with elevated infrastructure and central government supp
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others died in a plane crash in Baramati. Political leaders across parties mourn the loss while condemning conspiracy theories surrounding the tragedy.
Europe's top diplomat Kaja Kallas delivers strong message to Donald Trump following EU-India security pact, urging end to transatlantic security reliance amid structural US-Europe changes.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the 'Samikshya' portal for real-time tracking of State and Central Finance Commission funded projects, enhancing transparency and grassroots service delivery.
A major diplomatic crisis brews as Australia moves to reclaim Darwin Port from Chinese firm Landbridge. China's ambassador warns of retaliation, citing harm to investment and trade ties.
Overloaded sugarcane tractors in North Karnataka are causing fatal accidents, with police citing political pressure and farmer leniency as key issues. Recent crashes highlight urgent need for regulation.
The Kerala government has decided to take over Rs 18.75 crore in bank loans from Wayanad landslide victims after repeated requests for debt waiver were rejected by banks and the central government.
Explore Ajit Pawar's political career from MLA to influential minister, known as 'Dada' for navigating Maharashtra's complex landscape with expertise in irrigation, finance, and water resources.
A youth from Madhya Pradesh climbed a 150-foot mobile tower in Bokaro after a failed four-year relationship. Police convinced him to descend safely after 30 minutes.
A 25-year-old woman from Pilibhit discontinued her studies in Canada to file a police complaint against her husband for allegedly marrying another woman despite pending divorce proceedings, with charges including bigamy and dowry harassment.
Koppal SP's clarification to Karnataka Child Rights Commission on the overnight detention of a minor Dalit boy in Gangavathi has ignited fresh criticism over alleged police shielding and procedural failures.
Madurai Corporation authorities informed Madras High Court that a council meeting will be convened on February 10, leading to disposal of a PIL filed by a retired employee highlighting governance gaps.
The Karnataka government transferred Ballari City DSP Chandrakanth Nanda Reddy following allegations related to a banner clash. IPS officer Yash Kumar Sharma replaces him, marking the third police officer actioned in this case.
Police in Mathura arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly strangling a security guard to death over an illicit relationship with his mother and dumping the body in the Yamuna river. The victim was found two days after being reported missing.