Himisha Patel, a deputy mamlatdar in Surat's Olpad taluka, was found hanging at her residence. Her husband discovered the body after she failed to respond. Police are investigating the circumstances.
The government has established an inter-departmental committee to tackle digital arrest scams. The Supreme Court will review the matter today following serious concerns over cyber fraud.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issues stark warning to Iran during Pentagon tour, revealing B-2 bomber mission following Trump's nuclear red line threat.
Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi says Iran must not fall as it is India's friend, and its collapse would strengthen US bullying and Western hegemony.
Canadian police arrest three Indian-origin residents in Brampton for organized auto theft and fraud. Officers recovered three stolen vehicles with fake plates.
India and the US resume trade negotiations today as Germany's Chancellor visits. The case of baby Ariha gains diplomatic attention. ISRO faces PSLV setback, and Delhi plans a nightlife hub.
Former US President Donald Trump orders immediate 25% levy on countries trading with Iran. India remains a key trade partner for Iran, according to Indian Embassy data.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Vande Bharat sleeper train connecting Guwahati and Kolkata on January 17, boosting connectivity in North Bengal.
A 45-year-old woman died after jumping from her second-floor flat to escape a massive fire in Lucknow's Ravindra Palli. The blaze started from a candle or short circuit, officials said.
A joint ANTF and police team in Jhansi arrested two Rajasthan residents and seized 1kg of morphine worth Rs 1 crore near a petrol pump, with investigations ongoing into the supply chain.
SSB personnel intercepted a blue-beacon Innova Crysta at Rupaidihā checkpost, recovering Rs 2.17 lakh cash, electronic chip, phones. Five Lucknow youths detained for cheating by personation.
UP Chief Electoral Officer urges voters to link mobile numbers with Voter ID online for convenience. Process enables quick e-EPIC download, polling station info via app.
Lucknow police trained over 170 officers in social media and OSINT tools to enhance criminal investigations, aiming for faster case resolution and stronger evidence.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget on Sunday, February 1, 2026, amid ongoing discussions about the schedule. The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs will make the final decision.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the Special Task Force to investigate an alleged forced conversion case at King George's Medical University. He assured the VC of a thorough probe and strict action against the guilty.
A joint ANTF and police team in Jhansi arrested a woman and man from Rajasthan, seizing 1kg of morphine worth Rs 1 crore. The drugs were destined for Ghazipur.
Five AIMIM councillors in Akot have backed Jiten Barethia, son of BJP leader Ramchandra Barethia, for nominated councillor post, sparking opposition criticism and reigniting political tensions.
Nagpur's markets experience unprecedented cash shortage during civic elections. Strict EC vigilance and gold price surge throttle parallel economy, hitting real estate hardest.
The Uttar Pradesh government has terminated 13 junior engineers in Lucknow for not reporting to duty or submitting required documents despite repeated reminders over three years.
The Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj saw over 660 million devotees. Behind the scenes, authorities neutralized 6 million cyber attacks using advanced technology.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections proceed without clarity on mayor's post reservation, creating unprecedented uncertainty in high-stakes civic polls.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called for high voter participation in NMC elections, linking turnout to BJP's development record and announcing new infrastructure projects.
A 14-year-old girl from Gaya, upset after her mother scolded her, ran away to Delhi with two friends. Railway Protection Force personnel spotted them at Kanpur Central Station and safely handed them over to Bihar police.
Three days after Lt General KS Mann (retd) died in a hit-and-run during his evening walk, Panchkula police face challenges in locating the vehicle and driver. The 83-year-old veteran served over 35 years in the Indian Army.
Power connections in Uttar Pradesh have become significantly cheaper after the implementation of the new Cost Data Book, which reduces smart meter charges and eliminates security deposits.
VED Council President Rina Sinha appeals for high voter turnout in Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, emphasizing civic duty and democratic participation.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expresses concern over rising tiger and leopard conflicts in Vidarbha, proposes relocation or sterilization. He outlines Nagpur's urban projects, airport modernization, and addresses ethanol criticism.
A political dispute in Kolkata escalated during Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary celebrations, with parties exchanging allegations over posters near the icon's ancestral home.
Congress and Shiv Sena (Shinde) face controversy in Nagpur after AIMIM complaint alleges they used schoolchildren for political campaigning, violating election code.
Residents of Ganguly Danga village in East Burdwan blocked a state road for hours, demanding voter list revision hearings be held locally instead of 4km away at block office.