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.
Puttur Rural police dismantled an illegal MDMA trafficking network in Bettampady, Irde, Renja, and Arlapadavu, arresting four individuals and seizing drugs, vehicles, and materials worth Rs 6.5 lakh.
Dakshina Kannada district reported 15 cases of sexual abuse in educational institutions and student hostels over two years, with 12 in 2024 and 3 in 2025. Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar detailed preventive measures including child helplines and awareness progra
Udupi district police conducted extensive enforcement drives, inspecting 1,100 buses and 1,352 mineral transport vehicles, issuing 164 challans for violations including missing doors and overloading.
A 25-year-old married woman, Anjali Devi, died after jumping into the Barakar river from Barakar bridge in Hazaribag's Barhi block. Police suspect suicide, but villagers allege harassment by her husband.
The demise of Ajit Pawar raises questions about the future of 40 NCP MLAs who joined him. Devendra Fadnavis faces a challenging task in managing the political fallout in Maharashtra.
Eight years after Maharashtra announced a policy for permanent helipads in every taluka, most districts have failed to earmark land due to space constraints and administrative delays.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar, drawing sharp criticism from the BJP over her remarks.
Politicians across party lines in Ranchi expressed deep condolences for Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who died in a Baramati plane crash. Leaders called it an irreparable loss to Indian politics.