A 24-year-old woman in Kanpur was brutally attacked with a surgical blade after refusing a dinner invitation, sustaining multiple injuries just a week before her wedding. The accused has been arrested.
Direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been restored after a 14-year gap, marking a significant step in bilateral relations and boosting travel and trade opportunities.
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Martyrs' Day 2026, with diversions on key routes in the national capital. Commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.
The historic disagreements between Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar on separate electorates, Hinduism's role, and concepts of justice shaped India's foundation and continue to influence contemporary discourse.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column on January 30, 2026, serves as a vital platform for public opinion and debate on pressing national and global matters, fostering democratic dialogue.
Central Railway's Nagpur Division awards contract to Bharat Cabs for station cab service after multiple failed attempts. Passengers still face inconvenience until major app-based platforms join.
Punjab government registers over 9 acres of land worth Rs 10.5 crore for Sri Guru Ravidas Bani Adhayyan Centre in Jalandhar, completing the process two days before PM Modi's visit to Dera Ballan.
UPPSC approves a scribe for a candidate with Writer's Cramp in the 2023 RO/ARO exam in Lucknow, following Allahabad High Court's order, with specific guidelines on qualifications and procedures.
A husband in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district rescued his wife from a tiger attack in Khutka forest. The woman suffered severe injuries and is undergoing treatment at a trauma centre in Gwalior.
Mohali police have identified two suspected assailants in the Gurvinder Singh murder case through CCTV footage along Airport Road, with SSP confirming major leads and imminent arrests.
Prayagraj police implement comprehensive zero-error security and traffic plan for Maghi Purnima snan on February 1, expecting 1-1.5 crore devotees with strict vehicle restrictions and 8-tier security.
Calcutta High Court hears BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's plea regarding Chandrakona incident; state assures no coercive action. Case adjourned to February 19.
Punjab government launches Rs 700 crore Next Generation Road Renovation Programme for Mohali to upgrade major roads, ease congestion, and enhance urban infrastructure with a 10-year maintenance plan.
Delhi Police SWAT commando Kajal, 27, four months pregnant, was allegedly beaten to death by her husband Ankur with a dumbbell during a dowry-related argument. Police add dowry harassment sections.
A Delhi court acquitted Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena in a 25-year-old criminal defamation case filed by activist Medha Patkar, citing failure to prove allegations.
A Delhi court has rejected bail pleas of three accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case, stating UAPA bail restrictions apply as allegations appear prima facie true.
Delhi government approves infrastructure projects worth Rs 728 crore for Trans-Yamuna region development, focusing on roads, drainage, and waterlogging solutions under CM Rekha Gupta's leadership.
New Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi, who began his political journey at age 10, outlines his vision for city development, financial management, and administrative coordination in an exclusive interview.
Prayagraj's Magh Mela witnesses overwhelming response to innovative transportation services. Over 3.24 lakh visitors use Rapido bike taxis, while 35,000 opt for pollution-free golf carts, easing crowd movement for record 18 crore devotees.
The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned a Rs 33.12 crore mini dam project on Prayagraj's Ghaghar drain to prevent recurring floods and waterlogging in Yamuna riverbank areas, with construction starting in February.
Thousands of devotees visiting the 400-year-old Dargah Sharif at Rahmaniya Masjid on an island in Mangaluru depend on boats and a makeshift pontoon bridge due to the lack of a permanent bridge across the Nethravati river, despite years of petitions.
Punjab government organizes state-level post-matric scholarship function for SC students in Jalandhar on Friday, with CM Bhagwant Mann as chief guest, ahead of PM Modi's Dera Sachkhand Ballan visit on Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
A 32-year-old IT professional died in a car accident on Avinashi Road in Coimbatore. Two others were injured. Police investigation suggests speeding and alcohol consumption as causes.
Punjab Police, in coordination with Himachal Pradesh Police and central agencies, arrested two operatives of a Pak-ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International narco-terror module involved in the Nalagarh Police Station blast. An IED was recovered, revealing a
National Dam Safety Authority flags Telangana's Medigadda barrage as Category I dam with serious safety deficiencies. NDSA recommends complete removal and reconstruction of block 7 after piers sank in 2023.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed temporary suspension of oil shipments to Cuba, calling it a sovereign decision.
Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting amendments to the Arms Act to allow Punjab arms licenses to be valid in Chandigarh, citing inconvenience for residents.
The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned a plan to resettle 99 Hindu Bengali families displaced from East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, in Kanpur Dehat district. They will receive 0.50-acre land leases for up to 90 years under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana.
The Mamata Banerjee government has requested the Election Commission to revise its list of central observers, proposing alternative names for nine IAS officers including the Home Secretary, citing their crucial state duties.
Families and friends gathered in Delhi to bid farewell to Captain Sumit Kapur and First Officer Shambhavi Pathak, victims of the Baramati Learjet crash. The tragedy claimed five lives, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.