Suman, a circus elephant involved in Calcutta High Court proceedings over illegal transfer to Bihar, died after being used commercially while unwell. CAPE Foundation cites enforcement delays as cause.
The National Green Tribunal directs authorities to permanently seal illegal borewells in Delhi, after finding previous sealing efforts allowed continued groundwater extraction. A compliance report is due within three weeks.
UP Urban Development Minister AK Sharma has directed Varanasi Municipal Corporation officials to implement concrete measures on the ground to secure the top position in the national cleanliness survey for PM Modi's constituency.
Motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on a student at BHU's Birla hostel, sparking road blockades and demands for improved campus security and administrative accountability.
Bengal IT minister Babul Supriyo condemns Youth Congress's shirtless protest at Delhi's AI Impact Summit, calling it a national dignity issue, while TMC MP Mahua Moitra offers a contrasting view.
The Maharashtra government has launched the Divyang Sahayak portal to accelerate digital inclusion for Persons with Disabilities, offering streamlined access to services and benefits.
During a visit to Malerkotla, BJP leader Som Parkash Kataria emphasized the importance of adopting Lord Mahavira's principles of non-violence and truth for community harmony.
Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy advises councillors to dedicate two hours daily to address public issues, emphasizing development over politics post-elections.
A 21-year-old listed history-sheeter, Harsh alias Katora, died after his motorcycle crashed into a tree on Kod-Bidwal road. His body was found in bushes the next morning, with police investigating the incident.
Sardarpur police conducted a pre-dawn raid in Talawpada village, seizing 132 liters of illegally stocked beer worth Rs 30,360 and arresting the house owner under the Excise Act.
Shabbir Ahmed Lone, arrested in 2007 for a Delhi fidayeen plot, resurfaces in 2026 as a Lashkar-e-Taiba handler in Bangladesh, radicalizing youth for attacks in India, alarming Indian agencies.
Residents in Noida Sectors 82, 41, 22, 19, and 51 face overflowing sewers, health hazards, and unfulfilled official promises, with complaints ignored for over two years.
Congress MP Kiran Kumar Reddy and MLC Balmoori Venkat allege BRS MLA Harish Rao is misleading residents about Musi rejuvenation, citing past violations in apartment approvals.
Former minister T Harish Rao criticizes the Musi Riverfront Project for lacking clear policy and environmental clearances, accusing CM Revanth Reddy of prioritizing real estate interests over public welfare.
Residents of Gurgaon's Sector 22B complain about internal roads in poor condition for a decade, with potholes and dust causing safety hazards. MCG says repairs are pending pipeline work.
Vaishali residents in Ghaziabad have raised serious concerns about street food vendors illegally using domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purposes, violating safety regulations and posing fire hazards in crowded areas.
An elderly man was tied up and brutally assaulted by a mob in Mandsaur's Narsinghpur area on suspicion of child-lifting. Police rescued him, finding no evidence of wrongdoing, but no arrests have been made despite video evidence.
A visual journey across the globe on February 23, 2026, featuring vehicle fires in Mexico, snow in Times Square, a missing person search in Tucson, and the Therian subculture in Argentina.
Dwarkapuri police in Indore have arrested Prem Prajapati for allegedly threatening a businessman to extort Rs 40 lakh in a plot dispute worth Rs 1.5 crore. The accused has multiple criminal cases including land grabbing and murder.
The Congress party intensifies preparations for a 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Bhopal, with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge set to address the rally launching a campaign against the Indo-US trade agreement.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announces plans to restore Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages and complete all irrigation projects between Tummidihatti and Bhadrachalam on the Godavari River.
Indore Municipal Corporation sealed basements of two coaching institutes for violating building safety and parking norms, with warnings of continued city-wide inspections.
The Indian Coast Guard intercepted a suspicious foreign boat in the Arabian Sea, apprehending four Iranian crew members and seizing around 1 lakh packets of banned cigarettes valued at Rs 2.5-5 crore.
A 37-member delegation from the UK's West Midlands region, led by Mayor Richard Parker, arrived in Ahmedabad to strengthen economic, cultural, and educational partnerships, focusing on sports-led regeneration and innovation for the 2030 Commonwealth Games
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav visited injured BJP worker Bindu Chauhan in Indore hospital after violent clashes. Congress released videos alleging BJP pre-planned stone-pelting attack, comparing it to conflict zones.
Sam Pitroda's remarks on India's IT talent serving others rather than creating global tech giants like Microsoft have ignited a political row, with BJP accusing Congress of running down the country.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin watched the 113th episode of PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat with party workers in Ahmedabad's Khadia locality, calling it a memorable experience during his Gujarat visit.
Ahmedabad customs intercepted a passenger arriving from Abu Dhabi who had swallowed gold capsules. Medical tests confirmed 135g of 24-karat gold valued at Rs 21.9 lakh was concealed in his body.
A 46-year-old farmer in Salem drowned after his tractor fell into an agricultural well while collecting gravel. Rescue efforts were hindered by diesel spills, taking three hours to recover the body.
Two seminars at AmdavadNXT emphasized moving from talk to targets in demand management and citizen-centric urban mobility, focusing on public transport incentives and inclusive planning.