Surinder Singh has officially taken charge as the Additional Deputy Commissioner for Rural Development in Tarn Taran district, marking a significant administrative appointment in Punjab's local governance.
Street vendors in Tarn Taran, Punjab, staged a protest against the municipal corporation's anti-encroachment campaign, claiming it threatens their livelihoods and lacks proper rehabilitation plans.
In a significant drug bust, Amritsar police arrested one individual and confiscated 102 grams of heroin, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking in the region.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces the Kumar Bhaskar Verma bridge in Guwahati will be inaugurated by PM Modi on Feb 14, open for pedestrians initially, with vehicular traffic starting in March.
Eight Muslim-majority districts in Assam saw voter gains in final electoral rolls, while the state's overall electorate contracted by over two lakh. Traditional Assamese heartlands recorded significant declines.
In a surprising development, Mysuru district's initiative to award Gram Panchayats for being child marriage-free has received no applications, highlighting implementation challenges.
Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra announced a 20-km NH-169A upgrade through Agumbe Ghat with a tunnel bypass study, approved by PM Modi and Nitin Gadkari. Environmentalists warn it threatens king cobra habitat and local ecology.
A nationwide strike threatens to disrupt midday meal services in Karnataka, with authorities planning to involve School Development and Management Committees to mitigate the impact.
A government high school teacher in Sundargarh, Odisha, was arrested for allegedly raping a Class IX student multiple times and threatening her. The accused, who served as acting head, was suspended after an internal inquiry.
A man detained in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case has been released without charges, speaking out about the search. Ransom deadlines pass, Bitcoin activity surfaces as FBI continues urgent investigation.
District Magistrate Shashank Shubhankar inspected the North Koel canal project in Gaya, directing officials to expedite work to meet the March 31 deadline. The Rs 1,367.61 crore project will irrigate 30,000 hectares across five blocks.
Delhi High Court criticized an NGO for repeatedly filing public interest litigations targeting mosques and dargahs, calling it a misuse of judicial process and warning against heightening religious passions.
Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar and BJP leaders paid tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary, Samarpan Diwas, in Patna. They highlighted his Antyodaya vision and Ekatm Manavvad philosophy as guiding principles for gove
Satnam Singh, an Indian-origin truck driver, was arrested for smuggling 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Canada, marking the largest narcotics seizure at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry.
Nayagarh police in Odisha have arrested five individuals and confiscated gutka worth approximately Rs 1 crore during a four-day enforcement drive. This action follows the state government's recent ban on all tobacco and nicotine-laced products, implemente
Bloomington Police arrested 30 men, including a federal background check worker for agencies like DHS and ICE, in a multi-day prostitution sting operation.
A retired Indian Navy captain and his wife were brutally murdered by their son in Bengaluru after he allegedly faced taunts about being unemployed. The 33-year-old suspect was arrested by HAL police.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed Rajya Sabha that land acquisition and forest clearance hurdles are causing delays and cost overruns in national highway projects, while funding constraints are not a factor.
The Telangana municipal elections in 2026 concluded peacefully with a robust voter turnout exceeding 73%. Polling was conducted smoothly across all wards without any major incidents reported.
The Jharkhand High Court permits Madhu Singh, wife of Hussainabad MLA Kamlesh Kumar Singh, to travel to the USA and UK for chronic liver treatment, citing it as a fundamental right.
Mumbai police arrest suspect's brother and friend in Govandi shooting case. Victim Shifa Shaikh was allegedly killed by a woman in a love triangle dispute over a boyfriend.
Belagavi police busted a major land fraud case where private property was transferred using fake Aadhaar cards and forged documents, allegedly with sub-registrar collusion. Six acres were illegally transferred in 2025.
The Odisha government has implemented a minor administrative reshuffle within the IAS cadre. Key officials, including Bhupendra Singh Poonia and D Prasanth Kumar Reddy, have been reassigned or allowed to retain additional responsibilities across various d
The Jharkhand High Court reprimanded Gumla SP for inaction in a case where a woman was assaulted and branded a witch, while ordering police to trace her missing daughter and involve UIDAI.
Kalaburagi police arrested two thieves in separate burglary cases, recovering gold jewellery and cash totaling Rs 16.2 lakh. The suspects have been handed over to judicial custody.
A KSRTC bus traveling from Bengaluru to Virajpet crashed into an underpass bridge near Maddur, injuring 19 passengers. One passenger sustained head injuries while others had minor injuries. Traffic was disrupted for nearly 1km before police cleared the sc
Manipal police have arrested Mohammed Ajmal, the fourth accused in an NDPS case involving the sale of ganja and LSD. Police seized 2,084 grams of ganja worth Rs 1 lakh and detained five persons who allegedly consumed the substance.
Empty sites along Karwar road in Hubballi have become illegal garbage dumping grounds for 2-3 months. Residents criticize HDMC for inaction despite multiple complaints about construction waste and mixed garbage.
DK Shivakumar and DK Suresh held late-night meetings with Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal in Delhi, pressing for implementation of a reported power-sharing pact with CM Siddaramaiah amid party tensions.
Karnataka government initiates a comprehensive drive using satellite surveillance and ground surveys to prevent encroachment on temple properties under the Rs 15-crore Bhu-Varaha scheme.