Kolkata Sector V Fire Triggers Evacuation of 10,500 People
A fire at Pourgattory Club in Globsyn Crystals building led to the evacuation of thousands. Fire officials suspect a short circuit, with three tenders controlling the blaze in 45 minutes.
Category : Politics
Court Cancels NBWs Against NCP's Eknath Khadse and Wife
A special court in Mumbai cancelled non-bailable warrants against former minister Eknath Khadse and his wife Mandakini after they appeared personally, citing a Bombay High Court stay on proceedings related to a 2016 Pune land deal case.
Dehradun Murder: IMA Chief, Mother Among 5 Arrested in Property Dispute
Police arrest five, including IMA Uttarakhand president and victim's mother, in Dehradun murder case linked to Rs 14 crore property dispute. Shooters nabbed after encounter.
Kolkata Youth Dies in Suicide Pact with Minor Girlfriend
A tragic incident in Bagdah, Kolkata, where a youth died after consuming poison with his minor girlfriend. The girl is hospitalized, and police investigate allegations of family opposition and assault.
Uttarakhand Police Reshuffle After Dehradun Murders
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered a significant reshuffle of senior police officers across multiple districts, including Dehradun, following two murders in posh localities within three days. The government has emphasized a zero-to
Jharkhand Gangster Shot Dead Outside Dehradun Gym
Vikram Sharma, a Jharkhand gangster linked to over 50 criminal cases including the 2007 Sreeleathers murder, was killed by unidentified assailants in Dehradun. This marks the fifth murder in the district in 20 days.
Bombay HC: No Sentence Below Statutory Minimum in POCSO Cases
Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench sentences rape convict to 20 years, overturning special court's 7-year term. Court rules awarding less than statutory minimum under POCSO Act is impermissible.
Sri Lankan Crew Member Found Dead in Kolkata's Hooghly River
The body of a Sri Lankan crew member from the Singapore-bound container vessel Kota Dunia was recovered from the Hooghly River near Netaji Subhas Dock. Police suspect suicide as investigations continue with the Sri Lankan Embassy.
Coast Guard Chief: Indigenization Vital for Maritime Security
Indian Coast Guard DG Paramesh Sivamani emphasizes indigenization as a strategic imperative, boosting operational readiness and reducing foreign dependence in maritime defense.
Panaji Smart City Projects Inaugurated Before CCP Polls
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserrate inaugurated six Smart City Mission projects in Panaji worth Rs 135 crore, including EV charging stations, water supply upgrades, and ferry ramps, as CCP elections approach.
Goa MLA Accuses MP of False Airport Closure Rumors
Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar alleges South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes is misleading people about Dabolim airport shutdown plans. He confirms government assurances to keep it operational.
SC Disposes Goa Congress Petition on MLA Disqualification
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition by former Goa Congress chief Girish Chodankar seeking disqualification of 10 MLAs who joined BJP in 2019, citing it as infructuous due to fresh elections and a new petition.
Arrest Warrant for Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal in Goa
South Goa consumer disputes redressal commission issues bailable warrant against Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal for failing to appear in scooter defect case. Police directed to arrest and produce him on Feb 23.
Goa CM Reviews Budget 2026-27, Appoints Secretaries for Coordination
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired a review meeting on budgetary allocations for 2026-27 and current fund utilisation. He appointed senior officers to resolve interdepartmental coordination challenges hindering budget implementation.
Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in US Court for Sikh Leader Plot
Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, has pleaded guilty in a US court for his involvement in a conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The case highlights international legal cooperation and raises diplomatic concerns.
Odisha Cancels Islamic Ijtema Over Police Shortage
A three-day state-level Islamic conference in Khurda district was abruptly cancelled by authorities due to insufficient police force for crowd management, causing significant financial losses to organizers.
Delhi Court Issues Notice to ED in Al Falah Group Case
A Delhi court has issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate on a plea by Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui seeking documents in a money laundering case. The court extended his judicial custody and listed the matter for March 27 hearing.
Father Arrested for Raping Daughter at Knifepoint in Baghpat
A 45-year-old man in Baghpat district was arrested for allegedly raping his 11-year-old daughter at knifepoint. The girl's medical examination confirmed sexual assault, and she received counselling to report the horrific incident.
SC Permits Uttarakhand Road Paving, Bans Commercial Traffic
Supreme Court modifies stay order, allowing paving of 11.5 km road connecting 18 remote Uttarakhand villages but prohibits commercial vehicles to protect wildlife corridor between tiger reserves.
Etah Court Gives 25-Year Sentence for Child Sexual Assault
A court in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district has sentenced a 35-year-old bus conductor to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old boy in 2023, with an Rs 80,000 fine.
Agra Couple Arrested for Murder, Staged Suicide
A 23-year-old woman and her lover in Agra have been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband and staging it as a suicide. Police recovered evidence including a pillow and saree used in the crime.
CBI Joins Goa Carnival 2026 to Fight Corruption
The Central Bureau of Investigation participated in the Goa Carnival Parade 2026 in Porvorim, distributing pamphlets and urging citizens to report bribery by government employees in central departments and PSUs.
Kathua Police Bust Pakistan-Linked Drone Drug Module
Kathua Police arrested two cross-border drug peddlers linked to a Pakistan-based drone-dropped narcotics module, seizing 150g of heroin. The duo was booked under the NDPS Act after technical analysis and CCTV footage led to their capture.
Life Term for Three in 2012 Animal Trader Murder Case
An Aligarh court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the 2012 abduction and murder of an animal trader in Nagla Mansingh village. The court also imposed fines of Rs 30,000 each on the convicts.
Surat: Divorced Mother Kills Son, Dies by Suicide
A 26-year-old divorced woman in Surat allegedly killed her four-year-old son before dying by suicide. Police suspect mental distress and financial worries post-divorce led to the tragic incident.
Goa Court Acquits Five in Airport Case Over Probe Lapses
A Vasco court has acquitted five individuals accused of causing public nuisance at Goa's Dabolim Airport in 2022, citing critical failures in the police investigation including lack of proper identification procedures.
Ohio Senator's Epstein Vote After Donation from Co-Conspirator
Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) voted to block the release of Jeffrey Epstein files after receiving a $3,500 donation from Leslie Wexner, a co-conspirator, raising ethical concerns.
Kolkata Influencer Faces Road Rage, Abuse on Vidyasagar Setu
A 28-year-old female influencer in Kolkata reported a harrowing road rage incident where she and a friend were allegedly abused and threatened by bikers for over 40 minutes after a minor collision on Vidyasagar Setu.
Kolkata Police Cyber Cell Becomes Full Branch with 7 Units
Kolkata Police has transformed its cyber cell into a dedicated cybercrime branch featuring seven specialized units to combat rising digital fraud. The move follows approval from state authorities amid over 30,000 reported cases.
Uttarakhand HC: Failed Relationship Not Rape, Needs Initial Deception
Uttarakhand High Court quashes rape FIR, ruling that a woman's consent doesn't become invalid just because a relationship ends without marriage. The court emphasized that only false promises from the outset constitute rape.
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