Phagwara police arrested two individuals in separate incidents under the NDPS Act, recovering 90 narcotic capsules and six grams of heroin during routine patrols near Sukh Sagar Colony and Phagrawal Gate.
India's defense budget increased by 15.19% to Rs 7,84,678 crore, focusing on technology, non-contact warfare, and domestic production to enhance military capabilities.
The discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant by the Centre has Himachal Pradesh on edge, with a potential annual loss of Rs 9,000 crore threatening development and pensions.
President Trump signed an executive order enabling tariffs on goods from countries doing business with Iran, potentially disrupting major US trading relationships with nations like India, China, and Turkey.
A 25-year-old bank call centre employee died after his motorcycle fell into a 14-foot-deep open construction pit in Janakpuri, west Delhi. Police have filed an FIR for culpable homicide against the contractor and Delhi Jal Board officials.
The four-year administrator's rule in Amravati Municipal Corporation concluded as BJP's Shreechand Tejwani and YSP's Sachin Bhende won mayor and deputy mayor elections, with cross-voting playing a key role.
Mohali police have arrested Sandeep Singh, a proclaimed offender in the 2020 Punjab National Bank armed robbery case. The accused, wanted in over 20 criminal cases, was captured in a special drive.
Former Army Chief General Manoj Pande emphasizes the enduring importance of conventional weapon systems like tanks and guns in future conflicts, alongside drones and AI, at the Advantage Vidarbha conclave.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation facilitated a detailed inspection by SPCA members and volunteers at the Raipur Kalan Animal Birth Control Centre, focusing on welfare protocols and operational transparency.
A district court in Chandigarh has convicted Kuldeep for the brutal 2019 murder of two sisters at a paying guest accommodation in Sector 22. The sentencing will be announced on February 9.
Mohali Municipal Corporation will hold a meeting on February 9 to discuss key civic issues including sanitation, dangerous trees, and pothole repairs. Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu outlines plans for improvements.
BJP legislators in Himachal Pradesh have submitted a memorandum to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, alleging the Congress government is withholding MLA local area development funds, discretionary grants, and stalling development projects of opposition MLAs.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu states MLA local area development funds and discretionary grants will be released only after state's financial condition improves, blaming BJP for stalling central grants.
Rajasthan has achieved 3,000 megawatts of installed solar capacity under PM-KUSUM Components A and C, transforming farmers into energy producers and advancing state energy self-reliance.
A local AAP functionary, Satwinderpal Singh alias Lucky Oberoi, was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar. The murder, captured on CCTV, has sparked a high-level police investigation amid claims of a personal feud.
A class 1 student fell into an open drain under an under-construction footpath in Bengaluru, escaping unhurt. The incident has raised alarms about pedestrian safety amid ongoing infrastructure projects.
Karnataka High Court grants interim protection to activist Puneeth Kerehalli in two criminal cases, directs government to detail measures against illegal immigrants in Bengaluru.
Chandigarh district court in Sector 43 received a bomb threat email on Friday, prompting a police search. After hours of operation, no explosives were found, but security has been tightened as investigations continue.
The Himachal Pradesh government has secured NABARD approval for 73 projects totaling over Rs 713 crore for FY 2025-26, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu highlighting financial challenges from central grant cuts.
After four years of administrative rule, Nagpur Municipal Corporation's elected representatives convened in a historic meeting marked by fresh faces, gender balance, and symbolic attire.
Severe traffic congestion plagued the Pune-Mumbai Expressway on Friday, with peak-hour snarls near Lonavla. Officials cite weekend travel and voters heading for Saturday's local elections as key factors.
The Gujarat government has approved a Rs 100 crore Urban Transport Fund to tackle traffic challenges in Ahmedabad and Surat, aiming to improve public transport and reduce congestion.
The election for 16 Nagpur Municipal Corporation standing committee members was abruptly canceled, revealing deep divisions within the ruling BJP despite recent electoral victories.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned proceedings as Opposition MPs protested, wasting over 19 hours. Rajya Sabha saw discussions on railways and agriculture, with private member Bills introduced.
A 25-year-old taxi driver from Chandigarh was kidnapped and murdered, with police suspecting revenge for a 2025 accidental death. The victim was engaged to be married.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order removing a 25% tariff on Indian imports, imposed due to New Delhi's Russian oil purchases. This follows a new trade agreement between the two nations.
Residents of Panaiyur, a coastal area in Chennai, report severe disruptions to daily life due to political activities, including traffic jams and blocked roads from major party headquarters and leaders' homes.
A 72-year-old retired man in Ahmedabad finally lodged an FIR for his stolen mobile phone after a 25-month delay, highlighting issues in minor theft case handling by police.
At the 74th National Town Planners Conference in Ahmedabad, experts warned that India must shift to local, people-centric urban design to manage 35-40 crore new urban residents by 2030, focusing on sustainability and quality of life.
The Karnataka High Court has stayed a police investigation against Bengaluru-based Newspace Research and Technologies over a drone trespass case, citing procedural lapses and questioning police authority under Drone Rules.