Bangladesh holds its first general election since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's removal in 2024. With Awami League barred, BNP vs Jamaat contest unfolds as India monitors ties and minority safety concerns.
Vikas Kumar Chero alias Vicky was arrested in Sonbhadra for killing a mentally challenged beggar in Ramgarh market to loot his money. Police recovered evidence and Chero confessed to the crime.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has suspended 69 members, including former corporators, for six years for contesting against the party in the Pune Municipal Corporation elections.
Kanpur Nagar included in UP Budget 2026 for solar city development, infrastructure upgrades, and potential EV charging stations, though no special allocations announced.
Bhelupur police in Varanasi have registered an FIR against a marriage lawn operator, DJ, and lighting crew after a wedding procession caused severe traffic congestion and noise pollution on Bhagwanpur-Sudarpur road.
A 40-year-old woman and her paramour were arrested in Jhansi for allegedly murdering her husband. The victim, a railway vendor, was shot dead near the railway station after a six-month affair turned deadly.
A 27-year-old man in Kannauj climbed a 100-ft mobile tower, demanding marriage to his girlfriend, but lost his balance and fell to his death. The incident highlights a tragic love story amid family refusal.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court heard a petition from MP Amritpal Singh challenging the Punjab government's refusal to allow him to attend the Budget session. The state cited law and order concerns, while his counsel argued his detention deprives consti
Final Assam electoral roll reveals 25 districts experienced voter decline, with Cachar and Karimganj seeing highest cuts. Women outnumber male voters in 86 assembly constituencies, indicating their decisive role in upcoming elections.
Ghaziabad police investigating the suicides of three sisters discovered a 2023 YouTube channel they ran, separate from a later one deleted by their father before their deaths, highlighting online obsession concerns.
The Supreme Court is revisiting its 2023 handbook on combating gender stereotypes, with CJI Surya Kant calling it overly academic and disconnected from ground realities. The court has shifted focus to practical judicial training.
Bangladesh votes in landmark elections with heavy security, constitutional reforms, and a potential power shift after the Awami League's ban. Hopes for fairness drive Dhaka's streets.
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman describes Bangladesh-India relations as 'colourful' in a pre-election interview, emphasizing neighborly priority and addressing women's rights and minority concerns.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that spouse posting guidelines are directory, not mandatory, and do not create enforceable rights for employees in disciplined forces like CISF.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria's Nasha Mukti Yatra has become a political flashpoint as AAP and Congress skip the event, targeting SAD and BJP participation, while parties trade barbs over drug-fighting sincerity.
A criminal carrying a Rs 5,000 reward was injured in a shootout with Koirauna police in Bhadohi district. He and two accomplices were arrested after a chase, with weapons and a motorcycle recovered.
A gas cylinder explosion in Kanpur's Naya Purwa left an elderly man with severe burns and killed two goats. Police report the blast occurred due to a forgotten gas leak after cooking.
A caste-based dispute at a private bank in Kanpur intensifies as Ritu Tripathi releases a video responding to Aastha Singh's viral claims, with both women alleging insults and threats.
A Fast Track Court in Ambala has sentenced Ajesh alias Aju to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 10,000 fine for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl in January 2024.
Kurukshetra police arrested Monu from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly cheating a businessman of Rs 66 lakh by promising valuable herbal medicines for heart diseases. The Economic Offences Wing made the arrest after a detailed investigation.
An inter college in Kannauj's Saurikh area faced a severe threat to blow up the institute with RDX and kill its operator, Kuldeep Yadav, and his son, via a registered post letter. Police are investigating discrepancies in sender details.
Residents in Noida sectors report frequent power outages and unexpectedly high electricity bills, with RWAs filing complaints to the power department and threatening escalation.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court upheld an ex-Army havaldar's disability pension, ruling that military service stress and family separation aggravated his health conditions, affirming the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision.
FBI agents retrieved a black glove near Nancy Guthrie's residence, offering a key lead in the kidnapping case. Hundreds of detectives are involved as the search expands in Tucson.
The Indian government's new performance scorecards for Union secretaries focus on quantifiable metrics like file disposal rates, but critics argue they overlook crucial policy advisory functions essential in a parliamentary democracy.
Shashi Tharoor introduces a Private Member's Bill for a permanent, objective framework to reorganize Indian states, addressing administrative challenges posed by large populations and promoting better governance.
A shocking road rage incident in Bengaluru saw a goods vehicle driver lying on a car bonnet and being dragged for 1km on Old Airport Road after a minor collision escalated into a violent confrontation.
The Delhi government's IT department has been urging officials to read official emails for three months, but many still ignore them, risking access to key services and instructions.
Opposition MPs file a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing grievances over conduct and rule enforcement. This rare move highlights deep parliamentary tensions and the need for trust-building in a polarized climate.
On February 12, 1986, Karnataka Chief Minister Ramakrishna Hegde resigned following a High Court judgment in the arrack bottling case, amid political turmoil and regional unrest.