Chennai Court Grants Medical Bail in Armstrong Murder Case
A Chennai court granted interim bail to advocate G Arul, accused in the BSP leader K Armstrong murder case, for medical treatment due to police escort shortages during election duties.
Category : Politics
BMC Hires Consultant for Andheri Subway Flyover Study
The BMC has appointed a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for constructing a flyover over Andheri subway to address chronic monsoon flooding. The report is due in three months.
Adityanath on 'Shankaracharya' Title After Magh Mela Row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stated that not everyone can use the title 'Shankaracharya', referencing the recent Magh Mela controversy. He questioned the opposition's stance and called for introspection on morality.
Mangaluru Vendors Protest Bulldozing of Shops, Seek Justice
Street vendors in Mangaluru protested near Thokkottu Junction against the public works department's bulldozing of their shops. Leaders criticized the government's actions and announced a convention on February 17 to address harassment and legal issues.
K Kavitha's AIFB Sweeps Telangana Civic Polls
K Kavitha leads the All India Forward Bloc to a surprise victory in Telangana's municipal elections, reshaping local politics ahead of 2026.
Karnataka Police File FIR Over Fake Note Against CM
Karnataka Police have registered a case regarding a fake note attributed to the Chief Minister circulating on social media. The CMO alleges malicious intent to tarnish the CM's and government's reputation.
AAP Protests Across Punjab Over Bajwa's Remarks on Minister
The Aam Aadmi Party held demonstrations outside Congress offices and leaders' homes in Punjab, demanding an apology from Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa for his alleged derogatory comments against Minister Harbhajan Singh.
Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Zirwal Vows Resignation If Bribery Link Proven
Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal has publicly declared that he will resign from his position if any connection is established between him and an alleged bribery case. The statement comes amid ongoing investigations into corruption allegations in
DGCA Tightens Breath Analyzer Test Rules for Pilots
India's aviation regulator DGCA has introduced stricter breath analyzer test norms for pilots, including license cancellation for those testing positive three times before flight operations.
ED Officer Transfer Amid Amarinder Singh FEMA Probe
Enforcement Directorate transfers Ravi Tewari from Jalandhar to Chennai amid summons to former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh and son Raninder Singh in foreign assets probe.
Mangaluru Police Arrest 3 in MDMA Drug Bust
Mangaluru CCB police arrested three individuals for allegedly procuring MDMA from Bengaluru and selling it in Ullal taluk. Seized items include 118.1g of MDMA valued at Rs 11.9 lakh, four mobile phones, and a car.
MLA Wants Siddaramaiah as CM for 10-15 Years Amid Congress Debate
Chamaraja MLA K Harishgowda advocates for Siddaramaiah's continuation as Karnataka CM for 10-15 years, highlighting party unity and dismissing foreign trips as routine.
Gurdaspur Accident: Two Cousins Killed by Tractor-Trolley
In a heartbreaking incident near Nawan Pind Jhavar, two young cousins, aged 10 and 11, died after a speeding tractor-trolley rammed their motorcycle. Their father was seriously injured, and the driver fled the scene, sparking protests.
Scooter Rider Dies in Udupi Accident After Pickup Vehicle Runs Over Him
A 71-year-old scooter rider, Gopala Moolya, died after a pickup vehicle ran over him in a road accident at Shivalli village. The incident involved reckless driving by an unidentified two-wheeler rider who fled the scene.
Udupi Police Arrest Man for Objectionable Facebook Comment
A 45-year-old Bengaluru man was arrested by Udupi police for allegedly posting an abusive comment on Facebook about an interview with a Mangaluru vegetable vendor. The case was registered under BNS and IT Act provisions.
Mangaluru Drive for Waste Segregation and Plastic Ban
Mangaluru City Corporation launches a month-long campaign to promote waste segregation at source and enforce a ban on single-use plastic bags, covering over 36,000 households.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Mandates 5-Year SIR Record Preservation
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has directed West Bengal officials to preserve Special Intensive Revision records for five years, warning of potential action by the poll panel even years after elections.
Electoral Trusts Donate Rs 3,826 Cr, BJP Gets 82.5% in FY 2024-25
An ADR analysis reveals electoral trusts distributed Rs 3,826.3 crore to political parties in FY 2024-25, with BJP receiving 82.5% of the total. Manufacturing sector led corporate contributions.
Trump Withholds Ukraine Security Guarantee for Peace Deal
The US will not provide formal security guarantees to Ukraine until a peace agreement with Russia is finalized, using defense commitments as leverage in ongoing negotiations.
Dalit Journalist Accuses Police of Custodial Torture in Uttarakhand
Vimal Bharti, a Dalit journalist from Rudrapur, alleges police torture, caste abuse, illegal demolition, and misuse of legal provisions after reporting on administrative irregularities. Officials deny all claims.
10 Arrested in Buffalo Theft, Illegal Slaughter Racket
Police in Aligarh have dismantled an organized buffalo theft and illegal slaughter network, arresting ten individuals including factory management and security personnel. The racket operated across multiple rural police station areas.
Bareilly's E-Rickshaw Fleet Fails, Disrupting Waste Collection
Over 100 e-rickshaws purchased by Bareilly Municipal Corporation for garbage collection have broken down within two years, causing operational chaos and allegations of supplier negligence.
Man Arrested for Trying to Run Over Toll Workers in Hapur
A 25-year-old fruit trader was arrested in Hapur after allegedly attempting to run over toll plaza workers following a FASTag payment dispute on NH-9. Police charged him under BNS section 189.
Chhattisgarh Villagers Storm Maize Plant Over Pollution
Tension erupted in Kondagaon district as hundreds of villagers vandalized a maize processing plant, alleging crop damage from waste. Police deployed, plant operations halted pending investigation.
BJP MP Urges Jaishankar to Crack Down on Fake Job Rackets
BJP MP Brijesh Chowta has called on External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to take decisive action against fraudulent overseas job rackets. He proposed an international conference in Mangaluru focusing on technology, tourism, and trade sectors.
Ex-Minister Vijayabaskar Booked for Illegal Sand Transport
AIADMK leader M R Vijayabaskar and another party functionary face charges for illegal possession and transport of Cauvery river sand in Karur district, following police complaints by revenue officials.
Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in US Court for Pannun Murder Plot
Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused in the murder-for-hire plot against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has pleaded guilty in a Manhattan court. The charges could lead to up to 40 years in prison.
Chhattisgarh: 532 Maoists Killed, 2,700 Surrendered Since 2024
Deputy CM Vijay Sharma reveals significant progress in Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations, with hundreds killed, arrested, or surrendered, and details rehabilitation and digital justice initiatives.
Ladakh Chief Secretary Clarifies HPC Talks Were Constructive
Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra refutes speculative media reports, stating the February 4 high-power committee meeting was cordial and constructive, with the government committed to democratic consultation with all stakeholders.
Karnataka CMO Calls BJP Transfer Letter Fake, Orders Police Probe
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office has declared a letter circulated by BJP leaders regarding a health officer's transfer as fake and ordered a police investigation into the matter.
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