Madhya Pradesh's assembly has been without a deputy speaker for six years, ending a bipartisan tradition where the opposition held the role. The post has been vacant since 2019, possibly the longest gap in state history.
The 21-year-old woman from Singanpur village who disappeared, leaving behind a snake slough, has resurfaced claiming she is happily married to her lover, ending the mysterious 'naagin' drama.
The Supreme Court emphasized that a district judge's 'spoken reputation' is crucial for high courts when deciding on extensions or compulsory retirement to uphold public trust in the justice system.
The Supreme Court has directed music composer A R Rahman to acknowledge the contributions of the Dagar Brothers to Indian classical music in a copyright infringement case over the composition 'Shiva Stuti'.
In a dramatic escalation of U.S.-China tensions, the CIA has released a rare public recruitment video in Mandarin targeting disillusioned members of China's armed forces, following Beijing's investigation into a senior military leader.
A major fire broke out at a factory in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district after two reactors exploded. Fire tenders are on site battling the blaze as details on casualties remain awaited.
A fire broke out in a 45-storey Goregaon East building on Friday morning. Firefighters successfully confined the blaze to one flat, with all residents evacuated safely and no injuries reported.
A new underpass is planned to link Panjab University's North and South Campuses in Chandigarh, aiming to ease traffic and improve safety for students and faculty, following governor's directives.
A woman was stabbed with a sharp weapon at Japanese Garden in Sector 31, Chandigarh, after a dispute with a group. Police are investigating the assault and checking CCTV footage.
A heated debate erupted in the Rajasthan Assembly as Education Minister Madan Dilawar and Opposition Leader Tikaram Jully clashed over Grade-III teacher transfers, highlighting policy delays and teacher concerns.
A youth exchange program brought Kashmiri participants to Kanpur, where they visited the zoo, a historic dargah, a printing press, and the leather industry to foster cultural understanding and national integration.
Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa reports a surge in traffic enforcement in Rajasthan, with 27.61 lakh challans issued in 2025, including 12.06 lakh for over-speeding and 69,000 for drunken driving.
A caste-based dispute between two women employees at a private bank in Kanpur's Panki area has led to separate police complaints. One party demands an apology for compromise, while the other insists on filing an FIR, with police awaiting CCTV footage.
A bike rider was killed after being hit by a speeding car in a hit-and-run incident near Sector 89 in Mohali late Thursday night. The driver fled the scene, and police are working to identify and arrest the accused.
Chandigarh police struggle to combat bomb threats and extortion calls originating from foreign countries, with no arrests made despite tracing IP addresses to multiple nations.
Uttar Pradesh's new excise policy introduces 100 ml country liquor miniatures, rationalizes quotas based on seasonal demand, and revises pricing to curb disputes. Wholesale traders get major fee relief.
Central Railway RPF arrests 37-year-old man from Mumbra for releasing a rat snake in a Vande Bharat Express toilet to create passenger panic. The incident occurred on train 22225, with the snake finally rescued at Solapur.
A 40-year-old man in Kazipur village, Prayagraj, strangled a 70-year-old woman to death after she caught him stealing Rs 300. The accused, Omprakash Patel, confessed to the crime following his arrest by police.
NSUI led by Vinod Jakhar staged a protest at Shaheed Smarak, demanding transparency on Epstein files and opposing the India-US trade deal, citing threats to MSMEs and democracy.
BJP Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak asserts the party will secure an absolute majority in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, criticizing opposition tactics as ineffective.
Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao dismissed Congress's municipal election victories as inflated, alleging AIMIM support and misuse of power while highlighting BJP's vote share growth.
Prayagraj district is being developed as a solar city with a target of installing 100,000 solar panels by 2027. Already, 12,154 panels are installed, generating 36,562 kW of energy, as part of Uttar Pradesh's green energy push.
A 45-year-old contractor in Prayagraj was brutally killed after confronting wedding guests for parking vehicles and urinating near his father's grave. Police have detained seven suspects, including a constable, as the investigation continues.
Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya states Union and state budgets energize youth to become job creators. He notes improved law and order and infrastructure are drawing global investment to Uttar Pradesh.
District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh directs officials to clear Aadhaar applications for adults within 45 days, prioritizes child enrollment for school admissions, and reviews pending cases.
In a bittersweet electoral outcome, 22-year-old Nikshith Podila won as ward member in Hyderabad, while his father Venkanna lost in Miryalaguda municipality. Both contested as independents after Congress denied tickets.
A major insurance fraud involving 71 individuals posing as farmers with forged land records to claim nearly Rs 9 crore under PMFBY was uncovered in Bikaner. Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena revealed a potential Rs 1,150 crore scam across Rajasthan.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP government for creating 'new mafias' and failing infrastructure in Kanpur, promising development if SP returns to power.
U.S. delegation with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to meet Iranian officials in Geneva on Tuesday, mediated by Oman, alongside separate Ukraine-Russia talks.
Supreme Court criticizes Himachal Pradesh High Court for interfering with state government decisions while upholding timely local body elections. Deadline extended to May 31 due to logistical challenges.