The Karnataka Social Welfare Department is set to make a crucial decision on the proposed Rohith Vemula Act, which specifically targets SC/ST students, while existing equity regulations cover SC, ST, and OBC communities.
BJP leader R. Ashoka accuses Karnataka government of planning to divert SCSP and TSP funds for guarantee schemes, demanding CM Siddaramaiah not use these funds for other purposes.
A major fire broke out at Jayalakshmi Silks in Kozhikode's Palayam area, causing extensive damage to the building. Two staff members hospitalized due to smoke inhalation, but no casualties reported as evacuation was prompt.
Police in Jaipur used water cannons and mild lathi charge to disperse Congress workers protesting against MGNREGA renaming, poor sports facilities, budget issues, and inflation near the Assembly.
Gujarat's intensive voter list revision reduces electorate by 13.39% to 4.40 crore. The update includes deletions for migration, deaths, and additions of new voters, with Ahmedabad leading in numbers.
Kerala's Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau detected widespread fraud in the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana, with fake admissions, forged documents, and fund misappropriation across 62 locations.
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has directed police and RTO to investigate complaints that private bus drivers disable speed governors, risking public safety after a fatal accident.
Actor Premkumar declared Congress as India's only movement against communalism at KPCC's Utsav 2026 closing ceremony, emphasizing artistic freedom and Nehru's vision.
Rajasthan Assembly witnessed heated exchanges between minister Sumit Godara and Congress MLAs over deletion of names from Food Security Scheme lists, focusing on migrants and e-KYC issues.
A 22-year-old government polytechnic student was fatally stabbed in Latur following a minor dispute over alleged damage to a two-wheeler. Police have arrested four individuals, including three fellow students.
CPM leader V K Nishad, convicted for bombing a police vehicle in Kannur, has been released on parole from Kannur Central prison for the second time in three weeks, citing his father's medical treatment.
Congress leader Priyank Kharge announced plans for a law requiring RSS registration, stating the government will act if the organization refuses to comply voluntarily.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh visited SAC headquarters for the annual commanders' conference, focusing on operational efficiency, IOR security, and decentralized leadership in modern warfare.
The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court dismissed a 2019 criminal case, ruling that mere abuse does not constitute obscenity under IPC Section 294 and extortion charges lacked evidence.
A 47-year-old software developer, accused of cheating over 100 people in a multi-crore cryptocurrency investment scam in Mumbai, has been arrested by Ahmedabad crime branch near the airport.
The Kerala government has amended rules to standardize bar hotel operating hours from 10am to midnight across the state, addressing law-and-order concerns from previous differential timings between tourism and non-tourism areas.
Former Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan's personal assistant A Suresh joined the UDF's Puthu Yuga Yatra rally in Palakkad, criticizing the Left's ideological shift and alleging political sidelining within CPM.
Expelled CPM leader V Kunhikrishnan dismisses Payannur MLA T I Madhusoodanan's defense over alleged misappropriation of the Dhanaraj martyr fund, demanding accountability and transparency in the ongoing controversy.
Hyderabad's traffic speeds have sharply fallen from 25 kmph to 18.4 kmph in under a year, lagging behind Mumbai and Delhi. With 88 lakh vehicles on 900 km of roads and 1,500 new additions daily, experts warn of worsening congestion without urgent policy i
At least 21 students were injured when a hired van overturned into a canal in Thiruvananthapuram. The accident occurred near Neyyattinkara, with one child seriously hurt. Emergency services responded promptly.
Sunni leader Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musaliyar's statement that Muslims face no obstacles in India has drawn sharp criticism from KNM Markazudawa and opposition leader V D Satheesan, who highlighted minority insecurity.
Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully criticizes Rajasthan Budget 2026-27, alleging massive loan hikes, reduced development spending, and central neglect despite BJP's 'double engine' government.
A 23-year-old Bengaluru woman gave her confidential statement before a magistrate in the rape case against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, detailing alleged assault and broken marriage promises.
Supreme Court overturns Allahabad HC's controversial ruling, stating that groping a female and untying her pyjama string constitutes 'attempt to rape' under stringent charges, not mere 'preparation'.
Bus transport unions in Karnataka will hold a protest meeting tomorrow to demand clearance of salary arrears and implementation of a pay hike, citing financial strain on workers.
Karnataka Congress MP D K Suresh announces that the Nandini board will meet to address social media misinformation linking its products to cancer, aiming to restore public trust.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is set to clear snow from the Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to restore connectivity for local communities and boost tourism in the region.
The Amritsar Municipal Corporation conducted an anti-encroachment drive at Sakatri Bagh, removing illegal structures with police assistance to reclaim public land.
Staff of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited protest the transfer of land in Amritsar, citing job security concerns and lack of consultation. The move raises questions over governance and employee rights in the region.
The Supreme Court expresses alarm as lawyers use AI tools to draft petitions, citing fictional judgments. CJI Surya Kant highlights increased judicial scrutiny and wasted time due to AI 'hallucinations'.