The Supreme Court has upheld guidelines requiring police to conduct a preliminary inquiry before registering FIRs for harsh or critical political speech on social media, aiming to prevent misuse of legal processes.
The CBI has closed the 2003 Sadiq Jamal Mehtar encounter case after failing to get prosecution sanction for an IB officer and two police officers from the MHA and Maharashtra government.
Balasore forest officials conducted a covert operation, seizing two elephant tusks and arresting four individuals in Talanagar village. The DFO suspects a larger smuggling network.
A 30-year-old daily labourer in Ganjam district was arrested for allegedly killing his 23-year-old wife. The victim's mother has filed an FIR accusing the in-laws of dowry harassment and portraying the death as suicide.
A tragic road accident in Bhubaneswar claimed the life of a biker after being run over by a milk van. The incident occurred on a busy city road, highlighting ongoing traffic safety concerns.
Nagpur police conducted widespread raids on cafes operating as underground hotspots, registering 30 cases for public smoking and uncovering hidden cabins used for illicit activities.
A 25-year-old man, Roshan Zade, succumbed to fatal injuries after an unidentified speeding vehicle hit his scooter from behind on Narsala Road in Nagpur. Police have registered a case against the unknown driver.
A prominent Nagpur nephrologist faces allegations of cheating four investors of Rs5 crore in a failed hospital pharmacy business deal, with an FIR filed at Sitabuldi police station.
BMC issues stop-work notice for Worli transit camp built on land reserved for sewage treatment plant. Officials cite sewage flow disruption and flooding risks, with criminal complaint filed against SRA engineer.
In Jajpur district's Tikarpada, 45 tribal families live without electricity, relying on kerosene lamps. Officials cite geographical challenges but promise imminent electrification.
Aam Aadmi Party functionary Lucky Oberoi was fatally shot early Friday morning outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar's Model Town area. Police confirmed the attack occurred while he was in his Thar vehicle.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė acknowledges a strategic error in handling Taiwan relations, triggering widespread discussion and analysis across Chinese social media platforms.
A senior Aam Aadmi Party leader was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar's Model Town area. The incident has sparked political outrage and raised security concerns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of being anti-Sikh, while Rahul Gandhi called MP Ravneet Singh Bittu a 'traitor friend' in a political clash over historical and current issues.
The Lok Sabha begins general debate on Union Budget 2026-27, with Private Members' Bills covering constitutional amendments, welfare, AI, and environment. Opposition protests continue over Rahul Gandhi's China standoff remarks.
A Kolkata-based social media influencer has been booked for allegedly confining a 22-year-old woman at his house for nearly 20 hours, physically assaulting her, and threatening her, according to police reports.
The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran has issued urgent travel warnings for American citizens due to heightened security, internet restrictions, and flight cancellations ahead of crucial nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
The Vikas Kharge-led committee investigating alleged irregularities in a Mundhwa land purchase deed linked to Parth Pawar has been granted a one-week extension. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule dismissed media reports of a clean chit as premature
Four masked assailants on motorcycles fired multiple rounds at a rental car agency in Shahpura, Jaipur, sparking panic. Police suspect a business dispute but are investigating gang links.
International shooter Shivam Thakur alleges armed miscreants rammed his car and opened fire in Greater Noida. Police deny shooting, confirm collision investigation.
Gautam Budh Nagar police propose six water police outposts in Noida to boost safety at rivers and canals during religious events, with rescue boats and trained staff.
The Odisha government announced a major reshuffle of 20 IAS officers, appointing Bishnupada Sethi as chairman of the Odisha Forest Development Corporation and making other key administrative changes.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that all deaths caused by Chinese manjha be treated as murder cases, following a fatal incident in Lucknow. He also ordered strict action against officials and a state-wide crackdown on the sale of
A Delhi court cautioned police about relying on zoomed-in video footage to identify accused in the Turkman Gate violence case, highlighting concerns over evidence clarity and procedural integrity.
A mild earthquake struck Lucknow with its epicenter in Gonda district. The National Center for Seismology reported no significant damages or injuries. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
Jharkhand High Court upholds family court's decision, ruling that a wife's religious adherence to a Satsang does not constitute cruelty for divorce under Hindu marriage law.
In Kerala's Assembly polls, CPI(M) and BJP share rhetoric on IUML influence, warning of communal risks if UDF wins, highlighting shifting voter dynamics and political strategies.
Congress has severed its decade-long alliance with the Left Front, deciding to contest all 294 seats in the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, creating a four-cornered contest.
India's Defence Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 7.85 lakh crore, marking a 15% increase. While boosting modernisation and indigenous production, it faces structural challenges against China's military expansion and regional threats.
A private bus traveling from Bengaluru to Kalaburagi caught fire on NH-48 near Nelamangala, gutting the vehicle completely. All 30 passengers evacuated safely with minor injuries.