The last elections for Latur Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis were held in 2017, with the next polls scheduled for 2026, marking a significant gap in local governance updates in Maharashtra.
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has slashed the compensation against Renault India from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 50,000 in a Kwid warranty case, emphasizing fair compensation principles.
The Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra has nominated BJP's Ritu Tawde for mayor and Shinde Sena's Sanjay Ghadi for deputy mayor of BMC, with elections set for February 11.
In a significant crackdown, Chennai police have arrested nine individuals, including a supporting actress, and seized Methamphetamine and ganja in a major drug bust operation.
Sadiq Pasha, a 47-year-old suspected terror accused, has died in Central Jail Bengaluru after being hospitalized at Victoria Hospital. He had been battling multiple health issues for six months.
Bangladesh's political landscape intensifies as Jamaat-e-Islami and BNP clash over manifesto strategies for the 2026 election, with Tarique Rahman's role sparking debate.
The Supreme Court dismissed a rape case filed by a married advocate, ruling that physical relations after a promise to marry do not always constitute rape, emphasizing legal prohibitions on bigamous relationships.
The SIT investigating the Sabarimala gold theft has questioned Congress MPs Adoor Prakash and Anto Antony over their alleged links to key accused Unnikrishnan Potti and Gowardhan.
The Karnataka High Court annulled a property gift deed, ruling that daughters who neglected their 84-year-old father committed constructive fraud by breaching an implied trust to provide care.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested by Samta Nagar Police in Mumbai for sexually assaulting a female dog in Kandivali East. The complaint was lodged by a social worker who witnessed the incident and rushed the injured animal to a hospital.
Maharashtra announces a landmark initiative to issue 'Bhu-Aadhaar' for every farmland, aiming to eliminate decades-old mismatches in land records through physical measurement of subdivisions.
The White House is reportedly organizing a leaders meeting for the Gaza 'Board of Peace' on February 19 to advance ceasefire implementation and raise reconstruction funds, with Netanyahu's potential attendance drawing attention.
Newly released Epstein files reveal intimate 'I Miss You' emails between Jeffrey Epstein and UK politician Peter Mandelson, fueling speculation about their relationship beyond politics.
Key updates from Jaipur include arrests of medical graduates, a traffic department corrigendum, and a stay on an arrest warrant for Salman Khan, along with civic and weather alerts.
A 27-year-old woman in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, died tragically while filming an Instagram reel where she pretended to hang herself. Police are investigating the incident as an accidental death during social media content creation.
Delhi Police files FIR alleging Delhi Jal Board contractor left a deep pit open without safety barricades or warning signs, leading to a biker's death in Janakpuri. The incident highlights severe negligence in public safety.
The Kerala High Court emphasized that laws and rules should promote religious unity, not discord, while dismissing a plea against Christian priests entering a Hindu temple in 2023.
Indian Railways has made identity proof verification compulsory for reserved train journeys in border areas with Nepal and Bangladesh. The Railway Board issued a circular on February 6, 2026, requiring at least one passenger to produce original ID.
Former Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud commends a new book for challenging the narrative of colonial benevolence, highlighting it as a project of exploitation rather than civilizing mission.
Meerut police have registered an FIR against YouTuber Shadab Jakati under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following a woman's complaint. Jakati denies allegations, claiming a conspiracy.
Rahul Gandhi condemns the arrest of Purnia MP Pappu Yadav, calling it political vendetta for demanding justice in the NEET student death case in Patna. The Congress leader accuses the BJP-NDA of shielding culprits.
App-based and conventional taxi unions protested at Jantar Mantar, demanding sector regulation, a ban on bike taxis, and action on surge pricing.
Delhi Police arrested sub-contractor Rajesh Prajapati for negligence after a 25-year-old motorcyclist died in an uncovered pit dug by Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. The FIR reveals no safety measures were in place at the site.
The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are investigating a new message regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie. Authorities have restricted access to her property as a crime scene.
A fire incident was reported at Pacific Mall in Sarita Vihar, Delhi on Saturday. The Delhi Fire Service dispatched six fire tenders to the scene, with the blaze originating in an under-construction theatre.
Karnataka government approves Rs 15 crore to safeguard 38,000 acres of land under 328 temples from encroachments and Rs 16 crore for a new guest house at Kollur Mookambika Temple.
President Trump revoked a 25% tariff on India, contingent on India halting Russian oil imports. A US panel will monitor compliance, with tariffs reimposed if purchases resume. India commits to $500 billion in US energy imports.
After civic polls, BMC begins allotting party offices based on seat strength. BJP retains its old space, Shiv Sena factions share a divided office, Congress swaps, and AIMIM gets its first independent office.
Senior Maoist leader L Prabhakar Rao, a key ambush strategist in Gadchiroli and Abujmarh, was killed in a security operation. He rejected surrender offers, continuing armed struggle until his death.
Analysis of the Donroe Doctrine, Trump's foreign policy framework challenging China and Russia in a new Cold War, with implications for India and global geopolitics.