Violence erupted between TMC and BJP supporters in Kolkata's Behala area after a BJP event addressed by former Tripura CM Biplab Deb, with the stage set on fire following a dispute over microphone volume at a nearby badminton match.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will be chief guests for India's 77th Republic Day. Their visit includes the 16th India-EU summit and crucial Free Trade Agreement talks with PM Modi.
Snacks prepared by inmates at a Karnataka prison bakery will be served to dignitaries and journalists at a Republic Day event under the Nava Sankalpa initiative.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes voters as democracy's soul on National Voters' Day, urging youth to enroll and transform India's future through democratic participation.
Inspector General A Saravana Sundar and Inspector S Kaleeshwari from Tamil Nadu receive the President's Medal for distinguished service, with Mettupalayam police station also recognized.
A tragic incident in Coimbatore's Mettupalayam area where an unidentified man was found charred to death inside a burning goods auto, with police suspecting a mosquito coil as the cause.
A 21-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Unnao's Dahi police station area. Family alleges murder by ex-boyfriend, police investigating love affair angle.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed deep sorrow over the death of a 17-year-old college student who collapsed while playing football in Salem district and announced financial assistance.
Erode police booked 23,682 people for not wearing helmets and collected ₹5.13 crore in fines from 2.6 lakh traffic violations in 2025. Strict enforcement led to action against mobile phone use and drunken driving.
Sub-Inspector Vivek Kumar from Badaun allegedly beat his wife, threw her from roof in Kanpur, causing severe fractures. SP Aarti Singh suspended him after complaints of drunkenness and harassment.
Hyderabad police's SHE Teams resolved 121 cases of midnight harassment via internet calls and 82 cases involving fake profiles and obscene content on WhatsApp, with digital blackmail being the most common complaint.
District officials in Krishnagiri seized about two tons of ration rice from a suspicious car in Pochampally, leading to a police case and warnings of strict action under the Goondas Act.
The Congress government in Karnataka has approved granting Rs 255 crore worth of land in Bengaluru to 22 Dalit and OBC mutts, despite strong objections from key departments citing legal violations and misuse of gomala land.
Kanpur police arrested a 55-year-old man for allegedly raping a deaf-mute woman in a community toilet near a primary school in Achanakpur village. The survivor reported the assault to her family, leading to police action.
Dr Shashank Srivastava, medical officer at Gursahaiganj CHC, found dead at his residence. Police investigating family disputes as possible factor. Postmortem awaited.
Nagpur: Ahead of Republic Day 2026, 31 Gadchiroli police personnel, mostly elite C-60 commandos, receive gallantry medals for the 2018 Kasnasur-Boriya encounter that eliminated 34 Maoists, marking Maharashtra's biggest anti-insurgency success.
Tensions escalate at Prayagraj's Magh Mela as youths claiming to be 'core Sanatani sympathisers' attempt to breach Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati's camp, leading to scuffles and heightened security measures by Mela police.
Kanpur police arrested notorious robber Dhanaraj after an encounter near Bara Sirohi canal. He was involved in snatching a chain from a retired woman constable 17 days ago.
A 13-year-old girl in Gorakhpur was kidnapped, gang-raped, and sold to a spa center. Police rescued her after nearly three weeks and arrested four accused, including the hotel owner and spa manager.
Forest officials in Mettupalayam arrested a 65-year-old man for illegally possessing two slender lorises at his house. The endangered species is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Act.
UP Congress Committee organized a foot march in Kanpur's south region as part of the '140 Years of Service and Sacrifice' campaign, focusing on protecting democracy and the constitution.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate a rail overbridge at Bargadwa and a flyover at Khajanchi Chowk in Gorakhpur, enhancing traffic flow and connectivity across the city.
District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh conducted surprise inspections during Booth Day in Kanpur, uncovering incomplete voter forms and directing strict action against negligent officials.
A 16-year-old girl in Kanpur was allegedly raped by a youth she befriended on social media. The incident occurred in Sachendi area when he took her to a deserted place under false pretenses.
A prolonged land dispute turned fatal in Keonjhar district as three family members were allegedly attacked and killed by miscreants in their home. Police have detained two suspects, including a distant relative.
BJP President Nitin Nabin met party spokespersons to discuss post-budget strategies, politely redirecting focus from personal achievements to actionable ideas for upcoming political campaigns.
A minor in Moradabad was allegedly pressured to wear a burqa by friends, sparking a police probe. Her family opposed the friendship, while accused families call it a misunderstanding to avoid detection.
Exploring how India's Constituent Assembly navigated deep philosophical divides to create a Constitution that has preserved national unity and democracy for over seven decades, despite ongoing debates on language, reservation, and civil code.
The Union Budget may promote adventure tourism as a new revenue source for states with a ₹500 crore outlay. The government aims to formalize the sector, create national standards, and capitalize on a projected $46.7 billion market by 2030.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin firmly opposes Hindi imposition, emphasizing Tamil's cultural significance and advocating for linguistic diversity in India's federal structure.