Congress leaders in Varanasi accuse district administration of destroying culture at Manikarnika Ghat during development work. Officials say all artworks and idols are preserved and will be reinstalled.
Kanpur District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh directs officials to eliminate stray dogs from schools, hospitals, and transport hubs, appointing nodal officers for monitoring.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs officials to investigate land lease complaints and ensure welfare benefits during Janata Darshan at Gorakhnath Temple.
Two women lost their lives in separate road accidents in Bhadohi district on Thursday. One died in a truck-motorcycle collision, another in a head-on car crash.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation is establishing organized street vending zones in Ramnagar to reduce traffic congestion. Plans include parking facilities and public toilets.
India and Japan have launched an AI Dialogue and a joint working group on critical minerals during strategic talks in New Delhi, aiming to de-risk the global economy and strengthen their partnership.
Prabhakar Shinde of BJP secured a narrow victory over MNS's Satyawan Dalvi in Mumbai's BMC elections, winning Ward 106 in Mulund East with 11,897 votes.
A flight carrying 231 Venezuelan migrants deported from Phoenix landed in Caracas, marking the resumption of US deportation flights after a pause since December.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the Goa Assembly that a khazan board will be established within two months. The board aims to protect agricultural lands and ensure transparency in land management.
A violent clash erupted at a cockfighting event in Krishna district's Bhusanugulla village, leaving one man with severe knife injuries. The incident caused panic and forced the event's abrupt cancellation.
A 35-year-old man was brutally murdered by his elder brother and nephews in Mayappanahalli village, Mandya, following a seven-year property dispute, just days after his marriage was finalized.
Police recovered a young man's body with head injuries in Samastipur's Larua Chaur area, suspecting murder. The deceased, identified via Aadhaar card, is from Begusarai.
The Kerala High Court dismissed KSRTC's appeal, banning indefinite engagement of empanelled drivers and requiring discharge after 180 days, citing Supreme Court violations.
Nathavaram police arrest Rohit Kumar from Delhi after four years on the run in a cannabis case. The accused faced a non-bailable warrant under NDPS Act.
The final video recorded by Heaven's Gate cult members has resurfaced online, showing calm farewells before their 1997 mass suicide. The footage reveals eerie composure as 39 people prepared for death.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the assembly that the government awaits a court order to dispose of property seized from job scam accused. He revealed details of 51 cases registered between 2024 and 2025.
Goa's opposition cornered the government, demanding a CBI inquiry into the Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 and action against illegal clubs, including one linked to Shilpa Shetty.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed deep concern about tourist reckless driving in Goa, citing high accident rates. The assembly debated road safety measures amid rising fatalities.
Yuri Alemao moved a resolution to preserve Goa's identity by stopping land sales, illegal hill cutting, and defining carrying capacity on Opinion Poll Day.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss pending state issues, including flood relief and financial demands.
Yuri Alemao moved a resolution to preserve Goa's identity, demanding action on land sales, hill cutting, and pollution. CM Pramod Sawant denied government involvement in land sales.
Anjuna police arrested former Arpora-Nagoa panchayat secretary Raghuvir Bagkar on Friday. He was wanted in connection with the Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 people in Arpora.
A Mapusa court directed a New Delhi bank manager to immediately defreeze accounts of four companies linked to Surabh and Gaurav Luthra, ruling the investigating officer exceeded jurisdiction in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire case.
The BJP secured a landslide victory in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections, winning 120 and 84 seats respectively. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP alliance faced a massive defeat, raising questions about its strategy.
Goa police arrested Alexei Leonov, 37, after two Russian women were found dead in Pernem. The victims include his partner and a mutual friend, with similar methods used in both killings.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee announces legal action against AAP leader Atishi for alleged derogatory comments about Sikh Gurus during a Delhi assembly session.
A city sessions court in Ahmedabad rejected bail for two accused in the 2025 public killing of Naishal Thakor. The judge cited the crime's severity.
Amritsar rural police dismantled a major drug smuggling network, arresting three individuals and seizing nearly 5kg of heroin along with modern firearms and ammunition in a significant operation.
BJP candidate Vinod Mishra faced defeat in Mumbai's BMC polls as NCP (SP)'s Ajit Raorane won in Malad's Ward 43. Analysts cite Marathi and Muslim voter consolidation against Mishra.
CPI(ML) state secretary Kunal condemns the arrest of senior functionary Farhan Raja in West Champaran ahead of CM Nitish Kumar's Samriddhi Yatra, citing his advocacy for poor settlers.