The PCMC elections saw surprising defeats for established leaders and victories for first-timers. NCP's Yogesh Behl secured a record seventh consecutive win, while several big names faced unexpected losses.
Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Iran for canceling scheduled executions of political prisoners. The White House warned of grave consequences if killings continued, while US allies urged against military action.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed strong support for Iran's government during a phone call, dismissing protests as foreign-backed and praising leadership.
Supreme Court asks Telangana govt if it wants to keep ex-SIB chief T Prabhakar Rao in jail until he breaks down, extends his interim bail in phone-tapping case.
Former US President Donald Trump accepted a Nobel Peace Prize from Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado, but the Nobel Institute clarified the award cannot be transferred to another person.
A 40-year-old relative has been arrested in Ballia for allegedly raping a woman in Varanasi by threatening to implicate her family in a false case and uploading an obscene video online.
India and Japan agreed to enhance cooperation in artificial intelligence and critical minerals during their 18th strategic dialogue in New Delhi, while also discussing regional issues and economic security.
Varanasi's Kisan Phool Mandi undergoes transformation as 62 vendors apply for legal contracts after municipal action against illegal occupants. Corporation aims for direct vendor agreements to eliminate middlemen.
The body of 22-year-old Surendra Chauhan was discovered in a well near a temple in Bansdih town, Ballia district. His family claims murder and criticizes police inaction after he went missing four days earlier.
Kanpur administration initiates a special campaign to identify and register disabled voters. The drive uses UIDID data and sets key dates for enrollment.
Sonbhadra Police arrested three individuals for diesel and petrol black marketing in Varanasi. Raids in Chopan and Anpara areas seized hundreds of litres of illegal fuel and equipment.
Resident welfare groups in Bengaluru welcome Supreme Court's June 30 deadline for civic polls, hoping it will accelerate infrastructure fixes and improve local governance.
A man arrested for stealing from Balaji Jewellers made a daring escape from Gujaini police station in Kanpur. He pushed a home guard and fled while being taken to the bathroom.
In Kerala, corpse handlers perform the vital task of preparing bodies for final rites, facing social stigma and health risks with quiet dignity.
Karnataka proposes a new law to combat 'honour' crimes with targeted enforcement, aiming to assert personal liberty and prevent such violence effectively.
A split Supreme Court verdict leaves the issue of prior sanction for probing officials unresolved, diluting anti-corruption laws and prolonging legal uncertainty.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that democratic institutions thrive when they are transparent, inclusive, and accountable to citizens, speaking at a Commonwealth conference in New Delhi.
Kerala High Court stays inauguration of SFI-built martyr memorial at Govt Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, citing lack of permissions. Court issues strict directives to officials.
Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party announces Mission 50 campaign for GBA polls, focusing on decentralized governance and professional candidates to tackle civic issues.
AAP's Baltej Pannu claims BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu's remarks reveal the Badals' responsibility for drugs and gangsterism in Punjab, questioning BJP's alliance stance.
The BJP has won 78 out of 95 seats in the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation elections, marking a significant gain. Shiv Sena managed only three seats, while Congress secured 13.
Former mayor Kishori Pednekar secures victory in Mumbai's Ward 199 for Shiv Sena (UBT), winning by 1,689 votes in a closely fought election against a local Shiv Sena candidate.
Traditional Sankranti cockfights in Andhra Pradesh transformed into large-scale gambling events with rampant betting and animal cruelty, openly defying high court orders.
India remains in contact with the US to implement a sanctions waiver for the Chabahar port, valid until April 2026, despite recent US tariffs on Iran trade.
Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan criticizes the Central government's decision to cancel MBBS accreditation of a Jammu and Kashmir medical college, calling it unjust and politically motivated.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan announces a statewide awareness drive in schools to combat adulteration in milk, ghee, and dairy products, beginning in Kotkapura.
The autopsy of a 3-year-old boy in Azamgarh's Chevarpur Puran village confirmed he was murdered by an antemortem throat injury. Police arrested the accused neighbor after exhumation and investigation.
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.