Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer has designated three special campaign days in January and February 2026 to help voters update electoral rolls. Booth level officers will assist with forms and verification at all polling stations.
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik suspends Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud, sparking speculation about a new regional party in Odisha. Party strength hits record low.
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister argues that the rules-based international system, though imperfect, provides stability and growth, contrasting Poland's progress with global uncertainties.
The High-Powered Committee on Ladakh will hold its next meeting on February 4 in New Delhi, resuming talks suspended since last year following protests and police firing incidents.
The Trump administration announces withdrawal from 66 international institutions, including UN bodies, signaling a dramatic shift from rules-based multilateralism to transactional diplomacy.
The BJP's triumph in Mumbai's civic elections strengthens Devendra Fadnavis's position and sends a message to regional parties facing polls soon. The victory highlights changing political dynamics.
Former US President Donald Trump reiterates his role in preventing a major India-Pakistan war, claiming to have saved at least 10 million lives during his tenure.
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski lands in India for high-level discussions, focusing on bilateral ties, trade, and global cooperation.
The Supreme Court ordered immediate removal of an Indore SHO from duty for allegedly using stock witnesses in multiple cases, calling the practice an anathema to rule of law.
Sister Ranit speaks out eight years after filing rape complaint against Bishop Franco Mulakkal. She details her journey from victim to survivor and her ongoing fight for justice.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has approved major plans and attracted investments. Now, the city must focus on disciplined execution of its 2047 development plan to avoid congestion and environmental stress.
The Economic Offences Wing uncovers a large-scale insurance fraud scheme in Gwalior-Chambal division where forged death certificates were used to siphon crores from PMJJBY, with multiple arrests and ongoing investigations.
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested Ramesh Kumar, a key figure in mephedrone trafficking across five states, from Kolkata after tracking him for eight years.
A Mohali sessions court has sentenced two Ropar Improvement Trust officials to four years' rigorous imprisonment and fined them ₹20,000 each in a vigilance bureau corruption case.
Thiruvananthapuram rural police arrested 2,666 persons and registered 2,474 cases in an anti-narcotics drive. Drones and tip-offs helped seize drugs like MDMA and cannabis.
The BJP announced its national president election schedule, with nominations on January 19 and results on January 20. Nitin Nabin is expected to replace J P Nadda as the youngest-ever president.
BJP's recent municipal victories in Mumbai and Pune reflect a systematic plan to marginalize Maharashtra's two most powerful political families, the Thackerays and Pawars, after years of groundwork.
CAQM recommends expanding Delhi Metro to 20-30 lines and 450-500 stations, citing Beijing's 900 km network as a model to reduce vehicular pollution and boost public transport.
On January 17, 1986, Kandukhera witnessed unprecedented police deployment by Punjab and Haryana ahead of a language survey, with Haryana threatening to derail the Punjab accord and Chandigarh transfer.
BJP will appoint Mumbai's mayor for the first time, gaining control over crucial BMC committees. The party's performance in BMC elections shows mixed results despite securing key positions.
The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance secured five of six seats in Worli-Prabhadevi, overcoming internal rebellions to retain MLA Aaditya Thackeray's stronghold in Mumbai.
A 45-year-old labourer from West Bengal died in a hit-and-run accident near a liquor shop in Gurgaon's Sector 66 late Thursday night. Police have registered an FIR and formed teams to trace the vehicle.
Shrikant Pangarkar, facing trial in journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder, defeats BJP candidate in Jalna ward election. He won as independent despite past Shiv Sena ties and legal controversies.
BJP emerges stronger in Mumbai civic polls where it contested against ally Shiv Sena. Key victories in Fort and ward 173 highlight BJP's edge, while Congress benefits from vote split in Malad.
A master's student from Assam was brutally assaulted in his hostel room at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Amarkantak. The university expelled five accused students following protests.
A 30-year-old man was arrested for his role in an international fraud gang that lured victims with promises of cheap iPhones. The gang targeted foreign nationals, particularly from Nepal, stealing cash and phones in hotel room scams.
Many relatives of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLAs and MPs lost BMC elections despite party dominance. Political observers cite multi-cornered contest and weak candidates.
Congress secured a decisive win in Latur Municipal Corporation elections, capturing 43 of 70 seats. BJP managed only 22 seats, with internal discord and controversial campaigning cited as factors.
BJP secured victories in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, and Jalna municipal corporation elections, while Shiv Sena (UBT)-Congress alliance unexpectedly won Parbhani. Results highlight shifting political dynamics in Maharashtra's Marathwada region.
The National Highways Authority of India terminates contract and debars Skylark Infra Engineering from bids for one year following viral assault video at Bara toll plaza.