The United States targets Iranian officials and companies with economic penalties, focusing on protest crackdown leaders and illicit oil trade networks, while military options remain under consideration.
Gujarat High Court stays recovery of Rs 1.14 lakh salary from assistant teacher Babybahen Sharma, terminated while on maternity leave. Court questions legality of termination based on physical document verification.
Retired IPS officer Keshav Kumar, adviser to Assam government, escaped with minor injuries after two consecutive accidents near Ahmedabad. A traffic constable rushed him to hospital.
A civil rights collective has filed a complaint with Karnataka police seeking criminal action against right-wing activist Puneeth Kerehalli for allegedly intimidating migrant workers and conducting unauthorized citizenship checks in Bengaluru.
Navsari Municipal Corporation initiates a major Rs 112 crore integrated project to provide reliable drinking water and proper sewage disposal in peripheral areas, addressing long-standing health concerns.
The management of Rasokhana Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib shrine in Nawanshahr refutes CM Bhagwant Mann's statement linking their 169 Saroops with missing ones, providing detailed records and challenging verification.
Margao police have arrested a 30-year-old man from Chennai for allegedly stealing a laptop and mobile phone after holding a knife to a woman's throat at her residence.
The BJP has successfully retained control of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, overcoming anti-incumbency sentiments. Party spokesperson Chandan Goswami credits the victory to fulfilling public hopes and strong voter connection.
India warns 9,000 citizens in Iran amid unrest, advises against travel and urges registration with embassy. MEA denies exit from Chabahar Port, confirms project continues under US waiver.
India remains actively engaged with the United States regarding the strategic Chabahar port project in Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs confirms ongoing discussions to address US concerns.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has secured a decisive victory in Maharashtra's local body elections, winning a majority of seats across key municipal corporations and councils.
The Election Commission has extended the deadline for voter registration and objections by four days to January 19 in West Bengal, Goa, Rajasthan, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.
Congress party secures over half of contested seats in Maharashtra local body polls, marking significant gains while fighting independently for first time since 1999.
Sudipta Das alleges her husband Ashok Das died by suicide due to SIR work pressure. Police register case, find suicide note mentioning stress. Political reactions emerge.
Justice Sujoy Paul became the 44th Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, honoring Kolkata's freedom movement legacy and addressing judicial challenges.
A special court in Bengaluru has rejected IFS officer R Ravishankar's petition challenging a trial court order in a sexual harassment and cheating case filed by a woman office assistant.
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds urgent talks with Iranian and Israeli leaders, pushing for diplomatic solutions as tensions rise and Trump considers military strikes.
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's controversial comments on women's status ignite North-South political tensions. Meanwhile, Donald Trump issues a stark warning to Iran over protest executions.
Supreme Court pauses FIRs against ED officers in I-PAC raids, flags lawlessness, and puts Mamata Banerjee government on notice. Meanwhile, Raj Thackeray alleges fake ink and vanishing votes in Mumbai civic polls.
BJP alliance breaks Shiv Sena's 25-year BMC hold with big wins in Mumbai, Pune, and Navi Mumbai. Rahul Gandhi accuses Election Commission of voter gaslighting over erasable ink.
Kerala government inaugurates its first Work Near Home center in Kottarakkara, offering IT professionals urban-level facilities in rural settings to reduce commuting stress and attract talent.
Former MLA Yamini Jadhav wins BMC election from Byculla, seeks plum post in Shiv Sena. Husband Yashwant Jadhav demands party recognition for genuine workers.
Several prominent political figures, including former deputy mayor Ulhas Bagul and city NCP chief Subhash Jagtap, lost in the Pune Municipal Corporation elections as new faces emerged victorious.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the CBI to respond to suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar's regular bail petition. His lawyers argue suspension removes witness tampering risk. Next hearing on February 9.
A 21-year-old man was stabbed to death and two others critically injured in southeast Delhi's Jaitpur. Police arrested three adults and apprehended five juveniles after a violent clash stemming from social media harassment.
India is actively engaged with the United States to secure an extension of the sanctions waiver for the Chabahar port in Iran before its expiry on April 26, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
BJP alliance ends Shiv Sena's 25-year BMC rule with big wins in Mumbai, Pune, and Navi Mumbai. Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of voter gaslighting over ink issues.
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