An 18-year-old Maoist cadre from Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district surrendered before Rourkela police, disillusioned with ideology and citing harassment. He will receive rehabilitation benefits under Odisha government policy.
Animal welfare officer Seema Tank raises concerns over Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation allegedly detaining sterilized stray dogs, claiming it violates AWBI guidelines and Supreme Court directives on animal birth control.
A valve malfunction on Vivekananda Road in Yadavagiri, Mysuru, caused lakhs of litres of treated Cauvery water to flood a hotel, collapsing its retaining wall and causing extensive damage estimated in lakhs.
Chandradeo Prajapati rushed 5km to rescue 17-year-old Mamta Bhuiyan, who survived an axe attack that killed her family in Palamu district, after villagers refused to help fearing police harassment.
A 28-year-old man allegedly murdered his 45-year-old friend in Badami taluk, Bagalkot, after a drinking session, following suspicions of an illicit affair with the victim's wife. Police have arrested the accused.
A gutkha vendor was murdered at Vijayawada railway station following a drunken altercation with his friend. Police have registered a murder case and launched a manhunt for the accused.
Samata Nagar police booked Sanjay M Goud for injuring and sexually abusing a female dog in Lokhandwala. FIR filed under BNS and PCA Act with PETA India's help.
Adichunchanagiri Mutt seer Nirmalanandanatha swami noted India's thriving startup ecosystem with 2 lakh startups and 130 unicorns during the unveiling of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda's statue in Aldur, Chikkamagaluru.
In two separate operations in north Andhra Pradesh, police seized over 100 kgs of dry cannabis and arrested five individuals involved in drug trafficking across districts.
Residents and officials in Mysuru's Varuna assembly segment demand service roads, traffic signals, and bus shelters at the dangerous Varuna Junction on NH-766, following seven accidents with two fatalities in one year.
BJP Goa president Damodar Naik downplays national president Nitin Nabin's reference to Rs 35,000 crore mining scam, calling it a slip of tongue while addressing contradictions within party ranks.
The Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar has unveiled a Rs 3.47 lakh crore budget for FY 2026-27, focusing on rapid economic growth, job creation, and fulfilling pre-election promises through the 'Saat Nischay-3' programs.
Bihar's FY 2026-27 budget prioritizes education with Rs 68,216 crore, 19.63% of total outlay. Key projects include model schools, degree colleges, and an education city.
Goa Congress alleges the state was completely overlooked in the Union Budget, with no special allocations despite its coastal vulnerabilities and tourism economy.
Nuvem gram sabha in Margao passed resolutions opposing the digital 3D land survey under Naksha scheme, demanding it cover entire constituency. Villagers raised concerns about village merger, Escheats Act implications, and disputed lands.
As India's March 31 deadline for a Naxal-free nation approaches, Kandhamal remains the only affected district in Odisha among eight nationwide. Police intensify operations to eliminate remaining Maoist influence.
Hazaribag police arrested six individuals involved in mobile phone snatching incidents in Bada Bazar OP area, recovering 19 stolen phones, a scooty, and a motorcycle during raids.
Following a recent fire incident, Ranchi Municipal Corporation has initiated comprehensive safety and operational improvements at Bhagwan Birsa Munda Bus Terminal, including enhanced monitoring, lighting repairs, and vendor removal.
A 35-km protest march was held in Jehanabad demanding justice for a medical aspirant who died after alleged rape. Protesters accused authorities of shielding influential criminals.
The new Canacona Municipal Council complex at Chaudi, built by GSIDC, will be inaugurated next week. It features modern facilities including a 1,000-capacity auditorium and dedicated sections.
Tripura's panchayats have achieved top positions in India's Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0, with Jugal Kishore Nagar Village Committee securing first place nationwide and demonstrating exceptional grassroots governance excellence.
Goa's Water Resources Department confronts 16 cases of irrigation canal encroachment, with Navelim reporting nine. Cases involve areas up to 1,278sq m, some unresolved since 2012.
A truck carrying rubble lost control on a steep, curved slope at Santan, Telaulim, but was stopped by a tree and barrier. Residents question the quality of recent road restoration work and demand safety reviews.
Madhepura district faces dual tragedies as a competitive exam aspirant is found dead in a private lodge, following the alleged suicide of a BTech student at B P Mandal Engineering College. Police investigations continue in both mysterious cases.
The Patna High Court has quashed an eight-year-old criminal case against Bihar's Minor Water Resources Minister Santosh Kumar Suman, ruling the FIR was mala fide and lacked merit.
Police in West Kameng district recovered an unidentified middle-aged man's body from Kalaktang river. Authorities appeal for public assistance in identification as investigation continues.
Former Mysuru mayor Shivakumar alleges Karnataka's e-Khata system has been non-functional for two months, causing citizen hardship and financial losses, demanding immediate technical fixes.
The Odisha housing department has launched an urgent program to complete ward delimitation and seat reservation in Sambalpur, Puri, 28 NACs, and municipalities by March 2026, following legal clearance.
BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a 5th Dan black belt holder in taekwondo, elected as Manipur's new CM, aiming to restore peace in the violence-hit state with a power-sharing cabinet.
Police in Itanagar Capital Region conducted the first-ever disposal of seized narcotics, destroying 729 kilograms of cannabis in strict compliance with NDPS Act and environmental norms.