A drop in water levels at the Tapi River weir-cum-causeway has exposed a visible tilt in an under-construction Rs 90-crore intake well in Sarthana, prompting investigations and raising alarms over project stability and potential negligence.
A sessions court in Godhra has sentenced two individuals to 10 years' imprisonment for possessing 53kg of bovine meat. The accused were caught after their car broke down, leading to a police investigation and forensic confirmation of the meat's origin.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation issues 102 water disconnection notices to residential property tax defaulters in a first-of-its-kind enforcement action to boost revenue recovery.
The Election Commission of India has bypassed state governments to directly select senior bureaucrats from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka as election observers for upcoming polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
A 33-year-old businessman from Vadodara was arrested by Raopura police after his car crashed into a traffic signal while overtaking, captured on CCTV. He faces charges for rash driving and damaging government property.
Sheetal Pandor, wife of a police constable in Godhra, faces legal action after a video of her brutally beating a puppy with a stick went viral, leading to an FIR and veterinary treatment for the injured animal.
Manoj Katara, an inmate accused under the POCSO Act, escaped from Devgadh Baria sub-jail in Dahod district. Police suspect he used a bamboo stick to scale the wall after a religious ceremony.
The Supreme Court questioned RBI and banks for failing to curb digital arrests, with losses exceeding Rs 54,000 crore. It urged AI tools and stricter actions to protect victims.
India's flagship skilling mission faces turbulence as NSDC sees CEO ouster, police complaint over fund misappropriation, and a CAG audit revealing irregularities in PMKVY.
India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to boost defence industrial cooperation, aiming to develop a five-year roadmap and enhance maritime ties through a Greek liaison officer in Gurugram.
A judicial commission in Indore investigates the Bhagirathpura water contamination incident that caused multiple deaths, inviting submissions from stakeholders until February 28.
Junagadh police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after flags of the Digambar Jain community were allegedly planted on the fourth peak of Mount Girnar, a site sacred to the Nath community. The complaint alleges an attempt to create
The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested CGST Class-II officer Dharmendra Yadav red-handed while accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe near Racecourse Ground. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered.
Varachha police in Surat successfully recovered an 11-month-old Labrador named Jax, stolen six days earlier, by meticulously analyzing footage from 70 CCTV cameras. The dog was found 10km away in Dindoli, bringing immense relief to its owner.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested ASI Jasvir Singh for allegedly accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe to file a court challan in an assault case. A trap was laid after the complainant recorded the demand.
Three farm laborers have been booked and a search is underway for three others for the alleged gangrape of a 15-year-old girl in Bhachau taluka, Kutch. The accused threatened to kill her brother if she spoke.
Mohali Municipal Corporation plans a state-level water quality testing laboratory at Sector 79 Water Works to enhance monitoring and support urban local bodies across Punjab under AMRUT 2.0.
Mukesh Maru, a 48-year-old businessman and owner of a well-known soap brand in South Gujarat, died by suicide after jumping in front of the Lok Shakti Express near Billimora railway station early Monday morning. Police have registered a case and are inves
A 35-year-old furniture trader, Ekant Sahu, was fatally stabbed in Jabalpur after a minor car-motorcycle collision escalated into a violent assault near Gokulpur Durga Mandir. Police have registered a murder case and are pursuing crucial leads to apprehen
Vadodara Congress alleges BJP members filed over 46,000 Form 7 objections to remove genuine voters from electoral rolls, with false EPIC numbers used in many applications.
The Supreme Court issued a stern warning to states, vowing not to allow any impediments to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. It extended the scrutiny deadline in West Bengal by a week and addressed allegations of state interference.
A Deccan Herald cartoon portraying homage to Mahatma Gandhi has drawn criticism for its depiction, highlighting ongoing debates over political symbolism and media representation in India.
A blacklist of 178 PMKVY training centers reveals empty labs, FIRs for fraud, and systemic issues in India's flagship skill development scheme, with claims of wrongful penalties and operational challenges.
India's Income Tax NUDGE campaign, using targeted e-mails and SMS, saw 1.11 crore responses, with 60% from non-filers, generating Rs 8,800 crore in additional revenue and improving tax compliance through behavioral insights.
A Surat sessions court has sentenced two brothers to life imprisonment for murdering two young men during Ganpati immersion in 2016. The third accused remains absconding after jumping bail.
In a historic move, BJP nominates Muslim flower shop owner Inayath Ali for Karimnagar municipal elections, aiming to penetrate AIMIM's decades-long dominance in a Muslim-majority ward.
The Kutch district administration has officially registered 910 previously unrecorded ponds across 281 villages, a major conservation effort to protect water bodies in the semi-arid region.
Abdul Rahman, a 20-year-old terror suspect arrested for plotting an attack on Ayodhya's Ram Temple, was murdered in Faridabad district jail by another inmate, Arun Chaudhary, using a sharp object. Police have registered a murder case and launched a judici
Deccan Herald's Speak Out section for February 10, 2026, features diverse public opinions on governance, policy, and societal issues, highlighting democratic discourse in India.
The Fatehgarh Churian Committee in Jalandhar will hold a key meeting on February 12, with extensions for civic infrastructure contracts as the top agenda item, aiming to address urban development needs.