A woman from Sirsa district has filed an FIR accusing her live-in partner, a recipient of the Prime Minister's National Child Award, of rape, physical abuse, and casteist insults. Police have registered the case and launched an investigation.
The Union Home Ministry has issued a directive requiring all six stanzas of the national song 'Vande Mataram' to be sung at official functions, marking the 150th anniversary of its creation.
Karnataka's excise revenue hits Rs 33,371 crore, exceeding targets by Rs 3,910 crore. Premium spirit demand rises despite 83% tax, the highest in India, with collections projected to surpass Rs 43,000 crore by March 2026.
Saddam Hussain, exiled president of Bangladesh's Chhatra League, claims his party's boycott call for February 12 elections aims to demonstrate Awami League's enduring influence and potentially open political negotiations.
A Pune sessions court has sentenced a 57-year-old trader to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for raping his 75-year-old aunt in 2019. The victim died during trial, but evidence including medical reports and immediate disclosure secured conviction.
Pune Municipal Corporation expects uninterrupted water supply this summer with dam storage at 19.5 TMC, 2.5 TMC higher than last year, providing a 45-day cushion against shortages.
Pune Zilla Parishad achieved the top rank in Maharashtra's 150-day e-governance reform programme, scoring 196.25 out of 200. It excelled in digital parameters like AI, blockchain, and GIS, while also receiving special commendation for its sevakarmi progra
Rajasthan police have dismantled an interstate gang linked to a major burglary in Jaipur's C-Scheme area, arresting two members from Delhi and UP and recovering Rs 25 lakh in cash and jewellery.
The second phase of Nagpur's Indora-Dighori flyover will open by June, with the entire corridor operational by mid-2026. The project features noise barriers, UHPFRC technology, and green initiatives like Miyawaki forests.
Elected representatives in Pune conducted a field visit to expedite completion of missing road links in Pashan-Someshwarwadi-Baner-Balewadi areas, aiming to streamline traffic and improve access to Katraj-Dehuroad Bypass.
A local court in Akola acquitted all Congress leaders and workers involved in the 1988 agitation against railway platform ticket price hikes, ending a 37-year legal battle. The court ruled the protest was a democratic movement in public interest.
A vigilant delivery executive in Pune's Moshi area prevented a sophisticated fraud attempt involving gold bars worth Rs 3 lakh by noticing parcel discrepancies and alerting police immediately.
Two men from Beed were arrested for snatching a Rs 2.5 lakh gold chain from a retired police constable's wife during an evening walk in Kharadi, Pune. The alert ex-constable thwarted their escape.
A Gurgaon court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for assisting his employer in murdering an acquaintance, dismembering the body, and disposing of remains in 2018. The case involved financial disputes and brutal evidence.
A 34-year-old CRPF employee, Mahadev Nazirkar, was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the Pune-Solapur highway near Indapur. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating.
Southern Army Commander Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth reviewed Exercise Rudra Shakti, a major all-arms manoeuvre with live firing at Pokhran, validating new operational concepts and combat readiness in the desert sector.
Dheeraj Suryavanshi of BJP and Gajanan Magdum of NCP were elected unopposed as mayor and deputy mayor of Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation after opposition alliance abstained from nominations.
Noida Authority intensifies crackdown on unauthorized vendors and roadside stalls with daily enforcement drives across multiple sectors to ensure smooth traffic flow and accessible public spaces.
The DMK is recalibrating its electoral approach with a micro-strategy to engage diverse communities in Tamil Nadu, as Vijay's TVK threatens to disrupt traditional vote banks.
Chandigarh Police's Operations Cell arrested two drug peddlers, seizing over 1.28 kg of charas in an interstate trafficking bust. The supplier was nabbed in Himachal Pradesh.
A law student in Punjab remains critical after allegedly shooting a woman classmate dead and then himself. Police are investigating the weapon's origin and the victim's mother questions another student's role.
A couple from Gujarat, traveling to the US, was kidnapped in Azerbaijan and rescued with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs' intervention, highlighting diplomatic efforts.
Authorities in Shimla have seized over 100 wildlife articles, including leopard claws, from local jewellery shops, leading to the arrest of six individuals in a major crackdown on illegal wildlife trade.
The Indian Army criticizes war movies for distorting facts after two soldiers declared dead in a border incident were found alive, sparking debate on cinematic accuracy.
Four private schools in Mohali, including YPS, received bomb threats via email, leading to immediate evacuations and heightened security measures.
The Regional Passport Office in Lucknow will organize a public grievance redressal camp on February 21 at all four Passport Seva Kendras in the region. Applicants can attend without appointments to resolve issues directly with officials.
A 15-year-old Class 9 student in Nagpur was allegedly raped and blackmailed by three teenagers, including two minors, in the Nandanvan locality last week. Police have arrested one adult accused.
The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court dismissed petitions challenging the demolition of illegal constructions in Poonam Towers and Poonam Chambers, upholding NMC's action.
BJP secured a narrow 32-31 victory in the Chandrapur mayoral election after 2 VBA corporators stayed absent and an AIMIM member abstained, reshaping the political landscape in the 66-member corporation.
With Bangladesh's February 12 elections approaching, Gobindadeb Pramanik of the Hindu Mahajote hopes to win the Gopalganj-3 constituency by consolidating minority votes, amid allegations of voter intimidation and safety concerns.