The government informed Parliament that rules and policies are being drafted for the SHANTI Act 2025 to open nuclear energy to private players, but declined to provide a timeline. Safety directorates will be established for enforcement.
Justice Manjula, inspired by a Tamil film, rose from a chemistry graduate to a Madras High Court judge, retiring after 30 years of service. Her story highlights perseverance and transformation in the judiciary.
The body of a 22-year-old woman, missing since Thursday, was recovered from Hurhuru Joda pond in Hazaribag. Police are investigating the case as an unnatural death, with possibilities of suicide, accident, or murder.
A woman fell from an escalator at Habitat Centre Mall in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, with CCTV footage going viral. Reports suggest alcohol consumption, sparking online speculation and safety concerns.
Police in Udupi arrested 22 individuals from Uttar Pradesh for illegal sand extraction from the Varahi River, seizing sand and equipment worth over Rs 11.5 lakh in a raid near Marattur.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed he snorted cocaine off toilet seats, prompting demands for his resignation from health advocates and criticism on social media.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sharply criticizes the February 12 general elections, calling them a 'pre-planned election of deception and farce' while living in exile in New Delhi.
The initial phase of Parliament's Budget session concluded as the BJP filed a Substantive Motion against Rahul Gandhi, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi notably abstained from speaking during the Motion of Thanks.
The Punjab government has launched a comprehensive outreach campaign, 'Our Elders, Our Pride,' to support senior citizens with health camps, welfare services, and financial aid across all districts.
The Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab staged widespread protests on Friday, accusing Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa of making casteist remarks against cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh. Demonstrators demanded a public apology from Bajwa and the Congress leader
A former police inspector in Chandigarh has been sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment in a high-profile disappearance case, highlighting judicial accountability in law enforcement.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina criticizes recent elections as a disgraceful chapter and demands Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's resignation from his bank role.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new office in Delhi draws inspiration from ancient Karnataka temple architecture, blending traditional Indian aesthetics with modern functionality.
A Chennai court granted interim bail to advocate G Arul, accused in the BSP leader K Armstrong murder case, for medical treatment due to police escort shortages during election duties.
The BMC has appointed a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for constructing a flyover over Andheri subway to address chronic monsoon flooding. The report is due in three months.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stated that not everyone can use the title 'Shankaracharya', referencing the recent Magh Mela controversy. He questioned the opposition's stance and called for introspection on morality.
Street vendors in Mangaluru protested near Thokkottu Junction against the public works department's bulldozing of their shops. Leaders criticized the government's actions and announced a convention on February 17 to address harassment and legal issues.
K Kavitha leads the All India Forward Bloc to a surprise victory in Telangana's municipal elections, reshaping local politics ahead of 2026.
Karnataka Police have registered a case regarding a fake note attributed to the Chief Minister circulating on social media. The CMO alleges malicious intent to tarnish the CM's and government's reputation.
The Aam Aadmi Party held demonstrations outside Congress offices and leaders' homes in Punjab, demanding an apology from Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa for his alleged derogatory comments against Minister Harbhajan Singh.
Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal has publicly declared that he will resign from his position if any connection is established between him and an alleged bribery case. The statement comes amid ongoing investigations into corruption allegations in
India's aviation regulator DGCA has introduced stricter breath analyzer test norms for pilots, including license cancellation for those testing positive three times before flight operations.
Enforcement Directorate transfers Ravi Tewari from Jalandhar to Chennai amid summons to former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh and son Raninder Singh in foreign assets probe.
Mangaluru CCB police arrested three individuals for allegedly procuring MDMA from Bengaluru and selling it in Ullal taluk. Seized items include 118.1g of MDMA valued at Rs 11.9 lakh, four mobile phones, and a car.
Chamaraja MLA K Harishgowda advocates for Siddaramaiah's continuation as Karnataka CM for 10-15 years, highlighting party unity and dismissing foreign trips as routine.
In a heartbreaking incident near Nawan Pind Jhavar, two young cousins, aged 10 and 11, died after a speeding tractor-trolley rammed their motorcycle. Their father was seriously injured, and the driver fled the scene, sparking protests.
A 71-year-old scooter rider, Gopala Moolya, died after a pickup vehicle ran over him in a road accident at Shivalli village. The incident involved reckless driving by an unidentified two-wheeler rider who fled the scene.
A 45-year-old Bengaluru man was arrested by Udupi police for allegedly posting an abusive comment on Facebook about an interview with a Mangaluru vegetable vendor. The case was registered under BNS and IT Act provisions.
Mangaluru City Corporation launches a month-long campaign to promote waste segregation at source and enforce a ban on single-use plastic bags, covering over 36,000 households.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has directed West Bengal officials to preserve Special Intensive Revision records for five years, warning of potential action by the poll panel even years after elections.