Article 164(4) of Constitution allows appointment of ministers without legislative membership for six months. Supreme Court's 1971 verdict upheld this provision, shaping Indian political history through Bihar and Uttar Pradesh cases.
Tavleen Singh critiques Rahul Gandhi's leadership, arguing his personal attacks on PM Modi and sense of entitlement weaken the opposition's effectiveness in Parliament and public discourse.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP-led government of jeopardizing Indian agriculture and economy through a lopsided trade agreement with the United States, warning of dire consequences for farmers.
Pratapgarh police arrested two drug traffickers and recovered 115 grams of brown sugar and 116 grams of chemical powder, valued at Rs 35 lakh, hidden inside modified plastic slippers.
The 16th Finance Commission report, tabled in Parliament, allocates higher Union tax shares to Kerala, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, while West Bengal sees a reduction. It also highlights concerns over subsidy burdens.
Delhi's Public Works Department plans to appoint specialized horticulture agencies by March to develop and maintain green spaces on roads and central verges, aiming to curb dust pollution ahead of the AI Impact Summit.
Indian Railways announces a 35.8 km underground railway line through the strategic Siliguri corridor to ensure secure connectivity between mainland India and northeastern states, featuring advanced tunneling technology.
Odisha government launches Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region plan targeting $500 billion output by 2047. The 11,892 sq km region will become eastern India's global trade gateway through port-led industrialization with 80+ projects planned.
Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group expands investigation into a fake FMGE certificate racket after arresting two medical graduates. At least 73 candidates allegedly used forged certificates to secure internships.
BJP's Charkhari MLA Brij Bhushan Rajput remains defiant despite being reprimanded by UP BJP chief for blocking minister's cavalcade and making public statements against party leaders.
BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman addressed a rally in Thakurgaon, urging voters to support the party for rebuilding Bangladesh and restoring democracy.
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias emphasizes India's crucial role in global affairs, praising the India-EU Free Trade Agreement as a key step for strategic and economic cooperation.
A 30-year-old tea seller, Abhinas Yadav, was fatally stabbed by unidentified assailants near Rourkela railway station. The motive remains unknown, and police have launched an investigation.
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee visited Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay after muting his microphone during a privilege motion debate, sparking controversy.
A 22-year-old garment showroom employee, Narayan Barik, was killed after being hit by an unidentified bus on NH-16 near Patrapada in Bhubaneswar. The accident also left a moped rider critically injured.
New Delhi Municipal Council assumes control of the newly built multi-level parking in Sarojini Nagar, aiming to alleviate chronic parking chaos and traffic congestion around the popular market.
The Orissa High Court has overturned a state government order permitting the conversion of canal land in Lingipur for a gram panchayat office and market complex, citing environmental and legal violations.
DoorDash's playful Super Bowl LX marketing campaign features Ann Michael Maye and Katie Hoofnagle in a friendly food rivalry between New England and Seattle, tapping into cultural buzz.
A Deccan Herald cartoon critiques the Epstein files scandal, highlighting the exposure of elite networks and raising questions about justice and accountability in high-profile cases.
Two notorious Delhi criminals, Sanjay Sharma alias Darinda and Lokesh Srivas alias Chooha, have been arrested in separate police operations involving midnight shootouts. Both had extensive criminal records and resumed crimes immediately after recent relea
Two men have been arrested for the alleged gang rape of a spa worker at knifepoint in Thiruvalla, Kerala. Police are investigating business rivalry links and past criminal records.
A newborn baby boy was miraculously rescued after being found abandoned inside a cement bag in a garbage heap in Gurgaon's DLF Phase 4. Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt.
A tragic accident at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair claimed the life of a police inspector and left 13 others injured when an electrical swing collapsed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Security agencies in Amritsar have intensified measures at Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport following a drone sighting. An FIR was registered, and flights were temporarily diverted as authorities investigate.
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a scathing critique of Punjab Congress, targeting Navjot Kaur Sidhu and Charanjit Singh Channi, highlighting internal divisions and leadership failures.
In a significant development, 51 Maoists, including 24 women, surrendered in Sukma and Bijapur districts, carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 1.61 crore. This comes as the central government's March 2026 deadline to end the Maoist insurgency approaches.
Both sides of Kolkata's Vidyasagar Setu will be closed from 6 am to 6 pm this Sunday for critical repair work, including cable and bearing replacements, with traffic diverted to alternative bridges.
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board has concluded its year-long process for 930 Computer Operator Grade-A posts, with final results now available online. The selection includes significant representation across all categories.
Amritsar Rural Police arrested Shaminder Singh, the prime suspect in the murder of Satwinderpal Singh alias Lucky Oberoi, following a brief exchange of fire in Khasa. A pistol was recovered, and further raids are underway based on his disclosures.
Civil rights activists gathered at Freedom Park to protest the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, raising concerns about voter name deletions and demanding government transparency.