Tulinj police and Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation conducted a joint operation in Nalasopara, verifying documents and residential status of approximately 200 Nigerian nationals following complaints about expired visas and illegal activities.
In a strategic move ahead of the Navi Mumbai mayoral election, BJP has shifted all 65 elected corporators and one Independent to an undisclosed location to prevent poaching by rival Shiv Sena faction.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated development projects worth Rs 16.26 crore in Una's Amb sub-division, including upgraded roads and a new library-gymnasium complex.
Hulimavu police in Bengaluru raided an under-construction building in Akshayanagar, seizing gelatin sticks, detonators, and stone-crusher powder after a retired bank employee reported a loud explosion. A case has been registered under explosive laws.
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a contempt petition against the Supreme Court-appointed temple management committee for extending darshan timings at Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple, citing pilgrim welfare.
BJP district functionaries in Prayagraj are conducting intensive booth-level campaigns ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections, focusing on voter list corrections and additions before the February 6 deadline.
Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil summoned BMCRI dean Dr Kavya ST to resolve a Rs 23-lakh digital payment scam at Victoria Hospital. An FIR has been filed, with eight contract employees accused.
The Election Commission has formally flagged non-compliance by the West Bengal government with its directives, demanding corrective action by February 9 following repeated reminders.
Eight Hakki-Pikki tribals from Karnataka stranded in Chad after visa expiry rescued by MEA intervention. Group faced threats, passport impoundment while trading Ayurvedic herbs in Africa.
Two BMC inspectors were arrested by the Anti Corruption Bureau for accepting a Rs 35,000 bribe from a cafe owner over an unauthorized signboard issue in Mumbai's G North ward.
Jasbir Singh, an Indian-origin truck driver, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to transporting 61 kg of cocaine from the US to Canada in 2023.
As Iran-US talks in Oman face collapse, Tehran narrows scope to nuclear issues only, while military provocations escalate. Both sides harden positions, making conflict increasingly likely.
President Donald Trump issues fresh warnings to Iran's leadership as US military presence grows in the region, signaling potential breakdown in diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Viral videos showing police pushing sadhus in Uttar Pradesh, followed by a Shankaracharya's protest dharna, have sparked Brahmin anger, causing political unease for the BJP ahead of key elections.
Himachal Pradesh confronts severe financial strain as the 16th Finance Commission halts revenue deficit grants after 73 years, prompting emergency government meetings and calls for political unity.
PSPCL employees, engineers, and pensioners in Patiala demand halt to power department property sales, oppose Electricity Bill 2025 and Ropar thermal units, citing political interference.
Bidhannagar police have submitted chargesheet in Swapan Kamilya murder case, naming five arrested persons. Rajganj BDO Prasanta Barman declared absconding, arrest warrant issued.
BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar declares his party will maintain strict oversight of Thane Municipal Corporation despite being part of ruling alliance, highlighting civic issues and power-sharing dynamics.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation approves ₹4,180 crore budget for 2026-27, featuring ₹1,028 crore for engineering works. Budget sees ₹500 crore increase amid political scrutiny over transparency.
Two persons from Duddukuru village died in a fatal road accident on Gaman Bridge near Pole No. 14 in East Godavari district on Wednesday morning when their motorcycle collided with a lorry.
BJP MP Suresh Kashyap calls for urgent CSD canteen in Nalagarh to aid ex-servicemen. Proposal acknowledged by ARTRAC as crucial for welfare.
A birthday celebration in Bengaluru's Margondanahalli turned horrific when seven armed men barged in, robbed friends of cash, gold ornaments, and transferred Rs 79,000 via UPI after assaulting victims.
Calcutta High Court issues contempt notices to state officials over Chingrighata metro viaduct delay. Court had set Feb 15, 2026 deadline for completion, with traffic diversion dates due by Jan 6.
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation displays official rate charts at Durga Ghat toilet complex after repeated complaints of overcharging by contractor staff. VMC warns of contract cancellation for violations.
Mayor Firhad Hakim inaugurates a crucial drainage revamp project under KEIIP to install underground sewer lines in Ward 127, aiming to prevent waterlogging in Shakuntala Park and Sarsuna areas during monsoons.
The Gujarat State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has ruled that an insurance company is not liable to pay for damages to a new car that was not registered with the RTO, citing violation of the Motor Vehicle Act.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation establishes three smart vending zones with modern amenities as rehabilitation for vendors displaced by Operation Lungs 2.0 encroachment removal drive.
The brutal murder of former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson in a South Los Angeles homeless encampment has triggered a major investigation into possible serial killings targeting unhoused individuals across multiple cases.
Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer directs Booth-Level Officers to purify voter lists by removing non-human images, blurred photos, and illogical data entries, following controversies from previous revisions.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the next phase of India-US bilateral partnership, covering trade, defence, energy, nuclear tech, and critical minerals.