A farmer from Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru, sent invitations for his own death rituals to protest delayed compensation for land acquired for a national highway, alleging bribery and court order non-compliance.
Udupi district reports 4,435 applications under PM Surya Ghar Scheme, with 4,413 financial approvals and 1,222 completed rooftop solar installations. MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary highlights reduced power costs and income generation from surplus energy sales.
A District Armed Reserve constable in Haveri, Karnataka, has been arrested and suspended for allegedly assisting five robbers in a house robbery in Nidnagilu village, with police seizing cash, gold, and other items.
Ranjeeta Priyadarshini from Sambalpur campaigned for global paid period leave during a 10-day UK visit, meeting MPs, Lords, and community leaders to frame it as a workplace dignity issue.
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor launched the Bihar Nav Nirman Yatra from Bagaha, emphasizing grassroots expansion and demanding the government fulfill its Rs2 lakh promise to women. He outlined his organization's role as a societal watchdog.
A 32-year-old casual worker, Birsa Kachhap, died after a tree branch fell on him while cutting a tree at the Central Institute of Psychiatry director's bungalow in Ranchi. Police are investigating the incident as an accident.
The 19.76-km Kachchi Dargah-Bidupur road-cum-bridge in Bihar is on track for an April inauguration, promising to enhance north-south connectivity and reduce load on Mahatma Gandhi Setu. CM Nitish Kumar inspected progress, highlighting its impact on develo
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discloses combined assets of ¥32.1 million with her husband, ranking her among the less wealthy cabinet members, following her Liberal Democratic Party's historic election triumph.
State Congress functionaries and workers staged a protest in Patna against the arrest of Purnia MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, alleging political vendetta over his criticism of the government's handling of a medical aspirant's death case.
India and Malaysia signed 11 Memoranda of Understanding covering semiconductors, digital payments, defense, and healthcare, marking a critical step in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Zaima Rahman, daughter of BNP chief Tarique Rahman, campaigns in Dhaka-17 via rickshaw, distributing pamphlets and seeking votes. Bangladesh's February 12, 2026 general election features a key contest between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami amid major political s
An AP review of Justice Department records shows FBI investigations uncovered no proof Epstein ran a sex-trafficking ring for powerful friends, despite confirming his personal abuse of minors.
NDA leaders describe the arrest of Purnia MP Pappu Yadav in a 31-year-old case as part of a judicial process, dismissing opposition claims of political vendetta. Union ministers Chirag Paswan and others emphasize the rule of law.
Four young men in Rohtas district were arrested for creating viral social media reels while impersonating police officers, using genuine uniforms and fake weapons to mislead the public.
A private mini aircraft from Redbird Flight Training Academy crashed in Vijayapura, Karnataka. The pilot and trainee sustained minor injuries and were rescued by local farmers. DGCA officials are investigating the cause.
A private school owner was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Samastipur district, sparking outrage and highway blockades by locals demanding justice.
The family of a medical aspirant who died under suspicious circumstances in Patna staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding an impartial CBI investigation into the case.
The BJP's state unit in Bihar organizes a grand felicitation ceremony for new national president Nitin Nabin during his first visit to Patna after taking charge, with extensive preparations underway.
During President Murmu's visit to Similipal, security personnel wore traditional tribal dress in a cultural gesture. Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation launched a sanitation fee awareness campaign, while the government proposed renaming 24 places in Odisha
The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation has postponed the proposed fare increase for Namma Metro, citing public feedback and operational reviews. The hike, which was set to raise ticket prices by Rs 5, is now on hold indefinitely.
Patna traffic police have implemented a detailed traffic management plan for BJP national president Nitin Nabin's program, with road restrictions, diversions, and parking bans across key routes to manage congestion.
The family of Sarthak Mohapatra, a merchant navy cadet missing near Mauritius, met Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi seeking urgent intervention. Conflicting reports from the shipping company raise serious questions about the disappearance.
A cement mixer truck, speeding on a road where heavy vehicles were banned, collided head-on with a two-wheeler in Chikhali, Pune, killing 22-year-old Vaishnavi Dighe and injuring her relative Seema Dhamale. The driver has been arrested under multiple sect
The owner of a Himachal Pradesh-based company and the equipment supplier were arrested after a high-speed 'tsunami' swing crashed at Surajkund fair, killing a police inspector and injuring over a dozen visitors. Multiple probes have been launched into saf
A violent protest erupted in Darbhanga village after a six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by her neighbor. The mob blocked roads, torched an auto, and clashed with police, leading to arrests and investigations.
In Sheohar district, thieves attempting to steal goats ahead of Holi were forced to abandon their SUV and flee after villagers raised an alarm. Police have seized the vehicle and launched an investigation.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has strongly condemned an incident in Uttar Pradesh where a Sikh student was barred from his BA exam for wearing a kirpan, calling it a violation of constitutional rights.
A mother and her teenage daughter died by suicide in Mandya's Dalavayi Kodihalli village after alleged threats from a married neighbor pressuring the girl for marriage, police said.
A case initially reported as an accidental fall in Perumbedu near Ponneri turned out to be murder after police noticed a broken window. The victim's husband and his lover were arrested for the crime.
In a significant joint operation, Amritsar rural police and the Border Security Force seized 25kg of heroin, two pistols, and 60 live rounds, arresting two individuals linked to a cross-border drone smuggling module.