Executives and CEOs globally are being refused US visas under Section 214(b) for failing to prove strong home ties, with cases from India and London highlighting increased consular caution and subjective decisions.
A Mapusa court has postponed the bail order for Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire case to February 12. This marks the second adjournment in their case.
Opposition members were forcibly removed and suspended from the Bihar Legislative Council after demanding apologies for alleged disrespect toward former CM Rabri Devi, escalating into a confrontation.
Opposition MLAs created a ruckus in the Bihar legislative assembly, protesting against rising incidents of alleged rape and deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state.
Bhojpuri film star Pawan Singh was granted bail by a Rohtas court in a case alleging violation of the model code of conduct during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services in Goa will station 30 fire officers and multiple fire tenders along the Panaji parade route on February 14 to ensure maximum fire safety and prevent incidents.
A North Goa court has sentenced a former Ponda bank officer and a businessman to one year in prison for conspiring to sanction an illegal vehicle loan under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Former Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh is in stable condition after undergoing knee replacement surgery at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. He is currently under observation in the ICU.
Pankaj Naik, 41, from Tishem-Borim, Goa, sustained a gunshot wound to his left thigh while cleaning a firearm at home. Police seized the weapon and registered an FIR under the BNS and Arms Act for illegal possession and endangerment.
Collectors in North and South Goa have ordered comprehensive planning for Shigmo, Carnival, and Shivaji Jayanti festivals in February and March, focusing on crowd management and public safety.
A North Goa court acquitted Suresh Chowrasiya of Jharkhand in a 2018 ganja seizure case, citing a critical discrepancy between police evidence and forensic analysis that created reasonable doubt.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma will present the state's annual budget for 2026-27 on February 26. The legislative assembly session has been extended to March 16, with the opposition expected to raise the Lengpui land scam issue.
Assam's final electoral rolls reveal a 0.97% decline from draft lists due to rigorous purification, while achieving unprecedented gender parity with women at 49.9% of the electorate.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav targets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over deteriorating law and order, citing gang rape cases and objecting to remarks about former CM Rabri Devi in the legislature.
Toll plazas on NH-219 in Sasaram and Mohania are allegedly charging local vehicles 100% toll instead of the mandated 50% concession, resulting in illegal collections of crores monthly, as per RTI findings.
BJP President Nitin Nabin inspected Mandiri and Bakarganj drain projects in Patna, emphasizing timely completion before monsoon to prevent waterlogging and improve urban connectivity.
Manipur government suspends internet services in Ukhrul district for five days following violent clashes between Tangkhul Naga and Kuki communities. The move aims to prevent rumor spread and curb escalating tensions.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tripura on February 20 to discuss the upcoming TTAADC elections and potential alliances with BJP and TIPRA Motha leaders.
East Jaintia Hills district administration intensifies enforcement against illegal mining, seizing 38 MT of coal and destroying makeshift camps. Compensation paid to victims of February mine blast.
Dhubri's electoral roll revision sees 65 'D' voters removed for identity fraud. Officials confirm legal action while adding 6,329 new voters, denying irregularities in the process.
AISA and AIPWA activists staged a protest march in Patna, demanding justice for a deceased NEET student and highlighting rising violence against women in Bihar. Police deployed barricades and water cannons as tensions escalated.
The final electoral roll for Dibrugarh Electoral District, Assam, has been published with 10,41,935 voters. Women voters outnumber men across all six assembly constituencies, showing a notable gender demographic trend.
Kamrup (Metro) publishes final electoral roll with 1,049,644 voters, a net decrease of 25,932 from the draft. Major deletions occurred in constituencies like Jalukbari and Dispur due to deaths and relocations.
The final electoral roll for Cachar district shows a net decrease of 33,536 voters following rigorous verification. The district's electorate now stands at 13,81,903 with near-equal gender representation.
The six-kilometer stretch from Rispana Square to Dehradun ISBT faces severe daily traffic congestion due to rising vehicles, tourism, and poor traffic management during peak hours.
A 32-year-old man was shot dead in Madhubani, Bihar, after resisting a bike robbery attempt. The assailants fired a bullet into his mouth, killing him instantly. Locals protested by blocking NH-27 for over four hours.
A Pocso court in Firozabad district has sentenced a 30-year-old farmer to life imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2022. Two associates were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
Delhi proposes a three-phase intelligent traffic management system using AI, smart signals, and automated enforcement to reduce congestion and air pollution over two years.
The Uttarakhand High Court overturned an order by the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights granting custody of a 5-year-old boy to his mother, ruling that only courts can decide such matters under the Guardians and Wards Act.
Two sub-inspectors from Meerut's Lohia Nagar police station have been suspended for allegedly extorting Rs 20 lakh from a thread trader by threatening false hawala charges. An FIR has been filed, and the officers are currently absconding.