Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals a global decline, with India ranking 91st with a score of 39. Denmark leads, while South Sudan and Somalia are at the bottom.
Ahead of Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections, political violence has spiked with 58 incidents in 10 days, resulting in 2 deaths and 489 injuries. Journalists face increased attacks, raising concerns over election fairness.
Thanya Nathan C, a 24-year-old completely blind lawyer, topped the Kerala Judicial Service exam, set to become the state's first visually impaired woman judge after a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
Lok Sabha officials identified procedural deficiencies in the Opposition's notice seeking removal of Speaker Om Birla, but he directed corrections to proceed under rules. The motion is expected in March.
Princess Eugenie spotted in Qatar amid Epstein document release. Sarah Ferguson's emails reportedly left York sisters 'aghast', causing royal family embarrassment and public pressure.
Kuwait's Cabinet has declared February 25-26, 2026 as public holidays for National Day and Liberation Day, creating a four-day break for public sector employees with work resuming on March 1.
Rahul Gandhi delivered a critical address in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session, while Army Chief General M.M. Naravane's memoir and other parliamentary updates dominated discussions.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines requiring all six stanzas of the National Song Vande Mataram to be sung before the National Anthem Jan Gana Man when both are played together, as part of the 150th-year observance.
West Bengal's Malda district records 150 stone-pelting incidents in a year, raising alarms for Vande Bharat Sleeper and future bullet train safety. Railways implement zero-tolerance measures.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif conceded in the National Assembly that the US exploited Pakistan 'like toilet paper' in past engagements, urging a shift toward independent foreign policy.
A Class 11 student was found murdered in a hotel in Abohar, Punjab. Police have arrested the accused, who was known to the victim, in a swift investigation.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju alleges Congress MPs stormed Speaker Om Birla's chamber, hurled abuses, and defied parliamentary norms amid escalating Parliament standoff.
Following a High Court order, officials met to discuss halting transit camp construction on land reserved for Worli sewage treatment plant expansion, examining legal land reduction issues.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara visited the family of Chandan Kumar, a techie shot dead in Toronto. He offered condolences and said the body may be repatriated within 3-4 days.
Four BJP leaders from the Koli community in Navsari resign from new district posts, alleging sidelining by party leadership. The move is significant as the Jalalpore Assembly constituency has many Koli voters.
Thanya Nathan C, Kerala's first blind woman judge, shares her journey of self-study, overcoming challenges with new laws, and her vision for a more accessible judiciary, inspired by a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
In the Janakpuri biker death case, a Dwarka court has directed contractors Himanshu and Kavish Gupta to join the investigation. The court ordered no coercive action against them until February 18, while police added new sections to the FIR.
The Delhi government is struggling with officials not checking official emails, risking missed communications and account deactivation. Multiple advisories have been issued to enforce compliance.
Karnataka Congress government faces criticism for appointing non-Kannada actor Tamannaah Bhatia as Mysuru Sandal Soap ambassador, ignoring local talent. KSDL Chairman defends the decision.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accuses the Modi government of a lopsided trade agreement with the US, claiming India conceded more than it gained, sparking political debate.
A 32-year-old labourer from Bihar died after falling into an open manhole on a DDA plot in Delhi's Rohini. His body was retrieved nearly 24 hours later, with police investigating negligence and safety lapses.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif delivers scathing critique of past alliances with Washington, saying the country was used and discarded after serving US interests in Afghanistan wars.
The United States has updated its official fact sheet on trade relations with India, removing contentious language and reflecting a more balanced stance, which is seen as a significant diplomatic achievement for New Delhi.
Pune Zilla Parishad has achieved first place in Maharashtra's 150-Day E-Governance Reform Programme, scoring 196.25 out of 200. The district excelled in digital parameters including AI, blockchain, and GIS applications.
The US Trade Representative removed a social media post with a map depicting all of Jammu and Kashmir, including PoK and Aksai Chin, as part of India. This follows the India-US trade deal announcement and White House revisions to the agreement's factsheet
A 49-year-old property dealer was discovered dead in his Vasant Kunj home, with police suspecting suicide by hanging. No suicide note was found, and foul play has been ruled out.
Delhi Police Special Cell has formally served a notice to Penguin Random House India, demanding answers to multiple questions regarding the controversial memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane.
An 18-year-old boy allegedly shot his mother dead while demonstrating an illegal country-made pistol in Delhi's Pant Nagar. Police have apprehended the teen and are investigating the weapon's source.
French authorities appeal for witnesses after charging a 79-year-old former teacher with aggravated rape and sexual assault of 89 minors across multiple countries over five decades.
The Bar Council of India has commenced online registration for AIBE XXI, scheduled for June 7, 2026. This mandatory exam grants the Certificate of Practice for law graduates.