The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition by Pankaj Bhandari, CEO of Smart Creations, challenging his arrest in the Sabarimala gold heist case. The court found no grounds to declare the arrest illegal.
A Puducherry court sentenced six individuals, including a retired sub-registrar, to rigorous imprisonment for forging documents and illegally seizing a plot belonging to a French citizen. The case involved fake sale deeds and impersonation spanning decade
Bangladesh's referendum on constitutional reforms has concluded with a 'Yes' victory, achieving a 60% voter turnout. The ballot featured a single question covering four major reform areas of the July Charter.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman attributes the party's landslide victory in the 2026 elections to strong Hindu support, while Imran Khan faces health issues.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party, fresh from election victory, renews call for India to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina for trial, citing legal obligations and sovereignty.
The Congress party has demanded Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's resignation over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking a fierce political confrontation with the BJP in Parliament.
The Supreme Court has instructed the CBI to file a status report within two weeks regarding its investigation into Manipur violence cases, with monitoring potentially assigned to the Manipur High Court Chief Justice.
Actor-politician Vijay announced his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections independently, citing public support and criticizing the DMK's refusal to share power with Congress.
Indian Railways has eliminated 3 crore fraudulent Tatkal IDs in 2025 to tackle ticketing fraud, with 376 cybercrime complaints and blocking of 12,819 suspicious email domains.
A 22-year-old college student was killed in a road accident on Coimbatore's Western Ring Road, prompting over 200 residents to block the road demanding a flyover or underpass at the dangerous junction.
Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Tamil Nadu government has deposited Rs 5,000 each into the bank accounts of 1.31 crore women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme.
Tarique Rahman, son of Khaleda Zia, is poised to become Bangladesh's next prime minister after the BNP's sweeping election win. His return from exile and the strained ties with India under Sheikh Hasina's ouster add complexity to regional diplomacy.
A new ADR report reveals that the BJP received 82% of contributions from ten electoral trusts, which distributed Rs 3,826.35 crore to political parties in 2024-25.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant diplomatic call to Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman, while also announcing the Seva Teerth initiative and a new labour code in a series of major developments.
Bangladesh's historic election brings Tarique Rahman's BNP to power with a two-thirds majority, marking a shift from shared history to transactional relations with India.
Authorities in Chandigarh have mandated the closure of all meat shops on Mahashivratri, a significant Hindu festival, to respect religious sentiments and ensure public order.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court's expansion plans in Chandigarh are on hold, awaiting a crucial heritage impact assessment report from the UT Administration, highlighting tensions between development and architectural conservation.
Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is set to visit India for the AI Impact Summit and hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on technology and strategic ties.
A tragic incident unfolded at a wedding in Gurugram's Pataudi area, where an electrician was shot dead. Police have arrested one suspect and are investigating the motive behind the shooting.
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin conducted an unannounced oversight visit to an ICE detention facility in Baltimore, revealing 60 men packed shoulder-to-shoulder in a single room with only one toilet and no showers.
After construction began on a proposed 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad, an FIR has been filed seeking the arrest of suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir for allegedly inciting communal tension.
The Supreme Court will examine whether Section 498A IPC, designed for married couples, can extend to live-in relationships, potentially reshaping legal interpretations of dowry harassment.
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has issued the MP Police Constable PET Admit Card 2026 for qualified candidates. Download from esb.mp.gov.in.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two Kartavya Bhawans and released a commemorative stamp and coin, emphasizing citizen-centric governance and the Viksit Bharat vision in a historic address.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay criticizes DMK for power-sharing and alleged vote-buying, pledging a social justice-focused government if elected in Tamil Nadu.
Bangladesh's recent election results highlight the constraints of youth activism, as Gen Z's digital mobilization failed to translate into significant political change, raising questions about the future of democratic engagement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new PMO offices at the Seva Teerth complex in Delhi, featuring Devanagari script. He also extended congratulations to Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh's BNP for his electoral victory.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 51 Ayushmaan Arogya Mandirs in South Delhi, bringing total to 370. She also praised BJP's local election win in Kerala as a 'symbol of change'.
Key updates from Kolkata covering civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and major political and administrative news for February 13, 2026.
A mid-day meal worker was brutally murdered in a school kitchen in Himachal Pradesh while students witnessed the horrific incident. Police have arrested the accused, Rakesh Kumar.