Kolkata faces a surge in criminal activities including fraud and cyber attacks, alongside key civic updates on traffic, metro alerts, and weather conditions. Stay informed with the latest political and administrative developments.
Major updates from Kolkata today include a surge in crime, fraud cases, and cyber attacks, along with civic, traffic, and political developments. Stay informed with the latest alerts.
A 27-year-old man, his mother, and sister were arrested in Coimbatore for allegedly defrauding a real estate businessman of Rs 2.5 crore using fake RBI documents and false promises of a Rs 300 crore inheritance.
Newly released Epstein files include surveillance footage showing Ghislaine Maxwell's daily routine in a Brooklyn jail, contrasting her former luxury life with Jeffrey Epstein.
A fatal accident occurred in Ghatkopar when three friends riding triple on a bike at high speed on the wrong side collided with a truck, resulting in one death and minor injuries to the others. Police have filed an FIR against the rider.
India reaffirms commitment to Chabahar Port despite US sanctions threats, with Iran backing the strategic project as a gateway to Central Asia and Afghanistan.
A social media user named Shailesh Srivastava has been booked for allegedly threatening former mayor Abhilasha Gupta and posting objectionable remarks online. A joint police team is actively tracking his location.
A 15-year-old boy in Pratapgarh climbed a 30-foot high-tension wire, demanding marriage to his 13-year-old girlfriend. A 45-minute rescue operation ensued, with police using a marriage pretext to bring him down safely after power was cut.
A Trichy court dismissed a petition for releasing a seized tipper truck involved in sand smuggling after discovering the owner submitted a forged mining permit. The judge imposed a fine for abuse of judicial process.
A woman was shot dead and her body burnt in Jharkhand due to suspicions of practicing black magic. Six individuals, including a relative, have been arrested following a post-mortem on February 3.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has blasted NATO for breaking rules to dominate Eurasian security, using Ukraine as a tool amid OSCE paralysis and East-West tensions.
BSP chief Mayawati and BJP's Vinod Bansal criticize a Netflix series for allegedly disrespecting Brahmins, sparking political controversy over media representation.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has struck down the Haryana government's decision to revive a policy for regularising Class II employees, citing procedural lapses and lack of legal basis.
Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has launched a sharp critique against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, highlighting concerns over deteriorating law and order in the state. He pointed to recent incidents and questioned the government's effec
Patiala Municipal Corporation has launched a comprehensive drive to strengthen the city's basic infrastructure, including roads, water supply, and sanitation systems, aiming to improve urban living standards.
In a major security operation, seven Naxal insurgents, including senior leader Prabhakar, were eliminated in multiple encounters in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, dealing a blow to left-wing extremism.
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Nazim Raja Khan, an accused in the September 2025 Bareilly violence case where a mob attacked police with bricks, stones, and acid bottles. The court cited lack of credible evidence and similar bail for co-accu
Two workers from Salem district died after being electrocuted while installing DMK party flag poles near a wedding hall in Thanjavur. The incident occurred when a pole touched a high-voltage power line.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu refutes claims linking Jeffrey Epstein to Mossad, following US DOJ documents naming former PM Ehud Barak. Netanyahu asserts no Israeli espionage involvement.
A bomb threat email sent to Chandigarh's district court complex prompted a high-alert security response, with police cordoning off the area and deploying bomb disposal squads. No explosives were found, and cybercrime experts are investigating the sender's
A major anti-Naxal operation in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli resulted in the deaths of 7 Maoists, including a top leader with a Rs 25 lakh bounty. One police jawan also lost his life during the intense encounter.
School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi inaugurated a new chariot project at Trichy's Rockfort Thayumanaswamy Temple and a dedicated parking facility for devotees, alongside new health centers in the district.
India conducted a successful test launch of the nuclear-capable Agni-3 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, enhancing its strategic deterrence capabilities.
Former President Donald Trump posted a video on Truth Social showing Barack and Michelle Obama as primates, part of election conspiracy claims. The post drew immediate condemnation from Democrats and critics.
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Jeeti Sidhu has convened a Municipal Corporation House meeting to address stalled development, deteriorating cleanliness, and public safety concerns, citing political interference and incomplete projects.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a major underground drainage project in Coimbatore, while local reports highlight concerns about Bangladeshi infiltrators and land grabbing incidents.
The Uttar Pradesh government is expediting the establishment of animal birth control centers and dog shelter homes across the state, adhering to Supreme Court guidelines to address stray dog issues humanely.
Residents and political leaders in Chandigarh protested the administration's decision to block the road connecting Sectors 33 and 45, citing serious inconvenience to thousands of daily commuters and schoolchildren.
Himachal Pradesh BJP alleges state government has withheld MLA Local Area Development Funds since October 2025, hampering development work and disaster recovery efforts in opposition constituencies.
An FIR has been registered against a contractor and Delhi Jal Board officials after a biker, Kamal Dhyani, fell into a sewer pit and died in Rohini, Delhi, highlighting safety negligence.