A 15-year-old Christian boy's burial in Nabarangpur district, Odisha, was initially blocked by villagers, sparking allegations of harassment and demands to renounce faith, with district officials intervening to resolve the conflict.
An Arik Air Boeing 737 experienced a catastrophic engine failure mid-flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt, forcing an emergency landing in Benin. All 80 passengers survived unharmed despite significant aircraft damage.
A House judiciary hearing disclosed that nearly $4 billion in U.S. taxpayer money has been funneled to Islamic entities, sparking debates on national security and accountability.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledges no successful nuclear deal has ever been secured with Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, raising questions about diplomatic prospects amid heightened military presence in the region.
Indian Railways launches 'Better Onboard Services' initiative, selecting 80 high-footfall trains including six from East Coast Railway for comprehensive cleanliness and amenity upgrades.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas publicly rejected U.S. claims of Europe's 'civilizational erasure' at the Munich Security Conference, dismissing accusations on immigration and free speech as 'European-bashing' amid transatlantic tensions.
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, paid a courtesy call to Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman following BNP's decisive election victory, signaling potential political realignments.
A tractor driver has been booked by Phagwara police for a traffic violation and negligence, following a complaint filed by a local resident. The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region.
In a significant crackdown, authorities in Nawanshahr rescued 15 children, including 10 girls and 5 boys, from begging. The operation highlights efforts to combat child exploitation and ensure their rehabilitation.
The Central Government has introduced RBI-enabled digital food coupons for the Public Distribution System in Gujarat, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce leakages in food subsidy delivery.
Odisha's housing department has instructed all urban local bodies to create at least 10,000 artificial groundwater recharge structures each by March end under the JSJB 2.0 program.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated in Coimbatore that India's national security is built on spiritual courage, not fear. He highlighted Operation Sindoor as embodying both humanitarian compassion and decisive military power.
In a shocking incident in Mangaluru, a puppy was brutally assaulted in an apartment basement. Animal rights group ACT has filed a complaint, demanding strict action against the perpetrators.
Family and friends of Kamal Dhyani, who died after falling into an open construction pit, held a silent peace march in west Delhi's Janakpuri. About 50 people attended, with seven detained for refusing to disperse after six hours.
Police in Ganjam district detained two 16-year-olds, including a Plus II student, for allegedly beating a Kandhamal man to death over theft suspicion. Twenty others were previously arrested in the case.
Residents of Malemar, Nekkila, and Kottara Chowki in Mangaluru protest unresolved civic issues, including sewage flooding and infrastructure gaps, after years of appeals to authorities.
Uppinangady police have reclassified an unnatural death as a murder case after medical evidence confirmed a 73-year-old man died from severe head injuries inflicted during an assault. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the crime.
In Puttur, the site of a 160-year-old government school building demolished in 2021 remains strewn with debris, with no restoration or cleanup plans. Residents lament the loss of a heritage structure linked to Dr K Shivaram Karanth.
The Delhi government has launched the 'Bhu-Aadhaar' initiative, assigning a unique 14-digit ID to each land parcel using drone surveys to modernize records and resolve disputes.
CPM politburo member Tapan Sen criticizes Indo-US and Indo-EU trade deals, warning they harm farmers and sovereignty, while announcing a March rally in Delhi for worker rights.
As Karnataka's BJP prepares for upcoming bypolls and local body elections, internal divisions emerge over projecting state president BY Vijayendra as the 2028 CM face, while the alliance with JD(S) faces growing skepticism within party ranks.
Delhi Police arrested Kuldeep Singh, an alleged member of the Kaushal Chaudhary gang, for plotting to kill a Burari-based businessman. He was caught with loaded weapons and linked to extortion cases in Punjab and Delhi.
A director of an NGO has been arrested for allegedly murdering his colleague in west Delhi's Hari Nagar after a financial dispute escalated into a fatal stabbing.
Vigilance officials in Kerala have begun recording statements from film personalities regarding alleged irregularities in the 2017 reinstallation of the flag mast at Sabarimala temple. Filmmakers and producers have confirmed donating gold coins, with more
Karnataka govt employees wear khadi on first Saturdays, but activists warn of fake khadi surge. Genuine makers can't meet demand, risking Gandhi's legacy.
A CCL security guard was critically injured in a shooting by motorcycle-borne assailants in Ramgarh. Separately, Ranchi police arrested three members of an organised crime group near Birsa Munda airport.
The BJP's electoral prospects for the mayoral post of Medininagar Municipal Corporation have suffered a setback as two party veterans have fielded their wives against the party-supported candidate, Aruna Shankar, despite pressure to withdraw nominations.
Rasmita Mohapatra, mother of missing merchant navy cadet Sarthak Mohapatra, arrived in Singapore to oversee search efforts after her son disappeared from vessel EA Jersey on February 3.
Members of the Banjara community staged a black-flag protest in Shivamogga against the state government's reservation policy, disrupting the Sant Sevalal Jayanti celebration and leading to police intervention.
A detailed analysis of Madarihat constituency ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, covering past winners, vote margins, and expected party candidates.