The Indian government has initiated a fast-track procurement process for 30 Low-Level Light-Weight Radars to strengthen the Army's air defence capabilities, with an estimated cost of Rs 725 crore.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark ruling, emphasizing menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right and placing compliance responsibility on governments and schools.
In Tamil Nadu, a bizarre theft of rare Nellikai (gooseberry) trees valued at Rs 1 crore sparks debate on agricultural crime, heritage preservation, and rural security.
A tragic accident in Bihar's Gopalganj district claimed the lives of two young cousins after a parked school bus was driven by an unauthorized person, crashing into their hut. Police have detained the driver.
The Bihar state cabinet has approved a significant increase in ex gratia payment for migrant workers' families from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh in case of death due to accidents outside Bihar. The government will also cover the cost of repatriating bodies, eve
Over 50 lakh highway car users have purchased the FASTag Annual Pass in the past six months, with 26.5 crore toll payments recorded. The scheme has boosted travel frequency by 50% among regular users.
A 36-year-old man with over a dozen criminal cases was fatally shot in Patna's Phulwarisharif area. Police suspect old enmity, formed an SIT, and are scanning CCTV footage.
Patna divisional commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar chaired a review meeting to coordinate monsoon 2026 preparations, emphasizing zero-tolerance on waterlogging and inspecting drains across the city.
Karnataka government mandates private bus operators to comply with enhanced safety standards by February 28, following repeated fire incidents involving sleeper buses.
A family of four Jain pilgrims from Karnataka was discovered deceased in a locked room at a Rajgir dharamshala. Police suspect suicide after finding sleeping pill strips. Investigation ongoing.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed commitment to drought-prone Rayalaseema, declaring it will become a global horticulture hub. He launched a scathing attack on the previous administration's land policies while distributing new secure passbo
Social media influencer Shamik Adhikary, arrested in Kolkata, now faces a rape charge based on his friend's statement. Police cite injuries, threats, and phone evidence. Custody extended till Feb 16.
Two minors, aged eight and 14, were sent to a child reformation home in Bareilly for allegedly gang-raping a six-year-old girl in Dataganj, Budaun. Police investigation suggests possible influence from pornographic content.
A 28-year-old married woman was stabbed to death in Amroha district, sparking caste-related unrest and heavy police deployment. Two arrests made, search ongoing for others.
The Enforcement Directorate's Kochi office has provisionally attached properties in three separate PMLA investigations, including cases involving former Devaswom officials and alleged financial fraud schemes.
A 21-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu was arrested while attempting to illegally cross the India-Bangladesh border near Dhantala, Nadia, to meet her lover in Bangladesh, as BSF tightens security.
A 25-year-old man in Pilibhit allegedly raped his 2.5-year-old niece before hanging himself. The toddler was hospitalized with injuries, and a case has been registered under BNS and POCSO Act.
Mohammad Rehan, a Delhi-based criminal wanted in over 90 cases with a Rs 50,000 reward, was killed in a police encounter in Shamli after a robbery incident. Police recovered weapons and looted items.
Senior IPS officer Devesh Chandra Srivastava appointed as Director General (Prisons) while Anil Shukla takes over as Director General (Home Guards) in Delhi. Both officers will hold additional charges until permanent postings are made.
Chief Election Officer Anindita Mitra inspected a state-level election warehouse in Patiala, reviewing equipment and voter list preparations, and directed officials to correct discrepancies and dispose of obsolete materials.
The Congress government in Karnataka, led by CM Siddaramaiah, will celebrate 1000 days in office with a grand event in Haveri on Feb 14, distributing title deeds to 100,000 beneficiaries across nine districts.
IAS officer Muddada Ravichandra assumed charge as the new executive officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Friday, offering prayers and pledging enhanced pilgrim services.
YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy pledges to approach Supreme Court and NHRC against Andhra Pradesh coalition government, alleging 'jungle raj' and false propaganda in Tirupati laddu case.
A 19-year-old woman in Pilibhit died by suicide after her lover's mother allegedly declined her marriage proposal and misbehaved with her mother. Police have filed a case against the man and his mother for abetment to suicide and other charges.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni dismisses public anger as 'surreal' over US ICE-linked personnel at Milan Winter Olympics, while protesters flood streets warning of shrinking civil liberties.
Indian Railways will run 1,409 special trains from March 1 to 22 to handle the massive Holi passenger surge. East Central Railway leads with 285 trains, marking a significant increase from previous years.
Bihar's health minister faced tough questions on infant mortality, health spending, and cashless services, leading to repeated interventions by senior ministers and the Speaker to restore order.
In Gaya district, over 800 water bodies have vanished despite a 2011 Supreme Court restoration mandate. Surviving ponds face real estate threats, with government offices built on former water bodies.
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presented a Rs 1.27 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, emphasizing security upgrades, flood recovery, and social welfare schemes amid opposition criticism.
Bhojpur cyber police have arrested a finance company bank official and two cybercriminals for allegedly opening mule accounts to route illegal funds. At least 27 district residents were duped into opening accounts with promises of Rs2,000-Rs3,000 payments