Mumbai Customs AIU arrests two for smuggling 1.5 kg of 24-karat gold dust worth Rs 2.1 crore at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Accused identified as Vikram Bane and Mohammad Morshedul Alam.
Vadodara's Child Welfare Committee conducted a major anti-begging drive, rescuing 11 children found begging with parents. Joint operation with police and Childline targeted key city areas.
Sustainable Mobility Network releases TN Urban Mobility Charter 2031, addressing Chennai's transport gaps like poor bus connectivity and pedestrian safety to build climate-resilient cities.
The Madras High Court has overturned the Registrar of Trademarks' order cancelling the 'Sakthi' trademark for rice, citing arbitrariness and violation of natural justice principles.
The Madras High Court dismissed Procter & Gamble's petitions seeking exclusive rights to the term 'vapo', ruling it's public property and descriptive in nature.
Madras High Court dismisses petitions against Isha Foundation's crematorium in Coimbatore, citing Supreme Court ruling that distance rules don't prohibit licensing.
Virendrasinh Zhala, son of a retired police officer, was booked by Akota police for creating a disturbance while allegedly driving drunk on Old Padra Road in Vadodara.
A domestic worker in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly stealing valuables worth Rs 1 crore from a US Embassy staffer's residence. The theft was discovered when the victim returned home from work.
Garima Dhruwa, a class 11 student from Chhattisgarh's EMRS, impressed at Bharat Mandapam with a mock gram sabha presentation. The event highlighted youth engagement in grassroots democracy.
Former minister T Harish Rao alleges fresh corruption in Telangana's excise department, claiming microbrewery licenses were earmarked for politicians and ₹1.8 crore unofficial agreements made per license.
All India Mahila Congress general secretary Gunjan Singh expressed concern over increasing violence against women in Bihar, citing insecurity among students and a recent death case.
Devbhumi Dwarka LCB arrests five, including four women, for stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 7.67 lakh from women during a religious discourse in Movan village near Khambhaliya.
A 16-year-old girl with learning difficulties from Dasada-Patdi taluka in Gujarat's Surendranagar district was discovered to be nine months pregnant, leading police to register a rape case against an unknown person based on her mother's complaint.
Nagrajan M has taken charge as the new municipal commissioner of Surat, assuming office during a critical period involving waste disposal investigations and upcoming municipal elections.
Enforcement agencies in Gujarat conducted seven major seizures of Indian Made Foreign Liquor valued at over Rs 6.04 crore across five districts within nine days, with heightened vigilance at border check posts.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has established nodal officers to coordinate participation in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan, aiming to enhance the city's cleanliness ranking.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has launched city-wide task forces to combat severe traffic congestion and rampant unauthorised construction, despite past failures in enforcement.
A recent audit in Bengaluru has found that the majority of public toilets are unusable and unsafe, particularly for women and disabled individuals, raising concerns ahead of the Swachh Survekshan survey.
National Human Rights Commission chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian recommends disability certificate scrutiny only in cases of specific suspicion, not mass re-verification of all government employees with disabilities.
Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya raises objections to Rule 24 of draft BMLTA regulations, questioning tunnel road project approval process and fiscal oversight.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has announced mandatory smart pre-paid metering for government office connections starting February 15, aiming to modernize power consumption and improve financial discipline.
Patiala administration, with PWD and police support, evicted MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra's official residence following house allotment cancellation and high court dismissing his appeals as proclaimed offender.
Eluru district police have solved a major theft case involving 4.5 kg of gold worth Rs 7 crore from Kanakadurga Gold Finance. The auditor Vadlamudi Uma Mahesh was arrested after a detailed investigation led by SP K P S Kishore.
A tragic road accident on the National Highway outskirts of Phagwara claimed two lives and left four injured, including children, when a car collided with a stationary bus.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated state police for achieving the fastest average emergency response time nationwide under the ERSS-112 system, praising their dedication despite challenging terrain.
Former Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur criticizes state government for allegedly ignoring BJP MLAs' constituency priorities, delaying projects, and suspending funds, threatening boycott of upcoming meeting.
Punjab Congress leaders accuse central agencies of being weaponized against opposition after income tax raids on former minister Sunder Sham Arora's residence in Hoshiarpur.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep sorrow over Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death in a Baramati plane crash, calling it a national loss.
Tejinder Dhaliwal, 47, arrested for sexual assault after targeting women through fake job ads on Kijiji. Halton Police warn of more potential victims as he's released on bail.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, and state Congress chief Vinay Kumar met party high command in New Delhi to discuss unity, discipline, and organizational strengthening.