A special investigation team in Varanasi arrested five key associates of kingpin Shubham Jaiswal in a major crackdown on a codeine cough syrup smuggling syndicate. The accused allegedly earned Rs 8 crore from hawala transactions involving 25 lakh bottles.
In Telangana's municipal elections, candidates face voter demands to address dog and monkey menaces, alongside civic issues like poor drainage and waste disposal.
Candidates in Telangana urban local body elections are arranging special buses and covering travel costs to bring voters home, anticipating razor-thin margins in three-cornered contests.
Congress leaders in Varanasi organized a rally to protest alleged attacks on democracy, secularism, and Kashi's cultural identity, urging public mobilization against the BJP government ahead of elections.
The closure of a median gap on Sardar Patel Ring Road near Hotel Hillock has triggered protests in Ahmedabad, with locals clashing with police over increased commute times and traffic snarls.
A delivery boy in Vadodara was arrested by Laxmipura police for allegedly stealing two iPhones and an AirPod worth Rs 2.55 lakh from the store where he worked, replacing them with dummy products before disappearing.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth conducted an operational review in Gujarat, witnessed defence exercises, and inaugurated a surgical eye camp benefiting thousands in remote villages.
Anandnagar police in Ahmedabad have filed an FIR in a road rage incident where a woman and her male companion allegedly assaulted a driver, his employer, and the employer's wife following a minor car collision near Prahladnagar.
Mohali police have intensified road domination with 70 nakas in one night, arresting one person with illegal arms and seizing five unregistered motorcycles under SSP Hans's orders.
Residents of Noida's Sector 22 voice alarm over the severely damaged internal road connecting blocks A to C, citing multiple potholes and heightened accident risks, especially for children and seniors during monsoon season.
A 17-year-old girl in Ahmedabad was allegedly sexually exploited by a 22-year-old youth who promised marriage. After her family intervened, he abducted and raped her, leading to police action via the Abhayam helpline.
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation House is set to discuss a crucial proposal for implementing a solid waste management project on February 9, aiming to address urban sanitation challenges.
A BJP leader in Ludhiana detailed the Union Budget's key features, emphasizing economic growth, infrastructure, and welfare schemes for public benefit.
A Punjab minister conducted a surprise inspection at Ludhiana's bus stand, uncovering sanitation and infrastructure problems, and directed officials for immediate action.
A 45-year-old LPG cylinder delivery man was robbed of Rs 34,000 in Ludhiana's Haibowal area. The incident occurred while he was returning after collecting payments from customers.
Residents of Amritsar, a key border city in Punjab, have voiced strong disappointment as the recent budget failed to address their specific needs, sparking concerns over infrastructure and development.
Police in Ludhiana suspect a person close to the family in the murder of a child, with investigations ongoing to uncover motives and evidence in the tragic case.
Rohit Kumar Singh, former Consumer Affairs Secretary, has been appointed Chair of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum's Global Value Chains Committee and advisor to its Board of Directors.
A 40-year-old construction supervisor in Surat was arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a 22-year-old woman he met on Snapchat using a fake identity, then forcing her to marry his brother.
Sector-26 police arrested Sarwan Kumar for allegedly stealing a cash bag from an unlocked car in the grain market. Rs 3.14 lakh recovered, accused sent to judicial custody.
Vadodara police arrest Sarvajit Singh, a truck driver who fled after a 2019 accident that killed a biker. The crime branch traced him to Ankleshwar, ending a seven-year search.
Municipal Commissioner Vinay Kumar has ordered officials to enhance waste segregation, streamline composting, and strengthen documentation to boost Panchkula's sanitation ranking in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan 2026 assessment.
A 59-year-old social worker from Behrampura, Ahmedabad, has filed a police complaint alleging she and other women were defrauded of nearly Rs 1.94 lakh by a man posing as a government-linked self-help group representative promising benefits.
India and Canada have agreed to appoint security liaison officers to enhance information-sharing on drug trafficking and organized crime, following NSA Ajit Doval's visit to Ottawa.
Western Railway General Manager Pradeep Kumar inspected Ekta Nagar, Gujarat's first green railway station, reviewing passenger amenities, safety upgrades, and capacity expansion plans including new loop lines and crash barriers.
Varanasi police arrest Ganesh Prajapati and wife Amrita Devi for murdering 9-year-old nephew Abhishek. The couple confessed to killing the boy after being taunted for being childless by his mother.
A family in Nelamangala is shattered after a couple married for 21 years died within hours. The husband succumbed to a suspected geyser gas leak, and his wife later took her own life, leaving a poignant death note.
The DMK government in Tamil Nadu faces severe criticism from opposition parties and ally CPM after cancelling the TNPSC Group II exam, with leaders citing governance failures and youth distress.
A significant fire erupted in the basement of Nidhi Textile Market in Godadara, Surat, on Sunday morning. The blaze, which produced thick smoke, required 20 fire tenders and was controlled within three hours.
A 30-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was stabbed to death and his father injured in Surat after a quarrel between children escalated into a violent altercation. Police have arrested three accused, with one still at large.