The DMK has identified 70 vulnerable assembly constituencies ahead of the next election, focusing on narrow-margin wins and losses. The party is implementing grassroots mobilization and candidate changes to strengthen prospects.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami refutes Chief Minister M K Stalin's claim that DMK pressure led to the 7.5% horizontal reservation for government school students in medical admissions.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch recovered an additional 40 kg of stolen silver in the Rajkot theft case, bringing total recovery to 80 kg. Key accused Mangusingh Rathore arrested with melting equipment.
DMK announces formation of a committee for seat-sharing talks with allies, set to begin on February 22 after the state budget session. Party cadres are engaged in electoral roll revision and campaign activities.
Police investigating the alleged suicides of three sisters in Ghaziabad have recovered phone data showing they spent nearly 20 hours daily on Korean content and gaming. The device, sold by their father before their deaths, contained material matching thei
UK police arrested a 13-year-old suspect after two boys were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in northwest London. Counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation, with victims in serious condition.
Three migrant labourers from Ganjam district were rescued by police after being allegedly confined and assaulted by a factory owner in Tamil Nadu. The workers had gone there for employment but faced exploitation.
UP Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh directs officials to complete all irrigation and water resource projects by December 2026, emphasizing strict action for delays and quality issues.
A Gandhinagar magistrate court has convicted journalist Ravi Nair in a criminal defamation case filed by Adani Enterprises Ltd, sentencing him to one year's imprisonment and imposing a fine for tweets deemed damaging to the company's reputation.
The Madras High Court has refused to hear petitions challenging a residential complex construction near Pallikaranai marshland, a Ramsar site, citing Supreme Court jurisdiction over wetland issues nationwide.
Odisha government specifies that Maoists operating outside the state are ineligible for surrender benefits, except for Odia natives who can surrender with proper certification.
Uttar Pradesh's irrigation department will build seven new drainage projects in five districts at Rs 74.3 crore to reduce waterlogging and support agriculture, alongside cleaning 17,500 km of existing drains.
Leema Rose Martin, wife of lottery magnate Santiago Martin, resigns from IJK after 14 years, plans to launch LJK's Tamil Nadu unit, seeking NDA alliance via AIADMK for Coimbatore or Thiruvadanai seat.
India is developing a strategy to continue operating the Chabahar port in Iran after US sanctions waivers expire in March, balancing ties with Iran and the US while maintaining regional influence.
The FBI has released surveillance footage showing a masked individual on Nancy Guthrie's porch the night she disappeared. Authorities believe the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie was taken against her will.
Kochi police arrested a 19-year-old from Tamil Nadu for allegedly stealing gold ornaments, a diamond necklace, and electronics from an unlocked hotel room in Elamakkara. The arrest followed CCTV and fingerprint evidence.
Odisha government launches a comprehensive 10-point disaster preparedness framework emphasizing IPS principles, handloom promotion, tobacco bans, and temple land protection for transparent relief operations.
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission directs police and motor vehicles department to conduct surprise inspections on private buses in Kochi to address overspeeding and racing, following three recent accidents.
A Pocso court in Sambalpur sentenced a 33-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old girl in 2021. The court also imposed a fine and directed Rs 10 lakh compensation for the survivor.
The Supreme Court has approved Assam's plan to clear encroachments from 3.62 lakh hectares of forest land, citing procedural safeguards and fairness in the eviction process.
The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Rajnath Singh, will likely discuss the procurement of French Rafale jets this week, with a key nod expected ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's India visit.
The Kremlin has officially confirmed diplomatic contacts with France following President Emmanuel Macron's call to resume relations. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated these talks could rapidly lead to high-level dialogue, potentially reshaping European se
Multiple cracks discovered in a key Kochi underpass below the Vyttila RoB approach road raise structural safety concerns. NHAI has ordered a comprehensive safety audit of NH-66 structures and engaged CRRI for inspection.
Kochi police arrested Akhilnas Latheef, a key figure in a methamphetamine network, and Lucky Beegum in separate drug cases involving meth and ganja seizures.
Kochi's renovated KSRTC bus terminal is set for inauguration, with a new Rs 13 crore terminal at Karikkamuri moving to tender. Upgrades include flood-proofing and separate facilities.
A woman allegedly drugged and robbed a youth after meeting him via a dating app at a Zirakpur hotel, fleeing with cash, phones, and jewellery worth lakhs. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused.
A 6.4km stretch of the Nashik-Pune highway will be asphalted instead of white-topped to expedite upgrades before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, reducing project cost to Rs 245 crore.
A Surat court has granted four days of custodial interrogation for Chirag Goti, the prime accused in a case involving the alleged planting of 70g of mephedrone in a car. Goti surrendered before the court on Monday after fleeing to Nepal.
After a six-year hiatus, boat services to Mattancherry in Kochi have been suspended again due to official apathy and a dredging dispute between departments, sparking protest threats from residents.
Thrikkakara municipality in Kochi has finalized a construction contract for a new dog shelter with capacity for 32 street dogs. The facility will focus on capture, sterilization, and medical care.