Opposition leader V D Satheesan has accused the Travancore Devaswom Board of large-scale financial irregularities in the Global Ayyappa Sangamam, questioning how an event with 500-600 attendees cost nearly Rs 8 crore despite promised sponsorships.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized West Bengal's governance during the Budget 2026-27 debate, rejecting TMC's 'GST after death' remark and highlighting issues like high fuel prices and law and order.
Bihar's prohibition law has led to the confiscation of over 45 crore litres of liquor and the arrest of 16 lakh individuals over the past nine years, as reported by a state minister.
An 18-year-old suspect identified as Jess Strang killed 10 people and injured over two dozen in a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. The suspect died from a self-inflicted wound.
Uttarakhand High Court directs the state government to reimburse over Rs 13 lakh spent by a retired principal on lung cancer treatment, ruling that health scheme benefits cannot be denied due to late lump-sum contributions.
After a temporary stay on demolition, activists and NCP leaders met CM Fadnavis to demand permanent rehabilitation for 3,762 huts along the Kurla-Trombay railway line, citing safety and homelessness concerns.
Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar's meetings with PM Modi and Amit Shah in Delhi did not discuss merging NCP factions, sources confirm, amid ongoing speculation about reunification.
Police investigation reveals the Ghaziabad triple suicide was linked to the father confiscating and selling his daughters' phones, cutting off their online gaming and Korean friends.
The Delhi High Court has directed DMRC to explain why the 'Supreme Court' metro station lacks a Hindi name, citing the Supreme Court's official Hindi title as 'Bharat ka Sarvoch Nyayalaya'.
Bangladesh is gearing up for its 13th general election on February 12, with over 12.77 crore voters expected to cast ballots under tight security measures nationwide.
New Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand visits Jiribam district relief camps, interacts with displaced people, and emphasizes rebuilding a unified Manipur through peace and development.
Surat Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 30 lakh gas-powered dog crematorium in Bhatar, offering eco-friendly cremation for pets and strays, with registration required for owners.
Kochi Water Metro plans to introduce fast electric-hydrogen hybrid vessels for airport connectivity from Aluva, aiming to reduce travel time to 10 minutes and enhance environmental sustainability with zero-emission technology.
Kerala Excise Department arrested a 31-year-old man in Muvattupuzha for possessing 30.7g of MDMA, uncovering an international supply chain from Qatar and Bengaluru using buses and digital payments.
In the Thiruvalla spa gang rape case, police arrested a sixth accused, Prasobh, and took two more into custody. The SIT had previously arrested three others, with the incident involving threats and assault on February 1.
The Kerala cabinet approved key decisions including restructuring the Kuttanad Development Council, developing Kollam and Beypore ports via PPP, and launching a new Women's Policy 2026.
Ernakulam rural police successfully traced and returned 224 lost mobile phones to owners in just 10 days using the CEIR portal, with South Paravur leading recoveries at 27 devices.
BJP national spokesperson Tom Vadakkan announced that Kerala will receive its AIIMS soon, citing site selection delays. He criticized the state government for taking credit on central funds and clarified he won't contest assembly polls.
Iran marked the 47th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution with coffins draped in American flags bearing names of US and NATO military leaders. President Pezeshkian vowed Iran 'will not bow' to Washington while denying nuclear weapons pursuit.
Sunetra Pawar formally assumed her ministerial roles and visited New Delhi to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, fueling speculation about a potential NCP reunion in Indian politics.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee humorously claimed Lok Sabha Chair Jagdambika Pal calls him 'darling' outside Parliament, causing laughter as his speech time expired during the budget session.
The Kerala state cabinet has granted permission for Kochi Metro Rail Ltd to secure a Rs 1,016.24 crore loan from AIIB to fast-track the 11.2km Pink Line extension from JLN Stadium to Infopark via Kakkanad.
Kerala Water Authority has approved multiple initiatives, including a new 190 MLD plant and infrastructure repairs, to resolve the severe potable water shortage affecting Kochi and surrounding areas.
Panic ensued as bomb threat emails hit 16 private schools in Mohali, plus one each in Zirakpur and Kharar. Police evacuated students, conducted searches, and confirmed no explosives. An FIR is filed, with cyber police investigating.
A man claiming to be the designated driver says he was driving the Lamborghini during Kanpur's VIP Road crash, not tobacco baron's son Shivam Mishra. Police maintain evidence points to Mishra as driver amid conflicting statements and legal developments.
A 45-year-old painter was arrested in Trichy for abusing and assaulting his son's school headmaster who asked the boy to change his 'Pullingo' hairstyle to comply with school discipline rules.
Crowds at the Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremony booed US Vice President JD Vance, with EU's Kaja Kallas citing European pride amid transatlantic tensions over US rhetoric.
The Bombay High Court criticized BMC for inaction on encroachments, warning that unchecked squatting could force Mumbaikars to use bicycles or horses in 25 years due to blocked roads.
Congress leader K C Venugopal compares Modi's trade approach to the rupee's weakness against the dollar, labeling the budget as a 'carefully packaged presentation' that neglects common people.
The Bombay High Court has directed the BMC to deposit Rs 12.66 crore with 5% annual interest to NSCI for using its premises as a Jumbo Covid Centre during the pandemic, citing a huge discrepancy in compensation calculations.