Railway Protection Force arrests two individuals, including a woman, with 18 kg of cocaine valued at Rs 9 lakh at Ranchi railway station. The drugs were being transported from Sambalpur, Odisha to Rohtas, Bihar.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted a spot inspection of four infrastructure projects in Patna's New Capital area, including underground drainage systems and four-lane roads, urging timely completion.
Bihar's Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary announced four milestone irrigation and drinking water projects, made possible after resolving a 25-year inter-state water dispute with Jharkhand over Sone river sharing.
Municipal Commissioner Umesh Kumar Bharti has ordered the removal of all illegal hoardings within 24 hours and the shutdown of unauthorized parking operations in Madhubani to protect government revenue and improve urban order.
Ranchi collectorate received a bomb threat email on Thursday, leading to heightened security and a thorough search. Police later confirmed it as a hoax, with cyber experts investigating the source.
A madrassa operating for six years on encroached gram samaj land in Sambhal's Naroli village was demolished under heavy security. The action followed a 2023 complaint and court rejection of an appeal.
Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling network, arresting two operatives and seizing 7.6 kg of heroin and Rs 21,800 in drug money. The accused were linked to a Dubai-based handler using drones for smuggling.
A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 50,000 bounty was shot dead in a police encounter in Muzaffarnagar. Two policemen were injured in the gunfight, which occurred after a tip-off about the suspect's movement.
A Pocso court in Meerut has sentenced four men to life imprisonment for gang-raping a 16-year-old girl and poisoning her to death in 2021. The court also imposed fines on the convicts.
A polygraph test in a missing girl case in Bareilly led to uncovering two separate murders and an alleged suicide due to police torture. Suspects arrested after fleeing attempt.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a 702-metre bridge over the Lohit river and launched infrastructure projects worth over Rs 2,218 crore in Majuli, enhancing connectivity and socio-economic growth.
The AICC has appointed 29 party functionaries in Bihar under its Sangathan Srijan programme to strengthen the organization at district and block levels, with specific observers assigned to Patna units.
The Bombay High Court criticized the BMC for failing to remove slum encroachments near a Powai school, ordering top officials to appear and file an affidavit on demolition timelines.
A major financial scandal has erupted in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, where over Rs 1 crore in government funds was illicitly transferred to the bank account of an employee's wife via 98 suspicious transactions.
Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave 2026 secured Rs 67,000 crore investment commitments for 6.8GW capacity, including floating solar, pumped storage, and battery projects.
Energy Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav announced the Bihar government is considering waiving compound interest on unpaid electricity bills. The budget session also saw discussions on land disputes and arsenic in water.
The Sakchi-Golmuri main road in Jamshedpur was blocked for six hours as protesters demanded the arrest of killers of fruit merchant Kanhaiya Yadav, who was shot dead at Tinplate Sports Complex.
District Magistrate Shashank Shubhankar in Gaya has ordered action against two circle officers and a revenue employee for alleged irregularities in land mutation, including non-saleable land transfers and fraudulent sale deeds.
Sachita Boodhoo, daughter of former Mauritius Deputy PM Harish Boodhoo, visited her ancestral village in Hazaribag district. The emotional journey traces back 200 years when her great-grandfather was taken to Mauritius as an indentured laborer.
Bihar's Road Construction Minister Dilip Jaiswal announced a Rs 16,465 crore expansion of JP Ganga Path and other highway upgrades, including a bridge audit with IIT-Patna and ADB-funded projects.
A scuffle erupted between women protesters and security forces in Churachandpur as demonstrators marched to MLA LM Khaute's residence, opposing his decision to join the new government led by Chief Minister Y Khemchand.
A Delhi court has directed the Station House Officer to submit an action taken report on an NRI woman's complaint alleging harassment by the son and wife of a former BJP MLA.
Amritsar police have dismantled a significant cross-border drug smuggling network, arresting two individuals and confiscating over 7 kilograms of heroin in a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking.
India is currently reviewing an invitation from the United States to join a board focused on peace initiatives, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs. This move could enhance India's role in global diplomacy and international cooperation.
A shopkeeper in Budha Theh, Amritsar, has reported receiving extortion calls demanding Rs 50 lakh, leading to police investigation and heightened security concerns in the area.
Farmers and workers in Amritsar held a significant protest rally, voicing strong opposition to central government policies they claim harm agricultural and labor interests.
India and China held a strategic dialogue, discussing several issues including peace and tranquillity on the border, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Amritsar Bar Association has formally requested 3 acres of land from the Punjab government to construct a modern multi-storey lawyers complex, citing inadequate current facilities.
In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Amritsar police have arrested 364 persons across multiple operations, targeting illicit activities and enhancing public safety in the region.
Manoj Patil, president of the Agitation Committee for Separate Dharwad Municipal Corporation, presses the state government to secure the Governor's approval for the bill and issue an official notification immediately.