Lokayukta police arrested KAS officer Siddalinga Reddy and a village assistant for allegedly demanding a Rs 40,000 bribe to release a rental cheque in a National Highway-206 land acquisition case in Shivamogga.
Mandya MLA Ganiga Ravikumar praises DK Shivakumar's political acumen, predicts his rise to CM, and criticizes Yathindra Siddaramaiah's party influence while responding to HD Kumaraswamy's comments.
The Uttarakhand High Court has acquitted a man sentenced to 20 years for gang rape, citing serious lapses in forensic evidence handling and preservation in a 2018 Haldwani case.
The new VB-G RAM G scheme receives the highest allocation in the rural development budget at Rs 95,692 crore, while MGNREGS faces a 66% reduction. PMAY-G also sees a significant increase in funding.
At the Munich Security Conference 2026, EU's Kaja Kallas announced deep security and defence partnerships with India and Australia, highlighting Europe's shift from trade power to decisive global security actor.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation prohibited non-vegetarian food sales within 500 meters of Lingaraj Temple to ease traffic congestion during Mahashivratri. Officials deployed sanitation teams and anti-plastic campaigns to manage crowds and waste.
Former US President Donald Trump announces his 'Board of Peace' initiative, claiming unanimous UN Security Council adoption of his Gaza plan and over $5 billion in pledged aid.
A bus allegedly rammed into a car on Ashram Marg in New Delhi, leading to an assault on the injured car driver by the bus driver and two associates. Police have registered an FIR.
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation increases luggage fees by up to 15%, aligning with 2025 fare adjustments. New rates vary by travel stages.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta offered prayers at Shrinathji Temple in Rajasthan on Mahashivratri and unveiled a statue of RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Delhi, highlighting cultural and political engagements.
After Madhukant Rana's recapture, Odisha prisons consider transferring him from Choudwar jail due to security concerns. Police probe insider collusion in the 2025 escape.
A delegation of Karnataka's SC/ST ministers and Congress lawmakers will meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to submit a written list of budgetary demands ahead of the state budget.
The Orissa High Court has directed Rourkela police to register a complaint and provide protection to an elderly couple allegedly harassed by their son and daughter-in-law, citing legal obligations under senior citizen welfare laws.
BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi shares a cross-party moment with BJD, Congress leaders. A wedding procession navigates Bharat Bandh protests. Bhubaneswar residents express frustration over metro project delay.
Major updates from Mumbai include a crackdown on the metro collapse, a cheating case investigation, and a demolition drive. Stay informed on civic, traffic, and political developments.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi leads a delegation to Geneva for the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States, mediated by Oman, amid heightened regional tensions.
A Valentine's Day celebration at a Bhubaneswar bar turned chaotic as excise officers raided it for operating past midnight, leading to staff aggression, police intervention, and sealing of the venue.
A violent clash erupted in Pune between BJP and Congress workers over a controversial comparison of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan, leaving nine people injured and escalating political tensions in Maharashtra.
Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami party has formally challenged the recent election results and withdrawn its welcome message for the victorious BNP, which secured a two-thirds majority with 209 seats.
Odisha police have launched 'Operation Cyber Kavach' to dismantle organized rackets using mule bank accounts for cyber fraud. DGP Y B Khurania directs SPs to work with banks, with 73 accounts detected and 6 arrests made.
Opposition leader V D Satheesan accuses CPM of profiting from fraud in Global Ayyappa Sangamam, using it politically across Kerala with posters, while distancing from the scandal.
In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, two nephews allegedly chased their uncle, rammed his car, and shot him dead over a land dispute. Police confirm no formal complaint yet, with a detailed investigation underway.
The Orissa High Court expressed deep concern over inadequate food safety infrastructure, noting that 4.70 crore people rely on just one testing lab. Justice S K Panigrahi directed officials to appear and address deficiencies.
Opposition leader V D Satheesan alleges CPM profited fraudulently from Global Ayyappa Sangamam, using it politically with posters across Kerala while distancing from the scam.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan underwent an eye examination in Adiala Jail per Supreme Court order, but PTI rejected the process as malicious, citing exclusion of family and personal doctors.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to safeguard Indian farmers' interests in the ongoing India-US trade negotiations, intensifying political tensions.
Viral claims of Erika Kirk's arrest and grooming allegations lack evidence. No US records link her to criminal cases, as authorities confirm no investigation or charges.
A major drug network has been dismantled in Ludhiana's Khanna area, with police arresting a serial offender and his son. The operation recovered a significant quantity of narcotics, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Punjab.
A workshop in Himachal Pradesh trained officials to translate government policies into measurable outcomes, focusing on data-driven decision-making and effective implementation strategies.
In a major operation, BSF and NCB seized heroin, opium, and Glock pistol parts near the Indo-Pak border in Punjab, arresting three individuals in a crackdown on cross-border smuggling.