Ludhiana: 3 Cops Booked for Alleged Torture of Cab Driver
Punjab Police register FIRs against three policemen and two civilians after a Ludhiana cab driver alleges custodial assault including nail plucking, triggering massive protests in the city.
Category : Politics
Four Get 5 Years RI in Chandigarh Railway Snatching Case
A Panchkula district court has sentenced four men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for snatching Rs 77,000 from a passenger at Chandigarh railway station in 2022. The court found them guilty under IPC sections 379A and 34.
China Allows 30-Day Visa-Free Travel for UK Citizens
China announces visa-free travel for British citizens for up to 30 days during UK PM Keir Starmer's Beijing visit, marking a major diplomatic shift and easing travel barriers for tourism and business.
Ex-IAF Officer Shot in Lucknow Restaurant Attack
A retired Indian Air Force officer was critically injured after being shot by unidentified assailants at his restaurant in Lucknow's Sushant Golf City area. Police are investigating all angles including personal enmity and business rivalry.
Bengaluru: 4 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Near Chandapura Bridge
A major multi-vehicle collision occurred near Chandapura Bridge in Bengaluru, resulting in four individuals sustaining injuries. The incident involved several vehicles and caused significant traffic disruptions in the area.
Karnataka CJ Roy Suicide Case Transferred to CID
The Karnataka government has transferred the suicide case of CJ Roy to the CID for a high-level investigation. The probe follows an Income Tax raid on the Confident Group, with pressure mounting on Chairman DK Shivakumar.
Delhi Businessman Held in Rs 57 Crore Gurgaon Fraud
A Delhi-based businessman has been arrested for allegedly cheating a Gurgaon technology firm of over Rs 57 crore through fraudulent loans and forged documents in equipment purchase deals.
US Approves $15.67B Arms Deals to Israel, Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has approved major arms sales worth $15.67 billion to Israel and Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate and Gaza ceasefire efforts continue.
Pak PM Admits Begging For Billions With Army Chief
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif disclosed he and Army Chief Asim Munir secretly sought billions in loans from friendly nations, describing the humiliating compromises involved in securing IMF support.
Kerala Polls: Left vs Congress Yatra Showdown
As Kerala prepares for Assembly elections, the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF and Congress-led UDF launch statewide yatras. This election tests Congress survival after a decade in opposition while CPI(M) seeks a historic third term.
The Cell and the Soul: Prison Memoir on India's Justice System
Anand Teltumbde's book The Cell and the Soul critiques India's prison system, revealing its use as a tool for state revenge and highlighting caste dynamics and injustice.
Forces Re-establish Contact with Terrorists in Kishtwar, Operation Underway
Indian security forces have re-established contact with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district during Operation Trashi-I. The joint operation involves Army, J&K Police, and CRPF units in the Dolgam area.
Major Bengal Police Reshuffle Before Elections, New DGP & CP Named
West Bengal government appoints Peeyush Pandey as acting DGP and Supratim Sarkar as Kolkata Police commissioner in extensive police reshuffle ahead of assembly elections, with multiple commissioner changes.
Modi, Venezuela's Acting President Discuss Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, agreeing to deepen cooperation across trade, energy, digital tech, health, and agriculture.
PM Modi's Malaysia Visit to Showcase India's Soft Power
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address thousands of Indian diaspora members in Kuala Lumpur on February 7, with Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim likely to join. The event aims to strengthen cultural ties and India's global image.
Calcutta HC Orders Bengal to Transfer Land to BSF for Border Fencing
Calcutta High Court directs West Bengal government to hand over acquired land to BSF by March 31 for securing India-Bangladesh border with barbed-wire fencing, citing national security concerns.
Mumbai Court to Rule on 2021 Jhanvi Kukreja Murder Case
A Mumbai sessions court is set to pronounce judgment in the 2021 murder case of 19-year-old Jhanvi Kukreja. The case involves two accused, with the prosecution relying on circumstantial evidence including CCTV and forensic reports.
Bihar CM Seeks CBI Probe Into NEET Aspirant's Death
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has recommended a CBI investigation into the death of a NEET aspirant in Patna, following widespread protests and allegations of police inaction in the case involving sexual assault.
Sharad Pawar Unaware of Sunetra Pawar's Deputy CM Role
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar stated he had no information about Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar becoming Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, emphasizing family unity amid political speculation.
CPM-Congress Seat-Sharing Talks Face Hurdles in Bengal
CPM state secretary Md Salim's comments on Congress's perceived Trinamool proximity expose fault lines in Left-Congress seat-sharing negotiations for 2026 West Bengal elections.
Pharma Owner Arrested for Illegal Codeine Syrup Supply
Basti Police arrested Pankaj Kumar, owner of Ganpati Pharma, for illegally supplying 1.72 lakh bottles of codeine-based cough syrup using forged documents. The case involves a wider syndicate across multiple cities.
Maharashtra Awaits Centre's Response on Registration Bill
Maharashtra's registration department awaits clarity from the Centre regarding its recommendations for the Draft Registration Bill, 2025, which aims to replace the 1908 Act with digital reforms and stricter compliance measures.
Noida Authority fines contractor, warns official after safety review
Noida Authority imposes Rs 2 lakh fine on sanitation contractor and issues final warning to health inspector after safety review triggered by software engineer Yuvraj Mehta's death in Sector 150.
Ex-Pune Mayor Shantilal Suratwala Dies at 76
Shantilal Suratwala, former mayor of Pune and a veteran politician with over four decades of service, passed away on Friday after a prolonged illness. He was 76 years old.
Pune: 19-Year-Old Arrested in Ambegaon Homicide Case
A 19-year-old youth has been arrested in Pune for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in the death of a 28-year-old man in Ambegaon. The victim died from head injuries after a dispute at a food cart.
Gurgaon: Three Arrested for Multiple Firing Incidents
Gurgaon police arrested three men for four firing incidents over two days involving toll plaza attacks and residential shootings due to personal rivalries.
Pune Water Supply Disrupted in Kothrud, Warje Areas
Pune's Kothrud and Warje areas faced water supply disruption on Friday morning due to damaged supply lines, causing inconvenience to residents already affected by previous day's cuts. Officials resolved the issue by afternoon.
Amethi Police Bust Turtle Trafficking Racket, Seize 1,203 Turtles
Amethi police cracked down on a wildlife trafficking network, seizing 1,203 protected turtles and arresting three smugglers. The turtles, valued at Rs 30 lakh, were hidden under bananas in a pickup vehicle.
Noida: Four Arrested for Farmer Murder Staged as Accident
Greater Noida police arrested four men for allegedly killing a farmer and injuring his friend, then staging the murder as an accident. The breakthrough came after CCTV analysis and a family complaint.
Gurgaon Underpass Lights Non-Functional for a Year, Safety Concern
The Signature Towers underpass on NH-8 in Gurgaon remains dangerously dark as 150 streetlights have been non-functional for nearly a year, forcing commuters to rely on vehicle headlights and raising accident risks.
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