Allahabad HC Slams UP Over Daughters' Land Rights
The Allahabad High Court sharply criticizes the Uttar Pradesh government for delays in amending discriminatory agricultural land succession laws affecting daughters.
Category : Politics
SC Questions Telangana on SIB Chief's Extended Detention
The Supreme Court questioned the Telangana government about keeping SIB chief T Prabhakar Rao jailed until he breaks down in a phone-tapping case during his anticipatory bail hearing.
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP Leads Urban Centers
Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP shows strong performance in urban areas as vote counting continues. Mahayuti alliance maintains lead across municipal corporations.
Class 11 Girl Creates Ruckus on Police Vehicle in Vadodara
A 17-year-old student climbed on a police jeep in Vadodara's Manjalpur area during Uttarayan celebrations after being turned away from her boyfriend's house. Police counseled her and handed her to parents without filing a case.
SC Questions Telangana in Phone Tapping Case
The Supreme Court has asked Telangana if it intends to detain an official in a phone tapping case until he confesses, raising concerns about due process and human rights.
Pakistan Suspends 152 Lawmakers for Asset Statement Lapses
The Election Commission of Pakistan has suspended 152 lawmakers for not submitting their asset statements, highlighting transparency issues in the political system.
RJD Mocks Nitish's Prosperity Tour Over Bihar's Poor Stats
RJD spokesperson Chittranjan Gagan criticizes CM Nitish Kumar's Samriddhi Yatra, claiming Bihar lags in poverty, health, education, and GDP. JD(U) defends the tour as public engagement.
Bengaluru ITPB Skywalk Opens, Connects Metro to ITPL & Mall
Bengaluru inaugurates the ITPB Metro Skywalk, a new pedestrian bridge connecting the Purple Line to ITPL and Park Square Mall, enhancing urban connectivity.
Nagpur Election Results: BJP Wins Big, Shiv Sena and Congress Lose
BJP secures a clear victory in Nagpur's municipal corporation elections, with Shiv Sena and Congress facing setbacks. Key leaders like Fadnavis and Thackeray react to the outcome.
Farmers' 40-Day Yatra for MSP Law from Kanyakumari to Kashmir
Farmers will begin a 40-day vehicular yatra on February 7, traveling from Kanyakumari to Kashmir to demand a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Vishal Dadlani flags BMC election ink that faded in hours
Singer Vishal Dadlani raised concerns after indelible ink from BMC elections faded quickly. Many voters reported similar issues, prompting SEC response.
Russia Opposes US Greenland Ambitions, Backs Denmark
Russia declares Greenland part of Denmark, directly challenging US security interests. NATO allies send symbolic troops as tensions escalate over the island's future.
Trump Nobel Nomination Sparks Transfer Debate
Donald Trump's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize by a US lawmaker has ignited a global discussion on whether the award can be transferred, following a controversial episode involving Brazilian politician Machado.
Trump Takes Machado's Nobel Medal, But Can He Keep It?
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, but Nobel committee rules may prevent him from legally keeping it.
BJP Wins Panvel Municipal Corporation with Clear Majority
The BJP has won the Panvel Municipal Corporation election with 46 seats, achieving a clear majority and dominating the civic polls. The party's victory strengthens its position in the Navi Mumbai–Raigad growth corridor.
Punjab and Haryana HC Quashes Proclaimed Person Order
Justice Sumeet Goel overturns a lower court's proclamation order, citing serious procedural lapses in a cheating case involving an accused living abroad.
Bihar Accident: Boy Killed, Fish Looted in Sitamarhi
A tragic accident in Bihar's Sitamarhi district left a schoolboy dead after a pickup truck hit him. Shockingly, a crowd looted fish from the vehicle instead of helping.
Ex-IAF Man Gets 20 Years for Raping Daughter
A former Indian Air Force staffer in Uttarakhand has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for repeatedly raping his minor daughter over several years.
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP Leads Urban Centers
Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP shows strong performance in urban areas as vote counting continues. Mahayuti alliance maintains lead across municipal corporations in key contests.
Mahayuti Wins Nanded Mayor Post, BJP Leads Maharashtra Civic Polls
The ruling Mahayuti alliance secures the mayor's position in Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation. BJP wins 40 wards, leads in five more as counting continues across Maharashtra.
BJP Wins Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; NCP Unity Project Falters
BJP wins Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporations independently for the first time, dealing a blow to the NCP-NCP(SP) alliance. The results raise questions about the political future of both NCP factions in Maharashtra.
Surat Man Films Wife's Death, Arrested for Cruelty
A 33-year-old man in Surat recorded his wife's self-immolation instead of attempting to save her, leading to his arrest on charges of cruelty and abetment of suicide, police confirmed.
Russia: Greenland is Denmark's, Slams Western Double Standards
Moscow states Greenland belongs to Denmark, calling Western accusations of Russian and Chinese threats unacceptable and highlighting perceived hypocrisy.
India's Forest Governance Needs Structural Revamp, Not Tech Fixes
Experts argue India's forest governance crisis stems from colonial-era institutional flaws, not just slow processes. Real solution lies in empowering local communities through Forest Rights Act implementation.
Gawli's Daughters Lose Elections, Father in Jail for Murder
The daughters of former underworld don and ex-MLA Arun Gawli faced defeat in recent elections. Gawli is serving a life sentence for the 2007 murder of Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar.
BJP Wins 66 Seats in Navi Mumbai Municipal Elections 2026
The BJP has taken a commanding lead in the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, winning 66 out of 111 seats. Early trends show the party dominating urban centers in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: Shinde Sena's Performance
Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's performance in all 29 municipal corporations of Maharashtra in the 2026 civic polls is analyzed, highlighting key wins and challenges.
Budget 2026: Contingency vs Consolidated Funds Explained
Get clarity on Union Budget 2026's key financial terms. Learn how the Contingency Fund handles urgent expenses and the Consolidated Fund pools government revenues.
Goa Nightclub Fire Probe to Cover Violations Since 1999
Goa CM Pramod Sawant reveals the nightclub fire investigation will examine violations dating back to 1999, including name changes and land use issues.
Maharashtra Civic Polls: 65 Win Unopposed in 10 Bodies
The State Election Commission announced that 65 candidates across ten municipal bodies in Maharashtra have been elected unopposed. This development comes as vote counting continues for 29 other civic bodies.
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