The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Ludhiana intercepted seven parcels containing 12 kilograms of opium destined for the United States and Canada, leading to multiple arrests in a major drug bust.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the budget's emphasis on urban development and the benefits of the EU trade deal for Punjab, aiming to boost economic growth and infrastructure.
Union Budget 2026 provides a significant push to India's nuclear energy sector, following the Shanti Act that opens doors for private players to participate in nuclear power generation and technology development.
The father of fugitive terrorist Goldy Brar has been shifted to a hospital in Bathinda for medical treatment, according to recent reports from local authorities.
A woman in Ludhiana suffered a miscarriage after being allegedly assaulted by her husband. Police have registered a case under BNS sections for causing miscarriage and voluntarily causing hurt.
Frustrated residents of Dhoka Mohalla in Ludhiana threaten to picket the municipal commissioner's office after sewage water flooded streets twice in a week without rainfall, blaming bridge construction for the crisis.
Efforts to form a new government in Manipur are accelerating, with 20 BJP MLAs traveling to Delhi to meet the party's central leadership for crucial discussions.
Union Budget 2026 allocates funds for National Large Solar Telescope and National Large Optical-infrared Telescope in Ladakh, plus Himalayan Chandra Telescope upgrade. Ladakh's dark skies make it ideal for astronomy.
India's Union Budget 2026-27 allocates no funds for Iran's Chabahar port project and halves development assistance to Bangladesh amid strained bilateral ties.
Union Budget 2026 introduces incentives for indigenous seaplane manufacturing and viability gap funding to enhance last-mile connectivity and tourism in India's coastal and remote regions.
A special Pocso court in Dehradun has sentenced a 32-year-old ward boy from Bijnor to five years' imprisonment for molesting a 17-year-old patient at Doon Hospital in 2022, with a Rs 5,000 fine.
Pune City Police has enforced a 14-day prohibitory order from February 3-16 for Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, specifically banning social media reels of criminals to maintain law and order.
BRS leader K T Rama Rao criticizes Union Budget 2026, alleging Telangana was left empty-handed while other states received substantial allocations, reigniting federal funding debate.
Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman triggers mixed reactions in Mohali. While industry voices cautious optimism, political opposition criticizes lack of focus on Punjab's specific challenges.
India dismissed Pakistan's claims of involvement in Balochistan attacks, calling them baseless attempts to deflect from Islamabad's internal issues. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged Pakistan to address its people's demands.
Three family members were hacked to death in Purani Bathan Kusri village after being accused of practicing black magic. One survivor hospitalized with critical injuries as police hunt for two prime suspects.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticizes Union Budget 2026, saying it offers nothing for the state and South India, highlighting reduced grants and unfulfilled promises.
The Special Investigation Team interrogated BRS supremo K Chandrashekhar Rao at his Hyderabad residence in the phone tapping case. The inquiry started at 3 pm with his nephew present.
A case of model code of conduct violation has been registered against Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha leaders in Ramgarh for announcing a candidate for municipal council elections.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren criticized the BJP-led Assam government for exploiting tribals and urged Adivasis to stay united as assembly elections approach in the northeastern state.
Union Budget 2026-27 announces dedicated freight corridor linking Surat to Bengal, development of Lothal and Dholavira archaeological sites, and upgrades to Jamnagar's WHO Traditional Medicine Centre, hailed by CM Patel as incentive-oriented.
With Sunetra Pawar sworn in as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, political circles are debating who will fill her Rajya Sabha seat. Parth Pawar emerges as a key contender as BJP allows NCP to decide the replacement.
Divyangjans in Jharkhand welcomed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget announcement of two new empowerment schemes but emphasized the need for effective implementation beyond paper promises.
Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare reaffirms his faction's commitment to the NDA alliance, dismissing merger speculation with Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP as talks stall post-Ajit Pawar's demise.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes extending customs duty exemption on imports for nuclear projects until 2035 in Union Budget 2026, with Rs 2,500 crore allocated for nuclear power.
Former US President Donald Trump asserts that an agreement has been reached for India to purchase oil from US-controlled Venezuela, while also inviting China to secure similar deals.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocates Rs 5,000 crore for Pune Growth Hub and Rs 517 crore for metro extension in Union Budget 2026-27 to boost economic development.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 20,000 crore scheme for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage in Union Budget 2026, focusing on India's energy transition goals.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet has won a special election runoff for Texas Senate District 9, flipping a Republican-held seat that Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. Rehmet defeated Trump-backed candidate Leigh Wambsganss by over 14 percentage points.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor dismissed speculation of internal discord, stating he is aligned with party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi after a reconciliation meeting.