Budget 2026 introduces a key amendment exempting compensation from compulsory land acquisition under the RFCTLARR Act from income tax, benefiting individuals and HUFs in infrastructure projects.
An 11-year-old boy in Lucknow's Krishnanagar area bravely fought off two bike-borne kidnappers by biting the attacker's hand. The incident has sparked concerns over child safety and police response delays in the city.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called for a judicial inquiry into the death of Confident Group head C J Roy, who died during an income tax department operation in Bengaluru.
Alappuzha court sentences Rajesh Kumar to double life imprisonment for murdering his wife Ambili on a public road. The convict also fined Rs 2 lakh and ordered to compensate victim's children.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee stormed out of a meeting with CEC Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll revision, alleging EC humiliated TMC and acts as BJP's agent. EC sources countered her claims.
Kadavanthra police register new case against Biju Radhakrishnan, prime accused in 2013 Solar Scam, for allegedly duping a Nilambur native of Rs 29 lakh and issuing threats.
A man in Kasaragod's Manjeshwar allegedly stabbed his 18-year-old daughter to death following a family dispute over property and divorce plans. The father, recently returned from Gulf, was arrested.
The India-US trade agreement marks a significant diplomatic achievement, reducing tariffs and potentially reshaping energy policies. This analysis explores the deal's implications for India's economic strategy and global positioning.
E Sreedharan inaugurated an office in Ponnani to prepare a detailed project report for a proposed high-speed rail corridor in Kerala. The project, estimated at Rs 13.1 crore, aims to connect Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur in 3.15 hours.
Thiruvananthapuram sessions court temporarily suspends 3-year sentence of former transport minister Antony Raju in evidence manipulation case, but conviction and MLA disqualification remain.
Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee reveals Delhi slum children aged 3-5 perform equally to Cambridge professors' kids in pre-math skills, challenging education assumptions.
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed allegations of Kerala's neglect in the Union Budget, highlighting a substantial increase in railway allocations and discussing high-speed rail projects.
Economic Offences Wing arrests Preeti Singh, a key accused in the Shine City real estate scam that allegedly cheated investors of crores across UP districts.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has received a formal invitation from the Vatican for an audience with Pope Leo XIV in March. The state government had requested the meeting through diplomatic channels last December.
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court grants interim stay on demolition of a multi-storey building in Civil Lines after revised plan submission, directing NMC to respond within a week.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will introduce a pay-and-park system on congested roads in Malleswaram to manage traffic and parking issues effectively.
A 22-year-old Blinkit delivery executive was stabbed to death in Delhi's Mayur Vihar area following an altercation. Delhi Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with the incident.
Both Houses of Parliament will continue discussing the President's address amid a major political row triggered by Rahul Gandhi's attempt to quote from former Army chief Naravane's unpublished memoir on the 2020 India-China conflict.
US President Donald Trump confirmed he requested Russian President Vladimir Putin for a week-long pause on energy strikes in Ukraine during severe cold wave, with Putin reportedly agreeing.
Finance Minister proposes electronic filing for lower/nil TDS certificates, easing compliance for small taxpayers currently facing manual application delays and follow-ups.
Chandigarh Police have successfully arrested a notorious vehicle thief, recovering two stolen vehicles in a significant crackdown on auto theft in the region.
A major dispute has arisen in Chandigarh regarding the sale of Gurdwara land, sparking protests and legal scrutiny over the transaction's legality and community impact.
Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 2,911 crore for railway expansion in Himachal Pradesh, a 27-fold increase from Congress era. Projects worth Rs 17,711 crore underway.
Gauhati High Court protects long-serving health department employees, ruling state cannot invalidate appointments after 14 years due to administrative irregularities.
Rikshit Chauhan, a Merchant Navy sailor from Himachal Pradesh, has returned home after being detained by US forces in the North Atlantic. He described the situation as feeling like a 'war-zone' and credited the Indian government for his release.
Poor illumination beneath Nagpur's RTO flyover between NU Square and Ravinagar creates dangerous conditions for pedestrians and drivers, especially affecting students from nearby colleges and hostels during evening hours.
Opposition leaders and NCP members raise serious doubts about the Jan 28 plane crash near Baramati that killed former deputy CM Ajit Pawar, questioning visibility claims and demanding independent probe.
A hawkers plaza built near Wardha district collectorate remains closed for eight years despite ₹1.1 crore investment, now allegedly used for illegal activities while citizens demand administrative action.
Kanpur police arrested Shaukat, a murder accused absconding since 1990, from Koyla Nagar. He was wanted for a 1984 shooting linked to wrestler rivalry, with a Rs 50,000 reward announced in 2026.
The Supreme Court granted bail to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a disproportionate assets case, while AAP emphasized it's not an acquittal and vowed to continue legal action.