Russia has stated that India is free to buy oil from any country, including Venezuela, following reports of talks between the US and India on Venezuelan oil. This comes amid global energy market shifts.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced India's support for the FORGE initiative, the successor to the Mineral Security Partnership, at the Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting, highlighting India's strategic role in global mineral security.
The United States and Iran have agreed to resume crucial nuclear discussions in Oman on February 6, as former President Trump issues a stern warning to Supreme Leader Khamenei, escalating geopolitical tensions.
Vikas Nath, 63, director of Michelin-starred Benares, admitted spiking a woman's drink with GBL at Annabel's private club. CCTV evidence and staff intervention prevented consumption, sparking legal and social trust debates.
Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court issues notices over PIL alleging 89,308 compensatory trees remain unplanted, causing city's green cover to drop from 31% to 21%. Authorities given 6 weeks to respond.
Haryana government has notified 29 services of the Haryana Labour Welfare Board under the Right to Service Act, 2014, with fixed time limits for delivery.
Two men were arrested in Gurgaon's Nathupur area for allegedly abducting and torturing five boys aged 10-13 years, suspecting them of theft from a construction site. Police are searching for more suspects.
A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 23-year-old uncle in Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. Police have registered a case under POCSO Act and BNS sections, with a search operation ongoing for the accused.
Indore Traffic Police reports 114 fatalities in 113 accidents at 16 black spots from 2023-2025. Data shows rising trends, with interventions removing 5 spots and adding 5 new ones.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court converts lawyer's letter into PIL over alleged large-scale tree cutting along London Street corridor, raising environmental concerns about Nagpur Municipal Corporation's transparency.
The Election Commission of India will convene all state election commissioners on February 24 to discuss EVM sharing, electoral rolls, and technological innovations for smoother local body elections.
MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya inspected civic facilities in Sector 4 and Bhim Nagar, directing officials to operationalize closed municipal properties and improve monitoring.
The Special Task Force (STF) shot dead notorious shooter Banarasi Yadav in Varanasi during an exchange of fire. Yadav was wanted for the murder of builder Mahendra Gautam and had 21 criminal cases against him.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed orders from the Haryana Human Rights Commission that mandated environmental inspections of rice sheller units in Kaithal, citing jurisdictional concerns.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed strict action against a forest officer accused of coercing an employee to sign fake bills during a Jan Samvad in Kurukshetra. He addressed 225 grievances, ordered probes into corruption and non-payment iss
Varanasi Municipal Corporation exempts cycle-rickshaws from license fees, simplifies bylaws for businesses, expands slum facilities, and implements free Wi-Fi at ghats in major reforms.
A 35-year-old auto driver in Tiruvallur died by suicide after facing harassment from creditors over an unpaid loan of Rs 26,000. Police investigation reveals financial strain and frequent arguments with recovery agents.
Nagpur police's crime branch rescued three women, including two nurses from Ludhiana, from a flesh trade racket operating from a Wanadongri hotel. One arrest made, three suspects absconding.
An unidentified man, aged 25-35, was found dead near a power substation in Gurgaon's Sector 44. Police suspect electrocution while attempting to steal copper wires. Investigation ongoing under BNSS.
A 20-year-old woman from Bihar was killed in a suspected hit-and-run incident near IFFCO Chowk Metro station in Gurgaon. Police registered a case and are scanning CCTV footage to trace the vehicle.
An FIR has been registered against Prashant Bhardwaj, husband of MCG Ward 33 councillor Sarika Bhardwaj, for alleged criminal intimidation and caste-based abuse of sanitation workers in Gurgaon, sparking protests.
Rajasthan High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a 2013 punishment order that imposed stoppage of three annual grade increments on a judicial officer for misconduct.
A 41-year-old sadhu, Hiralal Nath, was discovered deceased inside a locked room at a hilltop temple in Jaipur Rural district. He had recently begun a 41-day tapasya and asked locals not to disturb him.
A Belagavi court sentenced 12 convicts to rigorous imprisonment for five years in the Hosavantamuri stripping and assault case that sparked statewide outrage in December 2023.
Gorakhpur's Rs 495-crore Goddhaiya drain rejuvenation project is 82% complete, aiming to finish by June 2026 to relieve waterlogging in 15 wards for 3.5 lakh residents.
Rajasthan High Court directs state legal services authority to submit comprehensive report on facilities at all 31 senior citizen homes by February 15, ensuring adequate amenities and medical care.
NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar met deputy CM Sunetra Pawar in Baramati, sparking reunification talks. The closed-door family meeting included condolences and discussions on Ajit Pawar's memorial.
Balbir Ahirwar and Lokendra Tomar, arrested for destroying evidence in the Raja Raghuwanshi murder case, have been discharged after Meghalaya Police found no material evidence against them.
The Supreme Court dismissed Pranav Choksi's petition challenging NSEL's decision to include him in a Rs 937 crore fraud recovery suit, with CJI Surya Kant questioning his father Mehul Choksi's whereabouts.
Chief Secretary V Srinivas directs formation of inter-departmental team to implement UNESCO guidelines for conservation and restoration of Jaipur's Walled City heritage area.