Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the civil terminal at Halwara airport in Ludhiana, Punjab. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann renewed the demand to name it after freedom fighter Kartar Singh Sarabha. The PM also renamed Adampur airport as Sri
The Union Budget 2026-27 has more than doubled capital transfers to Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry under the SASCI scheme, boosting infrastructure funding.
Two minor boys booked in Lucknow for allegedly assaulting a schoolmate, causing vision loss in his right eye. Family accuses school of inaction; police investigation underway.
Two persons were injured as rival gangs clashed violently in South Kolkata's Golpark area on Sunday night, with reports of bomb hurling, stone-pelting, and gunshots. A police van was vandalized during the confrontation.
Delhi sessions court sentences gangster Parvesh Mann to seven years in jail under MCOCA, with five allies also convicted. The verdict follows a delay that drew criticism from the Delhi High Court.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta welcomes Union Budget 2026-27 as 'people-centric,' while opposition leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Devender Yadav criticize it for lacking employment generation and pollution control measures.
Delhi Police has arrested two more individuals linked to a sticker extortion racket targeting traffic police and officials, bringing total arrests to 10. The gangs allegedly used manipulated videos for blackmail.
An 81-year-old NRI woman was found murdered at her Khanna residence. Police suspect robbery, with CCTV footage being scanned and forensic evidence collected.
The Maldives has unexpectedly claimed the Chagos Archipelago, offering to maintain US-UK military operations at Diego Garcia. This move intensifies geopolitical tensions involving the US, China, and India.
Kalepadal police are investigating a motorcycle theft in Pune's Hadapsar area where a masked youngster fled with a Rs 1.40 lakh bike after requesting a test ride from a used vehicle showroom.
A tragic road accident in Pune's Wakad area resulted in the death of a 19-year-old daily wage worker after his scooter was hit by a truck at Kalewadi Phata signal on Friday afternoon.
Allahabad MP Ujjwal Raman Singh and Samajwadi Party leaders condemn Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a corporate budget that neglects common people, farmers, and Uttar Pradesh's development needs.
Vastrapur police register cheating case after a self-drive SUV rented for 12 hours is not returned. The hirer switched off his phone and disappeared with the Rs 15 lakh vehicle.
A woman sub-inspector posted at Bihta police station in Patna has been suspended after a video showing her slapping a young man went viral. The incident occurred during a police response to a 112 call regarding a land dispute.
A 43-year-old truck driver died instantly after his vehicle struck a transformer and contacted high-tension wires in Gill village, Ludhiana. This marks the third such incident in the area since late 2023.
Police in Rourkela arrested a 55-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in Sundargarh district. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the child was alone at home.
Residents of Chandigarh are calling on local authorities to ensure proper upkeep of infrastructure to prevent monsoon-related issues like waterlogging and road damage.
Two unidentified men on a motorcycle snatched a bag containing Rs 7.9 lakh from a transport driver near Yavat, Pune. The incident occurred as the victim was heading to a puncture repair shop after a bank visit. Police have registered a case under BNS and
A 26-year-old woman labourer died by suicide at Sabarmati Ashram in Ranip, while a teenage construction worker fell to his death in Sola. Police investigations ongoing.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch registers FIR against 120 online entities for running solicitation-prostitution rackets, circulating obscene content, and cheating citizens through online payments using AI-generated explicit material.
A 75-year-old woman died and her 74-year-old friend was injured after being hit by a PMPML bus on Aundh Road in Pune. Police have registered a case against the driver.
Union Budget 2026 announces duty exemption for fish caught by Indian vessels in EEZ/high seas, boosts seafood export inputs limit to 3%, and scales up veterinary professionals by over 20,000 to formalize animal husbandry.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 shows a slight increase in Jal Jeevan Mission allocation to Rs 67,670 crore, while Namami Gange Mission-II faces a reduction to Rs 3,100 crore from current year's Rs 3,400 crore.
A tragic incident in Badami, Karnataka, where a woman allegedly killed her three children before attempting suicide. Police investigation is ongoing into the shocking family tragedy.
A comprehensive overview of the key opinion pieces featured in Deccan Herald's Speak Out section on February 2, 2026, covering diverse perspectives on current affairs and societal issues.
Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders including Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and State Finance Minister Jagdish Dewda praised Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026-27, highlighting its focus on Vikasit Bharat, welfare schemes, and infrastructure deve
Housing Minister Krushna Mahapatra's inspection leads to rapid park makeover in Bhubaneswar. In Cuttack, a mother bites son over studies. Deputy CM Parvati Parida enjoys religious tourism.
A woman in Ludhiana suffered a miscarriage after being brutally assaulted by her husband, police said. The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the BNS.
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 517 crore for Pune Metro project. Funds to prioritize Phase-I completion including Pimpri-Nigdi line and Swargate-Katraj tunneling. Phase-II expansion planned for 2026-27 fiscal year.
Former CM Kamal Nath and PCC chief Jitu Patwari criticize the Union Budget 2026, calling it directionless and ignoring common people, farmers, youth, and middle-class families.