Jammu & Kashmir's Economic Survey reveals only 23.81% of its 18,000 MW hydropower potential is harnessed. The UT plans to double capacity with four major projects by 2028, alongside smart metering and renewable energy initiatives.
India's Defence Ministry will discuss the ₹3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale jets from France next week, ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to New Delhi in February.
The Surat Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has mandated ICICI Lombard to pay the full Insured Declared Value of Rs 20.3 lakh to a Volvo car owner, rejecting a surveyor's low valuation after a crash.
Bardoli Rural police arrested 13 individuals, including five women, for allegedly torturing three family members in Masad village after a young man reportedly eloped with a girl from a different community.
A fire at a women's hostel in Musheerabad, Hyderabad, caused panic but resulted in no injuries thanks to timely firefighter response. A separate hotel fire in Banjara Hills caused ₹5 lakh in damage.
A 68-year-old man, Narendra Yadav, was killed after a truck hit his electric scooter on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway. The driver fled, and police are investigating with CCTV footage and witness statements.
The Telangana High Court has upheld the TGPSC's Group I selection process, providing relief to the state government and 562 officers. The division bench set aside a single judge's order that had annulled the Mains exam results.
The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has announced a temporary road closure on Vikas Marg from February 7 to 8 for pipeline installation and water system strengthening work. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes.
The Telangana High Court has issued notices to BRS leader Gandra Venkata Ramana Reddy in criminal petitions filed by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, seeking to quash two 2023 defamation cases. The court declined a stay on proceedings and adjourned the hea
Residents report the Vimannagar one-way traffic system has collapsed due to lax enforcement and official transfers, causing chaos on narrow roads despite initial success in reducing travel times.
Fresh violence has erupted in Manipur's Churachandpur district following the oath-taking of Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho as deputy chief ministers, sparking protests and clashes.
Mumbai police arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly raping and impregnating his 20-year-old daughter, following a DNA match from a foetus. The case involved multiple assaults and a complex investigation.
A 35-year-old head constable in Surat was allegedly assaulted by four persons while clearing a traffic jam. The incident occurred in Nana Varachha, with the accused fleeing the scene. Police have registered a case but made no arrests yet.
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation's standing committee has concluded discussions on the 2026-27 budget, proposing reductions in charge hikes and additional development works before formal approval.
Parliament data reveals Saudi Arabia and UAE accounted for most of 168,665 Indian deportations from 2021-2025. US, Canada, UK also show rising numbers, with concerns over treatment during deportations.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed a plea to halt criminal proceedings in a cyber fraud case where a victim was allegedly induced to invest over Rs 80 lakh in bitcoin, stating proceedings cannot be quashed on mere apprehension.
BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao criticizes Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for using objectionable language against opposition leaders, alleging it hides governance failures and damages Telangana's political reputation.
A 3-year-old girl in Gurgaon's Sector 54 was allegedly sexually assaulted by two women house helps and a male accomplice. Police have registered a case under POCSO and BNS laws, with investigations ongoing.
Former President Donald Trump criticizes US elections as 'rigged and stolen,' urging Republicans to support the SAVE America Act, which mandates voter ID and proof of citizenship.
Punjab's Local Government Minister Balkar Singh Arora announced the clearance of 900 resolutions from municipal bodies, focusing on urban development and governance reforms.
Delhi Police felicitated businessman Mukesh Singh, who was brutally attacked after confronting four men harassing women in Mehrauli. The DCP praised his courage, while the victim's family detailed his severe injuries and long recovery ahead.
Gujarat's consumer justice system is under strain with 3 state commission members and 11 district presidents' posts vacant. In 2025, over 18,000 cases were filed but only 12,553 were disposed of, raising concerns about timely resolution.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced digital governance has slashed loan approval times for farmers from a month to 5 minutes via e-KCC. UP sets a Rs 3 lakh crore agricultural credit target for 2026-27 and explores AI in farming.
BJP has reportedly opened back-channel discussions with Samajwadi Party leader Arvind Chaudhary, signaling a strategic move to consolidate Kurmi votes in Uttar Pradesh ahead of assembly elections.
Three sisters in Ghaziabad died by suicide, with police seeking two mobile phones their father sold to investigate their obsession with Korean culture and online gaming as potential factors.
Manoj Jha argues that reducing political views to surnames erodes constitutional democracy, emphasizing the need for autonomy and shared principles over identity-based coercion.
In February 1986, the Indian government reversed a steep petroleum price increase within days, facing public pressure. The rollback caused a Rs 270 crore revenue loss, while Assam sought border talks and India mediated Sri Lanka's ethnic conflict.
Bihar Police issues strict guidelines for hostel safety, including mandatory registration, CCTV cameras, biometric attendance, and 24/7 female wardens, following the suspected suicide of a NEET aspirant in Patna.
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announces 10 new PSK-style centres in Bengaluru and a two-day processing target for e-khata applications, with 60% already issued within 24 hours.
Federal prosecutors across the United States are facing severe strain due to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement push and protest-related cases, leading to mass departures and crippling workloads.