The Kerala Independent Farmers' Association has issued a 15-point rights charter, focusing on human-wildlife conflict, and may field candidates in upcoming assembly elections based on political parties' responses to their demands.
Former opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala calls on Nobel laureate Amartya Sen and other intellectuals to skip Kerala's International Conference on Development and Democracy, citing government corruption and anti-democratic tendencies.
A Lucknow businessman received an extortion letter using gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's name. Police arrested ex-employee Umesh Kumar Yadav, who was inspired by films and web series.
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled sweeping election reforms demanding mandatory voter ID, proof of citizenship, and strict mail-in ballot restrictions through his proposed SAVE AMERICA Act.
Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar emphasized the government's commitment to utilizing central funds for Andhra Pradesh's development, citing budget allocations for infrastructure, welfare, and economic growth.
The Kochi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Sany Heavy Industry Ltd and Icon Equipment to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to a complainant for supplying a defective excavator that failed within months of purchase, causing financial
Two brothers, Gurdeep Singh (34) and Hardeep Singh (30), were killed when a speeding Swift car hit their motorcycle at Tinkoni intersection in Mansa. The driver was arrested.
Himachal Pradesh warns of mass closures and wage freezes after a central committee recommends scrapping a critical financial grant. CM Sukhu vows legal battle as state faces insolvency.
Andhra Pradesh's APSRTC has set March 2027 as the deadline to fully deploy 1,050 new electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, delayed from 2025 due to charging infrastructure gaps.
GFP President Vijai Sardesai writes urgent letter to PM Modi, highlighting the contradiction between praising Portugal PM's Goan roots and stripping Indian passports from Goans registered in Portugal.
Farm organizations in Punjab burn effigies of the AAP government and announce support for BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) after police action and FIRs against activists. Protests intensify for release of jailed farmers.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to take strict action against those responsible for the food poisoning incident at Devarapalli Ashram boys' hostel where 92 students fell ill.
Calangute sarpanch Joseph Sequeira states ongoing constructions approved under scrapped ODP continue until Supreme Court decides. Villagers report persistent water supply problems despite new infrastructure.
A Sikh farmer in Punjab's Moga district donates land to provide direct access to a 70-year-old Muslim graveyard, ending a decades-long struggle for over a dozen families who previously had to detour through private fields.
In a major relief for mobile users, Bapatla district police recovered 237 lost phones worth Rs 50 lakh in January and returned them to owners. SP B Umamaheswar led the special drive.
Visakhapatnam police arrested Ch Lochana Kumar for impersonating a deputy superintendent of police and cheating unemployed youths with false job promises over six years, involving multiple cases and lakhs of rupees.
Congress MP Deepender Hooda announced a protest in Sonipat on February 15 against Haryana's BJP government for cutting old-age pensions, accusing them of attacking elderly dignity and failing to implement promised increases.
Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar condemns suspension of two IAS officers, alleging corruption in smartphone procurement for Anganwadi workers, urges Union home minister to intervene.
Police in Rourkela have arrested four men and detained a juvenile for the murder of a tea shop worker near the railway station. The victim was attacked with a knife on Friday night.
The Goa government has sanctioned Rs 95 lakh under a new scheme to revive declining traditional salt pans, offering financial aid to 75 farmers and creating a support unit for technical assistance and restoration.
A judicial magistrate court in Panaji discharged 10 activists and political functionaries in a 2021 protest case, ruling there was no prima facie evidence to frame charges against them.
The West Bengal Assembly passes the Howrah Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, increasing wards from 50 to 66 to address population growth and improve civic services.
Kolkata's Vidyasagar Setu undergoes 12-hour Sunday closures for cable replacement, with weekly shutdowns expected until at least June end to overhaul the 33-year-old bridge.
Former BJP president J P Nadda will lead the first meeting of Uttarakhand BJP's state core committee on February 14, focusing on 2027 assembly election preparations with 'winnability' as the key ticket criterion.
Residents of 10 villages in Pithoragarh district demand merger with Bageshwar district, citing easier access to essential services. They plan a relay fast starting February 15 to press their demand.
A 16-year-old girl in Delhi's Shahdara area died after consuming acid. Her family has accused her husband of involvement, sparking a police investigation into the tragic incident.
Panchkula faces a surge in illegal hoardings featuring BJP leaders, prompting JJP to raise objections over violations of municipal norms and public space misuse.
Chandigarh faces a critical challenge after a significant budget cut, with poor fund utilisation threatening essential services. Experts call for urgent reforms in financial management and public accountability to safeguard healthcare, education, and infr
The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Administrative Committee reveals that unclaimed deposits from the DRS will be shared among civic bodies, panchayats, and the system operator to fund waste management and public awareness campaigns.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed strict action after approximately 100 students from a boys' hostel in Polavaram district were hospitalized with food poisoning symptoms.