Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that 90% of the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh is now liberated from Naxal influence, crediting security forces and government initiatives for this significant achievement.
The Army Chief emphasized the critical need for integrating advanced technology, including AI and drones, to enhance the effectiveness of counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Critical staff shortages and persistent delays in fund disbursement are severely hampering the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission projects in Rajouri district, impacting water supply timelines.
A gas leak at a scrap shop in Jammu caused panic among residents, leading to an emergency response. Authorities are investigating the incident to ensure safety.
A Bengaluru family has approached police alleging their daughter secretly shared private photos of her mother and aunt with a man, raising fears of online exploitation and misuse of personal data under IT Act provisions.
An anonymous email exposed a Rs 37 lakh road tax evasion scheme involving a black Lamborghini Huracan Evo in Bengaluru. Investigation revealed forged invoices and fabricated ownership records at Kasturinagar RTO.
Mumbai police have registered a case against the owner of Kadamb Kudpi House in Khar West after a falling slab injured two men. The dilapidated building had not been repaired despite its deteriorating condition.
Greater Chennai Corporation begins demolition at Manali bus terminal to build a modern two-storey facility with enhanced amenities, aiming to improve commuter comfort and handle growing passenger traffic in north Chennai.
Wagholi police detained six laborers for attempting to vote in Zilla Parishad elections using fabricated Aadhaar cards at a Kesnand voting center. Investigation ongoing into who provided the fake IDs.
An industrialist in Nashik lost cash and silver worth Rs 7 lakh after a burglar smashed his car window in Deolali Camp. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and note a pattern of similar thefts in the city.
The Indiya Jananayaga Katchi held its fourth state conference in Cuddalore, adopting 11 resolutions including condemnation of DMK corruption and support for an NDA government led by Edappadi K Palaniswami.
Two elderly men, Nagaraja (65) and Venkata Reddy (58), succumbed to injuries after a high-speed car rammed their motorcycle near Katamachanahalli, Chintamani. The car occupants fled, abandoning the vehicle, as police launch a search.
Prime Minister Modi and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim issued a strong joint condemnation of cross-border terrorism, marking a significant alignment. The bilateral meeting resulted in numerous agreements across defense, semiconductors, and security cooperatio
The Deccan Herald Speak Out forum on February 9, 2026, featured diverse public opinions on governance, economy, and social issues, reflecting citizen engagement in democratic discourse.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin announced the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme, blaming the Union government for a funds crunch while highlighting DMK's welfare measures for state employees.
Greater Chennai Corporation expands free public toilet facilities to 474 locations with 5,176 seats, featuring accessibility features and QR code feedback systems.
Power supply will be disrupted in various areas of Bengaluru this Tuesday and Wednesday due to scheduled maintenance work by the electricity board. Residents in HSR Layout, Koramangala, Electronics City, and others should prepare for outages.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned Left politics as a shrinking 'retrograde ideology' while commending BJP MP C Sadanandan Master's Rajya Sabha speech where he displayed his prosthetic legs from a CPM attack decades ago.
A 26-year-old shop owner in Pune was assaulted by relatives of an injured motorcyclist at a hospital after a road accident, despite helping the victim. Police report cross-complaints filed.
A 26-year-old shop owner in Pune was brutally assaulted by relatives of an injured motorcyclist at a hospital after a road accident, leading to cross-complaints with police.
A family in Sherewal village, Ludhiana, claims to have lost multiple sons to drugs and is demanding the arrest of a woman accused of supplying drugs. Police are conducting raids, but she remains absconding, possibly in Rajasthan.
Over 100 representatives from multiple states gathered in Lucknow to establish the All India Pasmanda Ulema Board, focusing on social, economic, and educational challenges faced by the community.
Multiple crucial trains from Ludhiana remain cancelled post-winter fog, disrupting daily commutes. Railways cite annual schedule and track work, promising March 1 resumption.
The demolition of illegal structures around Chandola lake in Ahmedabad uncovered a 40,000 sq m discrepancy in lake area due to town planning errors, sparking controversy and corrective measures.
Residents and commuters in Hyderabad's Khajaguda area face severe sanitation issues along the DPS to Lanco Hills stretch, with garbage, animal waste, and foul odors creating health hazards. GHMC cites jurisdictional challenges on private land.
A shocking incident of road rage unfolded on Gurgaon's Golf Course Road, where youths allegedly dragged a man from his car and assaulted him. The attack, caught on video, occurred near Sector 42 Rapid Metro station late Saturday night.
A 9-year-old boy in Ludhiana was seriously injured after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs on Noorwala Road. Residents are urging the administration to address the persistent stray dog menace in the area.
Authorities investigated a septic tank at Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home amid her disappearance, with ransom notes and DNA evidence pointing to a kidnapping. Health concerns add urgency.
A Cessna 172 training aircraft from Redbird Flying Training Academy executed a forced landing in a field near Bagalkot, Karnataka. Both pilots emerged unscathed from the incident, which occurred approximately 100 km east of Belagavi airport.
The Karnataka Congress alleges that government claims about bullet trains benefiting the state are false, citing only two of the announced projects pass through Karnataka.