The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court's decision denying bail to Valmik Karad, former Parli municipal council president, accused in the 2024 abduction and murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district.
A 45-year-old PDS dealer, Sulekha Devi, was found dead with multiple stab wounds at her Patna home. Police are investigating the murder, analyzing CCTV and questioning family amid unclear motives.
Bihar Police has intensified security measures with over 50,000 personnel deployed to ensure peaceful Holi and Ramzan celebrations. Strict guidelines include social media monitoring and riot control readiness.
A forest department officer in Dehradun's Vikasnagar was assaulted by mining operators while investigating illegal activities. Police have registered FIRs from both sides amid rising tensions.
Reliance Industries will construct a Rs 120 crore mega annaprasadam kitchen for TTD in Tirumala, alongside digital donation initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.
Residents in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district are protesting against mounting electricity bills due to irregular meter readings and delayed billing by UPCL, pushing households into higher tariff slabs and causing significant financial hardship.
A potential train disaster was prevented near Kumarbagh station in West Champaran after the driver of the Bagaha-Patliputra Intercity Express noticed track damage and applied emergency brakes.
Madhya Pradesh power consumers face confusion as the state government claims free smart meter installation while discoms factor hundreds of crores in costs into tariff hike proposals, raising questions about who ultimately pays.
A government school teacher in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, faces POCSO charges for allegedly molesting several girl students. The accused is on the run after being suspended.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced a four-laning project, organic agriculture institute, and water conservation schemes at the state-level Krishi Vikas Mela in Ladwa, emphasizing sustainable farming.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off the BJP's Jan Ashirwad Yatra from Gupteswar Devalaya in Dhekiajuli, seeking public blessings for a third consecutive term ahead of assembly elections.
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi is being considered as the party's chief ministerial candidate and may contest from Jorhat assembly constituency in upcoming elections, according to party sources.
BJP conducts district-level workshops across Assam to train leaders in communication skills for voter engagement, focusing on government initiatives and local projects ahead of elections.
A 32-year-old man in Guwahati has been arrested for allegedly assaulting two constables and a driver while being taken for a medical examination related to a case of assaulting his mother.
A Supreme Court judge emphasized the urgent need for a strong regulatory framework to address social media abuse, highlighting its impact on society and democracy.
Guwahati Municipal Corporation inaugurated its first smart house numbering system in Birubari, featuring QR-coded plates linked to a GIS platform to enhance property management and civic services.
A man accused of demanding Rs 50 lakh in extortion was injured in a police encounter in Hansi after allegedly snatching a weapon and opening fire on officers. The incident followed his arrest earlier on Friday.
Police in Agra have filed an FIR against Suresh Chaudhary, son of BJP MLA Babulal Chaudhary, for allegedly assaulting and threatening a toll plaza employee. The incident has sparked public outrage after CCTV footage went viral online.
The Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority has launched the 'Baal Suraksha' program to recover and rehabilitate missing children, with 350 cases currently unregistered. The initiative involves para-legal volunteers and mobile justice vehicles.
Dehradun Municipal Corporation seeks state action against a councillor accused of assaulting a sanitation worker, ending a two-day strike. Work resumes except in Panditwari ward.
The body of a 20-year-old youth, Mohd Masoom, was discovered in Begusarai under suspicious circumstances. Police suspect internal gang rivalry as the motive, given his criminal history in liquor smuggling and drugging rail passengers.
A 28-year-old differently abled man was allegedly beaten to death in Baradhi village, Rohtas district, after visiting a married woman. Police have arrested the woman's husband, and an investigation is ongoing.
West Bengal's final electoral roll for SIR 2026 stands at 6.44 crore, down from the draft list's 7.08 crore, with 60.66 lakh names under adjudication.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate phone conversations with his Israeli and Iranian counterparts, emphasizing India's stance on de-escalation and peaceful resolution through dialogue amid heightened regional tensions.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has empanelled 41 IAS officers for secretary-level positions and 28 for additional secretary roles, including key figures from various state cadres.
Congress MLA Qazi Nizamuddin writes to Uttarakhand DGP, expressing concern over recent assaults targeting minority community members in Haridwar and Rudrapur, warning of threats to social harmony.
Indian embassies in UAE and Syria issue urgent safety advisories as tensions escalate following US-Israel strikes on Iran, with airspace closures stranding travelers.
Approximately 1,200 Indian students, mostly medical scholars, are stranded in Iran after US and Israeli strikes. The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association urges the Indian government to prepare an evacuation plan as tensions escalate.
A 28-year-old man was killed and a college student injured in a shooting near a bridge in Aligarh after a Holi Milan function. Police suspect the motive is linked to ragging and past enmity.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP's Rs 60,000 crore Prayagraj spending, citing Ganga pollution and traffic issues. He pledges all-round development if SP wins 2027 polls.