A special ACB court in Rajkot sentenced retired income tax officer Maulesh Mehta to four years rigorous imprisonment for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 from a share broker in 2019.
Lokayukta police in Haveri arrested assistant engineer B Mithunagouda of Hescom for accepting a bribe to issue a completion report for layout work in Guttal town.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visited victims of the Kakinada blast, promising justice and suspending four officials. The explosion primarily affected women and SC community members seeking daily wage work.
An accused in a bike theft case escaped from Mairwan police station in Siwan district after breaking a washroom wall. SP issued show-cause notices to two personnel and ordered an inquiry.
The Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of 39 pending complaints and appeals from Goa's consumer commission to the Bombay High Court due to a vacant president post. The court invoked Article 142 powers and gave states with fewer cases flexibility in re
A 30-year-old head nurse at Patna Medical College was allegedly beaten to death by her husband after a dispute over visiting his parental home for Holi. The accused has been arrested.
A scuffle erupted between Manipur Youth Congress members and police in Imphal during a protest against the BJP government, with an effigy of PM Modi seized after catching fire.
A three-year-old girl who went missing in Kotputli-Behror district was rescued from a bed box in a room. Police arrested a 35-year-old man under the Pocso Act for the abduction.
The Parshuram Economic Development Corporation has officially begun issuing soft loans to support financial self-reliance and entrepreneurship within the Brahmin community in Maharashtra.
The 19 Garhwal Rifles inaugurates a modern computer training laboratory at Living Water High School in Churachandpur, enhancing digital literacy in Manipur's volatile buffer area.
Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary inaugurated South Asia's largest Coca-Cola bottling plant and a JK Cement unit in Buxar, with Rs 1700 crore investment aimed at creating one crore jobs in Bihar.
A devastating fireworks explosion in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, killed 21 people, with authorities citing high demand during wedding season and festivals as key factors behind the tragedy.
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.