Police in Dhenkanal district have detained five additional individuals in connection with the assault and public humiliation of a pastor accused of forced religious conversion, bringing the total to nine detainees.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed all departments to upload and update projects costing over ₹5 crore weekly on the CM-Pragati portal for direct monitoring, emphasizing transparency and accountability.
A heated debate over Tamil language promotion unfolded in the Chennai assembly, with DMK ministers accusing BJP of electoral opportunism while BJP defended its global outreach efforts for Tamil.
Delhi's 2.6 lakh registered construction workers remain largely unaware of promised welfare benefits including maternity care, education assistance, and pensions, with only single-digit percentages accessing these schemes despite eligibility.
Tamil Nadu assembly witnessed heated exchanges as CM Stalin and AIADMK's Palaniswami sparred over govt employee welfare, pension scheme, and unfulfilled poll promises including MGNREGS workdays.
Supreme Court refuses to restrain ED from accessing mobile phone of I-PAC functionary Jitendra Mehta, clubbing similar privacy cases for Tuesday hearing.
Delhi Police arrested Hardesh alias Sonu for funding illegal arms trafficking and operating a fake passport racket. He was a close aide of top arms smuggler Saleem alias Pistol.
A member of the notorious Dandupalya gang has been apprehended in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh. This arrest follows the complete capture of all gang members and the filing of a chargesheet in a Bengaluru special court.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon will not face charges for his presence during a Minnesota church protest after a federal magistrate judge rejected the Justice Department's attempt to prosecute him.
Former Punjab Police head constable Munir Ahmad Malhi successfully appealed his deportation order in Canada, with the court citing lack of justification and transparency in the decision.
Surat's Althan police have registered a case against owners of a Mumbai-based visa consultancy firm for allegedly cheating 17 residents seeking European work permits, collecting Rs 30.80 lakh without delivering services.
A 28-year-old woman constable, Priti Parmar, was found dead in her Bharuch police quarters. She left a suicide note seeking forgiveness from parents. Police investigation ongoing.
A 30-year-old factory worker from Odisha died in Surat after his co-worker struck him multiple times with a stone during a violent altercation at Anjani Industries in Amjoli area.
Dahod police conducted two major seizures at Katwara police outpost, confiscating liquor worth Rs 1.92 crore in early morning raids, arresting two truck drivers from Rajasthan.
Tamil Nadu government increases daily walking passes at Tholkappia Poonga from 500 to 3,000 and halves pass fees after public access concerns. New measures prevent slot monopolization.
Half of sanctioned posts in Tamil Nadu's registration department remain vacant, forcing junior staff to hold senior positions. Employees protest statewide, warning of service delivery impacts.
Security agencies issue Republic Day alert warning of advanced technological threats, impersonation tactics using fake passes, and IEDs disguised as everyday objects. Drones and AI-powered glasses deployed.
Maharashtra government authorizes police to use mobile devices for audio/video recordings during investigations, admissible as evidence under new criminal code.
A flag hoisting ceremony was conducted at Hope Island near Kakinada as part of Republic Day celebrations, led by senior coastal security officials to affirm national sovereignty.
Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha felicitated lady constable Amudala Jaya Shanti in Vijayawada for her viral act of controlling traffic while holding her baby, praising her dedication.
Himachal Pradesh's Una district has witnessed significant infrastructure development worth Rs 3.24 crore under the Samarth initiative, aimed at empowering youth through modern facilities and recreational spaces.
A bus accident in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, left 15 people with minor injuries after the vehicle rolled down a hillside. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene.
A Delhi court has acquitted former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, citing insufficient and unreliable evidence. The verdict highlights the legal challenges in prosecuting decades-old communal violence incidents.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached 10 properties worth crores in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam, intensifying its probe into alleged illegal land allotments and money laundering.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a major election rally in Kerala tomorrow, marking the official launch of the BJP's campaign for the upcoming state assembly polls.
Election Commission officials have reaffirmed the absolute security and reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), stating they are tamper-proof and have multiple safeguards against manipulation.
Supreme Court points out Election Commission's SIR order lacked clarity on illegal immigration verification. EC counsel admits omission while defending the exercise's fairness and transparency.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil's nephew Yashrajsinh Gohil allegedly shot his wife accidentally with a licensed revolver in their Ahmedabad flat before turning the gun on himself, police said.
Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a senior clerk at Angamaly assistant labour office for allegedly accepting Rs 1,500 bribe to renew a firm's labour licence. The official was caught red-handed in a trap operation.
Top Maharashtra authorities confirm the long-delayed Marathwada water grid project will commence soon, with ₹33,668 crore allocated in the state budget and new water supply for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar nearing completion.