Despite internal dissent and ticket-related rebellions, AIMIM significantly improved its performance in Maharashtra civic elections, winning 33 seats in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and 126 statewide.
Former MHA Special Secretary Praveen Vashista sworn in as Vigilance Commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission following voluntary retirement. Appointment made under CVC Act, 2003.
Former US President Donald Trump appoints a high-profile board for Gaza, featuring Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, billionaire Marc Rowan, World Bank's Ajay Banga, and adviser Robert Gabriel.
Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena fielded relatives of leaders in BMC elections but most lost, though his 29 seats remain crucial for BJP alliance to secure majority in Mumbai civic body.
Pei May Chinese School in Kolkata's Tangra area approaches Calcutta High Court to reclaim its building occupied by CISF personnel for 18 months, highlighting community's struggle.
Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for Census 2027, planning to train 5.5 lakh enumerators and supervisors. The state will conduct house-listing from May 22 to June 20, 2026, with population enumeration in February 2027.
A 21-year-old man died and two others were injured in a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Jaitpur. Police arrested eight, including five juveniles, after a social media dispute escalated into a knife attack.
The 2026 Republic Day Parade will feature 18 contingents, 30 tableaux, and 13 bands. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa will attend as chief guests.
Islami Andolan Bangladesh leaves the Jamaat-e-Islami-led grand alliance, citing injustice in seat allocation and ideological differences. The party plans to contest 268 seats independently.
Revenue department orders review of 52 lakh registrations after fraud using 'Burp Suite' software exposed in Telangana districts, causing estimated Rs 52 crore loss.
A 50-year-old farmer in Coimbatore was rescued from an 80-foot-deep well after slipping and falling. Firefighters used ropes and a net to bring him to safety.
A Shahdol district court awarded capital punishment to a man convicted of murdering a three-year-old girl, calling it a 'rarest of rare' case under POCSO Act.
Uttar Pradesh emerges as India's top state in reducing compliance burdens for businesses, with new reforms planned to further ease regulations and boost economic growth.
Pathanamthitta cyber police arrested Mahila Congress leader Ranjitha Pulikkan for posting derogatory comments about a rape complainant on Facebook. She faces non-bailable charges.
A scheduled caste youth was stabbed to death by his neighbour in Tiruchendur after a quarrel over sharing an electricity meter box. Police have arrested the accused and his son.
Hyderabad-based AIMIM led by Asaduddin Owaisi registers strongest-ever performance in Maharashtra civic elections, emerging as potential kingmaker in multiple corporations.
A Jabalpur court sentenced a domestic helper to three years in prison for repeatedly assaulting and starving a two-year-old boy. The abuse was captured on home CCTV footage installed by the worried parents.
The CPM central committee holds a three-day meeting in Vilappilsala to discuss strategies for retaining power in Kerala and improving prospects in West Bengal and Puducherry.
The Bangladesh interim government has appointed Omar Hadi, brother of slain radical Islamist leader Sharif Osman Hadi, as second secretary at the Birmingham mission in the UK on a contractual basis.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan met UK House of Lords Speaker Lord John McFall, emphasizing shared democratic values and technology collaboration for parliamentary work.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that democratic institutions remain strong when transparent, inclusive, and accountable. He spoke at the 28th CSPOC conference in New Delhi.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accuses AAP government of misusing state machinery to target Punjab Kesari Group, drawing parallels with Emergency-era media repression.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated seven new trains from Malda Town, featuring India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper and four Amrit Bharat Express services, alongside major rail projects.
A Delhi court criticized the Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre for intentional non-compliance with orders to release ten dogs to their owner, calling it a gross misuse of authority.
US President Donald Trump announced a seven-member founding executive board for Gaza peace, including Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, and Ajay Banga. The board chairs phase two of the US-backed plan amid ongoing violence.
A scientific examination report by VSSC on materials from the Sabarimala gold scam probe was submitted to the Kollam vigilance court on Friday. It analyzes 15 samples including sculptures and plates.
A six-year-old girl and her father were discovered dead in their Kochi home. Police suspect the father killed his daughter before dying by suicide, possibly due to financial stress.
Police in Balasore have detained several individuals for questioning regarding the alleged lynching of Sheikh Makarand Muhammad. Three arrests have been made, and authorities are monitoring social media to prevent unrest.
Tamil Nadu police will soon take gangster Maradu Aneesh into custody after his arrest in Kochi. Aneesh faces charges in a 2005 case and a Coimbatore robbery.
The Madras High Court has directed the CB-CID to submit a final report within two months regarding the death of a youth in Madurai. The court heard petitions alleging custodial torture and human rights violations.