The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of Atal Pension Yojana until FY 2030-31 with extended government funding for awareness campaigns and gap funding to strengthen old-age income security for unorganised sector workers.
Pakistan has raised alarm at the UN over India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it water weaponization. India counters that the treaty cannot ignore security realities after terror attacks like Pahalgam.
Former Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar has been elected as the leader of Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators following the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections. This comes after the Mahayuti alliance secured a sweeping victory in Maharashtra civic polls.
India's Union Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 will be presented on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This marks her ninth consecutive budget presentation and the second full budget of Modi 3.0 government.
US President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to bring Greenland under American control, citing national security threats from Russia and China. His rhetoric has escalated following Nobel Peace Prize disappointment, raising global concerns about Arcti
Orissa High Court dismisses shopkeepers' plea against demolition for road widening, stating citizens have no fundamental right to occupy public land.
A severed head of a three-month-old child discovered near Kachchi Dargah in Patna's Fatuha area has shocked locals. Police are investigating possible links to tantrik rituals or superstition.
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The Patna High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against in-laws, stating cruelty allegations become 'inherently improbable' without shared residence or meaningful interaction.
Central Railway's intensive 12-hour enforcement operation across Mumbai's suburban network detected 5,787 cases of ticketless travel, collecting ₹25.23 lakh in fines.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly defended deportation efforts, stating illegal immigrants threaten India's security and opportunities for the poor. He criticized political parties for electoral shielding.
Donald Trump criticizes Britain's Chagos Islands transfer to Mauritius as weak, reversing his earlier stance and pushing for US control of Diego Garcia military base.
A municipal shelter home in Daltonganj with 50 beds sees only 5-10 occupants nightly despite freezing temperatures. Homeless people prefer railway platforms over the free facility offering beds, blankets, and safety.
Palamu administration intensifies preparations for upcoming civic body elections, identifying strong rooms at Nilamber Pitamber University amid concerns over facility defacement.
A giant swing collapsed during a school event in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, injuring several children. The incident, captured on video, has raised safety concerns.
The Gujarat High Court dismissed a litigant's plea to argue his case in Gujarati, upholding English as the official court language. The petitioner was directed to seek legal aid.
Cachar police conducted a raid in Sonai, seizing 365g of heroin worth Rs 2 crore and arresting Anwar Hussain. The drugs were hidden in soap cases, indicating a trafficking network.
A 45-year-old quack doctor was killed by motorcycle-borne assailants in Sohma village, Samastipur. Police recovered four empty cartridges and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the attackers.
The Maharashtra government has opposed gangster Abu Salem's parole application, citing high flight risk and potential diplomatic fallout with Portugal. Officials argue he could flee to evade justice.
Former US President Donald Trump references the UK-Mauritius Diego Garcia agreement as justification for acquiring Greenland, highlighting strategic concerns in the Indian Ocean.
Britain's government has approved plans for China's largest European embassy in central London, ending years of controversy over security concerns and spying allegations.
Bokaro district administration plans to brand locally produced honey as 'Bokaro Brand' to enhance farmers' earnings and establish agricultural identity through beekeeping initiatives.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Greenland is not naturally part of Denmark, supporting Trump's push for US control amid escalating Arctic tensions.
The NRI Sabha Punjab, Punjab's sole statutory body for expatriates, faces a leadership vacuum after delayed elections. Members raise concerns about financial transparency and constitutional violations.
Congress criticizes BJP's selection of Nitin Nabin as party president, questioning the election process and taking a dig at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Punjab government's reversal on missing Saroops has drawn attention to the Rasokhana shrine, raising questions about the handling of religious texts and sparking public debate.
Security forces have discovered a hidden kitchen in the Kishtwar forest, reportedly used by Pakistan-based terrorists for operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of a downward spiral in US-EU ties over Trump's Greenland demands at Davos, as tensions escalate.
Jharkhand's capital Ranchi will soon get its first transport park at Dhurwa to educate residents about road safety through interactive learning experiences.
Urdu newspapers dissect Maharashtra civic polls, questioning if secular parties lost traction. They highlight BJP's BMC dominance, Shinde Sena's kingmaker role, and welcome the end of 10-minute delivery deadlines.