UP Congress Committee president Ajay Rai has strongly condemned the BJP-led governments for allegedly harassing Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, whose authority as Shankaracharya was challenged by Prayagraj administration. Rai accused the BJP of being
Indian Air Force will showcase Operation Sindoor formation with Rafales, Su-30s, MiG-29s and Jaguar aircraft in Republic Day flypast. This marks first public display of military assets in actual combat sequence.
The BJP has been eliminated from the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation mayor contest after the position was reserved for Scheduled Tribes, benefiting the Shinde Sena alliance.
Shiva Kumari and son Shivam Kumar escaped unhurt after assailants fired at their car near Upperghat. Police suspect financial dispute with Dhanbad coal trader behind attack.
Kochi High Court directs vigilance to approach special court for limited custody of Kollam cashew trader Aneesh Babu in ED bribery case probe, while adjourning his petition for CBI transfer to February 10.
Two notorious criminals involved in robbery were arrested within 12 hours after an encounter with police in Ghazipur district. Police recovered weapons and cash from their possession.
BMC announces a 24-hour water cut in parts of Mumbai's Bhandup, Mulund, and Thane from January 27 to 28 for repair works. Citizens advised to use water judiciously and boil it.
Chhattisgarh government establishes Raipur urban police commissionerate from January 23, creating separate urban and rural policing jurisdictions with executive magistrate powers for the commissioner.
Chhattisgarh police impound vehicles and arrest drivers after viral video shows school students performing dangerous stunts from speeding SUVs during a farewell party in Korba district.
A 20-day-old infant miraculously survived after a monkey snatched her and threw her into a well in Sevni village, Chhattisgarh. Quick rescue and timely medical intervention saved her life.
IAS officer Shalini Agarwal transferred from Surat Municipal Commissioner post amid controversy over school site relocation. She takes charge as MD of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin demands abolition of Governor's address tradition after R N Ravi's third consecutive walkout from Assembly, sparking debate on constitutional practices.
Ramgarh police arrested seven individuals for stealing 2,000 kg of copper and metal scraps from a closed steel factory. The incident occurred on January 12, with arrests made in Bokaro and Hazaribag districts.
Election Commission clarifies to Supreme Court that Special Intensive Revision process follows legal guidelines, addressing parental birth proof requirements due to increased cross-border migration.
A Bokaro POCSO court has sentenced two men, including the victim's father, to life imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl in 2025. The court relied on forensic evidence and CCTV footage.
New York City faces a political experiment as Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a left-wing firebrand, works with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, a billionaire heir. Their ideological clash tests whether progressive governance and data-driven policing can coexist.
A Sabar Institute analysis reveals 43.7% of female voters deleted from Bengal's 2026 draft roll were marked 'permanently shifted', highlighting marriage-linked migration and documentation gaps as key factors disproportionately affecting women's electoral
As Trump proposes a $1bn permanent Board of Peace for Gaza, India must evaluate its implications beyond the UN's temporary framework and consider global governance shifts.
The Election Commission summons 30 lakh unmapped electors for hearings, with 1 lakh facing SIR queue scrutiny. Form 7 objections and logical discrepancies under review in Kolkata's electoral roll revision.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursed financial assistance worth over Rs 315 crore to more than 4.57 lakh beneficiaries of the Subhadra scheme via DBT. The scheme provides Rs 10,000 annually to eligible women for five years.
Kerala High Court directs FRRO to facilitate return of two Sri Lankan nationals detained for over two years without charges, citing deprivation of liberty rights.
A 26-year-old man died in a road accident in Hazaribag while taking his wife to her graduation examination. His wife sustained critical injuries and has been referred to RIMS, Ranchi for advanced treatment.
China formally declines US invitation to join Gaza 'Board of Peace,' emphasizing UN Charter adherence. Trump's Davos proposal faces legitimacy questions as key allies abstain.
New Delhi Municipal Council begins comprehensive road carpeting and milling work on 79 prominent roads from February 15, with completion targeted for May 31. The Rs 70+ crore project aims to enhance durability and driving experience.
Saravanampatti police in Coimbatore arrested five youths, including four minors, for assaulting a man near Ganapathy. The incident, captured on video, went viral on social media.
A Bengaluru court sentences five men to life imprisonment for a 2011 public hacking murder. In a separate case, another man receives life term for killing his co-worker during a drunken altercation in 2021.
The UAE has implemented a comprehensive Child Digital Safety Law effective January 2026, shifting legal responsibility for children's online activities to parents with fines up to AED 100,000 for violations.
A 25-year-old staffer at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 32-year-old South Korean woman during her departure. The incident occurred during baggage procedures, leading to a case under the B
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva reaffirm their commitment to enhancing the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership during a phone conversation, with Lula's state visit to India scheduled for early 2026.
Kerala High Court directs state government to investigate alleged criminal trespass at St Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Ernakulam, where a faction is accused of residing inside and restricting entry to others.