Punjab Police's Operation Prahar investigates over 600 relatives of foreign-based gangsters for extortion, ransom mediation, and sheltering shooters, including arrests of Goldy Brar's parents.
Police in Shillong arrested two men for assaulting pedestrians and snatching mobile phones in Golflinks. The accused were identified and stolen items recovered.
Normal life was partially disrupted across Odisha as farmers' outfit NKS called a bandh over alleged irregularities in paddy procurement, with Congress support. Protesters staged road blockades, affecting traffic and forcing closures.
A special vigilance court in Phulbani sentenced an assistant sub-inspector to three years of rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 20,000 fine for accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 while serving in Boudh district.
Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Madurai for staying in India without proper documents. They had obtained fake Aadhaar and PAN cards while residing in Uttar Pradesh.
In Agra's Aligarh district, remains of 25-year-old Shabnam exhumed 40 days after death in suspected dowry death case. Father alleges murder for dowry, police register case against husband and family members.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and DMK's Kanimozhi met in Delhi but reached no seat-sharing agreement for Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Congress seeks more seats while DMK resists.
Koppal police have issued a public notification seeking assistance in tracing five missing persons - three women and two minor boys - from different parts of the district, with possible abduction suspected in one case.
The United Legislature Party (ULP) alliance of MNF and Congress has moved closer to forming the executive committee in Lai Autonomous District Council with the election of Congress leader C Lalmuanthanga as chairperson.
Gangster Goldy Brar has claimed responsibility for the Mohali murder in a purported audio clip, issuing a warning to the Punjab government. The incident raises security concerns in the state.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to the United States next week for high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at bolstering the India-US strategic partnership and addressing global challenges.
S A Chandrasekar, father of actor-politician Vijay, suggests Congress could reclaim its lost history by allying with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Chamundeshwari MLA GT Devegowda has instructed officials to implement permanent measures to stop sewage flow into Lingambudhi lake and clear stormwater drains, addressing foul odor and resident complaints.
Deputy opposition leader R B Udhayakumar pledges Madurai Metro Rail implementation if AIADMK regains power, highlighting five key poll promises including Kula Vilakku Thittam and criticizing DMK's discontinuation of welfare schemes.
The Committee on Tribal Unity suspended its 24-hour total shutdown along key highways after Naga People's Organisation imposed a counter-bandh. Both groups later lifted their agitations citing humanitarian concerns and social harmony.
Police in Mangaluru's Surathkal have arrested two individuals for stealing valuable copper and silver idols, including Pasappa Daiva and Mantradevata, along with other items from a locked house.
Odisha Congress chief Bhakta Charan Das seeks meeting with BJD president Naveen Patnaik to discuss joint strategy for Rajya Sabha election, aiming for consensus candidate for fourth seat.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced BJP's alliance seat sharing will conclude between Feb 15-20, while opposition parties struggle with Congress delaying agreements as CPI threatens independent candidate announcements.
A state Congress delegation met AICC leadership to review party functioning and alliance government performance in Jharkhand. Central leaders emphasized fulfilling seven guarantees made during 2024 assembly elections.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others perished when their chartered plane crashed near Baramati airport. The aircraft slipped during landing, hit a rock, and exploded, with bodies rendered unrecognizable.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addresses Karnataka's concerns about the Malayalam language bill, stating it offers linguistic minorities an option to study Malayalam alongside their mother tongue in schools.
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation informs High Court that granting two days paid menstrual leave to women conductors would be financially and administratively unsustainable, citing operational challenges.
The Supreme Court has ruled that civil courts are not automatically divested of jurisdiction under the Waqf Act, clarifying that Section 85 does not create absolute ouster of civil court authority in waqf matters.
Narcotics Control Bureau officers from Delhi raided a phenyl manufacturing unit in Mysuru's Hebbal industrial area as part of a drug case investigation. Police confirmed no banned substances were seized, only detergent-related materials.
A Delhi court has directed YouTube to remove a video accusing late spiritual leader Nirmal Singh Maharaj of fraud and assault, citing defamation and irreparable harm to reputation.
A Delhi court has convicted a juvenile for the 2017 murder of an undertrial prisoner in Jhajjar jail, rejecting defence arguments about wrongful apprehension and witness reliability.
Kodagu district commemorated the 127th birth anniversary of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa with ceremonies in Madikeri and other towns. Dignitaries, students, and ex-servicemen paid floral tributes, with his son emphasizing national service and AI awareness.
Coastal Security Police in Udupi held a crucial meeting with 40 water sports and tourist boat owners, emphasizing strict compliance with safety regulations following a fatal capsizing incident near Malpe coast.
Hulikal Nagabhushan Rao, Karnataka's oldest freedom fighter, passed away at 105 in Bengaluru. A veteran of the independence movement, he was honored by the Governor and actively opposed British rule.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre announced direct recruitment of 15 veterinarians, addressing BJP's criticism of vacant zoo posts. He also detailed progress on Shettihalli sanctuary denotification and Sharavathi compensation.