America's renewed emphasis on consolidating influence in the Western Hemisphere has created a strategic power vacuum in Asia, allowing China greater freedom of action in the Taiwan Straits and South and East China Seas.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed former deputy mayor Mukesh Mokashi as its new group leader in the Thane Municipal Corporation, citing his organizational experience and municipal expertise.
Railway Protection Force in Thiruvananthapuram division arrested over 19,000 people for various offences including touting, littering, and drug trafficking from April to December 2025, with significant increases compared to previous year.
A Kollam vigilance court sentenced former police officer R Mohanan to 7 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 20,000 fine for accepting Rs 2,000 bribe in a 2015 accident case.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Tehran is not seeking conflict with the United States, warning a wider clash would harm all sides. The remarks came during a phone call with Egypt's President al-Sisi amid high tensions.
Aakash Singh Rathore explores how a just Republic, designed for equality, fairness, and shared prosperity, represents humanity's nearest approach to paradise in this insightful opinion piece.
Sunetra Pawar, sworn in as Maharashtra deputy chief minister, is expected to contest the Baramati assembly by-election following her husband Ajit Pawar's death. Political observers predict she may face no opposition.
Kochi MLAs P V Sreenijin and Uma Thomas emphasized urgent action on public issues at the district development committee meeting, addressing bus stand renovation, pollution concerns, and infrastructure delays.
Karunagappally police and Dansaf team arrested 25-year-old Zakir after he swallowed MDMA packets to evade arrest. He was found with 11.26g of drugs allegedly sourced from Bengaluru.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated projects worth Rs 173.78 crore and laid foundation stones for Rs 169 crore projects in Surat, totaling Rs 342 crore. He praised Surat as a national model for development and cleanliness.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directs departments to finish 27,898 pending rural development works within three months, emphasizing transparent and equitable growth.
Kerala government permits use of sand dredged from Muthalapozhi Harbour for NH-66 six-laning project, easing construction material shortage and accelerating work on critical Thiruvananthapuram stretch.
Surat crime branch arrests two women for allegedly attempting to sell a 10-day-old baby girl for Rs 2.5 lakh. The infant was brought from Maharashtra and rescued by police.
An 18-month-old girl, Priyanshi Devpach, died after being crushed by a reversing light load carrier in Nagpur's Kharbi area. The driver has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving and negligence.
A Vadodara ASI from the elite SOG unit was arrested for alleged links with a drug peddler caught with Rs 48 lakh heroin. The arrest marks the first such case involving a policeman from this unit in the city.
Kolkata Police files FIR against Mithun Bhattacharya for allegedly using forged documents to file objections against three electors in Behala Paschim assembly constituency. The accused denied filing objections and skipped hearings.
Former Mayo Hospital employee Kiran Manpiya, who conducted over 45,000 autopsies in 22 years, wins NMC election from Prabhag 3. The 62-year-old BJP member now aims to dissect civic problems with same dedication.
Himachal Pradesh government establishes administrative committees to oversee gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zila parishads following the expiration of elected PRI representatives' terms across most regions.
A significant fire erupted near stored refuse-derived fuel at Nagpur's Bhandewadi dumping yard on Saturday afternoon, prompting immediate response from municipal fire brigade teams.
A car rental deposit dispute in Thane's Shilphata escalated into a fatal stabbing and abduction. Police swiftly arrested three accused and rescued the victim within hours of the violent incident.
Nagpur's fire and emergency services face critical manpower shortages with 751 out of 872 posts vacant, leaving 13 fire stations understaffed and new fire tenders idle, threatening public safety in the city of over two million.
Thane police arrested a 25-year-old mobile repairman from Mumbra for allegedly running a narcotics racket using his business as a front. Authorities seized 750 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, gadgets, and cash worth over Rs 1.8 lakh.
The Union Health Ministry has appealed a Delhi High Court ruling that allowed parents of a deceased unmarried man to access his cryopreserved semen for posthumous reproduction, raising complex legal questions about inheritance and consent.
A federal judge has denied Minnesota's attempt to halt a major immigration enforcement surge under President Trump, ruling the state unlikely to succeed in its constitutional challenge.
Sunetra Pawar, wife of NCP leader Ajit Pawar, has taken oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister, marking a historic moment in state politics. The NCP's reunification efforts face significant hurdles amid ongoing factional disputes.
A young advocate from Ludhiana has achieved top rank in the Punjab and Haryana High Court Judicial Service exams, showcasing legal excellence in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Dera Ballan in Punjab's Jalandhar district on Ravidas Jayanti. A massive security deployment of 8,000 police personnel is in place following a threat email, ensuring tight security for the event.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, resigns from the party, accusing state unit head Raja Warring of ignoring senior leaders and praising PM Modi's governance.
The Rs 8,000 crore performance-based challenge fund for developing eight new cities remains unutilized for five years. Progress on air pollution control in million-plus cities and bus schemes also lags, highlighting urban development challenges.
Hindu Religious Minister P K Sekarbabu distributed laptops to 186 college students in Chennai under the 'Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil' scheme to boost IT and AI skills among youth.