A 72-year-old retired BMC clerk from south Mumbai was cheated of Rs 88,000 by a man posing as an astrologer offering relationship healing services through Instagram and Facebook advertisements in November 2025.
The Central government has approved honorary commissioned ranks for 2,241 Junior Commissioned Officers of the Indian Army, including 437 as honorary captains and 1,804 as honorary lieutenants, recognizing their long and distinguished military service ahea
The POCSO Act faces scrutiny as cases reveal families filing complaints against young boys in consensual relationships, sparking debate on adolescent consent and legal reforms.
A young boy in Indore demonstrated remarkable honesty by returning a lost mobile phone to its rightful owner at the railway station, receiving widespread praise for his integrity.
A Mumbai woman has alleged assault by a massage therapist after cancelling an app-based service session midway, raising concerns about safety in on-demand wellness services.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was felicitated by Uttar Pradesh leadership in Lucknow for his significant contributions to innovation and space exploration.
The Captain of Ports department in Goa has approved a Rs 6.6 crore project to restore two jetties in the Mandovi river and replace the ageing Campal lighthouse to enhance navigational safety and infrastructure.
A 30-year-old criminal with multiple pending cases was fatally shot by his associates at a guest house in Agra's Trans Yamuna area. Police recovered empty cartridges and liquor bottles from the scene.
Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring condemns the railway track blast near Sirhind, calling it a failure of AAP government and police, warning of deteriorating law and order.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Surat arrested a Nigerian woman carrying methamphetamine and cocaine worth Rs 2 crore, concealed in multivitamin containers and cornflakes packets on a train from Faridabad to Mumbai.
Davanagere FTSC Court imposes 20-year imprisonment and Rs 40,000 fine on M Arun for raping a minor, with Rs 5 lakh compensation ordered for the survivor.
Davanagere traffic police launched prepaid auto service at bus stand and railway station to curb arbitrary fares. While passengers save money, auto drivers protest the new rate of Rs 38 for 1.6km, demanding Rs 50 instead.
An Agra court has sentenced two men to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for raping a 70-year-old woman in Aligarh district in 2014. A third accused, who was a minor at the time, faces separate proceedings.
A Delhi court has acquitted activist Medha Patkar in a defamation case filed by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. The court found insufficient evidence linking her to the alleged defamatory content.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized tribal society's importance in Ranchi, calling Sarna a worship form, not religion. Congress criticized RSS for using 'Vanvasi' instead of 'Adivasi' and demanded Sarna Code implementation.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans to request Maharashtra government to grant holy city status to Nanded Sahib, citing its spiritual significance for Sikhs and humanity.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to land his aircraft on the newly built emergency landing strip in Dibrugarh district during his upcoming visit to the state on February 14.
A clerk at a Patna University construction site was arrested for allegedly raping a 30-year-old woman cook. The survivor attempted suicide after the assault but was rescued. Police have sealed the crime scene and launched a thorough investigation.
Four girls have gone missing from Tilauta Bigha village in Aurangabad district, prompting police to form a Special Investigation Team. The case involves repeated disappearances dating back to 2025.
The Special Revision of electoral rolls in Assam has become contentious, with opposition alleging harassment through Form-7 misuse. CM Himanta Sarma defends targeting 'miya' migrants, while election department clarifies legal safeguards.
A 24-year-old man sustained a critical bullet injury in Vaishali district. Police suspect a love affair motive and have identified attackers from CCTV footage.
Several former student leaders, including ex-Aasu general secretary Sankor Jyoti Baruah, joined BJP in Guwahati, strengthening the party's youth base ahead of assembly elections while CM Sarma clarifies ticket expectations.
A government school teacher named Naveen Kumar Bhagat was fatally run over by a speeding truck in Purnia. The incident occurred near Newalal Chowk while he was on his way to school.
A 47-year-old medicine shop owner was found hanging at his residence in Muzaffarpur's Brahmapura area. Police are investigating possible suicide, examining mental stress and business issues.
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has accorded cabinet minister rank and privileges to CM Omar Abdullah's adviser Nasir Aslam Wani, ending bureaucratic delays.
The Women and Child Development Corporation organized events at Janakdhari High School, Danapur Cantt, featuring a walkathon, plantation drive, and competitions to promote girl-child education and gender equality under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
A 35-year-old man and his 9-year-old daughter died in Surat when a metal plate fell from an under-construction bullet train bridge onto their fishing boat. Police are investigating safety lapses at the site.
Patna police have arrested Deepu alias Bhondha, the prime accused in the kidnapping and double murder of Devraj Kumar Singh and an unidentified victim. The arrest follows technical surveillance and human intelligence efforts.
A devastating fire in Masaurhi claimed the lives of two young siblings, while a separate incident in Patna saw a 20-year-old man killed following a dispute over donations.
A Pilibhit family faces multiple charges including cruelty and causing miscarriage after allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old woman over dowry demands. The victim suffered abdominal kicks leading to pregnancy loss.