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Addressing newspersons in Delhi, Saini alleged that AAP first showed false dreams to the people of Delhi and deceived them. Later, in Punjab, it made promises that remained unfulfilled, causing distress among the people there. Rebutting the allegations of the Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that he tried to lure its MLA into BJP under “Operation Lotus”,…

Police claim to have cracked the case within 24 hours, revealing a twisted tale of love, betrayal, blackmail, and murder that began on Instagram and ended in a septic tank. A decomposed body of a 33-year-old woman was recovered from a septic tank in an empty plot in Bhopal’s Nishatpura area on Thursday evening. Police claim to…

India now ranks 75th in 2026, up from 85th in 2025 but has lost access to two countries to enter without a visa The latest edition of the Henley Passport Index is out, and it brings a curious twist for India. On paper, the country’s global mobility standing has improved. Yet, when you look at the raw…

Parameshwara said that the KSCA had been directed to follow the recommendations of the D’Cunha commission report. Bengaluru: The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday cleared IPL matches at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium but will impose conditions. “The cabinet has decided to allow IPL matches to be played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. But conditions will be imposed and the…

The CANSSEA members staged a brief dharna outside its office complex for some time from 11 am. However, the protest did not impact the functioning of government offices in Kohima, with official work continuing as usual. The Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees’ Association (CANSSEA) on Thursday joined in the nationwide strike called by the All…

“We have received an invitation from the US govt to join. We are currently considering this proposal and reviewing it,” Indian spokesperson said. Will India be going for the maiden meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, widely seen as his alternative to the Unitedin National in global conflict management? New Delhi is reviewing the…

Piyush Goyal criticised Rahul Gandhi for his claims regarding the India-US trade deal, labeling them as unfounded and accusing him of misleading farmers. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, dismissing his allegations on the India-US trade deal as “baseless” and accusing…

The incident took place around 6 pm near the Hanuman Temple on Kanpur Road. Preliminary information suggests the student was driving a Maruti Swift with his girlfriend when the accident occurred. A tragic road accident was reported in Lucknow’s Banthra area on Thursday evening after a speeding car allegedly driven by a Class 12 student returning from…

Bihar woman Kanchan Devi’s Rose Day celebration with her husband, wherein he gave him roses and a bottle of wine, has landed her in legal trouble, considering alcohol is banned in the eastern state. A woman’s ‘Rose Day’ celebrations in Bihar caused her to face police action and a raid, after a video of her giving her…

Addressing newspersons here, the AAP MLA from Sangrur Narinder Kaur Bharaj, along with party state media incharge Baltej Pannu, accused the BJP of approaching the former with inducements under its “Operation Lotus’’. Punjab ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday accused Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini of “attempting to lure one of its MLA to resign from…

In a purported clip, a voice resembling Tharoor appeared to praise Pakistan’s diplomatic strategy after it withdrew its boycott threat. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor reacted strongly to a viral video that falsely attributed remarks to him regarding Pakistan’s decision to reverse its proposed boycott of the high-stakes India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash. Dismissing the clip as…

2 Indians On ‘Donkey Route’ Redirected To Azerbaijan, Tortured On Livestream Two people from Gujarat’s Anand district who set out for the United States through an illegal migration, or the “Donkey Route”, have returned from what their family describes as a dungeon-like captivity in Azerbaijan, after a diplomatic intervention by the government. Dhruv Patel, 22, from Jhakharia…

The spokesperson’s statement came in light of a resurfaced clip from Trump’s press conference, where he is praising PM Modi, saying that “Modi is a great man, that he loves Trump.” The Ministry of External Affairs’s Official Spokesperson for Randhir Jaiswal addressed questions about a video in which U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly said he “doesn’t want…

Earlier this week, Delhi Police registered an FIR under charges of criminal conspiracy in connection to the memoir’s leak. The move followed questions raised by India Today Digital over how an unpublished book reached Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Amid the ongoing row over former Army Chief General MM Naravane’s memoir Four Stars of Destiny, the Delhi Police…

Hardeep Singh Puri criticised Rahul Gandhi for making baseless allegations about Epstein and leaving without hearing the replies. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday hit back at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after the Congress leader referred to his alleged links with Jeffrey Epstein in the Lok Sabha, accusing him of making “baseless allegations” and walking…

A joint platform of ten central trade unions—including AITUC, INTUC, CITU, HMS, TUCC, SEWA, AIUTUC, AICCTU, LPF, and UTUC—has called for the strike. A nationwide strike, also known as Bharat Bandh, has been called on Thursday, by over 10 central trade and farmers’ unions. The strike protests against labour reforms and other policies that unions say weaken…

Over the last 12 months, Rekha Gupta noted that the administration discovered challenges as the seasons changed. The Delhi government has assumed full responsibility for the recent fatality in Janakpuri, where a motorcyclist died after falling into a pit dug for civil works, and initiated departmental inquiries into the incident, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday.…

Under the new guidelines, the composition of the senior designation committee has been changed to limit it to the Chief Justice and two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court of India has notified new guidelines for the designation of Senior Advocates. Titled ‘Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court of India,…

Deepinder Goyal revealed he received over 8,000 emails after inviting former employees to reconnect with Eternal, calling the response overwhelming and unexpected. As his post went viral, he even asked those who worked closely with him to “find my number and WhatsApp me,” sparking a flood of reactions online. Deepinder Goyal’s attempt to reconnect with former team…

Ahead of the upcoming AI summit in New Delhi, UNICEF released guidelines addressing the implications of AI for children and communities. On the eve of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit in New Delhi later this month, UNICEF has issued a detailed guideline about the “opportunities and risks to children, young people and their families, teachers and communities.”…

Bangladesh will hold its first general elections since the 2024 uprising that led to the ouster of then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, February 12 and Jamaat-e-Islami, leading an 11-party alliance, has emerged as the main rival to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led coalition. Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman said that his party would work to build…

Police said the victims were Manish Kumar (35), his wife (around 32), and their three young children, Honey (8), Priyanshi (5) and Prateek (3) A suicide video recorded by the father and a message scribbled on the wall were found at a home in a village in Mathura where five members of a family were discovered dead…

The directive, and the inclusion of four previously-removed stanzas, will kick up a row, particularly as there was a fight between the BJP and the Congress on this topic last year. ‘Vande Mataram’, the national song, must be played  before the national anthem, i.e., ‘Jana, Gana, Mana’ at all government events and in all schools, the Union Home…

The Court held that tweets and articles accusing Adani Group of cronyism and illegality crossed the line from criticism into criminal defamation. A Gujarat court recently convicted journalist Ravi Nair in a criminal defamation case filed by the Adani Group and sentenced him to one year of imprisonment and a fine of ₹5,000 [Adani Enterprises Limited vs.…

The Delhi University (DU) on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that appeals seeking disclosure of information relating to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s degrees were an attempt to sensationalise the issue. Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta appeared for DU and stated that there was no merit in the matter. “This is only to sensationalise. There is…

US Lawmaker Greg Steube has introduced the ‘EXILE ACT’ that seeks to end the H-1B visa program. The move will impact Indians as the H-1B visas are used by a large number of Indian professionals to live and work in the US. A lawmaker in the United States has introduced a bill to end the H-1B visa…

Former Chief of Armed Staff General MM Naravane addressed the controversy surrounding his unpublished book, “Four Stars of Destiny,” after Rahul Gandhi displayed a copy, raising questions about its availability. Former Chief of Armed Staff (CoAS) General MM Naravane on Tuesday broke his silence on the controversy over his unpublished book ‘Four Stars of Destiny’, days after…

The sudden spike in patients suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting led to a rush at G.G. Hospital, with doctors and healthcare staff pressed into rapid response. Residents have also complained to the administration about possible contamination in drinking water pipelines, alleging that dirty water may have mixed with the supply. Fifteen cholera cases have been confirmed and…

Officials said Motta was taken into custody by the Haryana Police soon after he landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Tuesday. Fugitive alleged gangster Sombir Motta, wanted by the Haryana Police in connection with a murder case and the use of firearms, was deported from the United States to India on Tuesday in…

Taking a sharp dig at AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswamy, who recently made remarks about the Congress-DMK alliance, Selvaperanthugai said the opposition leader should instead focus on the stability of his own party. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K Selvaperanthugai on Tuesday dismissed speculation about internal discord within the INDIA alliance in the state, asserting…

The Aam Aadmi Party criticised the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal for joining Punjab’s anti-drug campaign, alleging their previous rule led to a massive spread of narcotics in the state. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) for participating in a campaign against drugs in…

Haryana launches a major crackdown on veterinary NSAIDs lethal to vultures, inspecting 113 chemist shops and collecting 93 drug samples for lab testing. Experts warn drugs like diclofenac and nimesulide can kill vultures within 48 hours. BNHS lauds the state’s proactive enforcement as a national model, urging other states to adopt similar measures to safeguard biodiversity. In…

Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Gaurav Yadav said that the accused has been identified as Rahul Kumar alias Gaju, a resident of Chamrang Road in Amritsar. He works as an assistant in a salon in Amritsar. Punjab police on Tuesday claimed to have foiled a Pakistan’s ISI-backed terror plot with the arrest of one accused person…

After assuming office, the BJP government moved courts seeking early hearings to withdraw multiple cases related to key administrative and policy issues, which were a bone of contention between the former AAP dispensation and the Centre, the L-G’s office, as well as bureaucrats of the Delhi government. The Delhi government, led by the BJP, has withdrawn all…

The Court was responding to objections raised by Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha against the West Bengal CM’s court appearance. The Supreme Court on Monday turned down the objections raised by Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha to the personal appearance of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the case concerning special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in…

The hearing in the suo motu case concerning digital arrest scams on Monday saw the Supreme Court express concerns that neglect or connivance by bank officials have often led to such fraudulent transactions. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi has also issued various directions to ensure proper coordination between…

Maithili Thakur had questioned the Health Minister on the dilapidated condition of the government hospital in her constituency. Then, unsatisfied with the minister’s response, she posed a sharp question. The dilapidated condition of government hospitals once again came into focus in the Bihar Legislative Assembly during the budget session on Monday. This time, Maithili Thakur, known for…

BJP accused a TMC councillor from Taki Ward 12 of molesting a former BSF jawan’s wife and criticised police inaction, intensifying political tensions in Bengal ahead of elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal after allegations surfaced against a TMC councillor from Taki…

Bombay High Court granted bail to Akashdeep Singh, an accused in the murder of former minister Baba Siddique, observing that prosecution material did not prima facie link him to the alleged organised crime conspiracy under MCOCA. The Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail to Akashdeep Karaj Singh, one of the accused in the murder of former…

It began with a promise of marriage. Taken from home in the dark, betrayed by trust and gang-raped across cities, before it all ended with one of the harshest punishments under law. A 14-year-old girl was lured out of her home on the promise of marriage, taken to another city and repeatedly gang-raped before being rescued, a…

In an official statement, Penguin Random House India said it holds the sole publishing rights to the memoir but has not released the book in print or digital form. Penguin Random House India has said that former Chief of Army Staff Manoj Mukund Naravane’s memoir has not been published in any form, hours after the Delhi Police…

This comes as the first definitive comment from the Ministry of External Affairs on the much-discussed energy sourcing issue. India’s energy sourcing will be guided by national interest, said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday, just days after the framework of an interim trade agreement was released by India and the United States, with the latter claiming…

Public feedback and comments have been invited before finalising the rules, which will be notified by the first week of March, said CBDT chairman Ravi Agrawal. The simplified income tax rules that will come into effect from April 1 could enable a salaried person with no additional income to verify data through a pre-filled return and submit…

Temporary relief for commuters but state-Centre tussle on who controls prices goes on The 5% hike in Namma Metro fares, slated to come into effect from Monday, has been put on hold following directions from the Union government. The pause will last “until further orders” and is subject to review by the BMRCL board, the public transporter…

The two sides also agreed on posting security and law enforcement liaison officers in each other’s national capital. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to host his counterpart, Mark Carney, in New Delhi next month, India and Canada have agreed on a shared work plan to guide bilateral cooperation on national security, moving on from the acrimony…

Congress’ KC Venugopal said this is not an innocuous video to be ignored as troll content, but as “poison being spread from the very top”. The Opposition on Sunday strongly criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam over a now-deleted social media post featuring an AI-generated video of chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the…

The Ukhrul District Magistrate has requisitioned the services of the central armed forces to maintain law and order in the Litan area following tension between Naga and Kuki-Zo villagers over an assault case Administration of Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Sunday (February 8, 2026) imposed prohibitory orders in Litan area of the district “until further notice”, following tension…

West Bengal government employees staged a rally in Kolkata on Sunday, demanding immediate compliance with the Supreme Court’s order on Dearness Allowance. The apex court had directed the state to release 25% of pending DA by March 31. Protesters accused the government of delaying implementation. The protesting West Bengal government employees on Sunday had hit the streets…

While addressing a public meeting at Chelpur in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district ahead of the February 11 municipal elections, the CM dubbed the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) the ‘Blackmail Rajakeeya (Political) Samiti’. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday alleged that the previous BRS regime blackmailed businessmen and extorted hundreds of crores of rupees through phone-tapping. While…

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin in Ottawa. The two sides “acknowledged the progress on initiatives aimed at supporting the safety and security of their countries and citizens.” National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met senior Canadian officials in Ottawa on February 6 and 7, with both sides agreeing on steps to deepen…

The loan recovery agent had been reported missing by his family. His body was later recovered from a house in a residential society in Dhanbad. A loan recovery agent was allegedly murdered, and his body recovered from a residential flat in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad, police said on Sunday. The victim, identified as Amit Kumar Agarwal, was reported missing…

The special operation will run from Monday to Wednesday and will be closely monitored by senior officers from the Punjab Police Headquarters. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab on Sunday launched a 72-hour statewide special operation, Operation Prahaar-2, aimed at arresting wanted criminals and gangsters, further intensifying its flagship anti-crime drive “Gangstran Te Vaar (War…

Inspector Jagdish Prasad earned a reputation for discipline and commitment to public safety. His service was formally recognised when he was awarded the Police Medal by the Haryana governor in 2019–20. Inspector Jagdish Prasad, a 58-year-old officer of the Haryana Police, lost his life while trying to save people after a joyride collapsed at the Surajkund International…

The accused, 23-year-old Anjali, met 25-year-old Sanjay at a function where he was working as a waiter. While they exchanged words and he gave her his number, Anjali did not own a mobile phone at the time, and the two lost touch. What began as a chance meeting seven years ago ended in a brutal crime on…

This is the third time that Chief Minister Mann has failed to secure political clearance for a foreign visit. In January, he was also denied political clearance for a visit to the UK and Israel. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s visit to the Czech Republic and the Netherlands has been cancelled after the Central government held his…

Faridabad police commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta told HT that Prasad died while trying to rescue those trapped. A police inspector involved in rescue operations died and 12 others –- including two women constables –- were injured when a 360-degree pendulum swing ride collapsed at the ongoing 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Craft Festival in Faridabad on Saturday evening,…

From a closed 2015 suicide case to three daughters’ deaths, police are now piecing together a troubling timeline that may reveal what went wrong behind closed doors. Days after three minor sisters jumped to their deaths in Ghaziabad, police on Saturday confirmed that their father, Chetan Kumar, had earlier been linked to another suicide case in 2015,…

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people on Friday, Pakistan’s interior minister has said. Mohsin Naqvi said an Afghan national who is alleged to be the mastermind behind the attack was among those detained. One counter-terrorism officer was killed and three more were wounded in the…

India’s gems and jewellery industry welcomed the interim India–US trade agreement, which removes tariffs on Indian gems and diamonds, granting exporters wider access to the US market. Industry leaders said the zero-duty move will boost competitiveness, benefit SMEs, raise exports and jobs, and strengthen India’s global presence, even as finished jewellery remains under an 18% tariff. India’s…

Beyond migration, Dendias reflected on the historical and cultural links between Greece and India, referencing Alexander the Great’s expedition to the region. Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias on Saturday said India and the wider Indian subcontinent could become among Europe’s most viable partners for legal migration, as the continent grapples with an ageing population and shrinking workforce.…

Kunwar Vijay Shah faced intense criticism last year for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, which prompted the Supreme Court to call for action against him. Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has offered another apology for his objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi amid a Supreme Court-mandated deadline for his prosecution, saying he did…

Navjot Kaur Sidhu attacked Rahul Gandhi on X, calling him disconnected from ground realities after quitting Congress, prompting reactions from party leaders and BJP figures amid political fallout in Punjab. Former Punjab MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of being disconnected…

Rallies swept Manipur’s hill districts as protesters opposed three Kuki-Zo MLAs’ participation in the government, burned effigies, called for Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen’s resignation, and drew assurances from authorities that security was in place. Thousands of protesters on Friday held rallies across Manipur’s hill districts opposing the participation of three Kuki-Zo MLAs in the state government, with…

Parliament was told that 17 Indian students died in violent attacks in Canada between 2018 and 2025, prompting the government to outline safety measures, consular support and evacuation efforts abroad. Seventeen Indian students studying in Canada died in “violent attacks” between 2018 and 2025, the government told Parliament on Friday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti…

London Court rejected Nirav Modi’s plea to delay his Bank of India trial, ruling his health and prison constraints caused no disadvantage, and set an eight-day hearing from March 23. The High Court in London on Friday rejected fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi’s plea to delay his trial in the Bank of India unpaid loan case because…

Kamal Dhyani died after his bike fell into a pit in Delhi’s Janakpuri. Family blames Delhi Jal Board and police for negligence while a committee has been formed for probe. Family members and friends of 25-year-old Kamal Dhyani have accused authorities of negligence and delay after he died when his motorcycle allegedly plunged into a 17-ft-deep pit…

India successfully test-fired Agni-3 from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, validating its 3,000 to 3,500 km strike range and strategic deterrence capability. India on February 6 successfully test-fired the intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-3 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha, validating all operational and technical parameters, officials said. The launch was conducted under the aegis of…

Sunil Motilal Sadarangani (59), the owner of the iconic Multani Bakery, jumped from the 17th floor of Panash Apartments on Vijaypur Road. An entrepreneur and owner of a well-known bakery died by suicide by jumping from the 17th floor of a building in Maharashtra’s Solapur. Sunil Motilal Sadarangani (59), the owner of the iconic Multani Bakery, jumped…

High drama unfolded at Pappu Yadav’s house in Mandiri locality when a police team arrived to execute a warrant issued by an MP/MLA court in the case registered under section 467 (forgery of documents) of the Indian Penal Code Six-time MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, who won the last Lok Sabha poll in 2024 as an…

“It is unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills,” the Ministry of External Affairs said India on Friday (February 7, 2026) categorically rejected Pakistan’s allegations of an Indian link to the bombing at a mosque in Islamabad that killed…

Close to 65 per cent of frauds involve amounts less than Rs 50,000, and customers will be eligible to get pay-outs in fraud cases even if they have shared a one-time password (OTP). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to compensate up to Rs 25,000 per case for losses arising from small-value fraudulent transactions. Close…

Police allege that the councillor’s son plotted and carried out the fatal stabbing of his stepmother, driven by resentment over his father’s third marriage. Rubina, the third wife of BJP-supported Mandsaur municipal councillor Shahid Meo, died on-spot after getting stabbed by assailants on Thursday (February 5) evening in Madhya Pradesh, in what police initially treated as a…

India has reduced funding for the Chabahar port in its latest Union Budget. Iranian ambassador Mohammad Fathali highlighted the port’s strategic significance for regional connectivity, particularly for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia. As India slashed the allocation for the Chabahar port in its Union Budget, Iran said that it remains open to working with New Delhi…

Justice M Nagaprasanna observed that the case is unique and raises an important legal issue since the crime has been attributed to an inanimate object. The interim order was passed while hearing a petition filed by NewSpace , a Bengaluru-based aerospace and defence research company that manufactures drones for the Indian armed forces. According to the plea,…

The Greater Noida Police arrested the director after an FIR was registered over the death of a 27-year-old software engineer. The Allahabad High Court on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Abhay Kumar, director of MZ Wiztown Planners, after finding that his arrest in connection with the Noida techie death case was carried out without following mandatory…

According to the minister, a joint statement would pave the way for reduction of US tariff on Indian goods to 18% from the current 50%. New Delhi: India and the United States are likely to issue a joint statement regarding the trade deal in the next four-five days and the first tranche of the proposed Bilateral Trade…

The Delhi High Court on Thursday shot down Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s final effort to avoid prison in a cheque bounce case, prompting him to state that he will surrender before Tihar jail today. Yadav was present in court today. Senior Advocate Abhijat appeared for him and stated that they would pay a ₹25 lakh amount today…

Within the GCC, the UAE and Saudi Arabia has India’s largest trading partners. Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday announced that India will be restarting talks for a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This announcement from Piyush Goyal comes just as India sealed two major trade deals – one with the European…

Soon after the deaths, the father told police and several media organisations that the girls’ actions were linked to online gaming platforms. A day after three minor half-sisters jumped to their deaths from their apartment in Ghaziabad, their father alleged that in the hours before the incident, the girls had demanded that he take them to South…

The Mumbai Police informed the court that conversations related to the January 31 firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s house were conducted through the Signal app and later deleted, prompting efforts to retrieve the data as part of the ongoing investigation. Investigators probing the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence have found that the accused used the…

The drill will test the Indian Air Force’s combat readiness through large-scale simulated war scenarios, integrating fighters, transport aircraft, helicopters, drones and layered air defence systems under real-time command control. The Indian Air Force will conduct a major air combat exercise near the Pakistan border on February 27, showcasing its full spectrum of offensive and defensive capabilities…

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says air and Yamuna pollution are legacy issues, defends long-term reforms on transport, waste and sewage, and argues that structural changes, not quick fixes, will deliver lasting results. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has described air pollution and the pollution of the Yamuna river as “legacy problems” rooted in years of neglect…

Government data showed that 377 of 754 aircraft audited since January last year had recurring defects, with Air India Group accounting for 191 flagged planes and IndiGo reporting 148 aircraft with repeat snags. Around half the aircraft examined for technical deficiencies across Indian carriers have shown recurring defects, with Air India Group and IndiGo accounting for the…

At least 16 labourers were killed in a dynamite blast at a suspected illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, with several feared trapped. Rescue operations are ongoing, and an inquiry has been ordered. Rat-hole mining has been banned since 2014 due to safety and environmental concerns, with restrictions upheld by the Supreme Court.…

The Income Tax Department told the Madras High Court that Jayalalithaa’s Poes Garden bungalow ‘Veda Nilayam’ will be auctioned if her legal heirs fail to clear ₹13.69 crore in income and wealth tax arrears with interest. The property was attached during her lifetime. The Income Tax Department has informed the Madras High Court that former Chief Minister…

Shock and gloom have shrouded two families, who knew each other well and had seen three marriages between their members, after a woman killed her husband with the help of her lover and his friends in Sri Ganganagar district – an incident that is now being called Rajasthan’s honeymoon murder. Anjali, 23, from Sadulshahar in the district,…

Sarthak Mahapatra went missing near Mauritius while on duty. His family seeks urgent help from Odisha and central authorities for a transparent investigation. A merchant navy officer from Odisha’s Bhadrak district has reportedly gone missing while on duty aboard a ship near Mauritius on February 3, leading his family to appeal to both the central and state…

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have recently visited PoK, delivering fiery speeches that have raised concerns over regional stability Amid tensions in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Pakistani leadership has heightened its provocative narrative contributing to political and military friction surrounding the region. Both Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal…

The officials said, “the operation concluded successfully however, the area remains under surveillance.” Two terrorists were killed in a coordinated operation launched by joint teams of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF, successfully concluding Operation KIYA in the Jophar forest area of Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, Army officials said. The officials…

The union has called for immediate notification of minimum base fares and the prohibition on the use of private (non-commercial) vehicles for commercial app-based rides. Transport workers from Uber, Rapido and Ola, among others, across the country will observe an “All-India Breakdown” on February 7 to protest government inaction and fare exploitation by app-based aggregator platforms, the…

Police said preliminary inquiries indicated that the sisters had developed a growing dependence on an online task-based interactive game, and had been spending increasing amounts of time on it. Three minor sisters died after allegedly jumping from the balcony of their ninth-floor apartment in Ghaziabad in the early hours of Wednesday, with the police suspecting that the…

In a new podcast, Nick Jonas highlighted the qualities of a good husband – reliability, trustworthiness, and being a good example for his daughter Malti. Nick Jonas is answering the age-old question of ‘What does it take to be a good husband?’ The 33-year-old singer appeared on the Wednesday, February 4, episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Central government to consider reviewing its decision to detain climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale was hearing the plea moved by Wangchuk’s wife Gitanjali J Angmo against his preventive detention. The Court told Additional Solicitor General KM…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Malaysia on February 7–8, 2026, to hold bilateral talks, engage the Indian diaspora, and review the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Malaysia from February 7 to 8, 2026, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the government said. The visit…

Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui after two FIRs were filed on a UGC complaint. A court granted four days of police custody. The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, the chairman of Al Falah University, in connection with alleged irregularities, officials said on Wednesday. The arrest comes…