Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, following clashes and stone pelting over a dispute regarding the naming of a centre. Two groups clashed over whether to name the junction after Tipu Sultan or Lord Hanuman, leading to unrest and the imposition of Section 144.
The police detained two persons, including a female beautician, from parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday for their alleged connection to the NEET paper leak case, officials said.
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said members of the INDIA bloc were likely to meet in the first week of June to discuss a joint strategy, while asserting that the opposition camp was prepared for a prolonged political battle.
Amid a debate triggered by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's recent remarks on offering namaz in public places, several Muslim clerics have said that Eid-ul-Azha prayers would be offered inside mosques and Eidgahs as in previous years, and, if required, arrangements could be made for multiple prayer shifts.
An 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Bhalswa Dairy, Delhi. Police are investigating and have recovered evidence from the scene.
Hockey India has called an urgent executive board meeting to address a series of sexual harassment, misconduct, and indiscipline cases, considering stringent actions including life bans.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the launch of a tech-enabled 'smart border' project to secure India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. The project aims to stop infiltration and combat demographic changes.
Odisha Police busted an IPL betting racket in Rajgangpur, Sundargarh district, arresting five individuals and seizing cash and frozen funds.
The appointment of senior IAS officer Rathan U Kelkar as secretary to Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has ignited a political controversy, drawing criticism from the CPI(M), CPI, and BJP.
Businessman Robert Vadra has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge a trial court's decision to summon him in connection with a money laundering case related to a land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana.
Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi to discuss his future role within the Congress party after resigning as Chief Minister of Karnataka. The meeting addressed his potential future roles and the formation of the new Karnataka government.
The body of a girl was discovered near Lalit Bhawan in Patna, a complex housing government offices. Police are investigating the case, suspecting foul play due to injury marks on the body. Forensic teams and dog squads have been deployed to gather evidence and identify the victim.
The 2026 election appears to have reinforced a new political formula in Assam: Strong organisation, continuous grassroots engagement, effective alliance management and welfare-based voter outreach.
A BJP government in Bengal inherits more problems than it might care to admit at its moment of triumph, points out Ramesh Menon
The CBI has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, founder of Renukai Career Centre, for his alleged involvement in the NEET-UG paper leak. The arrest followed the recovery of a leaked question paper from his mobile phone.
A Delhi court has ordered the immediate release of a man mistakenly arrested in connection with a fatal clash between two families during Holi in Uttam Nagar. The court criticised the investigating officer for not taking prompt action despite knowing about the wrongful arrest.
The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure over statements made by politicians regarding the Shiv Sena symbol row case, cautioning them about making irresponsible comments.
Varun Chakravarthy's participation in an IPL match despite a hairline fracture has sparked debate about the prioritisation of club cricket over national team commitments, raising concerns within the BCCI.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has stated that his government has no information regarding alleged post-poll violence, as claimed by the opposition TMC. He assured that action would be taken after verifying any such charges. The statement came in response to allegations raised in the West Bengal assembly by Leader of the Opposition Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.
The Supreme Court has overturned a Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case, instructing the High Court to reconsider the plea.
Polling for West Bengal's remaining 142 assembly seats will be held in the second phase on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora of the AGP has won the Bokakhat assembly constituency for a third consecutive term, defeating Raijor Dal's Hari Prasad Saikia by a significant margin.
The West Bengal State Legislative Assembly has been dissolved by Governor R N Ravi, marking the end of its term after the recent elections where the Trinamool Congress was defeated by the BJP.
The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized over 3,000 kg of ganja, 20 unlicensed guns and other illegal items during a special five-day drive across the state.
Appellate tribunals in West Bengal have only disposed of a small fraction of the appeals filed against decisions made during the electoral roll revision, raising concerns about the efficiency of the process.
Relatives and friends of Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman found dead in Bhopal, staged a protest in Delhi demanding a CBI probe into her death, alleging foul play and irregularities in the post-mortem procedure.
A man in Mumbai's Kurla area died after being shot and stabbed, allegedly by three individuals. Police have arrested the suspects and registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act.
Police in Bhopal have urged the family of Twisha Sharma, who died in suspicious circumstances related to dowry harassment, to take custody of her body due to concerns about decomposition while awaiting a decision on a second autopsy.
A man has been arrested in Yamunanagar, Haryana, for allegedly strangling his wife to death following a domestic dispute. The accused was apprehended after wandering for two days with his children and allegedly planning to commit suicide.
CPI(M) leaders have strongly criticised the ED raids on former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and others, alleging political motivation and a conspiracy by the BJP and Congress. They claim the raids are an attempt to intimidate the party and its leaders, and have vowed to fight back against what they see as a politically fabricated case.
Kohli's match-winning effort earned praise from former IPL star Dwayne Bravo. In a video shared by RCB on Instagram, Bravo, who is currently serving as a mentor for KKR, hugged Kohli after the match and told him, "Play as long as possible, the sport needs you."
PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament with straight-game wins.
The Internal Complaints Committee at JIPMER, Puducherry, has found a head of department guilty of misusing his position of authority against a female junior doctor, according to its inquiry report.
A man wanted in Bihar for murder and attempted murder has been arrested in Delhi after evading arrest for over a year by working as a sweeper at a roadside dhaba.
Jharkhand police have arrested multiple individuals and seized significant quantities of brown sugar in two separate incidents in Seraikela-Kharsawan and Chatra districts.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two individuals, including a woman, suspected of involvement in an interstate drug trafficking network. The arrests were made in Kulgam district following the recovery of heroin and other incriminating materials.
Senior DMK leader KR Periakaruppan lost the Tiruppattur assembly seat by one vote to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Seenivasa Sethupathy R in the Tamil Nadu elections. The defeat highlights the impact of individual ballots and the rise of actor Vijay's TVK.
At least four schoolchildren were killed and several others injured when the roof of their classroom collapsed in a village in Punjab province of Pakistan.
'The situation globally is quite challenging, but we have the confidence and courage of conviction that we will come out winners even in this challenging time.'
Tension arose in Karimnagar after BJP workers allegedly vandalised a BRS MLA's vehicle following remarks against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar.
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