Voting has commenced in 142 constituencies for the second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, with significant security measures in place. The outcome will determine whether the TMC maintains its dominance or if the BJP can gain ground in the state.
Pakistan's security forces claim to have killed hundreds of Afghan Taliban operatives in an ongoing military operation along the border, launched in response to attacks on Pakistani locations.
Karnataka government promises strict action after students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred threads before a CET exam. An inquiry suggests the action was intentional, leading to arrests and a ban on future exams at the involved institution.
Three people have been killed in two separate incidents of firing between armed groups of rival tribal communities in Manipur's Ukhrul district, officials said.
A police assistant sub-inspector and a middleman were arrested in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh.
The Maharashtra government has directed strict implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act to protect women in the workplace, following a serious incident at a TCS unit in Nashik. Establishments with 10 or more employees must set up Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) and register on the Centre's She-Box portal, with failure to comply resulting in penalties.
Dehradun Police and the STF have arrested another person allegedly involved in the daylight killing of Jharkhand gangster Vikram Sharma three months ago.
The Bhabanipur assembly segment is Banerjee's political bastion, where she is locked in a prestige battle against Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in what is being seen as a symbolic rematch of Nandigram, where he had defeated her in the 2021 assembly polls.
Uttar Pradesh Police conducted 35 encounters across the state, resulting in the deaths of three alleged criminals, injuries to more than 36, and the arrest of over 60 suspects. The crackdown reflects the state government's zero-tolerance policy against crime and ongoing efforts to combat organised criminal networks.
Counting is underway for municipal corporations in Ambala, Panchkula, and Sonipat, with BJP mayoral candidates leading. Elections were held on Sunday for various municipal bodies across Haryana.
A personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, triggering political tensions and a police investigation.
Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from parts of West Bengal during the early hours of voting in the second phase of the assembly elections on Wednesday, police said. The incidents were reported from multiple locations, including Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar, they said.
The Narcotics Control Bureau, in coordination with Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, seized drugs worth Rs 8.5 crore from Manipur's Churachandpur district and arrested two individuals involved in the trafficking.
Faridabad police arrested five suspects, including the kingpin, linked to a sextortion racket that allegedly trapped people using fake profiles on social media and online dating platforms before coercing them for money.
The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, a woman who was allegedly harassed for dowry. Her family had requested a second autopsy, which was initially rejected by a court.
Police in Himachal Pradesh have arrested five individuals for allegedly assaulting a man and forcing him to transfer money via UPI.
Security forces in Manipur have destroyed 21 illegal bunkers in Ukhrul district and seized 13 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Tengnoupal district during recent operations.
Protests erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district following a bomb blast that killed two children, leading to clashes with security forces and the imposition of prohibitory orders.
A TMC MP was allegedly attacked and a CISF jawan was shot in separate incidents of violence in southern West Bengal, ahead of the second phase of elections. The incidents have sparked political accusations and investigations.
Two security personnel were killed by unidentified militants in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Central Railway has arrested nine women for allegedly planning to commit dacoity on board the Siddheshwar Express in Maharashtra.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that the state government will seek a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, a former model and actor, who was found hanging at her matrimonial residence. Her family alleges dowry harassment and fears crucial forensic evidence may be lost due to delays in securing a second autopsy and proper body preservation.
Gurugram police demolished the illegal property of criminal Ravindra alias Sarkar, who was involved in more than a dozen serious crimes, in Taj Nagar village, Farrukhnagar.
The family of Twisha Sharma, who died last week, alleges dowry harassment and seeks a CBI probe into her death. A court rejected a plea for a second autopsy, prompting the family to express concerns about the preservation of forensic evidence. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured the family that the state government will seek a CBI investigation.
Nine workers were killed in an attack by militants on a copper and gold mine site in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
BJD president Naveen Patnaik has requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's intervention in a case where an Odisha tribal man was forced to exhume his sister's skeleton to prove her death to a rural bank. Patnaik seeks accountability for the incident, which has sparked public outrage.
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of orchestrating attacks on BJP offices in the state, demanding action against those responsible and warning against creating 'Bengal-like conditions' in Punjab.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticised the deployment of CRPF armoured vehicles during the Assembly elections, accusing the BJP-led Centre of using government resources to favour their party. She also addressed concerns of potato farmers and urged them to sell their produce in other states.
Pakistani security forces killed four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Punjab province, thwarting a planned attack on police checkpoints and government installations.
Special police observer Ajay Pal Sharma toured West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district during the second phase of Assembly elections, facing political controversy and allegations of intimidation from TMC leaders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj, aiming to boost connectivity, industrial investment, and economic growth in Uttar Pradesh.
A man was allegedly abducted and killed by his brother-in-law in Rajasthan's Udaipur district, who suspected him of being responsible for his sister's death.
A joint team of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force and police arrested an alleged drug smuggler along the Indo-Nepal border and seized 6.77 kg of charas, valued at around Rs 1.50 crore.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the acquittal of ten accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case, citing lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.
Authorities in Hoshiarpur demolished an illegal structure built on panchayat land by a family allegedly involved in drug trafficking, as part of the state government's campaign against drugs.
The CBI has arrested five individuals and conducted searches across India in connection with the NEET UG paper leak case. Protests have intensified, and calls for the Education Minister's resignation have grown louder. Political parties are trading blame, and the Supreme Court is considering a plea for an overhaul of the National Testing Agency.
'This is a major rupture in Tamil Nadu's political order.' 'For the Dravidian parties, the message is clear: The old DMK-AIADMK binary is no longer guaranteed a future.'
A Dalit groom with a physical disability was assaulted and subjected to casteist abuses for riding a horse during his wedding ceremony in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district.
A 24-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide after facing threats and harassment on social media related to his love affair. Police have registered a case of abetment against seven individuals and have detained four in connection with the incident.
A 17-year-old boy was swept away by the Yomgo River in Arunachal Pradesh's West Siang district while picnicking. A search operation is underway, but the teenager is yet to be found.
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