The Haryana government has suspended two IAS officers, Ram Kumar Singh and Pardeep Kumar, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a Rs 590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank.
Two MBA students died due to suspected drug overdose after attending a concert in Mumbai, leading to arrests and political backlash.
Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Chaudhary have been appointed as deputy chief ministers in Bihar under the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who also retains control of key portfolios.
The finance ministry has clarified that its letter to state chief secretaries, urging them to align their bonus policy to promote pulses, oilseeds, and millets, was an advisory and not a directive. This clarification comes in response to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's criticism, who called the advisory a 'treacherous act against farmers'.
Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the release of former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka, who was detained in connection with a money laundering case. The court cited unlawful detention and insufficient evidence as reasons for its decision.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to take over the investigation into the embezzlement of 590 crore from Haryana government accounts held with IDFC First Bank in Chandigarh. The Haryana government decided to hand over the probe to the central agency last month following allegations that funds were diverted for personal use through shell companies and real estate investments.
Punjab's Finance Minister announces record tax enforcement outcomes for the financial year 2025-26, driven by intelligence-led actions and robust revenue protection, including significant penalties imposed and recovered from fraudulent networks.
The US has threatened to prosecute those buying or selling sanctioned Iranian oil and has announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks failed.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a superintendent of posts in Delhi for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.
A 61-year-old man from Mangaluru was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.07 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as officials of central investigative agencies in a 'digital arrest' scam, police said.
A new MoU between the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and Imperial College London has paved the way for deepening India-UK ties in the life sciences sector.
US Vice President JD Vance's visit to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran has been put on hold after Tehran failed to respond to American negotiating positions, according to a New York Times report.
Police in Bengaluru have launched an investigation after a foetus was discovered in a women's toilet at the Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Private Limited facility in Devanahalli.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the BJP of using central agencies to undermine Mamata Banerjee in the West Bengal elections, alleging a lack of public support for the saffron party.
A senior tax assistant in the Income Tax department was sentenced to six months in jail and fined Rs 4000 in a bribery case by a special CBI court in Thane.
Kanpur Police busted an IPL betting racket, arresting five individuals and seizing Rs 3.91 crore in cash and betting equipment. The accused operated through an illegal website and mobile app, using master IDs to facilitate online gambling.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a series of nationwide guidelines aimed at improving road safety on national highways, addressing issues such as illegal parking and accident blackspots.
Ajit Pawar, 66, and four other persons were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Maharashtra's Pune district on Wednesday morning
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the implementation of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, enforcing strict measures on vessels entering or departing, significantly escalating tensions between the two nations.
The Odisha Vigilance Department has uncovered significant assets, including a farmhouse, a palatial building, plots, and bank deposits, during raids on an irrigation department engineer.
A Samajwadi Party delegation visited the family of a 17-year-old girl found dead in the Ganga River in Ghazipur, offering condolences and financial support amid allegations of sexual assault and murder.
A Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator in Mumbai has alleged that Rs 20,000 was stolen from her purse inside the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters during a standing committee meeting, raising concerns about security.
A Delhi family's sightseeing trip in Madhya Pradesh turned into a tragedy when a cruise boat capsized in the Bargi reservoir, resulting in the death of three family members. Negligence is alleged by relatives.
Authorities in Gurugram have uncovered a racket involving the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injections, used for treating type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss. Two individuals have been arrested, and a nationwide alert has been issued to detect the fake injections.
The Enforcement Directorate has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of obstructing its investigation into a Rs 2,700-crore coal smuggling case, alleging she used state machinery to halt a search of an I-PAC office in Kolkata.
Ahead of the expiry on Tuesday of the two-week ceasefire declared by US President Donald Trump in the conflict with Iran, US media outlets reported on Sunday that negotiators Steve Witkoff, special envoy for peace missions and Jared Kushner will head to Islamabad for talks with Iran.
A 27-year-old photographer died in Sirsa after being hit by a speeding car while shooting a wedding. The incident occurred on Hisar road near the Sirsa bus terminus.
Police in Bengaluru have launched an investigation after a foetus was discovered in a women's toilet at Foxconn's office in Devanahalli. The company is cooperating with authorities.
'The nepotism, corruption, bad governance and 15 years of rampant crime that has happened across West Bengal under her rule led to her ouster.'
Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reviewed the progress of the Haryana AI Development Programme (HAIDP), a Rs 474-crore initiative developed with the World Bank, focusing on AI skilling, startup incubation, and ethical AI governance.
The father of Anjel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was killed in an alleged racial assault, has accused the Uttarakhand Police of negligence, claiming the main accused remains at large due to administrative failure.
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) achieved a significant success with a tip-off leading to the confiscation of prohibited substances, including anabolic steroids, in Najafgarh, following a joint operation with local police and food safety officials.
Authorities in Gurugram have uncovered a racket involving the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injections, used for treating type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss, leading to the arrest of two individuals and a nationwide alert.
The Rajasthan government has suspended Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kajal Meena after her arrest in a corruption case involving bribery allegations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his trip to Islamabad was "very productive" and involved "good consultations" with Pakistan's top leadership amid uncertainty over the second round of peace talks to resolve the war in West Asia.
Punjab Jails Minister Ravjot Singh reviewed the functioning of the state prisons department and called for stronger measures to curb illegal activities in prisons. The meeting addressed overcrowding, high-risk prisoner management, and infrastructure improvements.
Police in Thiruvananthapuram raided an unlicensed two-wheeler rental service operating in violation of norms, seizing over 100 vehicles and uncovering illegal practices.
Retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, arrested in connection with the alleged Rs 960-crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam, has been remanded to police custody for further questioning.
Chhattisgarh police have filed an FIR against Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others following a deadly explosion at the company's power plant in Sakti district, which resulted in 20 fatalities and several injuries.
The Excise and Taxation Department, with the assistance of local police, dismantled an illegal liquor racket operating in the Pratapnagar area, recovering 170 boxes of alcohol.
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