Odisha is in shock after a pregnant woman was brutally murdered in Ganjam district. Political leaders are calling for swift action and justice for the victim and her orphaned daughter.
West Bengal is on edge as it awaits the results of its recent election, with the TMC and BJP vying for control. The counting process will be conducted under tight security, with the Election Commission implementing stringent measures to ensure a fair and transparent process.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) conducted extensive voter awareness campaigns and small group meetings across West Bengal, encouraging people to vote without fear, while also providing valuable feedback to the BJP on public sentiment and rival strategies.
A criminal with 50 cases registered against him in Maharashtra and Gujarat has been arrested by the Beed crime branch for alleged burglary at a mobile shop.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of orchestrating recent blasts in the state, alleging it's part of their strategy for the upcoming assembly elections. The BJP has strongly refuted these claims, demanding proof or Mann's resignation, while the state DGP suggests Pakistani ISI involvement.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of attempting to destabilise the state and create an atmosphere of fear ahead of upcoming elections, following twin blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar.
A Delhi court has acquitted a man and his family members in a dowry death case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove allegations of cruelty or dowry demand.
Delhi Police have busted an organised racket that allegedly duped NEET aspirants and their families by promising guaranteed MBBS admissions, arresting four people including the suspected mastermind and a doctor. Eighteen students were rescued from the alleged fraudsters.
A man was arrested in Ponnani, Kerala, for allegedly murdering his wife in front of their eight-month-old child. The accused, Mohammad, allegedly strangled his wife, Fathima, and dumped her body near the Ponnani harbour area after a dispute.
Building a party from scratch and leading it to electoral success is an entirely different challenge.
The Trinamool Congress government's massive defeat in West Bengal shows "deep anti-incumbency and unpopularity" as out of 35 ministers who contested the assembly elections, 22 have been defeated, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her constituency.
A local court in Muzaffarnagar sentenced a man to life imprisonment for fatally shooting a person accused of raping his wife, officials reported.
In Tiruppur (North), where the TVK victory margin of 69,992 votes was higher than the 61,760 votes polled by the major Dravidian parties combined -- DMK got 351 votes and AIADMK 61,409 votes.
'Historically, India has depended on the Middle Eastern Gulf for nearly 90 per cent of its LPG imports. Shifting to alternative suppliers is not something that can happen quickly.'
Opposition parties in Odisha, including the BJD and Congress, have criticised the ruling BJP for failing to maintain law and order after a violent attack in Puri district. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked concerns about public safety and governance in the state.
West Bengal minister Sujit Bose was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate for nearly nine hours in connection with the alleged civic body recruitment scam.
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who won both the Nandigram and Bhabanipur seats in West Bengal, has announced he will vacate one of the constituencies within 10 days, leaving the decision to the party leadership.
Kulgam Police dismantled an interstate narcotics network, seizing illegally obtained assets worth Rs 92.73 lakhs linked to the accused in Jammu.
A Delhi court has ordered the confiscation of several properties belonging to UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, following his declaration as a fugitive in a money laundering case.
In the Opposition camp, the Congress, which contested 99 seats, won 19 constituencies, while the Badruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF and Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal secured two seats each, and the Trinamool Congress bagged one constituency.
Armed men opened fire at a jewellery store in Karimnagar, Telangana, injuring four employees before escaping with gold ornaments. Police have launched a manhunt and are offering a reward for information.
Counting of votes begins in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal, with significant implications for regional and national parties.
A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, leading to accusations of political violence and demands for investigation.
The top agenda of the meeting includes a review of Tata Trusts representation on the Tata Sons board.
The Congress-led UDF has swept back to power in Kerala, sparking celebrations and discussions about forming the new government. Senior leaders are vying for the Chief Minister's post, while the defeated CPI(M)-led LDF grapples with the reasons for their loss after 10 years in power.
In a dramatic election mirroring the Nandigram contest, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, marking a significant victory for the BJP and a setback for the Trinamool Congress.
A Delhi High Court hearing was disrupted after a participant played obscene content during a videoconference. The court has issued directions to address the incident and prevent further dissemination of recordings.
AAP leader Manish Sisodia has informed the Delhi High Court that he will not pursue his excise case in Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's court, following a similar decision by party chief Arvind Kejriwal.
Madhya Pradesh tourism minister blames a sudden storm for the cruise boat tragedy in Jabalpur, raising questions about safety checks and vessel fitness.
Two Bangladeshi women staying illegally in India have been arrested in Karyavattom, Kerala, suspected of involvement in a prostitution racket. The arrests followed a raid by Kazhakoottam police, acting on a tip-off from the Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
142 assembly seats will go to the polls on April 29 in phase 2.
'Narendra Modi -- a man with deep and vital experience of Indian politics -- has seen the BJP lose many elections between 1975 and 2015, and with every defeat, he learned lessons that made sure he would never allow his party to be defeated so easily again.'
Banerjee reached the venue in the evening, ignoring torrential rains in Kolkata and was still seated inside till reports last received.
Rajasthan Police dismantled a cyber fraud operation, arresting 17 individuals for allegedly defrauding an accountant of Rs 5.30 crore by impersonating his company's chairman on WhatsApp.
A Delhi Police constable has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a Rs 50 lakh robbery near the Azad Market underpass last month.
Two unidentified assailants allegedly robbed a shopkeeper at gunpoint in west Delhi's Vikaspuri area on Sunday evening, police sources said.
The BJP is currently leading in eight out of the 13 seats in Assam's Barak Valley, while the Congress is ahead in the remaining five constituencies, according to the latest Election Commission data.
Investigators are probing the network of Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged international drug trafficker, and have uncovered links with chemists and pharma dealers who allegedly aided his illicit trans-national racket.
A 37-year-old security guard was found dead under suspicious circumstances at an under-construction hospital site in Delhi's Sultanpuri area. Police are investigating the cause of death, with a post-mortem examination pending.
A court in Karnataka has sentenced six convicts to death in connection with the 2025 murder of BJP leader Venkatesh Kurubara.
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