INDIA
Maha Kumbh 2025: How MP’s Rudraksha seller Monalisa became social media star and bagged lead role in Hindi film
She shares short videos about village life, traditions, and inspirational messages. Monalisa studies at a local government school. Her posts include motivational quotes.
INDIA
More than 32 years after fake killing of Army jawan and farmer, two ex-Punjab cops get life sentence
The convicted officers, Gurbhinder Singh (former SHO of Majitha police station) and Parshotam Singh (former ASI), were found guilty of murder and conspiracy charges.
DELHI-ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Assembly elections: Liquor shops to remain shut in Delhi for 3 days
The national capital will vote on February 5, and results will be announced on February 8.
INDIA
GBS outbreak: WHO team in Pune to train health workers as city sees slowdown in cases
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune rose to 163 on February 3 after the health department recorded five new cases.
INDIA
Those who carry Constitution in pockets made Muslim women live without dignity, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi was speaking in the Lok Sabha in his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address on Tuesday.
INDIA
Madurai clashes: Tight security ahead of Hindu Munnani protest over animal sacrifice at Tirupparankundram Dargah
The issue sparked a heated argument between Hindu and Muslim groups in recent weeks.
INDIA
Motorist booked for giving Rs 10 to beggar, defying ban in Indore
An FIR was lodged under Section 223 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) against the unidentified person who gave money to a beggar near a temple in the Lasudia police station area on Monday.
INDIA
BMC Budget: Mumbai civic body unveils record Rs 74,427 crore budget for 2025-26; key announcements
The civic body has projected total revenue earnings of Rs 40,693 crore by March 31, 2025, with Rs 28,308 crore already earned as of December 2024.
INDIA
Real estate developers in Uttar Pradesh to pay extra Development and Building Permit Fees
The state government on Tuesday notified the new urban planning and development rules.
INDIA
Bengal: Wild elephant harassed by locals chases earthmover, damages watchtower in Damdim
The elephant had engaged in a territorial fight inside the forest before stepping out near a tea estate. There, it encountered an earthmover, whose driver kept the machine running with its bucket raised.
INDIA
Marathi must in Maharashtra government offices; non-compliance to face action
Government offices, including central agencies and banks operating in Maharashtra, must ensure that signboards, officer names, and application forms are in Marathi.
POLITICS
'Will apologise if ...': Kharge after backlash over 'thousands died in Kumbh' comment
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Kharge said he would only apologise for his 'thousands' comment if the government gave the figures of how many people died and how many are missing.
TRENDS
Pune records rise in GBS cases, 18 on ventilator support
Out of 140 patients in the city, 18 are on ventilators, but according to the experts, this is not the worst GBS outbreak in the world.
INDIA
Brothers fight over father’s funeral in Madhya Pradesh, one suggests cutting body in two
After 85-year-old Dhyani Singh Ghosh passed away on Sunday, his elder son, Damodar Singh, who had taken care of him during his illness, started the preparations for the cremation. However, his younger brother, Kishan Singh, arrived with his family and insisted on performing the rituals.
INDIA
Amit Shah to lead several campaigns across Delhi today
The events will take place in key constituencies, Amit Shah aims to strengthen the party's presence and connect with voters ahead of the upcoming elections on February 5.
INDIA
Kochi student suicide: Priyanka Gandhi reacts to letter by Mihir's mother, calls it 'heartbreaking'
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi expressed her anger and sorrow over the case, voicing strong support for Mihir's family and their fight for justice.
WORLD
'No trip to Mumbai is complete...':Former UK PM Rishi Sunak plays tennis ball cricket in Mumbai
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Mumbai on Sunday.
INDIA
Kolkata's RG Kar death: MBBS student found dead; police suspect depression
According to RG Kar officials, the deceased was usually quiet. She may have been struggling with depression, said police. Further inquiries are ongoing, while a case of unnatural death has also been filed.
BUDGET
'Declare Kerala backward for more funds': Union minister's remark sparks political row
His statement triggered sharp reactions from Left leaders, with CPM state secretary M.V. Govindan accusing the BJP of harboring an "anti-Kerala stance."
INDIA
Watch: SP MP breaks down before media as missing Dalit woman found dead in Ayodhya canal
An unclothed body of a 22-year-old Dalit woman, who was missing, was found in a desolate canal near her village in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, with her family alleging murder, police said on Saturday.
INDIA
Police arrest UP man who took Rs 40,000 loan to hire contract killers to rape, murder sister-in-law
Police revealed that the victim was sexually assaulted by her brother-in-law and two accomplices before being strangled to death.
BUDGET
200 new Vande Bharat trains in 2-3 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw on Railways' budget boost
The country can expect "200 new Vande Bharat trains, 100 Amrit Bharat trains, 50 Namo Bharat rapid rail and 17,500 general non-AC coaches in next two to three-years time", the minister said.
BUDGET
Full speech of Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025
Check the full text of Nirmala Sitharaman's speech for Union Budget 2025
BUDGET
Times when the Union Budget was leaked before being tabled
Although, India has maintained a clean track record of confidentiality with the budget, there were two times when the budget was leaked.
