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Gangster freed sans court orders: Banda jailor suspended; Prayagraj prisons DIG to probe

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- A jailer of the Banda district jail has been suspended after inmate and alleged gangster Ravi Kana was released despite a B Warrant pending against him. The scrap mafioso, who also ... Read More


Speeding car hits bike, kills man after dragging him for 2 km

India, Feb. 1 -- A speeding car allegedly driven by a drunk 19-year-old tourist rammed into a motorcycle in Diveagar village of Shrivardhan taluka around 1 pm on Saturday, killing the rider on the spo... Read More


Nipah virus update: Expert warns that potential outbreak poses 'real risk' to US, CDC on alert

India, Feb. 1 -- Countries across Asia, and health officials in the US, are monitoring measures after India confirmed two human cases of Nipah virus. Both nurses, in West Bengal, are under surveillanc... Read More


Himachal govt to amend Panchayati Raj Act to bar drug accused from fighting polls: Rural development minister

Shimla, Feb. 1 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to amend the Panchayati Raj Act to debar persons involved in chitta cases from contesting Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections. Rei... Read More


A statewide initiative: Haryana to start AI literacy drive to prevent brain drain

Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- The Haryana government has planned a statewide artificial intelligence (AI) literacy drive to train more than a lakh individuals to prevent brain drain. The state government is a... Read More


Haryana: Committee led by ex-SC judge to ascertain Adani Power's hardship

Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- The Haryana government on Friday mandated a high powered committee headed by a former Supreme Court judge to find an "amicable solution for all the pending claims and counter cla... Read More


'Melania' box office collection: How did the documentary fare? Weekend sales forecast

India, Feb. 1 -- The documentary Melania, directed by Brett Ratner and profiling U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, opened in theatres on Friday, January 30, with box office results that exceeded modest e... Read More


Pisces Monthly Horoscope for February 2026: Expect a small celebration in love

India, Feb. 1 -- This month, your feelings grow kind and deep. Small art or music brings joy, and sharing with a trusted friend will make your heart lighter. You may feel gentle and creative this mon... Read More


Aquarius Monthly Horoscope for February 2026: Astro tips to bring steady savings

India, Feb. 1 -- This month, your ideas grow. New friends offer useful tips, and small experiments teach you fast. Be kind, try one new habit, and keep learning. You may feel social this month. Short... Read More


SC: Project cost valid factor for computing green compensation

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Supreme Court has strengthened the hands of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to impose higher environmental compensation (EC) on real estate projects, observing that if a com... Read More