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Delhi: 3 bodies found inside car on Peeragarhi flyover

The victims have been identified as Randhir, Shivnaresh, and Lakshmi. One of them is also the vehicle's owner.

2026-02-08T17:03:42.115848+00:00 IST

Karnataka: Two killed in three-vehicle accident near Tumakuru

SP Ashok said, "CPI Ramakrishna of Tumkur Sen Police Station sustained head injuries in the accident near Banavar on the Tumkur-Kunigal road. He is undergoing treatment at Siddaganga Hospital in Tumkur."

2026-02-08T17:02:44.705663+00:00 IST

3 member SIT constituted to probe Surajkund mela swing accident

The SIT, headed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Varun Dahiya, comprises Incharge Crime Branch NIT Sub-Inspector Sheeshpal and Sub-Inspector Sanjay as members. The investigation will be supervised by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Mukesh Malhotra to ensure a comprehensive, transparent inquiry into the mishap.

2026-02-08T16:46:41.883000+00:00 IST

Police have retrieved equipment: FSL Director Shikha Goel 

According to FSL Director Shikha Goel, the primary focus was on preserving forensic equipment and data. Police and lab technicians successfully retrieved the specialised forensic equipment. All sensitive machinery and materials have been relocated to an alternative facility to ensure continuity of work and data security.

2026-02-08T16:21:49.562461+00:00 IST

Revanth Reddy orchestrated FSL fire: KTR

He asserted that the circumstances surrounding the blaze raised grave suspicions, including the outbreak of fire in a highly secured facility during winter, the absence of staff in a laboratory that is supposed to function round-the-clock, and the government's contradictory statements on the extent of damage.

2026-02-08T16:08:26.264130+00:00 IST

Karnataka: Fire breaks out at waste godown in Vasant Narasapura Industrial area in Tumkur

A major fire broke out at a waste oil and junk godown in the Vasant Narasapura Phase-1 Industrial Area of Tumkur Taluk on Sunday, an officials said.

2026-02-08T15:59:10.986514+00:00 IST

Two arrested for sexual assault on minor, married woman in Kheria

The accused were the victims' maternal cousin and his friend, who were apprehended in Morena following a complaint filed at the Bijoli Police Station by the victims. This incident took place in September.

2026-02-08T15:42:29.409722+00:00 IST

Approximately 7 Godowns gutted in massive fire

Speaking to ANI, Fire Officer Sachin Sawant said the intensity of the fire was such that thick plumes of smoke were visible from nearly four kilometres away.

2026-02-08T15:42:06.125956+00:00 IST

Assam BJP levels serious allegations against Gaurav Gogoi

The Assam BJP on Sunday raised serious allegations against Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that sensitive information related to national defence may have been shared with Pakistan, a country regarded as hostile to India.

2026-02-08T15:35:54.103032+00:00 IST

Delhi emerges number one in e-Bus race, overtaking Maharashtra

With the addition of 500 new EV buses at Ramlila Maidan, the total number of electric buses operating in the capital has now reached 4,286, enabling Delhi to overtake Maharashtra (4,001 e-buses), which had held the top position until now.

2026-02-08T15:00:28.806774+00:00 IST

India, France plan €300M SCALP missile deal

India and France are looking to sign a major deal for buying a significant number of SCALP cruise missiles that were used by the Indian Air Force to destroy the terrorist headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohamed and Lashkar-e-Toiba inside Pakistan during Operation Sindoor last year.

2026-02-08T14:38:30.131270+00:00 IST

Delhi becomes the state with largest e-Bus fleet in country

For the first time in Delhi's history, 500 new electric buses have been inducted into the public transport system in a single go. With their induction, the total number of electric buses in Delhi has crossed 4,000, making Delhi the city with the largest electric bus fleet in the country.

2026-02-08T14:34:40.907773+00:00 IST

SKM supports Central Trade Unions' call for nationwide strike

Large-scale participation from farmers, agricultural workers, and industrial unions nationwide is expected at protest sites across the country, including PRTC, power employees, and other worker organisations.

2026-02-08T14:34:00.150054+00:00 IST

"Quota" to US on apples less than current imports: Piyush Goyal

"We are not surplus in apples. The demand for apples is more than 25-26 lakh tons. We produce about 20-21 lakh tons. As we speak, we import 5.5 lakh tons of apples every year. And a large quantity of that comes from the United States of America. We have not opened up apples. We have given them a quota on apples, which we will procure from there. That is less than the Current imports of apples from the USA," Goyal said in an interview with ANI.

2026-02-08T13:42:16.666794+00:00 IST

"All celebrating agreement with EU and US", says Piyush Goyal; hi

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Goyal said people from coastal areas are celebrating these agreements with the EU and the US due to the huge demand for Indian seafood.

2026-02-08T13:38:01.323138+00:00 IST

Palaniswami targets DMK govt over TNPSC exams

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami launched a sharp attack on the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government, accusing it of administrative incompetence and failing to manage the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) examinations effectively.

2026-02-08T13:15:02.975248+00:00 IST

HP government seeks opposition’s support to fight RDG withdrawl

Addressing the gathering, Sukhu said the 16th Finance Commission's decision not to recommend RDG has pushed the hill state into a serious financial emergency."Himachal Pradesh is a geographically difficult hill state.

2026-02-08T12:49:48.245659+00:00 IST

Redbird private jet crash-lands in Vijayapura district

According to Belagavi Police, "A Red Bird private jet carrying two passengers crashed in Mangalore village of Babaleshwar taluk, Vijayapura district."

2026-02-08T12:47:02.139180+00:00 IST

FIR registered, 2 arrested in Surajkund mela swing accident

Haryana Police on Sunday stated that an FIR has been registered and two accused persons have been arrested in connection with the joyride collapse accident at the Surajkund International Crafts Festival in Faridabad, which claimed the life of a police officer and left 13 others injured.

2026-02-08T12:36:01.077268+00:00 IST

Union Minister slams Gaurav Gogoi over anti-national allegation

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, "Any person who engages in conspiratorial activities against the nation is always deserving of condemnation. The allegations levelled against Gaurav Gogoi today, of being involved in anti-national activities, are reprehensible.

2026-02-08T12:15:14.266370+00:00 IST

'Govt to cover treatment costs; ADC committee formed': Parth Gupt

Following a tragic incident at the Surajkund International Crafts Festival, where a joyride collapsed on Saturday evening, resulting in the death of a police officer and injuries to 13 others, Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited Managing Director Parth Gupta on Sunday said that the state government will bear the entire cost of treatment of the injured.

2026-02-08T11:45:36.444708+00:00 IST