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ED summons Unnikrishnan Potty

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a summons to the main accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, for detailed interrogation on Friday regarding the Sabarimala gold theft case.

2026-02-06T08:46:43.432209+00:00 IST

Former CM Y.S. Jagan  Mohan Reddy to visit Jogi Ramesh

Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, President of the YSR Congress Party and former Chief Minister, will visit Ibrahimpatnam in NTR District today. He will depart from his Tadepalli residence and proceed to Ibrahimpatnam via Mangalagiri Bypass, Kaja West Bypass, Nallagunta, and Guntupalli, then to the residence of former Minister Jogi Ramesh. He will console the family members of former Minister Jogi Ramesh, who was recently attacked by TDP workers. He will return to his Tadepalli residence in the afternoon.

2026-02-06T08:46:15.737265+00:00 IST

Karnataka: Meat bag found near Bellary Anjaneya temple premises

A shocking incident that has hurt religious sentiments came to light in Karnataka's Bellary on Friday, when a bag of meat was reportedly found on the premises of the city's renowned Anjaneya Swamy temple in the Nagalakeri area.

2026-02-06T08:45:42.875825+00:00 IST

Rescue teams recover 18 bodies from illegal coal mine

The NDRF, SDRF and Search & Rescue (SRT) teams of Meghalaya Fire & Emergency Services have so far recovered 18 bodies from the coal mine where several people were trapped following an explosion at Mysyngat at Jaintia Hills district.

2026-02-06T08:40:46.668147+00:00 IST

Dehradun SSP says "swift police action taken" in woman's murder

The SSP said that the police will request the court to conduct the trial in a fast-track court. He further stated that, while presenting arguments in court, the prosecution will seek the harshest possible punishment for the accused, treating the case under the "rarest of rare" category.

2026-02-06T08:38:34.923377+00:00 IST

Delhi biker dies after falling into pit

A biker allegedly died after falling into a pit in the Janakpuri area of the national capital on Thursday night, while returning home on his motorcycle.

2026-02-06T08:24:44.699102+00:00 IST

Ghaziabad sisters’ suicide: Multiple factors at play, says AIIMS

AIIMS Delhi, Dr Rajesh Sagar said that the incident must be examined in its entirety, stressing that online gaming or so-called "Korean Games" cannot be seen as the only reason behind such extreme behaviour.

2026-02-06T08:21:42.570106+00:00 IST

Merchant navy official from Odisha’s Bhadrak gone missi

Sarthak Mohapatra (22), a merchant navy official working as a 'Deck Cadet', is reported missing at sea while on duty aboard the vessel 'EA Jersey' under Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Pvt Lt, since 3rd February. His family has written to Odisha CM seeking urgent intervention from the Centre and the state government. A missing persons report was filed at Bhubaneswar's Sahidnagar police station on 5th February.

2026-02-06T08:18:50.726558+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha suspended till Feb 9 amid protest by Opposition MPs

Meanwhile, Opposition MPs protested the India-US trade agreement at the Makar Dwar of the Parliament, holding a banner calling it a "trap deal." Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also joined as the MPs raised slogans, "Jo uchit samjho vahi ka" and "tanashahi nahi chalegi," criticising the Central government.

2026-02-06T08:10:24.265169+00:00 IST

Students hail PM Modi's 'mantras' on study techniques and stress management at Pariksha Pe Charcha

With the CBSE, ICSE, and various state board examinations around the corner, students across the country have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance on stress management and study techniques shared during today's 9th edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'.

2026-02-06T08:01:23.146553+00:00 IST

Manipur: Shutdown imposed after violence erupted in Churachandpur

Clashes between security forces and a mob in Manipur's Tuibong area continued for nearly nine hours, from around 6 pm on Thursday.

2026-02-06T07:49:55.425057+00:00 IST

Spa employee gang-raped in Thiruvalla

A spa employee in Thiruvalla was brutally gang raped after she refused to pay "goonda tax" allegedly demanded by a criminal gang led by Subin Alexander, widely known as "Marana Subin". Police have arrested Subin and two of his accomplices, and a search is intensifying for the remaining three accused who are absconding. The accused has also previously engaged in extortion and is often involved in demanding money. The officials said the incident occurred on Sunday, February 1, during the day.

2026-02-06T07:47:38.239359+00:00 IST

Delhi Riots Case: Delhi HC seeks police response on bail pleas

The Division bench of justices Prathiba M Singh and Madhu Jain issued notice to the Delhi police and directed them to file an affidavit within 2 weeks. The next date is March 3 for the hearing.

2026-02-06T07:38:59.611322+00:00 IST

UP Police busts fake "Baba" gang

Uttar Pradesh arrested six members of a fake Baba gang, who have been misleading innocent people by wearing Hindu attire. They were extorting money from superstitious people by promising them to get rid of their problems using "tantrik" rituals for the past seven years.

2026-02-06T07:22:18.950612+00:00 IST

"Jo uchit samjho wahi karo”: Congress’ Rahul Gandhi takes jibe

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in the Rajya Sabha, remarking, "Jo uchit samjho wahi karo."

2026-02-06T07:18:20.949303+00:00 IST

J-K economy poised for 11% growth, says CM

Jammu and Kashmir is ready for major economic growth, with the GSDP expected to increase by an impressive 11 percent. Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said that, following the Pehalgam attack, many destinations have been closed and that he will speak with the Home Minister to request their reopening. This forecast comes despite the region having recently faced severe challenges, including the economic fallout from the Pehalgam attack and devastating floods.

2026-02-06T07:17:47.476411+00:00 IST

Supreme Court junks Jan Suraaj Party’s plea

The Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea filed by Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party seeking to set aside the entire 2025 Bihar Assembly election results on the ground that the same was won illegally by distributing Rs. 15,600 crores of cash to voters.

2026-02-06T07:04:48.050104+00:00 IST

Developer alleges illegal land occupation by Bhankrota farmers

A private real estate developer has approached the police against a group of local farmers in Bhankrota, alleging that they illegally carved up and secured mutation of company-linked land through revenue processes and have unlawfully taken control of portions of the property.

2026-02-06T06:58:06.314937+00:00 IST

Delhi Police debunks reports on missing girls in Capital

"After following a few leads, we discovered that the hype around the surge in missing girls in Delhi is being pushed through paid promotion. Creating panic for monetary gains won't be tolerated, and we'll take strict action against such individuals," the Delhi Police wrote in a post on X.

2026-02-06T06:55:33.946638+00:00 IST

NGT directs DUSIB to coordinate with DJB to intercept sewage

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) to take immediate and coordinated action to intercept untreated sewage flowing from eight JJ clusters into the Barapula drain and provide single discharge points for treatment.

2026-02-06T06:53:08.934540+00:00 IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan watches episode of 'Pariksha Pe

Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday attended the 9th edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', the annual interaction hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The flagship event, which focuses on stress-free exams for students, has been held every year since its inception in 2018.

2026-02-06T06:49:23.450123+00:00 IST