The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Suraj Chavan in a money laundering case linked to an alleged scam in the distribution of 'khichdi' packets to migrant workers in Mumbai during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Are you waiting for some muhūrat", the Supreme Court remarked on Tuesday as it came down heavily on the Assam government for keeping people declared as foreigners in detention centres indefinitely rather than deporting them.

Delhi Police registered an FIR on Tuesday against Chief Minister Atishi, the AAP candidate from Kalkaji, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and obstructing public servants on duty, an official said.

A viral video of a child asking his mother for biryani and chicken fry instead of upma--referring to meals at his anganwadi--is likely to prompt changes in the menu at such childcare centres in Kerala.

 Five policemen have been suspended in Bihar's Madhubani district for allegedly beating up an Imam in custody, a senior official said on Monday.

 India has paid 37.64 million dollars to the United Nations Regular Budget for 2025, joining the "honour roll" of 35 member states who have paid their regular budget assessments in full and on time to the UN.

Authorities have banned begging in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal and warned of penal action against those found involved in it as well as people who give alms.

 AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said the Waqf Amendment Bill, in its current form, will lead to social instability as it has been rejected by the Muslim community.