While the Stree Shakti scheme has increased women's ridership on RTC buses in Vijayawada, it has led to a decline in fuel efficiency due to higher passenger loads and longer stops, officials report.
While the Stree Shakti scheme has increased women's bus travel in Vijayawada, APSRTC reports a dip in fuel efficiency due to higher passenger loads and longer stops, though breakdown rates have improved.
A 30-year-old woman in Bijnor's Mandora village attempted to stage a robbery to cover up stealing family jewellery, but her inconsistent statements during police questioning led to her exposure and arrest.
KUIDFC commits to providing drinking water once every three days to Hubballi-Dharwad by March 31, addressing severe shortages and contamination issues raised by corporators.
With elections to Bengaluru's five new corporations expected in May-June, Congress, BJP, and JD(S) are intensifying preparations. Voters will elect corporators across 369 wards, a significant increase from 198, shaping the political landscape for upcoming
Delhi's comprehensive Road Redevelopment Action Plan identifies 3,298km, over 21% of the capital's network, for urgent repairs and resurfacing at an estimated cost of Rs 7,207 crore. The project aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and comba
Belagavi's public transport system is undergoing a major transformation with the Centre approving 100 electric buses and supporting infrastructure under the PM-e Bus Seva scheme, alongside smart road developments.
Five depositors of Southern Green Farming Co-op Society approach Kerala High Court seeking consolidation of hundreds of FIRs and complaints regarding alleged financial fraud, claiming Rs 91.92 lakh losses and police pressure.
Gangavathi MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy strongly criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging state development has stalled. He announced plans to approach the high court for a CBI probe into the Ballari banner incident and vowed to retain his constituen
A 44-year-old shop owner was discovered dead with severe injuries at his ancestral home in Mandya's Akkammanakoppalu village, with family alleging murder and police investigating suspicious death.
Kodagu district cyber police successfully traced and returned 104 stolen or lost mobile phones worth Rs 11 lakh to their owners using the CEIR portal, with recoveries extending to Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao and GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg laid the foundation stone for a new working women's hostel in Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam. The Rs 26.12 crore project is part of a Rs 172 crore initiative to build three hostels for women's
IAS officer R Snehal has been transferred to become the new deputy commissioner of Dharwad district, succeeding Divya Prabhu GRJ. The 2013-batch officer brings extensive administrative experience from various key positions in Karnataka.
PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi emphasized the High Command's supreme role in resolving party issues, defended the state government's financial health, and addressed Metro fare hikes and the Upper Bhadra Project.
A Delhi court has convicted a man under Section 304 of the IPC for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in the 2022 killing of Mithun in Nangloi. The judgment relied heavily on CCTV footage showing a brutal assault during Holi.
A minor earthquake measuring 2.6 magnitude struck Vijayapura district in Karnataka on Tuesday morning. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Center confirmed low intensity and no expected harm to the local community.
Delhi Transport Corporation reports a 33% revenue surge in FY 2025-26, with monthly average hitting Rs 91.1 crore. Growth driven by new e-buses, route rationalization, and aggressive non-fare monetization strategies.
Pune Municipal Corporation approves purchase of 28 vehicles, including Innova Hycross and Verna models, for newly elected representatives, with a total cost of Rs 6.8 crore.
Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has thanked India for its support in the country's recent elections, highlighting bilateral cooperation in democratic processes.
A court has issued an interim order directing YouTuber Ajey Nagar (CarryMinati) to refrain from posting defamatory, vulgar, and abusive content about filmmaker Karan Johar. The order also requires social media platforms to remove existing videos.
A 13-year-old girl died in Mumbai after her father's bike fell while avoiding a police vehicle traveling on the wrong side. The incident occurred on BPT Road, leading to an FIR against a constable and a truck driver.
The Kerala CPM faces political embarrassment after renowned poet K Satchidanandan made critical remarks, with party officials scrambling to clarify his statements as unrelated to upcoming elections.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that allowing BJP MPs to confront Opposition members in Lok Sabha might have led to ugly scenes, criticizing opposition behavior in a recent parliamentary incident.
India is set to finalize a major defense procurement for 114 Rafale fighter jets, enhancing its air combat capabilities and strategic deterrence in the region.
Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasizes partnership over rivalry with India following strategic dialogue, calling for mutual cooperation in regional and global affairs.
The Ministry of Defence has released a draft to overhaul the Defence Acquisition Procedure, emphasizing self-reliance, faster procurement, and boosting domestic manufacturing in India's defence sector.
A statement by Nakodar MLA has gone viral, drawing sharp criticism from political opponents and igniting a fresh controversy in Punjab's political landscape.
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has been admitted to a hospital in Mohali for medical treatment related to his knee. The veteran politician is under observation.
A woman in Chandigarh allegedly spiked a youth's drink and fled with his valuables, raising concerns over safety and crime in the region. Police are investigating the case.
BJP's Sameer Rajurkar elected mayor of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, securing 70 votes. He prioritizes 24x7 water supply and improved garbage management, aiming to fulfill CM Fadnavis's vision for the city.