Andhra Assembly Adopts Biometric Attendance System
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Ch Ayyanna Patrudu introduces a fully digital attendance system with biometric and facial recognition to ensure legislators' presence during proceedings.
Category : Politics
Bangalore Delegation Studies Chandigarh's Urban Development
A 55-member delegation from Hebbagodi City municipal council in Bangalore Urban visited Chandigarh to learn about solid waste management, sewage treatment, water treatment, town planning, community centres, and infrastructure development.
Panchkula CJM Orders Upgrade at Barwala Mediation Centre
Chief Judicial Magistrate Ajay Kumar Ghanghas inspected the Barwala community mediation centre, finding inadequate facilities and ordering a permanent banner. He stressed the need for dignified operations to build public trust under the Haryana Community
Bombay HC Orders BMC to Pay Interest for COVID Centre Use
The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to pay interest on dues for using the NSCI Jumbo COVID Centre, highlighting financial accountability in pandemic response.
HC Orders BMC to Pay Rs 12.66 Crore for NSCI Covid Centre Use
The Bombay High Court directed the BMC to deposit Rs 12.66 crore with 5% interest for using the NSCI premises as a Jumbo Covid Centre during the pandemic, citing a huge difference in compensation calculations.
J&K Assembly Disrupted Over CM's 'Shoe-Beaten' Remark
Jammu and Kashmir assembly proceedings were disrupted Wednesday after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's remarks that BJP legislators were 'shoe-beaten' by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, triggering protests and a walkout by opposition members.
Goa Man Arrested for Assaulting Czech Tourist at Beach
Police in Canacona, Goa, have arrested 22-year-old Rohan Velip for allegedly assaulting a 66-year-old Czech national, Zdenka Pejsova, at Agonda beach while intoxicated. The incident occurred on February 9, leading to injuries and a police search operation
Govt Proposes Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 for Modern Warfare
The Indian government has proposed the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)-2026 to align defence procurement with geo-strategic changes, boost domestic manufacturing, and accelerate acquisition processes.
Naidu Directs Ministers on Assembly Conduct and MLA Reviews
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu instructed ministers to prepare thoroughly for Assembly sessions, address the Srisailam temple queue incident, and announced performance reviews for MLAs during the Andhra Pradesh legislative meeting.
Haridwar Murder: Man Arrested for Killing Teen Over Sister's Insult
A 23-year-old man was arrested from Mathura for the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Haridwar's Kankhal area. The incident occurred after an altercation over an obscene comment about the accused's minor sister.
Kolkata's Rs 55.8 Crore Road Repair Plan for Salt Lake & Rajarhat
The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority will repair 135 road stretches spanning 54.1 km in Salt Lake and Rajarhat-Gopalpur under the Pathashree urban scheme at Rs 55.8 crore, part of a larger initiative covering 5,616 roads across the metropolitan
Surat: Drug Bust, Tragedy, and Canine Survey Updates
Surat witnesses a significant drug crackdown, a tragic domestic incident, and a citywide canine survey. Stay informed on civic, traffic, and administrative developments in the city.
Kolkata Law College Lacks Security Guard After Rape Case
A Kolkata law college, where a student was raped last year, has been operating without permanent security staff since January. A casual staffer has been given additional security duties while police personnel are temporarily deployed.
MCOCA Charges for Firing at Rohit Shetty's Home
Mumbai police have invoked MCOCA against five accused for firing at Rohit Shetty's Juhu residence, citing a conspiracy by an organised crime syndicate. The court extended custody for further investigation.
Uttarakhand HC Orders Medical Board for Coma Patient Guardianship
The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the formation of a medical board to assess a coma patient in Dehradun, following a plea by his wife for guardianship, with reports due in two weeks.
Goa Police Constable FIR for Alleged Gold Theft at Accident Site
Goa police have registered an FIR against constable driver Saish Parsekar for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 8 lakh from a fatal accident victim. The incident occurred in Anjuna on January 25.
Bangladesh Election: India's High-Stakes Neighbourhood Vote
Bangladesh's parliamentary election on Thursday holds profound implications for India, with the absence of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League reshaping Delhi's diplomatic calculus. India's outreach to the BNP, security concerns, and a constitutional referendum
Amritsar Police Busts Arms Module, Recovers Pistols
Amritsar police arrested two individuals and seized five sophisticated pistols, including Glocks, linked to Pakistan-based smugglers via drones. The accused are habitual offenders involved in narco-arms smuggling.
Kolkata Police Probe Extortion Claim After Motorist's Video
Kolkata Police have launched an investigation into an alleged extortion incident after a motorist recorded a police officer taking money near Cossipore Bridge early Tuesday morning.
Goa Orders Demolition of Nightclub After Fatal Fire
The Directorate of Panchayat in Goa has dismissed an appeal challenging the demolition order for the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub structure, where 25 people perished in a 2025 fire. The panchayat has been directed to proceed with demolition, citing illeg
Punjab CM Reviews Arrangements for Progressive Punjab Investment Summit
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investment Summit in Mohali, aiming to boost industrial development in the state.
Goa Minister Acquitted in Rape Case After 10-Year Ordeal
Revenue Minister Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate expresses faith in judiciary after being cleared of rape allegations, describing a decade of suffering during the legal process.
Jayapal and Bondi Clash Over Epstein Case in Hearing
A heated exchange between Rep. Pramila Jayapal and AG Pam Bondi erupted over DOJ's handling of Epstein files, with accusations of cover-up and demands for apologies to survivors.
HC Slaps 5% Interest on BMC's Rs 12.66 Cr NSCI Covid Center Bill
The Bombay High Court has levied a 5% annual interest on the Rs 12.66 crore compensation the BMC must pay NSCI for using its premises as a Jumbo Covid Center, ordering deposit by March 16, 2026.
MP Raises BSNL Staff Crunch, Network Issues in Himachal
BJP MP Suresh Kashyap raised concerns in Lok Sabha over poor BSNL connectivity in Himachal Pradesh, citing severe technical staff shortages and network gaps in remote areas. Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined government measures.
STF Arrests Badal Rai, Foils Major Crime Plot in Patna
Patna STF arrested notorious criminal Badal Rai and three associates, recovering illegal weapons and preventing a planned major incident linked to land mafias.
250+ Structures Face Demolition in Bihar's Nawada
In Bihar's Nawada district, more than 250 shops and houses in Rajauli block are under threat of demolition for encroaching on public land. The administration has set a February 17 deadline for voluntary removal, with non-compliance leading to bulldozing a
London School Stabbing: 13-Year-Old Arrested After Attack
Counter-terrorism police investigate a stabbing at Kingsbury High School in London where two boys, aged 12 and 13, were seriously injured. A 13-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Goa Minister Babush Monserrate Acquitted in Rape Case
A special court in Panaji acquitted Revenue Minister Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate of rape charges after the prosecution failed to prove the woman was a minor and that sexual intercourse occurred.
HC Seeks Arrest Remand Sheet in Haldwani Cricket Fraud Case
Uttarakhand High Court has asked for the arrest remand sheet of Vikas Dhaka, the main accused in the Haldwani cricket league fraud case, during a hearing challenging his alleged illegal detention.
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