The 16th Finance Commission flags fiscal risks from unconditional cash transfers, citing Maharashtra, Odisha, and Jharkhand. It calls for sunset clauses and review mechanisms to prevent state budget destabilization.
The 2026 Delhi Declaration from India-Arab League meeting clarifies positions on regional conflicts while maintaining strategic silences, revealing India's transactional diplomacy approach in the Middle East.
Conflicting claims emerge about NCP merger talks between Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions. While Pawar Sr confirms meetings, Ajit's camp denies them, sparking political debate in Maharashtra.
OBC and MBC organizations in Rajasthan's Tribal Sub-Plan belt call for election boycott over reservation exclusion, creating political uncertainty ahead of local body polls.
Punjab and Haryana High Court has resumed hearing in the Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case after reserving verdict four months ago, citing emergence of new facts requiring clarification.
Pune police held a counseling session for over 1,000 motorists booked for drunk driving, announcing vehicle seizure and public shaming measures to curb road accidents.
Thousands of workers from 27 Rajasthan districts gathered in Jaipur to demand scrapping of the VB-G RAM-G law, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to legal right to work under MGNREGS.
BJP corporator Ravi Landge is poised to become Pimpri Chinchwad's mayor unopposed after NCP refrained from fielding a candidate. Deputy mayor election will see a contest between BJP's Sharmila Babar and NCP's Vaishali Kalbhor on February 6.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's enforcement teams faced resistance during anti-encroachment drives across Mangalwari, Dharampeth, and Gandhibagh zones, removing illegal structures but seeing quick return of encroachers by evening.
Aaghaz-e-Dosti released its 14th Indo-Pak peace calendar in Multan, featuring children's art from both nations, promoting cross-border harmony despite political and sporting tensions.
Radha Soami Satsang Beas head Gurinder Singh Dhillon visited Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in New Nabha Jail, declaring him innocent and pledging continued friendship amid ongoing drug and money laundering cases.
Jalgaon health department cancels nearly 3,000 delayed birth and death certificates after discovering illegal generation from Bhatpuri village. Investigation reveals 4,907 certificates issued since 2016.
Congress-led opposition boycotts Kerala assembly after speaker blocks debate on parole for CPM workers convicted in 2019 Periya double murder case, reigniting political tensions.
Bengali and Assamese chicken curry now available on Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat sleeper train after political controversy over vegetarian-only menu. Railway minister announces non-veg option limited to chicken dishes.
The Deccan Herald Speak Out forum for February 3, 2026, features diverse public opinions on critical national and regional matters, including governance, economy, and social policies.
General MM Naravane's memoir is under official review, highlighting the scrutiny of military publications in India. This process ensures national security and protocol adherence.
A Maharashtra barber, aspiring for panchayat elections, allegedly murdered his 6-year-old daughter in Telangana to bypass the two-child norm. The crime was uncovered through a WhatsApp status appeal by police.
A wedding celebration in Jalalabad, Fazilka district turned deadly when gate-crashers clashed with the groom's family, resulting in the fatal shooting of a DJ's assistant. Police have arrested one suspect.
The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Punjab Pollution Control Board to submit a comprehensive freshwater balance assessment regarding alleged chemical effluent discharge by a pharmaceutical unit in Mohali's Sundran village.
A Maharashtra barber allegedly drowned his 6-year-old daughter in Telangana to become eligible for panchayat elections under the two-child norm, with police solving the case through WhatsApp.
Indian Railways introduces chicken curry on Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat sleeper trains, reversing a controversial veg-only menu. The curry features regional Assamese and Bengali flavors.
EC officials state voters submitting non-notified documents during SIR hearings may be excluded from final rolls. EROs and AEROs uploading wrong documents could face disciplinary action.
A 12-year-old boy died after falling from the 15th floor of Tulip Violet society in Gurgaon's Sector 69. Police are investigating how he reached the society alone and whether it was an accident or suicide.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan invites state agriculture ministers for a national consultation on pulses in Vidisha village, diverging from usual Delhi venues.
The Indian Newspaper Society condemns Jammu and Kashmir Police's oral summons to journalists, calling it intimidation that bypasses due process and threatens press freedom.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation finally activates the 2008 Haryana Municipal Citizens' Participation Act by establishing area sabhas in every ward to enhance local governance and public involvement in development works.
A woman and her boyfriend were arrested in Gurgaon for murdering her husband in Faridabad. The crime was planned after the husband discovered their extramarital affair.
Patna traffic sub-inspector Pankaj Kumar suspended for dereliction of duty after failing to manage illegally parked sand trucks causing severe congestion on NH-139 near AIIMS Golambar.
The Enforcement Directorate's Hyderabad office has provisionally attached four properties worth Rs 2.9 crore under PMLA in a bank fraud case involving Subbaiah Korrapati, accused of cheating Syndicate Bank of over Rs 12 crore.
Punjab government informs NGT that contaminated drinking water in Zirakpur-Banur-Rajpura belt stems from ageing infrastructure. Show-cause notices issued to officials, while comprehensive AMRUT 2.0 project aims to replace old pipelines by December 2026.