Bhopal Municipal Corporation plans to raise Rs 200 crore through bonds under AMRUT 2.0, adding to existing Rs 175 crore debt. This Rs 375 crore total makes BMC one of India's largest municipal borrowers, funded by recent tax hikes.
A group of saints led by Computer Baba performed a fire ritual in Prayagraj to support Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati's ongoing dharna at the Magh Mela, protesting alleged insults under the Yogi government.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a PIL challenging NBEMS's decision to allow counselling for SC/ST/OBC students scoring -40/800 in NEET-PG 2025, citing policy matters and pending Supreme Court petitions.
A forest guard in Nashik created tension at a Republic Day function after state minister Girish Mahajan failed to mention Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in his speech, leading to police intervention and demands for action under the Atrocities Act.
A woman staffer's mangalsutra was snatched by an unidentified man in an elevator at AIIMS Bhopal. CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral, raising security concerns at the premier hospital.
Kanpur celebrated the 77th Republic Day with patriotic enthusiasm as officials hoisted the Tricolour across government offices, institutions, and establishments, emphasizing constitutional values and duty.
Panchewa village panchayat in Ratlam district issues controversial decree for social and economic boycott of families with love marriages, sparking protests and police intervention.
A Delhi court convicted Rajani Singh for attempted culpable homicide after she provoked her pet dog to attack ex-employee Sapna over unpaid salary, causing severe facial injuries.
President Droupadi Murmu addresses Parliament's joint sitting as the 2026 Budget Session begins. Key highlights include the Economic Survey on Jan 29 and Union Budget on Feb 1, with 30 sittings over 65 days.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament, marking the start of the Budget Session 2026. The session will focus on key legislative bills and economic policies.
Kanpur MP Ramesh Awasthi inspected Adani Defence and Aerospace's ammunition facility, highlighting its role in India's defence self-reliance and advanced AI technologies.
Sanjay Biswal, a 2012 batch IFS officer, has been appointed as the new director of Lucknow Zoo, replacing Aditi Sharma. He brings extensive experience in wildlife conservation and plans to enhance zoo infrastructure.
Bhopal's weekly Jal Sunwai under the clean water campaign recorded its highest participation with 42 water samples from 85 wards. All samples met quality standards, building public trust through direct engagement.
In a shocking incident in Bhusawal taluka, two 15-year-old girls drowned after being allegedly pushed into a well by two 17-year-old boys. The Jalgaon police have detained the juveniles.
A gas cylinder explosion near a Republic Day function in Malegaon injured five people, including a minor. Three balloon sellers arrested for using a locally made explosive substance without permission.
Kanpur Nagar Police dismantled an interstate network trafficking codeine-based cough syrup, arresting Vinod Agarwal from Haryana. Investigation reveals massive discrepancies in billing and fake firms involved.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered trial courts in Uttar Pradesh not to postpone framing charges in criminal cases merely because an accused files a revision petition or appeal, unless a stay order is issued by a higher court.
In Ludhiana, a man mourns his wife's death caused by banned Chinese manjha, questioning accountability as authorities fail to curb its sale despite fatalities.
A Mint readers' poll reveals broad approval of last year's tax changes, but strong demand persists for further relief, exemptions, and populist measures ahead of Budget 2026.
The mayoral election for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation is scheduled for February 6, with Mahayuti parties planning a 15-month rotation formula for key posts. Congress and BJP have elected their group leaders.
Rohini Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, launches a fresh verbal assault on Tejashwi Yadav, claiming the Rashtriya Janata Dal is teetering on the edge of collapse under his current leadership.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde launched Shiv Sena's zilla parishad campaign in Satara, pledging to increase Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 monthly. He credited the scheme for Mahayuti's electoral success.
Varanasi police arrested Virendra Yadav for allegedly murdering his friend Aftab Alam, claiming humiliation after being tricked into eating cow meat. The body was found in a field with suspicious financial transactions.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve firmly denies speculation of switching to Eknath Shinde's faction, accusing minister Uday Samant of spreading false rumors. Sanjay Raut joins the political spat, claiming Samant might soon defect to BJP.
Kanpur police rescued a speech-and-hearing-impaired woman after an exchange of fire with her kidnapper in Kannauj's Thathiya area. The kidnapper was shot in the leg and arrested.
In Chandigarh's Sector 41, an 80-year-old man reported theft of gold jewellery, diamonds, cash, and US dollars from his home locker. Police are investigating with suspicion on domestic helpers.
Unknown thieves broke into an Air Force official's house at a defence establishment in Khadki, Pune, stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 4.40 lakh on Sunday evening. Police have registered a case under BNS sections.
A major water pipeline leak near Sector 88 in Gurgaon has disrupted supply to residential societies along Dwarka Expressway. GMDA officials cite temperature-related shrinkage as the cause, with repairs delayed by rainfall.
Parliament's Budget session commences today ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 speech on February 1. The session unfolds amid global economic challenges and high expectations for economic reforms.
The first day of Uttar Pradesh Bar Council elections in Kanpur witnessed 3,948 advocates casting votes out of 11,908 registered voters. Voting will conclude on Wednesday with 25 members to be elected from 333 candidates.