The Rs 8,000 crore performance-based challenge fund for developing eight new cities remains unutilized for five years. Progress on air pollution control in million-plus cities and bus schemes also lags, highlighting urban development challenges.
Hindu Religious Minister P K Sekarbabu distributed laptops to 186 college students in Chennai under the 'Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil' scheme to boost IT and AI skills among youth.
A speeding truck crashed into three motorcycles on a railway overbridge in Berhampur, killing five and injuring three. Police seized the truck and detained the driver.
Madras High Court dismisses PIL challenging electric crematorium construction in Kuchanur village, citing ulterior motives and supporting modernization to reduce pollution.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dera Sachkhand Ballan on Guru Ravidas Jayanti highlights political outreach to Punjab's Dalit community, which faces complex identity divisions affecting voting patterns.
BJP Nagpur unit names senior corporator Narendra Borkar as ruling party leader ahead of February 6 mayor elections, consolidating civic leadership with experienced hand.
BJP selects three-time corporator Neeta Thakre as Nagpur's next mayor, overlooking Shivani Dani. Thakre becomes the 55th mayor and 8th woman to hold the post. Elections scheduled for February 6.
All 102 newly elected BJP corporators in Nagpur submitted resignation letters to party leadership, described as routine practice but seen as pressure tactic before key NMC appointments including standing committee members.
Madras High Court refuses interim relief to Tamil Nadu government, upholding order to vacate Sholinganallur police building within two years over rent dispute.
A Thane magistrate court has convicted a Borivli resident in a decade-old property dispute, sentencing him to one year simple imprisonment for dishonouring two cheques worth Rs 30 lakh and ordering Rs 60 lakh compensation to the complainant.
West Bengal Police has filed affidavits in Supreme Court denying Enforcement Directorate's allegations of intimidation during searches at I-PAC office and founder's residence in Kolkata.
Union home ministry mandates IPS officers from 2011 batch onwards to serve minimum two years at SP/DIG level in central posts to qualify for inspector general positions in Union government.
Eight major industry associations in Goa have urged the state government to postpone the April 1 launch of the Deposit Refund Scheme, citing increased consumer costs and inadequate infrastructure.
Delhi Police SWAT commando Kajal Chaudhary, four months pregnant, was allegedly killed by husband Ankur over house loan instalments and dowry harassment. The brutal attack occurred during a phone call with her brother.
Madurai's street vendors and commuters face severe disruption from stray cattle that eat merchandise, deter customers, block roads, and cause accidents. Officials claim a 50% reduction in incidents by 2025.
Thane crime branch arrests four members of an inter-city burglary gang involved in housebreakings and shop thefts across Maharashtra and Gujarat, solving at least 18 criminal cases.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin referenced the Union government's Economic Survey to counter PM Modi and Governor Ravi's criticism, highlighting the state's progress in business and employment.
A 42-year-old widow allegedly murdered her former boyfriend's 26-year-old wife and their six-month-old infant by setting them ablaze in Keerthipally village, Nalgonda district, on Saturday morning.
Agriculture Minister M R K Panneerselvam criticizes AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami for comparing DMK govt to dictators, questions his eligibility to speak on authoritarianism and women's safety.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar, with security arrangements finalized. The visit includes a meeting with Padma Shri awardee Sant Niranjan Dass and a potential announcement renaming Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas.
DMK spokesman TKS Elangovan stated that Congress never demanded power share since 2004 alliance, even when DMK was in minority in 2006. DMK's statewide campaign begins Feb 1.
Paruthipattu Green Park in Chennai's Avadi, built at 28.16 crore, suffers from poor maintenance, sewage intrusion, and security issues, frustrating daily visitors.
Enforcement Directorate states investigation reveals no involvement of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in money laundering linked to APSSDC Siemens Project, while filing supplementary chargesheet against other accused.
AMMK, BJP leaders criticize VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan for his comments against Chera, Chola, Pandya, and Pallava kings, sparking a fresh political controversy in Tamil Nadu.
Shiv Sena cabinet minister Sanjay Shirsat expresses strong reservations about NCP's rapid political developments following Ajit Pawar's demise, calling for respect during official mourning period.
Thousands of voters in Kolkata are visiting courts daily to file affidavits correcting name discrepancies in electoral rolls identified by the Election Commission, causing long queues and frustration.
Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister amid political buzz. IMF flags India's GDP surge in latest report. Indian cricket team beats New Zealand in thrilling match.
Most states and UTs have urged the Centre to increase honorariums for midday meal cooks and helpers, with Kerala paying the highest at Rs 12,000 while eight states pay just Rs 1,000.
Retired Justice Ferdino Rebello accuses Goa's TCP department of procedural violations in 119 zone change approvals, calls for FIR and vigilance inquiry into alleged collusion with developers.
Retired Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Ferdino Rebello addressed a Chandor gathering, demanding government-funded carrying capacity studies for every Goan village before new development projects. He urged grassroots mobilization and challenged MLAs to