Mumbai's New Cleanliness By-Laws 2025: Stricter Penalties from Feb 3
BMC's Cleanliness and Sanitation By-laws, 2025, will be enforced from February 3, introducing higher fines for littering, public urination, and pet waste violations in Mumbai.
Category : Politics
NC to BJP: Focus on Statehood, Not NLU in Jammu
Jammu & Kashmir's National Conference challenges BJP to shift focus from National Law University demands to pressing for restoration of statehood, highlighting broader governance issues.
Bengaluru Pub Booked for Serving Alcohol to Minor After Teen Death
Bengaluru police register case against Legacy Brewing Company pub for allegedly serving alcohol to minors, following the suicide of a 15-year-old boy who jumped from his apartment building.
Bengaluru: Rs 31 Lakh Robbery on Bannerghatta Road
A private company employee in Bengaluru was robbed of Rs 31 lakh in cash by four bike-borne miscreants on Bannerghatta Road. The victim, a cash-collection agent, was attacked with a machete and his scooter stolen.
Bengal's Rs 14,205 Crore Railway Budget & First Bullet Train
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Rs 14,205 crore allocation for Bengal in 2026-27 budget, a massive increase from 2009-14 average. Historic bullet train corridor from Siliguri to Varanasi via Patna unveiled.
Karnataka HC Slams State Over Illegal Sand Mining Failure
The Karnataka High Court's intervention highlights systemic failures in state enforcement against illegal sand mining, revealing a crime operating without consequences despite environmental and legal violations.
Master Plan Rerouted: Urban Development Revisited
An analysis of how a master plan was rerouted, exploring its implications for urban development, infrastructure, and governance in modern cities.
Judicial Realism for Menstrual Rights in India
Explore how the failure to treat menstrual hygiene as a constitutional obligation leads to systemic exclusion in schools, impacting education and equality in India.
Mumbai Traffic Constable Dies After Eastern Freeway Accident
A Mumbai traffic police constable, Sushant More, died on Monday after being hit by a car on the Eastern Freeway last week. The driver, Shirishkumar Jore, has been booked for culpable homicide.
Six Injured in Nandurbar Ghat Bus-Truck Collision
Six people including bus crew suffered minor injuries when a truck rear-ended an ST bus on Kondaibari Ghat near Nandurbar, causing a chain collision with another iron-laden truck. Police have registered a case against the fleeing truck driver.
Beed Tragedy: Woman Pushed Son into Well Over Phone Dispute
A tragic incident in Beed district reveals a woman allegedly pushed her 4-year-old son into a well and committed suicide following frequent quarrels with her husband over a cellphone, police investigation shows.
Bengaluru Woman Attacked by Unleashed Rottweiler, Faces Permanent Scars
Shalini Kumari Dubey, a 31-year-old Bengaluru mother, was brutally attacked by an unleashed Rottweiler during her morning walk, requiring 80+ stitches and facing permanent scars while her family grapples with trauma.
Russian Senator Warns US Iran Strike Could Spark WW3
A senior Russian lawmaker warns that any US military action against Iran could escalate into World War III, with nuclear risks and global oil trade paralysis.
Kolkata Fire: Families Wait for Remains, Death Certificates
A week after the devastating Anandapur fire, families of 27 victims await DNA identification and death certificates to claim compensation. The SIT investigates the blaze's origin amid multiple cooking areas found.
DOJ Removes Epstein Files After Victims' Data Exposure
The US Department of Justice has removed thousands of documents containing victim-identifying information from the latest Jeffrey Epstein records release, citing technical and human errors.
Nepal's Gen Z Leaders Influenced Minister Appointments
Interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, reveals that Gen Z leaders exerted significant pressure for appointing specific individuals as ministers, highlighting youth influence in politics.
India-Norway Boost Ties in Renewable Energy, AI, Arctic
India and Norway have agreed to strengthen cooperation across renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and Arctic research during their 12th Foreign Office Consultations, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.
Cuba Rejects US Security Threat Claims Amid Pressure
Cuba has firmly rejected recent US claims labeling it a security threat, amidst escalating diplomatic and economic pressure from Washington, highlighting ongoing tensions in bilateral relations.
CBI Takes Over Ankita Bhandari Murder Case Probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially taken over the high-profile Ankita Bhandari murder case from the Uttarakhand Police, marking a significant development in the investigation into the 19-year-old's death in September 2022.
Centre Allocates Rs 1,086 Crore for J&K Rail Infrastructure
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Rs 1,086 crore allocation for Jammu and Kashmir rail infrastructure, highlighting Vande Bharat's crucial role in winter connectivity.
Odisha Splits Sambalpur Tehsil, Creates Burla Tehsil
Odisha government announces bifurcation of Sambalpur tehsil, establishing new Burla tehsil covering Burla and Hirakud areas. Revenue minister Suresh Pujari reveals broader administrative restructuring plan.
Ludhiana Police Arrest Drug Peddler, Seize Heroin & Meth
Ludhiana police arrested Taranvir Singh Dhanna, a repeat offender, and seized 273g heroin, 61g crystal meth, Rs 60,000 cash, and a vehicle in a major drug bust under Punjab's War on Drugs campaign.
Ludhiana MC Cracks Down on Canal Pollution, Fines Violators
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has relaunched enforcement against waste dumping in Sidhwan Canal, imposing Rs5,000 fines and rejecting ritualistic excuses. Special teams monitor canal banks to combat pollution surge.
HC Dismisses Petitions Against Navi Mumbai Ward Delimitation
The Bombay High Court dismissed petitions challenging Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's ward delimitation for local polls, upholding the process as legal and proper.
Gridco Seeks Power Price Hike in Odisha, OERC Hearing On
Gridco, Odisha's bulk power supplier, has requested a 57.57 paise per unit increase in bulk supply price for 2026-27. The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission began public hearings, with 16 objectors participating.
Goa NH 66: Rs 50 Cr Safety Works in Pernem Taluka
Major road safety works worth Rs 50 crore are set to begin on NH 66 in Pernem taluka, Goa. This includes constructing a vehicular underpass at Naibag and landslide protection measures at Malpem to address accident blackspots and improve safety.
Congress Launches 'Kadakku Purathu' Campaign Against Kerala CM
The Congress party has initiated a new political campaign titled 'Kadakku Purathu' aimed at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, referencing his controversial 2017 remark to journalists during a peace meeting with BJP-RSS leaders.
Nancy Mace Accused of Erratic Behavior by Former Staffers
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace faces allegations from former aides of erratic behavior, ethical violations including alcohol demands and burner accounts, amid her gubernatorial campaign in South Carolina.
Congress Demands Probe After 6th BITS Pilani Student Death
Congress calls for independent judicial inquiry into sixth student death at BITS Pilani Goa campus since December 2024, accusing state government of criminal inaction and institutional negligence.
Ludhiana Delivery Boy Attacked by 10-15 Persons
A 19-year-old delivery boy was brutally attacked by 10-15 persons in Ludhiana's Jassiyan Road area. The victim suffered serious head injuries and was hospitalized unconscious.
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