West Bengal government establishes a 5-member committee led by Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty to examine the Supreme Court's directive on paying 25% of outstanding dearness allowance to state employees by March 31, with financial implications of Rs 1
West Bengal's budget introduces annual Rs 4,000 support for landless agricultural labourers, increases MGNREGA work days, and announces a new Agro-Industrial Park in Singur.
The West Bengal assembly witnessed intense political sparring as the speaker blocked a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing the matter's sub judice status before the Supreme Court.
Bengal BJP leaders harshly criticize the state's vote-on-account budget, calling it a 'visionless' document that lacks financial clarity and fails to address job creation and industrial growth.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the Union budget as visionless, while highlighting Bengal's people-friendly budget with new schemes and economic discipline.
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court criticized Nagpur Municipal Corporation for sanitation failures, noting 'Swachh Nagpur' remains a slogan. The court ordered a PIL registration and may allow zone-wise complaints via WhatsApp.
District Magistrates in West Bengal, including Malda and South 24 Parganas, request deadline extension for Special Intensive Revision hearings due to high logical discrepancy cases.
The Congress party has officially severed its decade-long alliance with the Left Front in West Bengal, announcing it will contest all 294 assembly seats independently in the 2026 state elections, creating a four-cornered political contest.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose delivered a truncated four-and-a-half-minute speech before the budget session, avoiding controversies but failing to prevent fiery exchanges between CM Mamata Banerjee and opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari.
Eighteen Congress corporators aligned with Vijay Wadettiwar withdrew their High Court petition against the divisional commissioner after resolving disputes amicably with government officials.
At least 12 Maoist cadres, including eight women, surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, turning in automatic weapons and a large cache of explosives. The group carried a combined bounty of Rs 54 lakh.
Maihar district administration orders criminal cases and bank account freeze against three private firms for an alleged Rs 4.37 crore school construction fraud involving fabricated projects at 21 government schools.
Frezarpura police arrested Subhash Wankhade from Ahmedabad for murdering his live-in partner Kavita in Amravati. The crime occurred after a domestic dispute escalated four months ago.
Political rivals and civic leaders gathered in Nagpur for an all-party condolence meeting for former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, highlighting his exceptional work ethics, administrative discipline, and cross-party respect.
The ambitious Wainganga-Nalganga river-linking project in Maharashtra is progressing through clearances, with officials confident that on-ground work could begin within a year to irrigate over 4 lakh hectares across eight districts.
Dr KB Kathiria emphasizes natural farming as the only sustainable path for Vidarbha farmers facing climate change, water scarcity, and rising costs. PDKV awards 2,936 degrees and implements a successful rural development program.
As CM Mamata Banerjee criticized BJP and central forces in the Assembly, Sunali Khatun attended an Aadhaar deactivation hearing nearby, highlighting her struggle with documentation.
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasizes evaluating social media's impact on societal harmony and trust, citing Economic Survey concerns about digital addiction and harmful content.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on Congress in Rajya Sabha, referencing the 'Modi teri kabr khudegi' slogan. Also, FM Sitharaman's interview, India-Russia ties, and Suryakumar Yadav's comeback story.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has publicly challenged the BJP to form a government while strongly criticizing Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on minority reservations. He also announced plans for anti-hate speech legislation with legal e
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has issued a stern warning of strict action following a devastating mine blast in Meghalaya, emphasizing accountability and safety reforms.
Nagpur police have sealed over 100 rooms across 23 premises in the past year under 'Operation Shakti', their flagship anti-trafficking initiative. The action targets properties facilitating prostitution under PITA laws.
The National Human Rights Commission has directed the Odisha government to file a reply within four weeks regarding 34 unelectrified villages in Koraput district, citing potential human rights violations under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation announces an 18-hour water supply shutdown affecting nine zones due to urgent pipeline repairs. Residents advised to store water in advance.
A dramatic escape near Nagpur Central Jail saw an accused in motorcycle theft cases flee police custody by pelting stones. A massive search operation led to his re-arrest from Hingna late Thursday night.
Nagpur's cab and autorickshaw drivers are striking Saturday against app-based operators flouting RTA fare rules and illegal bike taxis, demanding government action.
C-60 commandos and paramilitary forces have been locked in a fierce 48-hour encounter with Maoist guerrillas in Abujmarh, Nagpur. One rebel confirmed dead, a commando critically injured, and operations continue with reinforcements.
Police in Sagar have identified the cousin of a nurse as the prime accused in her shooting death at a community health centre, citing a one-sided relationship that turned violent after repeated rejection.
The Times of India and Eastern Naval Command launch a unique competition ahead of the International Fleet Review 2026. Readers can identify naval ships from cutouts to win memorabilia.
A detailed analysis of the 2017 election results for Ratnagiri Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra, highlighting political dynamics and outcomes.