Officials in Daltonganj deny rumors that OBC candidates need 1978 khatiyani proof for urban body elections, stating only caste certificates are required, with 28 seats reserved for OBC communities.
The BJP's decisive victory in Chandigarh's municipal elections, winning all 14 seats, is seen as a strategic boost for the party's prospects in the 2027 Punjab assembly polls, signaling a shift in political dynamics.
The Supreme Court has instructed the Election Commission to publicly display names on electoral rolls where logical discrepancies are found, ensuring transparency in voter registration processes.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay foundation stones for Assam's second legislative assembly building and Wildlife Research Institute in Dibrugarh on Friday, followed by cultural and political engagements.
Silchar Municipal Corporation has launched a comprehensive CCTV surveillance project, installing cameras at 48 strategic locations across the city to enhance public safety and civic service delivery.
The Election Commission's special revision of electoral rolls has sparked a major political controversy in poll-bound Assam, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma admitting BJP's efforts to secure Miyas votes.
A major security alert was triggered at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport when a passenger claimed to have explosives. The IndiGo flight to Ahmedabad was delayed for hours before the threat was declared a hoax.
State Election Commission reschedules polling for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis to February 7, with counting deferred to February 9, following deputy CM Ajit Pawar's demise.
AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami accuses TVK leader Vijay of fleeing Karur after a stampede and not visiting grieving families, marking a sharp political U-turn amid escalating tensions.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel, Palestinian officials have expressed hope that India can bring both sides together to mediate peace in the West Asia region, leveraging its historical ties.
Mumbai's mayoral election faces delays as BJP and Shiv Sena corporators await registration. The process, requiring 7 days post-registration, pushes the election beyond February 10.
A 93-year-old bedridden woman was carried on a cot to an electoral roll hearing in Kolkata's North 24 Parganas, violating EC guidelines for home visits for elderly and ill voters.
The Punjab government, led by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, announces the establishment of a Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre in Jalandhar to promote spiritual teachings and cultural heritage.
Delhi's forest and wildlife department will restructure its four divisions to align with the city's new 13-district setup, aiming to improve management efficiency and response times.
AIADMK councillors protested in Salem and Erode municipal meetings, alleging irregularities in water supply and garbage collection, leading to disruptions and walkouts.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reveals that the state cabinet approved the Regional Rapid Transit System line from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargod after the Centre repeatedly rejected the SilverLine project and ignored semi-high-speed rail proposal
Dhamtari district in Chhattisgarh becomes India's first to implement online property tax collection through SAMARTH Panchayat portal, enabling rural citizens to pay taxes digitally from home.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut demands a thorough investigation into the plane crash that killed Dy CM Ajit Pawar, criticizing DGCA's track record and BJP's tribute ads.
Security forces successfully defused two powerful IEDs planted by Maoists on a rural road in Bijapur district, preventing a major attack targeting security personnel or heavy vehicles.
Three federal air marshals were forced to leave a Lynwood restaurant after a crowd mistakenly identified them as ICE agents, sparking protests and requiring sheriff's department intervention.
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Security forces eliminated two Maoists carrying a combined bounty of Rs 7 lakh in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The operation recovered weapons and comes amid intensified anti-Naxal efforts.
Two Kashmiri brothers selling shawls in Dehradun were brutally assaulted after revealing their origin. The 18-year-old suffered head injuries requiring stitches, sparking outrage from political leaders.
Madras High Court has banned all construction and renovation activities in ancient temples across Tamil Nadu until the state government properly constitutes the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission.
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Kollam vigilance court extends remand of former Travancore Devaswom Board member K P Sankaradas by 14 days in Sabarimala gold theft case, while granting conditional bail to another accused S Sreekumar.
Kasturba Marg police in Borivli have registered an FIR against 17 residents of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, including eight adivasis, following protests against house demolitions at Navapada. The FIR includes charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections
With Ajit Pawar's tenure ending, NCP cadre rallies behind Sunetra Pawar for Deputy Chief Minister role while party merger discussions gain momentum in Maharashtra politics.
Maharashtra State Election Commission postpones zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections to February 7 due to three-day mourning for deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death in air crash.
As India aims to become a global food powerhouse, the upcoming Union Budget 2026 presents a crucial opportunity to strengthen crop protection policies, rationalize GST, and boost agricultural innovation for farmer resilience and food security.