The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted bail to a 60-year-old lawyer accused of morphing the Ashoka Chakra, emphasizing that pre-trial detention must be justified by compelling evidence and not be punitive.
Suspended Raipur Rani tehsildar Vikram Singla, arrested by the ACB for allegedly facilitating illegal land registration, has been sent to judicial custody. The case involves 18 acres of land linked to the Pearl Group, with a Supreme Court stay.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is urgently reviving a 5-km stormwater drain between Kalpana and Rasulgarh Squares to resolve chronic waterlogging issues before monsoon season.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation is enhancing its NABL-accredited lab with advanced microbiological testing to identify hypobacteria and microplastics, though distribution network risks persist.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has initiated a plan to convert 36 city roundabouts into revenue-generating assets by outsourcing maintenance and advertising rights to private firms.
Following CM Yogi Adityanath's warning, focus intensifies on Ghaziabad's trail of injuries and fatalities from banned Chinese manjha kite string, despite enforcement drives.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans to invest Rs 13 crore in new garbage vehicles to address waste management issues in old areas and newly merged pockets, as daily waste generation reaches 2,200 metric tonnes.
President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will militarily secure the Diego Garcia base if threatened by a U.K.-Mauritius deal transferring Chagos Islands sovereignty, citing critical national security interests in the Indian Ocean region.
Noida administration invites applications for its inaugural civil defence unit, seeking unpaid volunteers to assist during emergencies, festivals, and public welfare campaigns. Eligibility criteria and application details provided.
The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh's new Finance and Contract Committee will be formed unopposed, with five candidates filing for five seats. BJP holds majority influence.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation intensified its anti-encroachment drive at Jawahar Chowk, a key Smart City zone and metro rail corridor, removing unauthorized structures to facilitate public movement and metro project progress.
Pune Municipal Corporation announces third-party assessment by premier institutes like IIT for recently completed road works ahead of the international 'Pune Grand Challenge Tour' cycling race.
As the New START nuclear treaty expires, urgent talks in Abu Dhabi aim for a 'handshake' deal to maintain limits. Trump's skepticism and China's refusal to join future agreements heighten global nuclear tensions.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has accelerated desilting of 793 major drains following concerns over slow tendering, despite Rs 36 crore allocated for the 545 km project.
The family of late Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan will consult the CPI(M) before deciding on accepting his posthumous Padma Vibhushan, amid party divisions on the issue.
A farmer in Tumakuru staged a unique protest with radish to allege bribery by revenue officials over a delayed approach road, sparking viral attention and official intervention amid disputed claims.
Democratic Congressman Al Green has called for an investigation into potential market manipulation after President Trump's Truth Social post coincided with a sharp DJT stock surge and market volatility.
The Maharashtra government has officially allotted the Devgiri bungalow to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. The property was previously occupied by her husband, Ajit Pawar, before his resignation.
The Delhi government plans a Rs 646 crore 24x7 CCTV surveillance system with 50,000 new cameras and a central command centre to enhance women's safety and eliminate dark spots.
Delhi Police arrested two men linked to Sikh For Justice for painting pro-Khalistan slogans in Rohini, allegedly instructed by Canada-based SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun to disturb communal harmony before Republic Day.
The Manipur government, led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, passed a floor test in the Assembly, with no Kuki-Zo MLAs physically present. Violent protests erupted in Churachandpur district over their participation in the government.
Jammu & Kashmir's Economic Survey reveals only 23.81% of its 18,000 MW hydropower potential is harnessed. The UT plans to double capacity with four major projects by 2028, alongside smart metering and renewable energy initiatives.
India's Defence Ministry will discuss the ₹3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale jets from France next week, ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to New Delhi in February.
The Surat Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has mandated ICICI Lombard to pay the full Insured Declared Value of Rs 20.3 lakh to a Volvo car owner, rejecting a surveyor's low valuation after a crash.
Bardoli Rural police arrested 13 individuals, including five women, for allegedly torturing three family members in Masad village after a young man reportedly eloped with a girl from a different community.
A fire at a women's hostel in Musheerabad, Hyderabad, caused panic but resulted in no injuries thanks to timely firefighter response. A separate hotel fire in Banjara Hills caused ₹5 lakh in damage.
A 68-year-old man, Narendra Yadav, was killed after a truck hit his electric scooter on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway. The driver fled, and police are investigating with CCTV footage and witness statements.
The Telangana High Court has upheld the TGPSC's Group I selection process, providing relief to the state government and 562 officers. The division bench set aside a single judge's order that had annulled the Mains exam results.
The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has announced a temporary road closure on Vikas Marg from February 7 to 8 for pipeline installation and water system strengthening work. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes.
The Telangana High Court has issued notices to BRS leader Gandra Venkata Ramana Reddy in criminal petitions filed by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, seeking to quash two 2023 defamation cases. The court declined a stay on proceedings and adjourned the hea