The government is considering increasing the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme allocation to ₹18,000 crore in the upcoming FY27 budget to accelerate smart meter installations and support financially stressed discoms.
Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh assures residents that the Jathiya Devi satellite township project near Jubbarhatti airport will not involve any compulsory land acquisition, addressing strong opposition from local villages.
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has secured 6.12 acres of government land in Ghatkesar after district survey officials confirmed ownership. The land was fenced to prevent encroachments following a complaint against all
Transport Minister S S Sivasankar reveals that the state name 'Tamil Nadu' was removed from government buses during the previous AIADMK administration, sparking assembly debate.
Uttar Pradesh's SCVT partners with Noida Apparel Export Cluster to provide skill training to 1 lakh candidates in 28 sectors over 5 years, with 70,000 guaranteed jobs and 50% women participation.
A passenger at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru was arrested after customs officials discovered cocaine worth Rs 3.86 crore concealed within comic books, highlighting a sophisticated smuggling attempt.
Bengaluru Traffic Police display wrecked vehicles from accidents at key junctions to educate drivers about road safety and the dangers of drunk driving.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met EU ambassadors in New Delhi, emphasizing stronger India-EU ties to stabilize global order through trade, mobility, and security ahead of next week's summit.
Punjab and Haryana High Court stays Manesar MC order directing Ultratech Cement to shut down and dismantle its RMC plant at Naurangpur village in Gurgaon district.
Kerala Congress (M) chairperson Jose K Mani visited Cochin Bishop Antony Kattiparambil in Fort Kochi, dismissing media reports of internal disputes over a potential switch to the UDF as fabricated tales.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announces the state budget will be prepared with active public participation, incorporating suggestions from all sections of society to reflect citizens' aspirations.
A birthday celebration in Gorakhpur turned violent when a woman shot a man, leading police to uncover a systematic honey-trap and blackmailing operation targeting men through social media.
Mumbai's Anti-Narcotics Cell obtains preventive detention order against Irshad Sardar Khan alias Charshi Baba, a 70-year-old habitual offender with seven NDPS Act cases involving hashish, ganja, and codeine phosphate trafficking.
CPM MLA V P Nagaimali alleges Chennai police behaved undemocratically during a protest condemning Venezuela President Maduro's arrest, with senior party functionaries reportedly ill-treated.
Two young men, including a software professional, were killed when a speeding car hit their two-wheeler from behind on the national highway in Alair, Hyderabad. The accident occurred on Wednesday night.
Amritsar police arrested 301 suspects and seized heroin, firearms, ammunition, and illicit liquor in a three-day Operation Prahaar under Gangster Te Vaar from January 20-22, 2025.
The Gujarat government has transferred Surat Municipal Corporation commissioner Shalini Agarwal to GUVNL as MD, with Nagarajan M appointed as new SMC commissioner.
Mumbai police register FIR against jeweller, wife and father for allegedly cheating three suburban residents of Rs 5.1 crore in precious metals investment scheme promising 40% returns.
Mumbai's traffic congestion shows modest decline in 2025 TomTom Traffic Index, but remains painfully slow. Bengaluru ranks 2nd globally, Pune 5th in worst traffic cities worldwide.
In Bengaluru, smaller political parties are considering forming an alliance to challenge the dominance of Congress and BJP in the upcoming GBA elections scheduled between May 25 and June 30, marking a potential first for the city.
A shocking FIR from Amroha reveals a woman's alleged gang-rape under halala coercion after triple talaq, testing the limits of India's 2019 Muslim Women Act and exposing unaddressed legal voids.
Learn how Bengaluru residents can find and provide help for the city's homeless population through shelters, helplines, and community initiatives.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced Rs 1,500 financial assistance for eligible women in Sulah, Kangra airport expansion, and recruitment of 800 police constables with special consideration for Agniveers.
Pathanamthitta sessions court to deliver verdict on MLA Rahul Mamkootathil's bail application in sexual assault case on Saturday after hearing arguments from both sides.
Dalit activist Sunny M Kapicadu is being considered as a surprise UDF candidate in the Vaikom assembly constituency in Kottayam, potentially challenging CPI's long-standing dominance in the reserved seat.
Congress MLA Tharagai Cuthbert demands action against a YouTuber for allegedly abusing Congress stalwart K Kamaraj, citing no action despite protests.
A Hisar court has sentenced a Rohtak resident to seven years imprisonment and a Rs 53,000 fine for raping a minor girl, recording the act, and making the video viral in a 2017 case.
Three tourists from Delhi died and three others were injured when their car collided with a parapet on the Chandigarh-Manali highway near Kullu. The victims were traveling to Manali.
Former MP V Vijayasai Reddy, questioned by ED for 7 hours, stated YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had no knowledge of the alleged liquor scam. He blamed a coterie for sidelining him and hinted at future political alignment with BJP.
Amritsar Police's intensive three-day 'Operation Prahaar' has resulted in the arrest of 301 suspects, targeting criminals and enhancing law and order in the city.