Sunetra Pawar, wife of late NCP leader Ajit Pawar and Rajya Sabha MP, emerges as frontrunner to lead the party due to seniority, continuity needs, and stability concerns, overshadowing sons Jay and Parth.
Greater Chennai Corporation introduces operational guidelines to standardize homeless shelters, including three daily meals, infrastructure upgrades, and improved monitoring systems.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand has issued a 40-day ultimatum to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to ban beef exports and declare the cow as 'rajya mata', threatening to label him a 'fake Hindu' if demands are unmet.
A state-of-the-art CCTV control room with 12 large screens and 186 cameras was inaugurated at Varanasi Junction Railway Station, enhancing passenger safety and surveillance capabilities.
Two persons died and one injured in Alwar when an SUV overturned during an alleged abduction related to a love marriage dispute. Police await formal complaint for further action.
Kankanala Raji Reddy, surrendered CPI (Maoist) leader, shares account of 28 years underground: constant surveillance, firefights, ideological stagnation, and forest destruction in Telangana.
Kolkata police have arrested two senior Wow! Momo employees in connection with the Anandapur warehouse fire. The total arrests now stand at three as the investigation continues.
BJP has formed a task force of senior leaders to campaign across all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, focusing on western and southern districts while collecting manifesto feedback statewide.
Karnataka legislators' outrage over toll plaza checks highlights an entrenched VIP culture, raising concerns about entitlement and accountability in governance.
An 8-year-old boy was fatally knocked down by a private bus in Chellanam, Kochi, on Friday night. The Class III student was walking home when the incident occurred near Chellanam Bazaar.
Telangana's CPI (Maoist) presence has shrunk to just 16 members, the lowest in decades, per police assessment. Andhra Pradesh also sees decline to 12 cadres. Wanted lists updated with senior leaders.
A severe multi-vehicle collision occurred on National Highway 48 near Bhilwara due to dense fog, resulting in three fatalities and five serious injuries. The accident caused major traffic disruptions and rescue challenges.
Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar defends CM Yogi Adityanath against Swami Avimukteshwaranand's challenge, questioning the seer's authority as 'contractor' of Hinduism.
Greater Chennai Corporation passes resolution imposing fines up to ₹2 lakh, tripling restoration charges, and permitting police action against unauthorized road-cutting on interior and bus-route roads to curb damage and traffic disruption.
A 42-year-old Assam native in Kochi receives 100 years' rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 10 lakh fine for raping and impregnating a 13-year-old relative. Concurrent sentences and separate cases of domestic violence and illegal stay also reported.
DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi described her recent meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as 'smooth' and dismissed speculations about a rift between the allies. She said CM Stalin will announce seat-sharing details soon.
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka announces the state government is seriously considering extending free breakfast to all government school students, pending improved finances. The initiative is currently piloted in CM Revanth Reddy's constituency.
The Indian Navy has received the first batch of autonomous weaponised unmanned fast interceptor crafts from Sagar Defence Engineering, marking a significant advancement in indigenous defence technology and maritime security capabilities.
The U.S. Justice Department has released a new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files, totaling 3 million pages. Documents name prominent figures like Donald Trump and Bill Clinton but do not link them to wrongdoing.
Haryana minister Anil Vij suspended two officials and ordered a criminal case regarding illegal tree felling in Sirsa. He also announced electric buses and digital upgrades for Haryana Roadways.
A midday meal scheme employee was injured when a digital banner for an AIADMK public meeting collapsed on her in MGR Nagar, Chennai. She was hospitalized with stable condition.
Ahmedabad's western expansion drives water demand surge. State approves 467 MLD raw water from Narmada canal, with Jaspur plant upgrade to add 200 MLD capacity for residential and commercial growth.
The traffic signalling system at Vyttila, one of Kerala's busiest junctions, has been non-functional for five days, forcing police to manually regulate heavy vehicle influx from five major roads, significantly increasing accident risks.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann distributed post-matric scholarships to over 2.7 lakh Scheduled Caste students in Jalandhar, highlighting a Rs 271-crore initiative under Mission Rangla Punjab.
The body of 21-year-old Minukumari, a victim of the Adyar triple murder, was recovered from Perungudi dumpyard after a massive search. Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal killings of the Bihari migrant family.
Greater Chennai Corporation mandates licences and microchipping for cows and buffaloes by March 18 to regulate urban rearing and reduce stray animals on roads, addressing traffic and health concerns.
Newly released Epstein documents contain unverified FBI complaints alleging misconduct by Donald Trump and others, though DOJ stresses no evidence of criminal conduct was found.
The Haryana government has transferred four senior IAS officers, including the Panchkula Deputy Commissioner, in a recent administrative reshuffle affecting key districts and departments.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting Northeast India by not wearing the traditional Assamese Gamosa during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.
Sunetra Pawar, wife of NCP leader Ajit Pawar, is expected to be appointed as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, marking a significant political development in the state.