LMC Uses Drones for Real-Time Sanitation Monitoring
Lucknow Municipal Corporation introduces drone surveillance for cleanliness assessment, grading system for officials, and strict waste management protocols to improve sanitation.
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Grandson Kills Grandmother with Axe in Rae Bareli Village
A 60-year-old woman was brutally murdered by her grandson in Raikheda village, Rae Bareli, after she filed a police complaint against him for abuse and threats.
HC: Unrecognized Madrasas Can't Be Forcibly Closed in UP
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court ruled that unrecognized madrasas cannot be forcibly closed under UP's 2016 regulations, protecting minority educational rights while denying government benefits.
SIC Orders Waqf Board to Reveal Property Info, Fines PIO
State Information Commissioner Mohammad Nadeem ruled that mutawallis cannot withhold Waqf property accounts, directing UP Sunni Central Waqf Board to provide details within 15 days and imposing a ₹25,000 fine on the PIO.
Pune Headlines: Civic, Traffic & Political Updates Today
Stay updated with Pune's major headlines covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news for January 21, 2026.
IAF Aircraft Crash Lands in Prayagraj, Pilots Safe
An Indian Air Force training aircraft from Bamrauli station crash-landed in Prayagraj after engine failure. Both pilots ejected safely using emergency parachutes. This marks the second aviation emergency in India this month.
EPS Welcomes Dhinakaran to NDA, Vows to End DMK Rule
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami warmly welcomed AMMK's TTV Dhinakaran to the NDA alliance, urging unity to liberate Tamil Nadu from DMK's family rule ahead of state polls.
AMMK Rejoins NDA, Targets DMK for Tamil Nadu Polls
AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran meets Union Minister Piyush Goyal, rejoining NDA to fight DMK's 'corrupt rule' in Tamil Nadu. Seat-sharing talks underway with BJP offering 7 Assembly seats.
Pune LPG Blast Injures Two in Illegal Gas Transfer
Two workers suffered 20% burns after an LPG cylinder explosion during illegal gas transfer in Pune. Fire brigade controlled the blaze within an hour; police investigating under Essential Commodities Act.
Elderly Man Dies in Chakan Road Accident, Motorcyclist Booked
A 62-year-old man from Khed taluka died after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing a road in Chakan, Pune. Police have registered a case of causing death by negligence against the injured motorcyclist.
Pune Police Use Modern Walkie-Talkies for Grand Tour Monitoring
Pune police implement integrated walkie-talkie communication system with GPS tracking for seamless coordination during Pune Grand Tour event across urban and rural areas.
Pune Woman Drives with Cabby on Bonnet for 2km, Arrested
A Pune woman drove for 2km with a cab driver clinging to her car bonnet after an accident. She was arrested for attempted culpable homicide and rash driving.
Pune: Puja Khedkar Seeks Police Probe Into Parents' Poisoning
Dismissed IAS probationer Puja Khedkar has written to Pune police commissioner seeking investigation into conspiracy to kill her parents during dacoity at Baner Road bungalow.
BJP Wins Big in Pune Municipal Corporation Elections
BJP emerged as the single largest party in Pune Municipal Corporation elections with 43.12% vote share and 119 corporators, while NCP factions secured second position with reduced seats.
Maharashtra Orders Field Verification for Ladki Bahin Scheme
Maharashtra government directs district collectors to conduct physical verification of Ladki Bahin scheme beneficiaries who faced e-KYC authentication failures, ensuring eligible women receive Rs1,500 monthly assistance.
Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 Released with Key Reforms
The Ministry of Power has released the draft National Electricity Policy 2026, proposing automatic tariff revisions, cross-subsidy exemptions for manufacturing and railways, renewable energy expansion, and regulatory reforms to transform India's power sec
TMC MLA Threatens EC, BJP Accuses Mamata of Intimidation
Trinamool Congress MLA Manirul Islam threatens Election Commission amid SIR controversy. BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of instigating violence while PM Modi targets parties protecting illegal immigrants.
Varanasi Updates: Civic, Traffic, Weather & Political News
Stay informed with the latest developments in Varanasi covering civic updates, traffic alerts, metro information, weather conditions, and important political and administrative news for January 21, 2026.
Congress Attacks Modi After Trump's 70th Claim on India-Pakistan War
The Congress party has escalated its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following US President Donald Trump's repeated assertions that he ended the India-Pakistan conflict, with the opposition now counting 70 such claims.
Jaipur Daily Digest: Key Updates & Alerts
Stay informed with today's major updates from Jaipur, covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political news. Essential reading for residents.
Patna Daily Digest: Civic, Traffic, Weather & Political News
Stay updated with the latest from Patna: civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news. Essential reading for residents.
APY Extended to 2030-31 with Government Funding Support
The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of Atal Pension Yojana until FY 2030-31 with extended government funding for awareness campaigns and gap funding to strengthen old-age income security for unorganised sector workers.
Pakistan Cries Crisis at UN as India Hardens Terror Stance
Pakistan has raised alarm at the UN over India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it water weaponization. India counters that the treaty cannot ignore security realities after terror attacks like Pahalgam.
Pednekar Elected Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader After Mumbai Civic Polls
Former Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar has been elected as the leader of Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators following the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections. This comes after the Mahayuti alliance secured a sweeping victory in Maharashtra civic polls.
Union Budget 2025: Constitutional Basis and Presentation Rituals
India's Union Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 will be presented on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This marks her ninth consecutive budget presentation and the second full budget of Modi 3.0 government.
Trump's Greenland Push Amid Nobel Controversy and Tensions
US President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to bring Greenland under American control, citing national security threats from Russia and China. His rhetoric has escalated following Nobel Peace Prize disappointment, raising global concerns about Arcti
Orissa HC Rejects Shopkeepers' Plea Against Demolition
Orissa High Court dismisses shopkeepers' plea against demolition for road widening, stating citizens have no fundamental right to occupy public land.
Severed Infant Head Found in Patna, Ritual Sacrifice Suspected
A severed head of a three-month-old child discovered near Kachchi Dargah in Patna's Fatuha area has shocked locals. Police are investigating possible links to tantrik rituals or superstition.
BJP's Youngest President, Trump Tariff Threat, Market Crash
Nitin Nabin becomes BJP's youngest national president as PM Modi calls him 'boss'. Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wine. Sensex plunges 1,066 points amid tech selloff. Key updates from politics to markets.
Patna HC Quashes Cruelty Case Against In-Laws
The Patna High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against in-laws, stating cruelty allegations become 'inherently improbable' without shared residence or meaningful interaction.
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