Govt Spends 41% of Major Schemes' Budget in 9 Months

Analysis reveals the government has utilized just 41.2% of the budget for 53 major schemes in the first three quarters of FY 2025-26, with revised estimates slashed to 74.4% of original allocations.

VMC Approves Rs 7,672 Crore Budget, Rejects Fee Hikes

Vadodara Municipal Corporation's standing committee cleared a Rs 7,672 crore budget for 2026-27, rejecting all proposed increases in service charges and administrative fees while reallocating funds across various civic projects.

Dindigul Police Arrest 3 in 11kg Ganja Bust

Dindigul police arrested two men and a woman for selling ganja on Bypass Road, seizing 11kg of the drug, two lorries, and an auto-rickshaw used in smuggling operations.

MLA Takes Son Inside Polling Booth, Violates Election Norms

A major controversy erupted during Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar's zilla parishad elections after Shiv Sena MLA Vilas Bhumre entered a polling booth with his 10-year-old son, allowing indelible ink to be applied to the child's finger. Election officials have

Maharashtra Village Boycotts Polls Over Bridge Size Demand

In a dramatic protest, all 466 voters from Both village and nearby hamlets in Parbhani's Selu taluka boycotted local body elections, demanding a larger bridge over the Karpara river than the one approved by authorities.

BJP Appoints New District In-Charges in Madhya Pradesh

The BJP has announced new in-charges for 62 organizational districts in Madhya Pradesh, following a high-level meeting. Key appointments include former MP Alok Sanjar and former minister Sudarshan Gupta.

Uttarakhand Road Accidents: 1,242 Deaths in 2025

Uttarakhand recorded 1,846 road accidents with 1,242 fatalities in 2025, up from 1,747 accidents and 1,090 deaths in 2024. Dehradun saw fewer accidents but more deaths, highlighting safety challenges.

India's Mega Rafale Deal: 114 Jets to Boost IAF Strength

India's Defence Acquisition Council is set to approve the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for Rs 3.25 lakh crore, with 80% to be manufactured locally. The deal aims to address IAF's squadron shortage amid rising regional threats.

India Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Agni-3 Missile

India conducted a successful test launch of the Agni-3 ballistic missile from Odisha's coast, validating operational parameters and reinforcing its strategic deterrent capabilities.

Jalna Police Solve Murder Case Within 24 Hours

Mantha police in Jalna district swiftly solved a murder case after a young man's body was found tied and dumped in a water supply well. The victim was identified and the prime accused arrested within a day.

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