China's military faces significant weakening as Xi Jinping's extensive purge targets top commanders like Zhang Youxia, raising questions about PLA readiness for potential Taiwan operations amid corruption investigations.
Disturbing first visuals have emerged from the site where Ajit Pawar's plane crashed in Maharashtra, showing thick smoke engulfing the area. The incident has sparked widespread concern and investigation.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing at Pune Airport, prompting an immediate investigation by aviation authorities.
Assam's Special Revision of voter rolls has triggered political controversy with thousands of objections filed. While officials assure safeguards, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's comments add fuel to the fire ahead of Assembly polls.
A Rs 35-crore 33kV power substation in Dadri's Duriyai Kacheda will improve electricity supply to over a dozen villages in Greater Noida, benefiting agriculture, industries, and homes.
A biker in Gurgaon's Sadar Bazar was threatened with a pistol after a minor traffic altercation. The accused pressed the firearm against his chest and cocked it twice before fleeing. Police have registered a case.
Haryana government launches public consultation for 2026-27 budget with AI-assisted portal, missed call service, and online forms. Citizens can submit suggestions till January 31 across multiple platforms.
Pune faces extensive water cuts on Thursday as PMC conducts repairs at supply units. Areas like peth regions and merged zones will be affected, with normal supply resuming Friday morning.
Ghaziabad's Integrated Traffic Management System misses another deadline as officials cite lack of official inauguration. The Rs 53 crore project faces ongoing delays since 2018.
Ghaziabad police arrested a constable and another man for allegedly defrauding a victim of over Rs 5.56 lakh through fake motorcycle purchase promises and forged legal threats.
A parking dispute escalated into a violent clash outside an engagement party in Jewar's Salliyan colony, leading to vehicle damage and arrests under BNS sections.
A human skeleton was discovered in a locked tubewell room at BK Civil Hospital in Faridabad, causing alarm. Police have sent remains for autopsy and forensic analysis to determine identity and cause of death.
Two cousins from Bagpat died in Ghaziabad when an overloaded tractor-trolley overturned into a drain. Police investigation reveals multiple safety violations.
A confusing double-negative question in Marathi e-KYC forms led to 2.5 lakh Pune beneficiaries being wrongly classified as government employee families, stopping their Rs 1,500 monthly assistance. Statewide, 24 lakh women affected.
Gurgaon traffic police report wrong-side driving as the most common violation, with 1,844 challans issued in one week despite FIRs and enhanced enforcement using drones and cameras.
Jhansi's 77th Republic Day parade made history with its first all-women contingent, aligning with Mission Shakti and honoring Maharani Laxmibai's legacy.
A devastating fire in Kolkata claimed 11 lives with 23 missing after two warehouses operated without fire safety clearances. Fire Minister Sujit Bose confirmed inadequate safety measures and illegal worker accommodation.
The Uttar Pradesh BJP unit has adopted a cautious silence on the new UGC regulations addressing OBC discrimination, as internal dissent and political calculations create a delicate balancing act ahead of state elections.
BSP chief Mayawati extended Republic Day wishes while questioning if governments have delivered on constitutional promises of development and inclusive democracy.
Lucknow Development Authority's tableau on urban transformation secured first prize at Republic Day 2026 parade. Jan Bhawan Secretariat and UP Information Department placed second and third.
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy announces central government's plan to increase electric vehicle charging stations across India to reduce 40% pollution from public transport vehicles.
Families in Kolkata, Kanthi, and Kharagpur endure agony as 23 workers remain missing after a devastating fire at a decorator's godown and momo warehouse in Anandapur's Nazirabad.
Lucknow celebrated the 77th Republic Day with a grand parade featuring over 200 artists from nine states, tricolour dance by rehabilitated children, and military contingents. Governor Anandiben Patel unfurled the flag while CM Yogi Adityanath boosted mora
Kolkata Metro Railway receives CRS approval for a temporary solution to maintain Blue Line timings, enabling 98% operational accuracy after Kavi Subhash station suspension.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav unfurled the tricolour in Lucknow, calling on Indians to safeguard democracy and the Constitution on this unique 26/1/2026 Republic Day.
Two young friends died and two others were critically injured when their car veered off the Nagar-Kalyan highway near Otur, about 100km from Pune, in a pre-dawn accident on Tuesday.
Rahul Taru, a criminal with six offences, obtained a firearm licence in 2022 by tweaking his name and address. He was arrested for firing shots in Lonavla during an argument with his girlfriend.
A 29-year-old woman in Wagholi, Pune, stabbed her 11-year-old son to death and attempted to murder her 13-year-old daughter following a heated argument with her husband over his unemployment and drinking habits.
Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that one below-benchmark grading in APAR cannot derail promotion for officers with exemplary service records, citing constitutional principles of equal treatment.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has died after his charter plane crashed in Pune district's Baramati on Wednesday morning. The aircraft crash-landed with no survivors reported.