The Khejri Bachao Andolan enters its fourth day with protesters refusing to end their hunger strike despite government appeals. Multiple protesters hospitalized as demands for a statewide ban on tree felling remain unmet.
Metallic Chinese manjha kite strings are causing repeated accidents and service disruptions on the Lucknow Metro, damaging high-voltage equipment and posing serious electrocution risks.
Despite bans, dangerous glass-coated kite strings like reel, saddi, and toon continue to cause fatal accidents in Uttar Pradesh, with victims including riders and pedestrians suffering severe injuries.
A drunk autorickshaw driver caused major disruption on Bhubaneswar's Janpath, stopping traffic for nearly an hour. He turned aggressive, abused pedestrians, and overturned his auto before police detained him.
Chandigarh DC Nishant Kumar Yadav chaired a district road safety committee meeting, directing expedited installation of protective grilles and setting a March 31 deadline for cycle track completion to enhance safety and reduce congestion.
Panchkula EOW uncovers a sophisticated racket involving forged land documents to illegally grab ancestral property. Two key accused arrested, police custody granted, with more arrests expected.
India faces diplomatic challenges as US President Trump claims PM Modi agreed to halt Russian oil imports, forcing New Delhi to balance longstanding Russia ties with US relations amid trade pressures.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted bail to a 60-year-old lawyer accused of morphing the Ashoka Chakra, emphasizing that pre-trial detention must be justified by compelling evidence and not be punitive.
Suspended Raipur Rani tehsildar Vikram Singla, arrested by the ACB for allegedly facilitating illegal land registration, has been sent to judicial custody. The case involves 18 acres of land linked to the Pearl Group, with a Supreme Court stay.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is urgently reviving a 5-km stormwater drain between Kalpana and Rasulgarh Squares to resolve chronic waterlogging issues before monsoon season.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation is enhancing its NABL-accredited lab with advanced microbiological testing to identify hypobacteria and microplastics, though distribution network risks persist.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has initiated a plan to convert 36 city roundabouts into revenue-generating assets by outsourcing maintenance and advertising rights to private firms.
Following CM Yogi Adityanath's warning, focus intensifies on Ghaziabad's trail of injuries and fatalities from banned Chinese manjha kite string, despite enforcement drives.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans to invest Rs 13 crore in new garbage vehicles to address waste management issues in old areas and newly merged pockets, as daily waste generation reaches 2,200 metric tonnes.
President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will militarily secure the Diego Garcia base if threatened by a U.K.-Mauritius deal transferring Chagos Islands sovereignty, citing critical national security interests in the Indian Ocean region.
Noida administration invites applications for its inaugural civil defence unit, seeking unpaid volunteers to assist during emergencies, festivals, and public welfare campaigns. Eligibility criteria and application details provided.
The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh's new Finance and Contract Committee will be formed unopposed, with five candidates filing for five seats. BJP holds majority influence.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation intensified its anti-encroachment drive at Jawahar Chowk, a key Smart City zone and metro rail corridor, removing unauthorized structures to facilitate public movement and metro project progress.
Pune Municipal Corporation announces third-party assessment by premier institutes like IIT for recently completed road works ahead of the international 'Pune Grand Challenge Tour' cycling race.
As the New START nuclear treaty expires, urgent talks in Abu Dhabi aim for a 'handshake' deal to maintain limits. Trump's skepticism and China's refusal to join future agreements heighten global nuclear tensions.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has accelerated desilting of 793 major drains following concerns over slow tendering, despite Rs 36 crore allocated for the 545 km project.
The family of late Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan will consult the CPI(M) before deciding on accepting his posthumous Padma Vibhushan, amid party divisions on the issue.
A farmer in Tumakuru staged a unique protest with radish to allege bribery by revenue officials over a delayed approach road, sparking viral attention and official intervention amid disputed claims.
Democratic Congressman Al Green has called for an investigation into potential market manipulation after President Trump's Truth Social post coincided with a sharp DJT stock surge and market volatility.
The Maharashtra government has officially allotted the Devgiri bungalow to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. The property was previously occupied by her husband, Ajit Pawar, before his resignation.
The Delhi government plans a Rs 646 crore 24x7 CCTV surveillance system with 50,000 new cameras and a central command centre to enhance women's safety and eliminate dark spots.
Delhi Police arrested two men linked to Sikh For Justice for painting pro-Khalistan slogans in Rohini, allegedly instructed by Canada-based SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun to disturb communal harmony before Republic Day.
The Manipur government, led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, passed a floor test in the Assembly, with no Kuki-Zo MLAs physically present. Violent protests erupted in Churachandpur district over their participation in the government.
Jammu & Kashmir's Economic Survey reveals only 23.81% of its 18,000 MW hydropower potential is harnessed. The UT plans to double capacity with four major projects by 2028, alongside smart metering and renewable energy initiatives.
India's Defence Ministry will discuss the ₹3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale jets from France next week, ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to New Delhi in February.