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The Goa state cabinet has approved 180 days of maternity leave for women co-terminus staff with fewer than two children, effective October 1, 2025, aligning with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
Residents of Ranchi wards 22, 23, and 24 report open drug trade and consumption, with minors increasingly involved. Police acknowledge raids but urge public cooperation to combat the crisis.
The Indian Air Force commenced trial runs at the first Emergency Landing Facility in Moran, Dibrugarh, with Sukhoi-30s, Rafale fighters, and other aircraft performing maneuvers ahead of PM Modi's visit.
The sit-in protest at Mirabag village against the proposed 50 MLD bandhara project continues for a second day, with villagers demanding its cancellation and political leaders offering support. Officials have been directed to hold a public presentation.
Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will become the longest corridor at 89km, featuring 21 interchange stations, including four triple interchanges, enhancing NCR connectivity via a driverless system.
Dhanbad police detained 52 individuals in a crackdown on public loitering and unlawful gatherings to strengthen law and order and prevent criminal activities.
The Election Commission of India's full commission will visit Assam on February 17-18 to review poll preparations. Dates for the upcoming elections are expected to be announced after this visit, potentially by late February or early March.
Tension escalated in Ranchi's Jay Prakash Nagar as residents protested the demolition of 11 houses on tribal land, following a Jharkhand High Court order. Locals claim decades-long residence and allege deception by the landowner.
Kanhaiya Yadav, a fruit merchant, was fatally shot by bike-borne assailants in Jamshedpur. Police are investigating with CCTV footage, while the BJP demands arrests within 24 hours.
A nationwide general strike on February 12, 2026, backed by 14 trade unions, expects 30 crore workers to protest labour codes and policies affecting workers and farmers, impacting services across India.
Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Lakshmikanth Reddy warns that many officials wrongly think child protection is only the child welfare department's job. He reveals alarming child marriage statistics and urges coordinated action to make Mysuru a 'Zero Child Marr
Bihar's social welfare minister announced plans to open schools for disabled children in each division, alongside increased pensions for AIDS and leprosy patients, and financial aid for competitive exams.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has taken a neutral stance in the February 23 Dumka municipal council election, not backing any candidate for chairperson, mirroring its 2018 approach. The party holds the Lok Sabha and assembly seats in this traditional stron
The Goa state cabinet has approved the comprehensive Goa State Cooperative Policy, 2026, focusing on governance, digitization, sustainability, and financial robustness to revitalize the cooperative sector crucial to the state's socioeconomic development.
The National Green Tribunal has taken suo motu cognisance of serious allegations regarding encroachment and pollution of the Sonadubbi River in Ranchi district, Jharkhand, directing the case to the Eastern Zone Bench for hearing.
Following the tragic death of an HSC student who fell from a packed train, BJP corporator Dipesh Mhatre pushes for new bus services between Dombivli and Thane to ease rail congestion.
The hearing of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's discharge petition in the Badgai land scam case has been adjourned to February 21 after his advocate requested time due to senior counsel's Supreme Court engagements.
Congress assigns Bhupen Borah to expedite opposition alliance and seat-sharing negotiations in Assam, aiming to unify anti-BJP votes ahead of assembly polls.
A 15-year-old boy, Laxman Yadav, died instantly when the sand-laden tractor he was driving overturned near Saraiyahat. Police are investigating the incident on the Saraiyahat-Gadijhopa road.
A 19-year-old college student in Mangaluru allegedly stabbed a minor classmate with a penknife after a quarrel escalated into violence at a private college. The injured student is hospitalized but out of danger, and police have taken the accused into cust
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that individuals or institutions holding stolen property cannot legally delay or refuse its production when demanded by police, dismissing IIFL Finance's petition in a gold theft case.
Megha Kumari, Ankita Tigga, and Shaheen Bhardwaj, all in their early 20s, are contesting the Hazaribag Municipal Corporation election, highlighting youth engagement in local politics with a focus on civic issues.
Business operations at Ranchi's Atal Smriti Vendor Market halted as 478 shopkeepers protested against RMC's reshuffling order. Vendors oppose reallocation, citing disruption to seven-year businesses and lack of transparent lottery process for vacant shops
Goa's Captain of Ports grants interim permission to Delta Corp to relocate Deltin Royale casino vessel near Patto bridge. The move precedes induction of a larger 1,000-capacity vessel, sparking protests from activists.
Jai Kishore Singh, president of Jamshedpur Local Trailer Owners Association, was brutally assaulted by 20 unidentified armed individuals during a demonstration. Police investigation underway.
ACS Vandana Dadel and DGP Tadasha Mishra direct state police to enforce decisions from DGsP/IGsP Conference 2025, focusing on new criminal laws, community policing, and extremist-area welfare programs.
Former deputy CM Sudesh Mahto questions the state government's decision to hold urban local body elections without party symbols and using ballot papers instead of EVMs.
JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha urges Centre to grant international status to Darbhanga airport, citing its success under UDAN scheme and regional economic benefits.
The Indian Air Force conducted a historic trial landing of a transport aircraft on the Moran highway strip in Assam, showcasing enhanced operational readiness and infrastructure development in the Northeast region.