BJP Names Shrichand Tejwani as Amravati Mayor
BJP finalizes Shrichand Tejwani as mayor candidate for Amravati Municipal Corporation, marking first Sindhi community mayor in Maharashtra. Mahayuti coalition secures strong majority.
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BJP to Control Nagpur Standing Committee with 11 Seats
The BJP is set to secure 11 out of 16 seats in Nagpur's Standing Committee, leveraging its 102 corporators in the 151-member House. Congress gets 4 seats, AIMIM 1, with formal nominations on February 6.
Kanpur: Speeding Loader Kills Couple on Motorcycle
A tragic accident in Kanpur's Chakeri area claimed the lives of a couple when a speeding loader hit their motorcycle. The man died instantly while his wife succumbed to injuries during treatment.
Nagpur Mayor Term Uncertainty: BJP Considers Split Tenure
Uncertainty surrounds the Nagpur mayor's tenure duration as BJP, with 102 corporators, debates between a full 2.5-year term or splitting it into two 1.25-year stints amid numerous women aspirants.
Telangana Railway Budget Up to ₹5,454 Crore for 2026-27
Telangana receives ₹5,454 crore railway budget for 2026-27, a slight increase from previous allocation. Union Minister highlights six-fold growth compared to undivided Andhra Pradesh era.
Nagpur NMC to Get Historic Women-Led Leadership Under BJP
BJP establishes historic women-led leadership in Nagpur Municipal Corporation with Neeta Thakre as mayor nominee, Leeta Hathibed as deputy mayor, and Shivani Dani as standing committee chairperson front-runner.
Naidu Calls for Restraint After TDP-YSRCP Clashes
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu appeals for peace following violent incidents involving TDP and YSRCP cadres, warning of strict action against law violations.
Kolkata: HC Bans Night Crackers During Shab-e-Barat
Calcutta High Court directs no firecracker bursting from 10 pm to 6 am during Shab-e-Barat in Kolkata, responding to a PIL citing health and environmental concerns under Article 21.
18-Year-Old Tea Vendor Worker Murdered in Mumbai Chawl
An 18-year-old employee of a tea vendor was discovered dead by strangulation in a Prabhadevi chawl. Police investigation reveals the victim was intoxicated prior to the incident.
Disability Rights: Court Orders vs Government Implementation Gap
Section 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, protects employees from discrimination and ensures job security for those acquiring disabilities during service, but implementation remains inconsistent in government records.
Goa Calls CEC Tiger Reserve Report 'Erroneous' in SC
Goa government tells Supreme Court that Central Empowered Committee's report on tiger reserve is erroneous, vague, and lacks scientific justification, opposing declaration.
Epstein Emails Raise Putin Handler Theory: Global Honeytrap
Thousands of newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails reference Vladimir Putin and Moscow, fueling theories about a possible global honeytrap targeting world elites.
Two Terror Suspects Detained in Jammu's Samba District
Security forces detained two terror suspects in Jammu's Samba district while multiple cordon-and-search operations continue across Jammu division, including the snowbound Kishtwar region where Operation Trashi-I enters its 16th day.
Madurai Railway Removes Speed Restriction with Safety Fencing
Madurai railway division has eliminated the 15kmph speed restriction near Puliyankulam by installing 40m of fencing, allowing trains to resume normal 110kmph speeds and enhancing safety for residential areas.
Mumbai's New Cleanliness By-Laws 2025: Stricter Penalties from Feb 3
BMC's Cleanliness and Sanitation By-laws, 2025, will be enforced from February 3, introducing higher fines for littering, public urination, and pet waste violations in Mumbai.
NC to BJP: Focus on Statehood, Not NLU in Jammu
Jammu & Kashmir's National Conference challenges BJP to shift focus from National Law University demands to pressing for restoration of statehood, highlighting broader governance issues.
Bengaluru Pub Booked for Serving Alcohol to Minor After Teen Death
Bengaluru police register case against Legacy Brewing Company pub for allegedly serving alcohol to minors, following the suicide of a 15-year-old boy who jumped from his apartment building.
Bengaluru: Rs 31 Lakh Robbery on Bannerghatta Road
A private company employee in Bengaluru was robbed of Rs 31 lakh in cash by four bike-borne miscreants on Bannerghatta Road. The victim, a cash-collection agent, was attacked with a machete and his scooter stolen.
Bengal's Rs 14,205 Crore Railway Budget & First Bullet Train
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Rs 14,205 crore allocation for Bengal in 2026-27 budget, a massive increase from 2009-14 average. Historic bullet train corridor from Siliguri to Varanasi via Patna unveiled.
Karnataka HC Slams State Over Illegal Sand Mining Failure
The Karnataka High Court's intervention highlights systemic failures in state enforcement against illegal sand mining, revealing a crime operating without consequences despite environmental and legal violations.
Master Plan Rerouted: Urban Development Revisited
An analysis of how a master plan was rerouted, exploring its implications for urban development, infrastructure, and governance in modern cities.
Judicial Realism for Menstrual Rights in India
Explore how the failure to treat menstrual hygiene as a constitutional obligation leads to systemic exclusion in schools, impacting education and equality in India.
Mumbai Traffic Constable Dies After Eastern Freeway Accident
A Mumbai traffic police constable, Sushant More, died on Monday after being hit by a car on the Eastern Freeway last week. The driver, Shirishkumar Jore, has been booked for culpable homicide.
Six Injured in Nandurbar Ghat Bus-Truck Collision
Six people including bus crew suffered minor injuries when a truck rear-ended an ST bus on Kondaibari Ghat near Nandurbar, causing a chain collision with another iron-laden truck. Police have registered a case against the fleeing truck driver.
Beed Tragedy: Woman Pushed Son into Well Over Phone Dispute
A tragic incident in Beed district reveals a woman allegedly pushed her 4-year-old son into a well and committed suicide following frequent quarrels with her husband over a cellphone, police investigation shows.
Bengaluru Woman Attacked by Unleashed Rottweiler, Faces Permanent Scars
Shalini Kumari Dubey, a 31-year-old Bengaluru mother, was brutally attacked by an unleashed Rottweiler during her morning walk, requiring 80+ stitches and facing permanent scars while her family grapples with trauma.
Russian Senator Warns US Iran Strike Could Spark WW3
A senior Russian lawmaker warns that any US military action against Iran could escalate into World War III, with nuclear risks and global oil trade paralysis.
Kolkata Fire: Families Wait for Remains, Death Certificates
A week after the devastating Anandapur fire, families of 27 victims await DNA identification and death certificates to claim compensation. The SIT investigates the blaze's origin amid multiple cooking areas found.
DOJ Removes Epstein Files After Victims' Data Exposure
The US Department of Justice has removed thousands of documents containing victim-identifying information from the latest Jeffrey Epstein records release, citing technical and human errors.
Nepal's Gen Z Leaders Influenced Minister Appointments
Interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, reveals that Gen Z leaders exerted significant pressure for appointing specific individuals as ministers, highlighting youth influence in politics.
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