Chennai Metro Contractors Cause Major Power Outage
Residents in Villivakkam, ICF, and surrounding areas faced a six-hour power outage after Chennai Metro Rail Ltd contractors punctured a high-tension underground cable during Phase 2 work.
Category : Politics
Jharkhand Assembly to Go Fully Paperless by Monsoon Session
Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha is transitioning to paperless functioning under the NeVA project, with training underway for legislators. Full implementation is targeted for the monsoon session.
Mumbai Airport Customs Returns 35 Sikh Religious Items
Mumbai airport customs authorities have handed over 35 Sikh religious items, including kirpans, to a welfare trust for dignified return or disposal, following security confiscations from passengers.
Lawyer Killed in Rampur Panchayat Office Shooting, Accused Held
A 45-year-old lawyer was fatally shot inside the Rampur district panchayat office following a dispute with a clerk. Police have detained the accused, who was hospitalized with a gunshot injury.
Husband Sells Wife for Rs 1,000, Two Men Gang-Rape Her
A 28-year-old woman in Budaun was allegedly sold by her husband for Rs 1,000 and then gang-raped by two men in a forest area. Police have arrested all three accused.
Jamshedpur and Ranchi Mandate Pet Dog Registration
Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee requires dog owners to register pets for record-keeping and revenue, with penalties under Jharkhand Municipal Act 2011. Ranchi continues its registration drive through an authorized agency.
Mathura Family Tragedy: Postmortem Reveals Strangulation Details
Postmortem report confirms Mathura family deaths: woman and children strangled, man electrocuted. Police investigate depression, occult angles; suicide notes and video found.
HC Orders Rs 50 Lakh Covid Compensation for Sweeper's Family
The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation to the family of a municipal sweeper who died from Covid-19 in 2021, criticizing delays in processing the claim.
Jharkhand Expands Micro-Lift Irrigation to 50 Blocks
Jharkhand government announces expansion of micro-lift irrigation projects from 10 to 50 blocks next year to boost women-led livelihood initiatives through SHGs.
Assam Bridge Collapse Injures Four, Damages Vehicles
A Bailey bridge over Singla river in Assam's Sribhumi district collapsed, injuring four pedestrians and damaging five vehicles. The incident disrupted connectivity during crucial HSLC and HS examinations.
Assam Electoral Roll: Youth and Senior Voter Percentages Detailed
Assam's final electoral roll shows 4.6% of voters aged 18-19 and 0.8% aged 85+, with over 2.49 crore total voters after deletions. CEO Anurag Goel highlights transparent revision processes.
Ranchi Civic Polls: Vendors' Displacement Key Issue
Ranchi's anti-encroachment drive has turned displaced roadside vendors into a decisive voter bloc, forcing municipal election candidates to address rehabilitation demands during door-to-door campaigning ahead of the February 23 polls.
Goa Approves Higher Pay, Retirement Age for School Helpers
The Goa cabinet has amended a scheme to increase monthly remuneration to around Rs 10,540 and set a fixed retirement age of 60 for helpers in government pre-primary schools, benefiting 42 workers.
Tripura Implements ABC Rules 2023 for Stray Animal Management
Tripura government initiates multi-department measures under Animal Birth Control Rules 2023, focusing on sterilization, vaccination, and public safety to manage stray dogs and animals per Supreme Court directives.
NATO Chief on France-Russia Talks: 'All Members Start...'
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomes diplomatic efforts with Russia, emphasizing transparency and U.S. leadership amid France's outreach to Moscow.
Bihar Speaker to Review Rural Drinking Water Scheme Problems
Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar announced he will personally hold a review meeting to address issues in the CM rural drinking water scheme, following concerns raised by MLAs about broken pipes and non-payment of bills.
Bangladesh 2026 Election: Tarique Rahman, BNP-Jamaat, NCP
Bangladesh's 2026 general election is shaping up with key players like Tarique Rahman, the BNP-Jamaat alliance, and the NCP. Updates on voting trends, political strategies, and potential outcomes in this crucial South Asian poll.
Goa Approves 180-Day Maternity Leave for Co-Terminus Staff
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.
Ranchi Wards Face Growing Drug Menace Among Youth
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.
IAF Trials at Northeast's First Emergency Landing Facility in Moran
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.
Margao Bandhara Project Protest Enters Day 2
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.
Magenta Line to be Delhi's Longest Metro with 21 Interchanges
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 Detain 52 in Anti-Loitering Drive
Dhanbad police detained 52 individuals in a crackdown on public loitering and unlawful gatherings to strengthen law and order and prevent criminal activities.
ECI to Visit Assam for Poll Review, Dates Expected Soon
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.
Ranchi Demolition Drive Sparks Protests Over Tribal Land
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.
Fruit Merchant Killed in Jamshedpur Shooting, BJP Demands Arrests
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.
Nationwide Strike on Feb 12: 30 Crore Workers to Join
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 DC: Child Protection is Everyone's Duty, Not Just One Dept
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 to Open Schools for Disabled, Boosts Social Security
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.
JMM Neutral Again in Dumka Municipal Council Election
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
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