Noida DM Criticizes Authorities for Fire Safety Failures
District Magistrate Medha Roopam reprimands Noida development authorities for not submitting fire safety reports and senior officials skipping disaster management meetings.
Category : Politics
NHAI Maps 49 Districts as Major Highway Construction Labor Hubs
NHAI identifies 49 districts across 8 states as primary sources of highway construction workers. The authority plans targeted skill training programs with ITIs and engineering institutes to enhance employability and project quality.
Bombay HC Allows CISF Candidate with Lisp to Continue
The Bombay High Court has quashed the disqualification of a 25-year-old CISF candidate for having a subtle lisp, allowing him to continue in the recruitment process with the option to undergo speech therapy.
Thiruvananthapuram Acts on Dangerous Overhead Cables
Thiruvananthapuram city corporation proposes strict measures to remove dangerous overhead cables, enforce height standards, and mandate tagging to ensure public safety on roads.
Dansaf Arrests Youth with MDMA in Varkala
Thiruvananthapuram's Dansaf team arrested Nitin Das, 20, with 6gm MDMA in Varkala. Police seized a motorbike used for drug transport as part of intensified anti-narcotics inspections across Kerala.
US Focus Shift Leaves China Free Hand in Asian Waters
America's renewed emphasis on consolidating influence in the Western Hemisphere has created a strategic power vacuum in Asia, allowing China greater freedom of action in the Taiwan Straits and South and East China Seas.
BJP Names Mukesh Mokashi as Group Leader in Thane Civic Body
The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed former deputy mayor Mukesh Mokashi as its new group leader in the Thane Municipal Corporation, citing his organizational experience and municipal expertise.
RPF Thiruvananthapuram Arrests 19,000+ in 9 Months
Railway Protection Force in Thiruvananthapuram division arrested over 19,000 people for various offences including touting, littering, and drug trafficking from April to December 2025, with significant increases compared to previous year.
Ex-Cop Gets 7-Year Jail for Rs 2,000 Bribe in Kollam
A Kollam vigilance court sentenced former police officer R Mohanan to 7 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 20,000 fine for accepting Rs 2,000 bribe in a 2015 accident case.
Iran President: No War With US, Warns Of Regional Harm
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Tehran is not seeking conflict with the United States, warning a wider clash would harm all sides. The remarks came during a phone call with Egypt's President al-Sisi amid high tensions.
Paradise of Albatrosses: Reimagining the Republic as Utopia
Aakash Singh Rathore explores how a just Republic, designed for equality, fairness, and shared prosperity, represents humanity's nearest approach to paradise in this insightful opinion piece.
Sunetra Pawar Likely to Contest Baramati Seat After Oath
Sunetra Pawar, sworn in as Maharashtra deputy chief minister, is expected to contest the Baramati assembly by-election following her husband Ajit Pawar's death. Political observers predict she may face no opposition.
Kochi MLAs Push for Quick Resolution of Public Demands
Kochi MLAs P V Sreenijin and Uma Thomas emphasized urgent action on public issues at the district development committee meeting, addressing bus stand renovation, pollution concerns, and infrastructure delays.
Drug Peddler Swallows MDMA Packets During Kerala Police Raid
Karunagappally police and Dansaf team arrested 25-year-old Zakir after he swallowed MDMA packets to evade arrest. He was found with 11.26g of drugs allegedly sourced from Bengaluru.
Gujarat CM Launches Rs 342 Crore Projects in Surat
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated projects worth Rs 173.78 crore and laid foundation stones for Rs 169 crore projects in Surat, totaling Rs 342 crore. He praised Surat as a national model for development and cleanliness.
HP CM Sukhu: Complete 27,898 Rural Works in 3 Months
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directs departments to finish 27,898 pending rural development works within three months, emphasizing transparent and equitable growth.
Kerala Approves Dredged Sand for NH-66 Highway Expansion
Kerala government permits use of sand dredged from Muthalapozhi Harbour for NH-66 six-laning project, easing construction material shortage and accelerating work on critical Thiruvananthapuram stretch.
Two Women Arrested in Surat for Trying to Sell Newborn
Surat crime branch arrests two women for allegedly attempting to sell a 10-day-old baby girl for Rs 2.5 lakh. The infant was brought from Maharashtra and rescued by police.
Nagpur: 18-Month-Old Dies After Being Run Over by Tempo
An 18-month-old girl, Priyanshi Devpach, died after being crushed by a reversing light load carrier in Nagpur's Kharbi area. The driver has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving and negligence.
Vadodara ASI Arrested for Drug Links Before Retirement
A Vadodara ASI from the elite SOG unit was arrested for alleged links with a drug peddler caught with Rs 48 lakh heroin. The arrest marks the first such case involving a policeman from this unit in the city.
Kolkata Police FIR Over Forged Objections in Assembly Constituency
Kolkata Police files FIR against Mithun Bhattacharya for allegedly using forged documents to file objections against three electors in Behala Paschim assembly constituency. The accused denied filing objections and skipped hearings.
Nagpur's Ex-Autopsy Expert Kiran Manpiya Elected Corporator
Former Mayo Hospital employee Kiran Manpiya, who conducted over 45,000 autopsies in 22 years, wins NMC election from Prabhag 3. The 62-year-old BJP member now aims to dissect civic problems with same dedication.
Himachal Forms Committees to Manage Panchayats Post-PRI Term
Himachal Pradesh government establishes administrative committees to oversee gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zila parishads following the expiration of elected PRI representatives' terms across most regions.
Nagpur Dumping Yard Fire: No Casualties Reported
A significant fire erupted near stored refuse-derived fuel at Nagpur's Bhandewadi dumping yard on Saturday afternoon, prompting immediate response from municipal fire brigade teams.
Thane Car Rental Dispute Turns Fatal in Shilphata
A car rental deposit dispute in Thane's Shilphata escalated into a fatal stabbing and abduction. Police swiftly arrested three accused and rescued the victim within hours of the violent incident.
Nagpur Fire Services Crisis: 86% Staff Vacancies
Nagpur's fire and emergency services face critical manpower shortages with 751 out of 872 posts vacant, leaving 13 fire stations understaffed and new fire tenders idle, threatening public safety in the city of over two million.
Thane Police Busts Mumbra Man's Drug Racket
Thane police arrested a 25-year-old mobile repairman from Mumbra for allegedly running a narcotics racket using his business as a front. Authorities seized 750 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, gadgets, and cash worth over Rs 1.8 lakh.
Health Ministry Appeals Delhi HC Ruling on Frozen Semen Release
The Union Health Ministry has appealed a Delhi High Court ruling that allowed parents of a deceased unmarried man to access his cryopreserved semen for posthumous reproduction, raising complex legal questions about inheritance and consent.
Judge Rejects Minnesota Bid to Block Trump Immigration Operation
A federal judge has denied Minnesota's attempt to halt a major immigration enforcement surge under President Trump, ruling the state unlikely to succeed in its constitutional challenge.
Sunetra Pawar Becomes First Woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra
Sunetra Pawar, wife of NCP leader Ajit Pawar, has taken oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister, marking a historic moment in state politics. The NCP's reunification efforts face significant hurdles amid ongoing factional disputes.
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