Former Dhanbad mayor Chandrashekhar Agrawal switched from BJP to JMM, citing lack of support for his mayoral bid. The move complicates the civic polls with JMM already having a candidate and BJP calling him opportunistic.
Assam allocated nearly Rs 50,000 crore tax devolution for 2026-27 fiscal year in Union Budget. Central transfers to state have risen sharply since 2014 with over Rs 5.6 lakh crore received.
Latehar police arrested two henchmen of gangster Rahul Dubey in Daltonganj, recovering weapons and ammunition. The accused were involved in terror firing at Tubed coal mine.
The Meghalaya government is analyzing fiscal transfers from the 16th Finance Commission to assess their impact on state finances and development planning. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma praised the Union Budget's focus on Northeast India.
Thowra MLA Sushanta Borgohain launches Rs 30.30 lakh anti-erosion project in Dihing Kolghar, Sivasagar district, installing 19 RCC Porcupine screens to protect seven villages from river erosion.
Vice President JD Vance describes bizarre White House vetting process, joking he wouldn't admit to having a secret family in front of his wife during intrusive questioning.
Assam government introduces Swagat Satirtha 2.0 portal to digitize mutual transfers for Grade III and IV employees, enhancing transparency and reducing administrative delays through automated processes.
A major eviction operation in Hailakandi district's Damcherra forest village targets 516 families and reclaims 2,800 bighas of reserve forest land. The drive, conducted with 150 bulldozers, proceeds peacefully under tight security.
Food and Civil Supplies officials, with Panambur police, raided a Baikampady site, seizing illegally stored petrol and diesel worth Rs 40,970. The operation followed a tipoff about hidden fuel in plastic cans.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency suspended VSR Ventures' TCO authorisation after the company failed to respond to inquiries about a 2023 Learjet accident in Mumbai. The DGCA confirmed the suspension details.
Udupi District Collector Swaroopa TK states that obtaining government permission is mandatory for operating digital app-based autorickshaw services within city limits. The decision will be made after discussing pros and cons with stakeholders.
A class 7 student in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria allegedly exchanged family jewelry worth ₹85 lakh for momos from a street stall, leading to an FIR and two arrests.
A woman in Udupi's Karkala taluk has died from severe injuries sustained in an alleged domestic assault by her husband. The case has been upgraded to murder as police continue their investigation.
Mandya district police have successfully cracked multiple temple robberies, residential burglaries, and motorcycle thefts, arresting 11 accused and recovering stolen property worth over Rs 34 lakh through coordinated operations.
Mandya district conducted comprehensive training for Akshara Dasoha cooking staff on food safety, hygiene, and fire preparedness. ZP CEO announced clearance of Rs 84.4 lakh dues for retired staff and regular monthly honorarium disbursals.
Prasanjit Ranjari from Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, returns to India after 14 years missing and over 5 years in a Pakistani jail on espionage suspicion, with family facing financial hardship for his homecoming.
Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights member Thippeswamy KT urges government to provide accident and life insurance for students in government schools and PU colleges following multiple incidents.
Sateesh Gouli, a former gram panchayat member in Haveri's Jallapur village, donated his entire five-year honorarium of Rs 1.2 lakh to local anganwadis and government schools, refusing to spend on voters during his election campaign.
Guwahati police arrested three notorious burglars linked to a Beltola area theft, recovering Rs 15.56 lakh. One accused was shot while trying to flee during recovery operation.
Former US President Donald Trump lauds PM Narendra Modi, highlighting their effective partnership in advancing the India-US trade deal with key quotes on bilateral relations.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces a new 105 MGD water treatment plant at Chandrawal, expected in 2026. The Rs 599 crore project, delayed since 2012, will enhance water quality and reliability for 11% of Delhi's population.
Sanober Shaikh, daughter of underworld figure Hussain 'Ustara' Shaikh, files lawsuit against filmmakers, claiming unauthorized biopic falsely portrays her father's life. Court hearing set for February 6.
A tattoo artist in Udupi's Kundapur taluk was allegedly tied up, assaulted, and shot with an air gun by an acquaintance and his associates following a quarrel over a tattoo design.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes PM Modi after Trump announces India-US trade deal from Washington, alleging US leverage over Indian leadership and questioning deal details.
State Minister Sharan Prakash Patil criticizes the central government for ignoring Karnataka's needs in the budget, citing cuts to key sectors and favoring corporates over farmers and youth.
A 13-year-old school student died in a hit-and-run incident near Manapparai on the Trichy-Dindigul national highway. Police are investigating to trace the vehicle involved.
US President Donald Trump praised PM Narendra Modi as a 'powerful and respected' leader while announcing a major India-US trade agreement that reduces tariffs and strengthens bilateral ties.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses the gender biases behind scrutiny of her Budget Day appearance, while highlighting key economic announcements from her 124-minute Budget speech.
Lieutenant Colonel Pradeep Shoury Arya, an IRS officer serving as Commissioner of Income-Tax, has been conferred the Sena Medal (Gallantry) for his role in counter-narco-terror operations, becoming the first civil servant to receive this military honor.
Newly released DOJ documents from Jeffrey Epstein case reveal Russian political maneuvers and a reference to Ukraine's Zelensky, raising global transparency concerns.