A lottery today determines the reservation category for Mumbai's next mayor, with parties assessing their numbers across SC, ST, OBC, and women categories. The BJP leads in open and OBC, while Shiv Sena UBT holds sway in SC and ST segments.
The reconstructed Belasis Bridge in South Mumbai is set to open after obtaining NOCs from railways and traffic department, potentially becoming the first infrastructure project inaugurated by Mumbai's new mayor.
Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan announces Mahayuti alliance will appoint mayors in Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, and Thane municipal corporations. CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde to meet after January 24 to finalize decisions.
Chandigarh gears up for Census 2027 with houselisting from May 1-30 and self-enumeration from April 16-30. A digital conference on Feb 25 aims to sensitize officials for smooth operations.
Karnataka High Court upholds trial court order rejecting NIA's petition to transfer case against CPI (Maoist) member Anirudda Rajan from Bengaluru to Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates agricultural land and housing sites to landless farmers, achieving 70% targets in 2025-26, with focus on SC, ST, OBC for social justice.
The Bombay High Court has issued notice to Maharashtra government in UK doctor Sangram Patil's plea challenging his detention over alleged objectionable social media posts against BJP leaders.
The Dhangar community has withdrawn its protest at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, opting to wait for the Bombay High Court hearing on January 28 regarding their long-standing demand for Scheduled Tribe status.
Fortified rice manufacturers in Punjab have filed a writ petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, alleging arbitrary changes to supply chain and payment mechanisms by state procurement authorities.
The CBI has filed a cancellation report, giving a clean chit to retired Chandigarh Police SP Roshan Lal and Inspector Pavnesh Kumar in a case involving alleged unlawful sharing of mobile tower location data.
Madhubani Bar Association responds to lawyer Anita Jha's gender discrimination allegations, stating space constraints affect all lawyers equally. District Magistrate examining the matter.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi oppose the renaming of MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G, alleging it aims to erase Mahatma Gandhi's memory and weaken rural rights.
Mumbai will have a woman mayor for the second consecutive term after BMC was placed in Open (Women) category. Opposition parties raised objections over exclusion from OBC quota, but government maintains process followed law.
Security forces exchanged fire with terrorists in Kishtwar's Chhatru area, resuming operations four days after a Special Forces commando was killed. Joint teams continue search in dense forests.
Senior IAS officer Sanjeev Khirwar appointed as Municipal Corporation of Delhi Commissioner with immediate effect. The 1994-batch AGMUT cadre officer returns to Delhi after Ladakh posting.
A three-year-old boy fell to his death in an open elevator shaft at an under-construction building in Kolkata's Entally area. Police investigation indicates severe head injuries from a fall, with no foul play suspected.
Residents along Dwarka Expressway in Gurgaon seek dedicated bus services to metro stations, highlighting poor connectivity, rising cab costs, and traffic congestion issues in letters to government officials.
The Supreme Court has directed simultaneous Basant Panchami puja and Friday namaz at the disputed Bhojshala Temple/Kamal Maula Mosque in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, with arrangements for separate entry and exit.
With Pune's mayor post reserved for women, BJP's bigwigs Varsha Tapkir, Mansi Deshpande, and Manjusha Nagpure face newcomers in a competitive race. The party, after a major PMC win, weighs loyalty and fresh perspectives for the coveted role.
Ten Indian Army soldiers lost their lives after their vehicle plunged into a gorge in Doda district. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident.
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a curative petition filed by Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist Mohammed Arif, sentenced to death for the 2000 Red Fort attack that killed three jawans.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court allowed a wife's plea to transfer a divorce case, emphasizing that in matrimonial disputes, the wife's convenience must prevail over the husband's inconvenience.
India's statistical officers report high attrition and poor promotions, threatening data quality as MoSPI expands surveys for evidence-based policymaking.
Urvishkumar Patel from Gujarat pleaded guilty to defrauding an elderly US couple of $500,000 by posing as a Treasury Department officer in a sophisticated wire fraud scheme.
Nitin Nabin's elevation as BJP president at 45 symbolizes a generational shift, but questions remain about whether young leaders bring substantive change or merely continuity in the party's top-down structure dominated by Modi-Shah leadership.
A top Maoist leader carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty was among 15 killed in a major encounter in Jharkhand's Saranda forest. Security forces engaged Maoists in West Singhbhum district.
NSUI workers protested in Sambhal, demanding the revocation of CJM Vibhanshu Sudheer's transfer, citing concerns over judicial fairness and local governance.
Haryana's new policy allows direct purchase of private land for Gurugram Metro via negotiations, offering 25% extra compensation to expedite the project while retaining compulsory acquisition as a fallback.
Following strong performance in corporation elections, sections within Maharashtra BJP question the need for Ajit Pawar-led NCP alliance, while others advocate for maintaining coalition flexibility in fragmented political landscape.
The Supreme Court considers expediting the trial of lawyer-activist Surendra Gadling, detained for seven years in the Surjagarh arson and Elgaar Parishad cases, amid judicial delays and procedural hurdles.