Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's fatal plane crash occurred as NCP factions neared reunification. Formal announcement was scheduled for February 8, with merger talks in advanced stages and future cabinet reshuffles discussed.
Bihar government approves pilot project for grain ATMs in Patna. Annapurti machines will dispense up to 50kg grains in 5 minutes using Aadhaar authentication, aiming to reduce PDS corruption.
A 40-year-old South Carolina woman was fatally shot and set ablaze after being lured by a friend to a fake puppy sale. Three suspects face murder and arson charges in what police call a retaliatory killing.
Twelve masked men attempted to storm a bus carrying 20 newly elected Congress corporators in Wardha district. The incident occurred as the corporators were traveling to register as a group amid a heated mayor election in Chandrapur.
Orissa High Court dismissed a gram panchayat member's plea, quoting Winston Churchill, Bertrand Russell on population dangers. Court highlighted COVID-19 space constraints, UN population projections.
Kanpur's 16th national census launches digitally on May 22, 2024, with self-enumeration options. District Magistrate outlines two-phase process concluding in 2027.
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation conducted mayoral elections for all three posts under unprecedented security measures with no incidents reported during the entire voting process on Thursday.
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal alleges Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann is compromising state's river waters under central pressure, vows 2027 probe into false cases.
A devastating high-speed collision involving a Toyota Fortuner, an auto-rickshaw, and a stationary trailer on Zirakpur's PR-7 Airport Road resulted in three fatalities and two serious injuries. The SUV was reportedly traveling at over 150 kmph.
Divisional Railway Manager Rajnish Agrawal conducted a thorough inspection of Kanpur Central Station to review redevelopment works, exam arrangements, and Magh Mela preparations.
Ajit and Priyanka from Haryana are walking 951km with their daughter to advocate for cowsheds in every village, highlighting stray cattle dangers and promoting conservation efforts through the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
Faridabad traffic police issue advisory for 39th Surajkund International Craft Festival from Jan 31 to Feb 15. 10 designated parking sites identified, heavy vehicle restrictions on key routes connecting Delhi, Gurgaon, and Faridabad.
Kanpur's electoral authorities have disposed of 35,000 'No-Mapping' cases, identified 2.7 lakh voters, and issued 1.7 lakh notices. The final voter list, with 26 lakh existing voters, will be published on March 6.
The excise department has intensified enforcement against marriage palaces in Kharar and adjoining areas for serving liquor without valid permits, with a major inspection at a Banur venue.
Eleven Bangladeshi nationals were detained by police in Coimbatore for illegal stay and employment at a knitting unit in Manickampalayam. They have been sent to a refugee camp in Salem for deportation.
The Govt Railway Police has stationed a guard at Borivli general lock-up for Omkar Shinde, arrested for allegedly murdering a college teacher on a local train. The case involves a spat over alighting at Malad station.
Mohali Police intensified checkpoints, recovering Rs 80.9 lakh unaccounted cash from a Mahindra Thar near Bhagomajra village. Driver failed to explain source, Income Tax department notified.
Kalyanpur police in Kanpur arrested a man for allegedly posing as the district magistrate, exploiting a woman sexually and defrauding her of Rs 26.50 lakh and jewellery.
Mohali Municipal Corporation has deferred its door-to-door garbage collection and segregation project following a protest threat from sanitation workers' union over alleged stress-related death.
Tension gripped Kanpur's Kalyanpur area after a food delivery boy was injured in a bomb attack during a dispute over an order. One accused caught by locals, police investigation underway.
The Calcutta High Court has granted permission to the BJP for a protest march to Narendrapur police station on January 30, concerning the tragic deaths of workers in the Nazirabad godown fire incident.
A major pile-up involving multiple trucks and trailers occurred on Bundelkhand Expressway in Auraiya district due to zero visibility from dense fog, leaving two people injured and causing significant traffic disruption.
A 24-year-old woman in Kanpur was brutally attacked with a surgical blade after refusing a dinner invitation, sustaining multiple injuries just a week before her wedding. The accused has been arrested.
Direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been restored after a 14-year gap, marking a significant step in bilateral relations and boosting travel and trade opportunities.
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Martyrs' Day 2026, with diversions on key routes in the national capital. Commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.
The historic disagreements between Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar on separate electorates, Hinduism's role, and concepts of justice shaped India's foundation and continue to influence contemporary discourse.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column on January 30, 2026, serves as a vital platform for public opinion and debate on pressing national and global matters, fostering democratic dialogue.
Central Railway's Nagpur Division awards contract to Bharat Cabs for station cab service after multiple failed attempts. Passengers still face inconvenience until major app-based platforms join.
Punjab government registers over 9 acres of land worth Rs 10.5 crore for Sri Guru Ravidas Bani Adhayyan Centre in Jalandhar, completing the process two days before PM Modi's visit to Dera Ballan.
UPPSC approves a scribe for a candidate with Writer's Cramp in the 2023 RO/ARO exam in Lucknow, following Allahabad High Court's order, with specific guidelines on qualifications and procedures.