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.
In a shocking honour killing case in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a 19-year-old woman and her 27-year-old interfaith partner were brutally hacked to death by her three brothers. The couple's bodies were found stuffed in gunny bags near a riverbank after the
West Bengal BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee's wife Anindita files police complaint alleging torture and second marriage without divorce. Daughter expresses shock over social media revelations.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes the government for attempting to repeal MGNREGA, warning it mirrors the controversial farm laws approach that sparked nationwide protests.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath cautions against forces conspiring to weaken Sanatan Dharma amid Magh Mela controversy involving Swami Avimukteshwaranand. SP and Congress launch support campaigns as legal battle escalates.
Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds family court order allowing DNA test of child to establish adultery allegations in divorce case, balancing privacy rights with truth-seeking.
Greater Noida Police arrested two shareholders of water-filled plot where software engineer Yuvraj Mehta drowned. Four police teams working on case, more arrests likely as investigation expands.
Andhra Pradesh government is studying Australia's social media ban for children under 16. A Group of Ministers led by Nara Lokesh has been formed to examine the proposal's implementation and legal framework.
A recent assault on a pastor in Dhenkanal highlights a troubling trend of communal violence in Odisha, with multiple towns witnessing curfews and internet suspensions over the past 19 months.
Indian Railways launches Nagercoil-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express with 20 stoppages. Weekly service connects Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka for coastal connectivity.
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India's draft National Electricity Policy 2026 signals a major shift toward nuclear power, aiming for 100 GWe by 2047. It proposes tariff reforms, cross-subsidy exemptions, and emphasizes energy storage alongside renewable expansion.
Indian Air Force will showcase a powerful seven-aircraft Sindoor formation at Republic Day parade, featuring Rafales, Su-30s, MiG-29s and Jaguar in actual combat sequence for the first time.
A Delhi court acquits former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, sparking outrage among victims' families in Punjab who demand justice and rehabilitation.
Bengaluru police have arrested a husband and his friend for murder after converting an Unnatural Death Report. The arrest followed post-mortem findings indicating foul play in the death of a 28-year-old woman.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot delivered only two lines of his Assembly address, missing details on Bengaluru's Rs 1.7 lakh crore projects including metro expansion, traffic solutions, and water management initiatives.
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Karnataka government was prepared to approach Supreme Court if Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot refused to deliver address, reveals CM Siddaramaiah's legal advisor. Governor opposed 11 paragraphs of speech.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed Congress leader Rajeev Gowda's petition seeking to quash FIRs for allegedly threatening a municipal commissioner over phone regarding removal of unauthorized banners.
Trinamool Congress criticizes BJP-led government for offering only vegetarian food on new Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train, calling it an attack on Bengal's cultural identity ahead of assembly elections.
A series of train crashes in Spain, including a deadly high-speed derailment killing 43, has raised serious safety concerns about the country's railway infrastructure and operations.
Maharashtra's Solar Agricultural Feeder Scheme 2.0, Asia's largest decentralized solar energy project, received national recognition at the AIDA EDICON-2026 conference in New Delhi for solarizing agricultural power supply.
US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Davos, calling for an end to the Ukraine war in a message to Vladimir Putin, citing high casualties.
A viral video from the Aizawl–Guwahati train showcases passengers responsibly managing waste, sparking nationwide reflection on civic sense and shared responsibility for public cleanliness in India.
Odisha DGP Y B Khurania has instructed marine police to conduct regular patrols across 16 uninhabited islands to strengthen coastal security, prevent infiltration, and monitor suspicious activities.
The Indian Army has been deployed in sensitive areas of Kokrajhar district in Assam following violent clashes. Authorities are working to restore peace and order in the region.
An Indian Air Force two-seater microlight aircraft executed an emergency landing in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, following a technical malfunction. Both pilots onboard emerged safely from the incident.
Azerbaijan has officially announced its agreement to participate in former US President Donald Trump's proposed 'Board of Peace' initiative, marking a significant diplomatic move in international relations.