Nagpur Municipal Corporation officials admit 25,375 households received excess water bills, revealing systemic failures in the city's billing system. Mayor orders zone-wise verification drive.
After BJP's fourth consecutive win in Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, intense lobbying begins for standing, transport, and subject committee members ahead of the February 24 meeting.
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi chaired a virtual conference to ensure timely census-2027 execution, highlighting its role in policy-making and introducing online self-enumeration from April 16.
Two brothers died in a canter hit on Pataudi-Haily Mandi Road, while four women were injured in a crash on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway. Police have registered FIRs in both incidents.
MCG dismantled 22 unauthorized advertising unipoles in Gurgaon during a late-night enforcement drive, citing safety and aesthetic concerns. Officials warn of penalties and urge compliance with ad bylaws.
Congress in Haryana, led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda, held a meeting to plan strategy for the Budget session, announcing protests and raising issues like unemployment, MGNREGA, and job outsourcing.
Shimla police have placed two habitual offenders under preventive detention for repeated involvement in heroin and cannabis trafficking, aiming to disrupt drug networks and protect youth.
Nagpur's ambitious 24x7 water supply project reaches only 10,944 households, a mere 2.4% of the city's total, with most residents facing limited and uneven distribution.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs central government to pay interest on a 25-year-delayed excise duty refund to Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd, citing legal entitlement under Central Excise Act provisions.
Punjab Civil Secretariat and Chandigarh District Court received a bomb threat email, prompting evacuations and searches by police and security teams. No explosives were found, and the incident was declared a hoax.
Nine clerks at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation have been demoted to Class IV posts after failing Marathi typing exams four times. Eighteen others had increments withheld under a 2016 government resolution.
The Election Commission is set to launch the third phase of Special Intensive Revision in April 2026, covering 22 states and UTs, with potential overlaps with Census 2027 houselisting.
Migration and ageing populations are altering Gujarat's voter demographics, with 11 assembly constituencies now having more women voters than men, including urban areas like Ellisbridge and Navsari.
The Madras High Court observed that the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act is a Union government policy decision, beyond judicial interference. It adjourned a plea challenging its provisions as anti-federal.
Police in Mohali have arrested 12 individuals, including two juveniles, for the murder of a youth near Laxmi Narayan Temple. The victim was stabbed after objecting to reckless motorcycle riding.
The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu's forest secretary to appear on February 27 to explain why funds for maintaining forest areas cleared of invasive species have not been released, warning that delays could undermine conservation efforts.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation is set to begin construction of a state-of-the-art headquarters, pending PM Modi's next visit. The Rs 93 crore project, designed with a Kashi and Ganga theme, will feature modern facilities and is expected to be completed in
Mohali police arrested two individuals, including a security guard, for allegedly robbing Rs 4 lakh from a cash carrier at an ATM kiosk by throwing chilli powder into his eyes. The incident occurred in Phase 7 on February 14.
The Union government has sanctioned Rs 1,463.9 crore for a six-lane greenfield spur linking Ambala-Chandigarh with Zirakpur Bypass, aiming to ease traffic in Mohali, Chandigarh, and Panchkula.
Tamil Nadu PWD Minister E V Velu refutes AIADMK and BJP allegations of excessive borrowing, revealing DMK inherited 6.45 lakh crore debt and interest, with own borrowing at 2.85 lakh crore.
State Municipal Administration Minister K N Nehru accuses the Union government of withholding funds for 18 Jal Jeevan Mission projects, causing critical drinking water scheme delays in Tamil Nadu districts.
Police in Chandigarh have arrested Shemal Singh, the fourth accused in the abduction and murder of a man at Deep Complex in Hallomajra. The crime was motivated by vengeance linked to a previous fatal accident.
Ludhiana police have issued notices to revenue officers, demanding details of undervalued property sales to investigate potential fraud and tax evasion in real estate transactions.
An MLA from Amritsar has covered the semester fees for cadets representing the area in the Republic Day camp, supporting youth development and national pride.
The US Supreme Court has cleared Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, highlighting India's extradition treaties with 48 nations and legal frameworks under the Extradition Act, 1962.
A tragic incident in Udhowal village, Jalandhar, where a young man died from a drug overdose. Villagers took immediate action by apprehending the suspected drug peddlers and handing them over to the police.
Bhadohi police arrested a wanted accused with a Rs 5,000 reward for robbing Rs 5 lakh by luring a relative into a fake silver coin deal. Cash recovered and multiple arrests made in the conspiracy.
CM M K Stalin cited NCRB data to declare Tamil Nadu safest for women and children, countering BJP's crime rise allegations. AIADMK raised drug issues, while ministers explained high compensation figures.
North Eastern Railway recognized 53 employees with the Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar for outstanding performance. Divisions and stations also received awards for efficiency and maintenance.
In a major crackdown, police in Varanasi arrested four members of an inter-state robbery gang after an encounter. The operation led to the recovery of firearms, jewellery, and cash, with two suspects injured during the incident.