Delhi Govt Extends Multi-Crore Financial Aid to MCD
The Delhi government has sanctioned a substantial multi-crore financial assistance package for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to support civic operations and infrastructure development.
Category : Politics
Surat Minor Gets 20-Year Sentence for Rape Under Pocso Act
A special Pocso court in Surat has sentenced a 17-year-old boy to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl in 2023. This marks the first case in Surat where a minor received the maximum punishment under the Pocso Ac
Gurgaon Residents Protest New Waste Plants Near Dwarka Expressway
Residents of new sectors along Dwarka Expressway oppose MCG's plan for two C&D waste processing plants in sectors 103 and 106, citing health and planning norm violations.
Madras HC Petition: VB G RAM G Act Anti-Federal, Unconstitutional
A lawyer in Chennai has filed a petition in the Madras High Court challenging eight provisions of the VB G RAM G Act, alleging they are anti-federal and unconstitutional for centralizing state matters like rural employment and local governance.
Ahmedabad Home Burglary: Rs 97,000 Looted from Fabricator's Flat
A 34-year-old fabricator in Ahmedabad's Vastrapur reported a burglary where thieves stole cash and jewellery worth Rs 97,000 while his family was away for a function. Police have registered a case.
Stalin Inaugurates ₹53 Crore Agri Projects, Honors Film Icons
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated agricultural infrastructure worth ₹53 crore, including extension centers and cold storage, and presented awards to veteran actress M N Rajam and director S P Muthuraman.
Surat Physio Loses Rs 47 Lakh in Railway Job Scam by Relative
A 23-year-old physiotherapist from Surat was cheated of Rs 47.36 lakh by a relative who promised a railway job under a special quota and provided a fake appointment letter. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
BJP Wins Karimnagar Mayor Post After BRS Abstention
In a dramatic turn of events, the BJP clinched the mayor's post in Karimnagar after the BRS decided to abstain from voting, breaking a four-day political stalemate. The victory marks a significant symbolic gain for the BJP in a key Telangana battleground
Mumbai Teen Charged with Culpable Homicide in Fatal Crash
Mumbai police invoke culpable homicide charges against a 17-year-old boy after businessman Dhrumil Patel dies in a hit-and-run. Family seeks adult trial citing reckless driving history.
Rajkot Woman Files FIR Against Brother-in-Law for 7-Year Harassment
A 43-year-old married woman in Rajkot has filed a police complaint accusing her brother-in-law of sexual harassment and stalking over seven years. The case is registered under the BNS Act.
Surat Crowd Protests During Crime Reconstruction of History-Sheeter
Over 2,000 people gathered in Surat's Singanpor area as police reconstructed alleged crimes of history-sheeter Chirag Goti, shouting for strict punishment amid viral torture videos.
Surat Official Suspended for Missing Sanitation Inspection
A deputy medical officer in Surat Municipal Corporation was suspended after being absent during a sanitation drive supervised by Commissioner Nagrajan M. The incident occurred during early morning inspections as part of a month-long cleanliness campaign.
Gujarat Assembly Pays Tribute to Late Members on Budget Session Start
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly observed a two-minute silence and paid heartfelt tributes to six deceased former members on the opening day of its budget session in Gandhinagar.
Surat House Fire Contained After Hour-Long Battle
A three-storey house in Surat's Gopipura caught fire on Monday, with firefighters battling dense construction and narrow lanes to control the blaze that started from a temple lamp.
India-France Ties: Defence, AI, Innovation in Focus
PM Modi hosts French President Macron in Mumbai to upgrade defence, trade, and technology ties, with agreements on Rafale jets, AI roadmap, and innovation year.
BJP Candidate Seeks Annulment of Congress MP's Election in Karnataka
BJP candidate C Muniraju has filed a petition to annul Congress MP Subba Reddy's election from Bagepalli, alleging electoral malpractice and seeking to be declared the winner.
Shivakumar is a Rail Engine, Not a Bande, Says Hariprasad
Karnataka Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao clarifies that Shivakumar is a 'rail engine' driving the party, not a 'bande' or bullock, amid internal discussions on leadership roles.
Congress Lawmakers Demand SC/ST Funds Not Be Diverted in Karnataka
Congress lawmakers in Karnataka have urged the state government to stop diverting funds allocated for SC/ST communities, citing concerns over departmental inquiries affecting promotions.
Hyderabad Jewellery Store Employee Steals Gold Biscuits Worth ₹1.6 Cr
A sales executive at a Joyalukkas store in Panjagutta allegedly stole 10 gold biscuits worth ₹1.6 crore. Police solved the case within 24 hours using CCTV footage and mobile data, arresting the suspect in Andhra Pradesh.
BRS Wins 17 Municipal Posts, Alleges Congress-BJP Collusion
BRS secured chairperson and vice-chairperson posts in 17 municipalities in Telangana's indirect elections, while alleging Congress-BJP collusion in other areas. The party claims attempts to misuse administration in municipalities where it holds a majority
Milk Spill Halts Traffic After Lorry Blast in Chennai
Traffic was severely disrupted in Chennai's Ashok Pillar area after an explosion in a milk lorry's cooling unit caused hundreds of packets to spill, creating a slippery hazard on the road.
Telangana Municipal Elections Deferred Amid Political Clashes
Political tensions erupted across Telangana as Congress and BRS clashed over municipal chairperson posts, forcing election deferrals in 11 bodies due to protests and disputes.
Annamalai and Baalu Face Off in Court Over Defamation Case
Former BJP president K Annamalai and DMK MP T R Baalu engaged in a heated exchange at Saidapet court during a defamation hearing, trading accusations about ships, vehicles, and land purchases.
BJP Gains in Telangana Polls, Alleges Opposition Conspiracy
Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao highlights party's increased vote share and seats in municipal elections, while alleging collusion among opposition parties to block BJP's progress.
Rajkot Businessman Files Rs 3 Crore Fraud Case
A Rajkot businessman has filed a fraud complaint alleging an Ahmedabad-based couple misappropriated over Rs 3 crore in investments, leading to a police investigation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Congress Wins Nizamabad Mayor with AIMIM Support
Congress secured the mayor's post in Nizamabad municipal corporation after 20 years through an alliance with AIMIM, despite BJP emerging as the single largest party with 28 seats.
Independents Seize Bhainsa Municipality Control in Political Upset
In a stunning political upset in Bhainsa municipality, Nirmal district, independent candidates Tumolla Dattatri and Bibi Kuthija Siddiqui captured the chair and vice-chair positions with unexpected cross-party support.
CRPF Demolishes 53 Maoist Memorials in Chhattisgarh
In a major push to eradicate Left-wing extremism, CRPF has demolished 53 Maoist memorials in Sukma, Bijapur, and Bastar. The operation aims to eliminate physical symbols of Naxalism by February-end, followed by plantation drives.
Kharge-BJP Spar Over RSS and Karnataka Development
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and BJP state president B Y Vijayendra engage in heated exchange over RSS influence and regional disparity in Kalyana Karnataka.
Auto Union Demands Ordinance to Ban Bike Taxis
Auto drivers' union in Karnataka demands an ordinance to ban bike taxis, following a high court ruling allowing their operation as transport vehicles.
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