The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation to the family of a municipal sweeper who died from Covid-19 in 2021, criticizing delays in processing the claim.
Jharkhand government announces expansion of micro-lift irrigation projects from 10 to 50 blocks next year to boost women-led livelihood initiatives through SHGs.
A Bailey bridge over Singla river in Assam's Sribhumi district collapsed, injuring four pedestrians and damaging five vehicles. The incident disrupted connectivity during crucial HSLC and HS examinations.
Assam's final electoral roll shows 4.6% of voters aged 18-19 and 0.8% aged 85+, with over 2.49 crore total voters after deletions. CEO Anurag Goel highlights transparent revision processes.
Ranchi's anti-encroachment drive has turned displaced roadside vendors into a decisive voter bloc, forcing municipal election candidates to address rehabilitation demands during door-to-door campaigning ahead of the February 23 polls.
The Goa cabinet has amended a scheme to increase monthly remuneration to around Rs 10,540 and set a fixed retirement age of 60 for helpers in government pre-primary schools, benefiting 42 workers.
Tripura government initiates multi-department measures under Animal Birth Control Rules 2023, focusing on sterilization, vaccination, and public safety to manage stray dogs and animals per Supreme Court directives.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomes diplomatic efforts with Russia, emphasizing transparency and U.S. leadership amid France's outreach to Moscow.
Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar announced he will personally hold a review meeting to address issues in the CM rural drinking water scheme, following concerns raised by MLAs about broken pipes and non-payment of bills.
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The Goa state cabinet has approved 180 days of maternity leave for women co-terminus staff with fewer than two children, effective October 1, 2025, aligning with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
Residents of Ranchi wards 22, 23, and 24 report open drug trade and consumption, with minors increasingly involved. Police acknowledge raids but urge public cooperation to combat the crisis.
The Indian Air Force commenced trial runs at the first Emergency Landing Facility in Moran, Dibrugarh, with Sukhoi-30s, Rafale fighters, and other aircraft performing maneuvers ahead of PM Modi's visit.
The sit-in protest at Mirabag village against the proposed 50 MLD bandhara project continues for a second day, with villagers demanding its cancellation and political leaders offering support. Officials have been directed to hold a public presentation.
Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will become the longest corridor at 89km, featuring 21 interchange stations, including four triple interchanges, enhancing NCR connectivity via a driverless system.
Dhanbad police detained 52 individuals in a crackdown on public loitering and unlawful gatherings to strengthen law and order and prevent criminal activities.
The Election Commission of India's full commission will visit Assam on February 17-18 to review poll preparations. Dates for the upcoming elections are expected to be announced after this visit, potentially by late February or early March.
Tension escalated in Ranchi's Jay Prakash Nagar as residents protested the demolition of 11 houses on tribal land, following a Jharkhand High Court order. Locals claim decades-long residence and allege deception by the landowner.
Kanhaiya Yadav, a fruit merchant, was fatally shot by bike-borne assailants in Jamshedpur. Police are investigating with CCTV footage, while the BJP demands arrests within 24 hours.
A nationwide general strike on February 12, 2026, backed by 14 trade unions, expects 30 crore workers to protest labour codes and policies affecting workers and farmers, impacting services across India.
Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Lakshmikanth Reddy warns that many officials wrongly think child protection is only the child welfare department's job. He reveals alarming child marriage statistics and urges coordinated action to make Mysuru a 'Zero Child Marr
Bihar's social welfare minister announced plans to open schools for disabled children in each division, alongside increased pensions for AIDS and leprosy patients, and financial aid for competitive exams.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has taken a neutral stance in the February 23 Dumka municipal council election, not backing any candidate for chairperson, mirroring its 2018 approach. The party holds the Lok Sabha and assembly seats in this traditional stron
The Goa state cabinet has approved the comprehensive Goa State Cooperative Policy, 2026, focusing on governance, digitization, sustainability, and financial robustness to revitalize the cooperative sector crucial to the state's socioeconomic development.
The National Green Tribunal has taken suo motu cognisance of serious allegations regarding encroachment and pollution of the Sonadubbi River in Ranchi district, Jharkhand, directing the case to the Eastern Zone Bench for hearing.
Following the tragic death of an HSC student who fell from a packed train, BJP corporator Dipesh Mhatre pushes for new bus services between Dombivli and Thane to ease rail congestion.
The hearing of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's discharge petition in the Badgai land scam case has been adjourned to February 21 after his advocate requested time due to senior counsel's Supreme Court engagements.
Congress assigns Bhupen Borah to expedite opposition alliance and seat-sharing negotiations in Assam, aiming to unify anti-BJP votes ahead of assembly polls.
A 15-year-old boy, Laxman Yadav, died instantly when the sand-laden tractor he was driving overturned near Saraiyahat. Police are investigating the incident on the Saraiyahat-Gadijhopa road.
A 19-year-old college student in Mangaluru allegedly stabbed a minor classmate with a penknife after a quarrel escalated into violence at a private college. The injured student is hospitalized but out of danger, and police have taken the accused into cust