Punjab government launches Rs 700 crore Next Generation Road Renovation Programme for Mohali to upgrade major roads, ease congestion, and enhance urban infrastructure with a 10-year maintenance plan.
Delhi Police SWAT commando Kajal, 27, four months pregnant, was allegedly beaten to death by her husband Ankur with a dumbbell during a dowry-related argument. Police add dowry harassment sections.
A Delhi court acquitted Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena in a 25-year-old criminal defamation case filed by activist Medha Patkar, citing failure to prove allegations.
A Delhi court has rejected bail pleas of three accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case, stating UAPA bail restrictions apply as allegations appear prima facie true.
Delhi government approves infrastructure projects worth Rs 728 crore for Trans-Yamuna region development, focusing on roads, drainage, and waterlogging solutions under CM Rekha Gupta's leadership.
New Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi, who began his political journey at age 10, outlines his vision for city development, financial management, and administrative coordination in an exclusive interview.
Prayagraj's Magh Mela witnesses overwhelming response to innovative transportation services. Over 3.24 lakh visitors use Rapido bike taxis, while 35,000 opt for pollution-free golf carts, easing crowd movement for record 18 crore devotees.
The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned a Rs 33.12 crore mini dam project on Prayagraj's Ghaghar drain to prevent recurring floods and waterlogging in Yamuna riverbank areas, with construction starting in February.
Thousands of devotees visiting the 400-year-old Dargah Sharif at Rahmaniya Masjid on an island in Mangaluru depend on boats and a makeshift pontoon bridge due to the lack of a permanent bridge across the Nethravati river, despite years of petitions.
Punjab government organizes state-level post-matric scholarship function for SC students in Jalandhar on Friday, with CM Bhagwant Mann as chief guest, ahead of PM Modi's Dera Sachkhand Ballan visit on Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
A 32-year-old IT professional died in a car accident on Avinashi Road in Coimbatore. Two others were injured. Police investigation suggests speeding and alcohol consumption as causes.
Punjab Police, in coordination with Himachal Pradesh Police and central agencies, arrested two operatives of a Pak-ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International narco-terror module involved in the Nalagarh Police Station blast. An IED was recovered, revealing a
National Dam Safety Authority flags Telangana's Medigadda barrage as Category I dam with serious safety deficiencies. NDSA recommends complete removal and reconstruction of block 7 after piers sank in 2023.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed temporary suspension of oil shipments to Cuba, calling it a sovereign decision.
Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting amendments to the Arms Act to allow Punjab arms licenses to be valid in Chandigarh, citing inconvenience for residents.
The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned a plan to resettle 99 Hindu Bengali families displaced from East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, in Kanpur Dehat district. They will receive 0.50-acre land leases for up to 90 years under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana.
The Mamata Banerjee government has requested the Election Commission to revise its list of central observers, proposing alternative names for nine IAS officers including the Home Secretary, citing their crucial state duties.
Families and friends gathered in Delhi to bid farewell to Captain Sumit Kapur and First Officer Shambhavi Pathak, victims of the Baramati Learjet crash. The tragedy claimed five lives, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
NCP factions were set to announce reunification on February 8, but Ajit Pawar's death delayed it. Leaders confirm the political process remains intact, aiming for Sharad Pawar-led faction to join the government.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed all ministers to submit detailed report cards on departmental achievements, budgets, and future plans as the BJP-led government approaches its first anniversary in power.
A couple was found dead and their three children hospitalized after suspected poisoning in Greater Noida's Ecotech 3 area. Police investigation underway into possible domestic issues.
Patanjali's Tathagat Global Gurukulam foundation stone laid in Bheja Jungli, Balod, offering free education to tribal children with focus on holistic development and career preparation.
Delhi Transport Corporation introduces a 15-day special electric bus service from Badarpur Border Metro to Surajkund Mela Ground, ensuring eco-friendly last-mile connectivity for visitors.
Amarjit Kaur, wife of Gurvinder Singh who was shot dead outside Mohali SSP office, reveals he received continuous threats from gangsters for nearly two years and had relocated to Gurdaspur for safety.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes MGNREGS name change, recalling Gandhi's Gram Swaraj. Decades after Independence, Indian villages face hurdles in achieving self-reliance despite policy efforts.
Delhi Police personnel rescued five guests and evacuated several others from a four-storey hotel in Central Delhi's Paharganj after a major fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday.
The EU's new Legal Gateway Office in India will serve as an information hub but won't grant preferential visa treatment. Decisions remain with EU member-states under national laws.
Ranjeet Singh, the famous traffic policeman from Indore known for his moonwalking style, has been demoted from Acting Head Constable to Constable following a departmental inquiry into serious misconduct allegations.
Chandigarh's AAP government unveils extensive year-long events starting February 2026 to honor Guru Ravidas's 650th birth anniversary, featuring spiritual gatherings, cultural programs, and commemorative initiatives across Punjab.
Calcutta High Court rejects Bengal BJP's plea for Nabanna sit-in, ruling Article 19 rights have reasonable limits. Court cites Supreme Court precedents on protest restrictions.