Nashik Municipal Corporation has submitted a Rs 290-crore proposal to NHAI to widen the Nashik-Pune highway from Dwarka to Nashik Road. The project aims to transform the 9-km stretch into a six-lane corridor ahead of the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
Pune Municipal Corporation approves additional Rs 5 crore funding to expedite widening of old Mumbai-Pune highway, addressing persistent traffic congestion despite alternate routes via Aundh and Baner.
A Class VI student's heartfelt sketch of PM Modi at a Thiruvananthapuram rally deeply moved the Prime Minister, who pledged to never disappoint children showing such affection despite social media criticism.
A 20-year-old man allegedly urinated publicly outside Udgir MLA Sanjay Bansode's office in protest after his father was denied a party ticket for zilla parishad elections, sparking political embarrassment.
Kolhapur excise department's flying squad intercepted a truck smuggling alcohol worth Rs 1.2 crore at Anuskura village. Driver arrested, 160 boxes of sub-standard liquor from Goa seized.
Kolhapur police arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly murdering his 27-year-old wife using a boulder and sharp weapon at Tukai Hills near Nimshirgaon. The incident was reported on Thursday evening.
A five-year-old boy was fatally run over by a car while playing on a kids' scooter in Loni Kalbhor, Pune. Police have booked the driver under BNS sections for negligence and rash driving.
A woman in Mumbai has filed a police complaint alleging assault by a massage centre staff member after she cancelled an appointment, sparking concerns over consumer safety and service provider conduct in the city.
Congress and BJP intensify preparations for upcoming municipal elections in Haryana as five-year terms of seven civic bodies expire. Polls to elect mayors, presidents, and ward members in Panchkula, Ambala, Sonipat, Rewari, Sampla, Dharuhera, and Uklana.
Security forces eliminated a top Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist in Kathua district. The operation recovered an M4 rifle and ammunition, marking a significant counter-terror success in Jammu and Kashmir.
A 30-year-old bike rider from Bengaluru died on the spot, and his pillion rider was seriously injured after a collision with a lorry in Hanur town, Chamarajanagar district, early Friday morning.
Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy criticized the governor's actions during Karnataka's joint legislative session, questioning constitutional neutrality and democratic values amid political tensions.
Communal clashes erupted in Tarana town, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, after a youth was assaulted near a temple. Violence escalated with stone-pelting, arson, and bus torching, leading to arrests and prohibitory orders.
A Surat makeup artist alleges blackmail, sexual assault, and financial exploitation by her ex-boyfriend and his family, who threatened to leak intimate photos and harm her child. Police have registered a rape case.
Social media influencer Hiren Buha was arrested in Surat after allegedly driving drunk and hitting two motorcycles, with one dragged by his SUV. Public assault and liquor bottle discovery led to charges under Motor Vehicles and Prohibition Acts.
A man in Mahisagar district allegedly stole jewellery and cash worth Rs 2.87 lakh from his sister's home to repay a Rs 2.84 lakh loan from his girlfriend, leading to his arrest by police.
Forest department arrests two men in Vadodara for killing a five-year-old crocodile in Karjan taluka. The accused attacked the reptile with sticks after villagers' request.
A tragic road accident near Karkala in Karnataka's Udupi district has claimed three lives and left several injured after a private bus collided with a multi-utility vehicle on Thursday afternoon.
The Karnataka Assembly was adjourned as BJP demanded Excise Minister Timmapur's resignation over an alleged Rs 2,500 crore scam. Home Minister G Parameshwara stated the government is ready for discussion when permitted.
The central government announces procurement of over 1 lakh tonne of Bengal gram under the Price Support Scheme to protect Karnataka farmers from distress sales, following Minister Pralhad Joshi's urgent appeal.
Four transgender individuals from Gorakhpur's Garima Grih shelter home have been selected as special invitees for Republic Day celebrations in Delhi, representing their community among 10,000 honored guests.
A Meitei man in Manipur was tragically killed after delaying his wedding to a Kuki woman for three years due to ongoing ethnic unrest, highlighting the personal toll of the conflict.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated 26 projects worth Rs 63.86 crore for Saraswati River rejuvenation during Saraswati Mahotsav 2026 in Pehowa, emphasizing cultural unity and tourism development.
A man impersonating a railway board vigilance inspector was arrested in Kalyan for allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe from a booking clerk, with a history of similar frauds.
Four accused in a major Mumbai narcotics case have been granted temporary bail after forensic tests revealed the seized substance was not a prohibited drug under NDPS Act, with the court citing constitutional rights.
A security scare unfolded at NITI Aayog in Delhi when a man claiming to be a driver from the Prime Minister's Office attempted to gain entry. Alert security personnel, heightened due to Republic Day preparations, intercepted him and demanded proper author
The Kerala High Court held a full court reference to honor Justice V G Arun upon his retirement, with speeches highlighting his career and his call for greater gender diversity on the bench.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Mumbai has arrested a police constable and a paan shopkeeper for allegedly demanding bribes from a businessman. Another constable is absconding in the corruption case.
A 40-year-old iron bridge over Hasdeo canal in Korba district was allegedly cut and stolen overnight by a gang using gas cutters, sparking police investigation and concerns about organized scrap mafia activity.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla ridicules Congress for ongoing internal conflicts, citing factional battles involving Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and state leaders. He suggests a 'Board of Peace' to resolve disputes.