Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders including Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and State Finance Minister Jagdish Dewda praised Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026-27, highlighting its focus on Vikasit Bharat, welfare schemes, and infrastructure deve
Housing Minister Krushna Mahapatra's inspection leads to rapid park makeover in Bhubaneswar. In Cuttack, a mother bites son over studies. Deputy CM Parvati Parida enjoys religious tourism.
A woman in Ludhiana suffered a miscarriage after being brutally assaulted by her husband, police said. The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the BNS.
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 517 crore for Pune Metro project. Funds to prioritize Phase-I completion including Pimpri-Nigdi line and Swargate-Katraj tunneling. Phase-II expansion planned for 2026-27 fiscal year.
Former CM Kamal Nath and PCC chief Jitu Patwari criticize the Union Budget 2026, calling it directionless and ignoring common people, farmers, youth, and middle-class families.
A transgender woman was stabbed to death near Uttara Chowk in Puri district. Police are investigating, while the community protests at Capital Hospital demanding immediate arrest.
Residents and leaders in Prayagraj praise the Union Budget 2026-27 for its focus on religious tourism, MSME investment, and Tier-2 city development, calling it a step toward a self-reliant India.
The 16th Finance Commission's recommendations shift tax allocations, giving southern states Rs 18,330 crore more while Hindi heartland states face a Rs 17,338 crore dip in 2026-27.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Union Budget 2026-27 as 'Humpty Dumpty' budget with nothing for common people. Details on new tax slabs, price changes, and political reactions.
Karnataka state government employees' association plans a major protest rally to pressure Congress-led government for restoration of old pension scheme, with venue and date to be announced soon.
A four-month-old foetus was discovered abandoned near a residential flat in Penta Homes society, Zirakpur, sparking panic. Police have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those responsible.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced seven high-speed rail corridors in Budget 2026, including Siliguri-Varanasi-Delhi, to transform travel and boost regional integration.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya praises Union Budget 2026-27 as a roadmap for developed India, focusing on women empowerment, rural development, and economic growth.
Bhubaneswar is set to benefit from the City Economic Regions initiative announced in the Union Budget, with Rs 5,000 crore allocated per CER over 5 years to boost urban infrastructure in Tier II and III cities.
Political parties in Chandigarh have issued sharply divided responses to the Union Budget and UT Budget for 2026-27, with Congress and AAP criticizing allocations while BJP praises growth focus.
Karnataka LoP R Ashoka supports Union Budget 2026, saying it addresses everyday issues and encourages sandalwood cultivation, while criticizing CM Siddaramaiah's tax approach.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticizes Union Budget 2026, accusing the Centre of neglecting state's irrigation projects and financial needs in a strong political rebuke.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation initiates a comprehensive behavior change communication campaign to improve waste management and sanitation following a sharp decline in Swachh Survekshan rankings.
Panchkula district courts experience significant disruptions due to acute shortage of prosecutors, with five key positions vacant. The crisis increases workload, delays trials, and compromises legal efficiency across judicial proceedings.
Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria inspected key public sites in Chandigarh, reviewing maintenance and amenities. He directed upgrades to parks, community centres, and inaugurated a hi-tech nursery to boost urban greening.
Madhya Pradesh sees reduced yearly increase in central tax devolution in Union Budget 2026-27, with share percentage dropping from 7.850% to 7.347% for next five years.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation receives Rs 850 crore grant-in-aid for 2026-27, marking a 36% increase from current year. Funds to be released quarterly starting April, ending years of financial struggle.
Chandigarh's deputy commissioner office has established a special branch for grievance redress, resolving 757 complaints on issues like property, traffic, and healthcare.
A 45-year-old mother of three from Kanpur's Sadh area eloped with her 18-year-old neighbour. Police located them, but she refused to return to her husband and children despite pleas.
Clerks and steno-typists in Chandigarh have issued a contempt notice against the UT administration for allegedly failing to comply with a CAT order regarding pay scale revision.
The Ministry of Home Affairs' budget for FY27 increases by 5.69%, with major allocations for the Census, Intelligence Bureau, and border security, highlighting India's focus on data and internal safety.
Delhi Police have arrested two additional individuals in connection with a blackmailing scheme targeting traffic officers, bringing the total arrests to four in this ongoing investigation.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has praised the Union Budget 2024-25, calling it a people-centric and progressive financial plan that focuses on inclusive growth and development for all sections of society.
The Delhi Labour Department has issued an order to transfer all labour-related records to three newly created districts, aiming to streamline administrative processes and improve service delivery for workers and employers in the national capital.
The Delhi Police budget has been increased by 4.7% for the upcoming fiscal year, with the Finance Minister allocating ₹12,503 crore to enhance law enforcement capabilities in the national capital.