BJP Holds Akola Civic Body Amid Drama, Opposition Claims
BJP retains control of Akola Municipal Corporation as Sharada Khedkar elected mayor. Opposition alleges inducements and political manipulation in the closely contested election.
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AIADMK Councillor Walks Out Over Avadi Hall Court Conversion
An AIADMK councillor staged a walkout from the Avadi Corporation council meeting opposing the conversion of the Amma Marriage Hall into a temporary sessions court, citing public welfare concerns.
Delhi Cafe Shooting Accused Arrested After Police Encounter
Delhi Police arrested Mohammad Moin Qureshi for the Kabir Nagar cafe shooting. The accused fired at police during arrest in Timarpur and was injured before being hospitalized.
Calcutta HC Orders Bengal to Hand Over Land to BSF for Border Fencing
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to transfer land parcels to the BSF by March 31 for barbed-wire fencing along the India-Bangladesh border, citing national security concerns raised in a PIL.
Gujarat HC Stays Maintenance Notice to Chartered Accountant
The Gujarat High Court has stayed a notice issued by a conciliation officer to a chartered accountant in a maintenance case filed by his parents, holding the officer lacked jurisdiction under the law.
Musk Emails Show Interest in Visiting Epstein's Island
Newly released documents reveal Elon Musk's email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein about visiting his Caribbean island, contradicting Musk's previous claims of rebuffing such invitations.
DHS Audits Minneapolis Businesses Amid Immigration Tensions
The Department of Homeland Security is auditing employment records of Minneapolis-area businesses, including Hennepin Healthcare and Mischief Toy Store, amid heightened immigration enforcement conflicts and protests following fatal shootings.
Gorakhpur: Conman Robs Jewellery Shop Employee of Rs 9.5 Lakh
A daring daylight robbery occurred in Gorakhpur's Ghantaghar market where a conman posing as a police officer snatched Rs 9.5 lakh from a jewellery shop employee and escaped on a bike.
Nagpur's Hot Mix Plant Shuts for Maintenance After Overuse
Nagpur Municipal Corporation temporarily closes its upgraded hot mix plant at Wathoda for essential repairs after excessive production caused operational stress and pollution risks.
Punjab Congress 'Save MGNREGA' Rally Kicks Off 2027 Poll Campaign
Punjab Congress held a massive 'Save MGNREGA' rally in Ludhiana's Dakha, marking the start of their 2027 assembly election campaign. Senior leaders including Bhupesh Baghel and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring criticized BJP and AAP governments while vowing t
Mumbai ACB to Add BMC Officials in Rs 75-Lakh Bribery Case
Following Bombay High Court's intervention, Mumbai's Anti-Corruption Bureau will include three BMC officials as co-accused in a Rs 75-lakh bribery case involving illegal construction in Andheri.
Hooda Accuses BJP of Betraying Poor in Haryana
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda accuses BJP of cancelling ration cards of poor families after elections, citing 70,000 cancellations in six months and 14 lakh total in state.
Delhi: Illegal House of Criminal Family Demolished in Dabri
Municipal Corporation of Delhi and police jointly demolished an illegal construction belonging to a woman criminal with over 28 cases in Dabri's Uttam Nagar, targeting organized crime infrastructure.
Delhi Water Bill Penalty Waiver Extended to 2026
Delhi government extends late payment surcharge waiver on water bills until August 2026, providing relief to domestic consumers burdened by inflated dues. Over 3.3 lakh consumers have benefited, with Rs 1,500 crore in penal interest waived.
SC Orders Free Sanitary Pads, Separate Toilets in Schools
Supreme Court directs states and UTs to provide free sanitary napkins and gender-segregated toilets in all schools within three months, declaring menstrual hygiene a fundamental right.
Bajwa Seeks PM Modi's Support for Punjab in India-EU FTA
Punjab opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa has written to PM Narendra Modi, advocating for a cooperative federal approach to ensure Punjab benefits from the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, highlighting the state's export potential.
Delhi Court Refuses to Cancel Bail for Illegal Immigrant
A Delhi sessions court has refused to cancel bail for Bilal Hosen, a Bangladeshi illegal immigrant, stating that being an illegal immigrant alone cannot justify indefinite custody without evidence of bail misuse.
Gorakhpur: Woman's Murdered Body Found Under Bridge
The naked body of an unidentified 35-year-old woman was discovered under Bairghatta bridge in Gorakhpur's PP Ganj area, with police suspecting murder and body dumping to conceal identity.
Hooda Criticizes BJP on Haryana Debt, Water and Ration Issues
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticizes BJP government for rising state debt, SYL canal implementation failure, and alleged ration card scam in Haryana.
Kolkata Man Cleared of Fake Doctor Charges After 9 Years
Aradeep Chatterjee from Lake Town, Kolkata, has been fully exonerated by courts after facing allegations of being a fake doctor. Both criminal and money laundering charges have been dismissed, with frozen properties released.
Mumbai Power Outage: Western Suburbs Hit for 1.5-2 Hours
A widespread power outage affected multiple western suburbs of Mumbai on Tuesday evening, lasting up to 2 hours and impacting Adani Electricity and Tata Power consumers across areas including Andheri, Bandra, and Malad.
Madurai Shows Accident Cars for Road Safety Awareness
District Collector K J Praveen Kumar inaugurated an exhibition of accident-damaged cars at MGR Bus Stand in Madurai to promote road safety during the 37th Road Safety Month.
Chandrapur Mayor Election: Congress Leads but Needs Support
Chandrapur's mayor and deputy mayor election is set for February 10, with Congress holding 30 seats but needing 34 for a majority. Political negotiations intensify as BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT) vie for alliances.
Lokesh Alleges YSRCP's 'Drama' Over Tirupati Laddu Quality
TDP leader Nara Lokesh accuses YSRCP of politicizing Tirupati laddu issue, claims TDP ensured quality ghee supply while YSRCP ignored failed tests.
Haryana's Digital Farm Credit System to Simplify Loans
Haryana government introduces a transparent, technology-driven rural credit system linking agricultural loans directly with digitized land records, eliminating bureaucratic delays for farmers.
Lokesh Unveils Development Plans in Kakinada
HRD Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated infrastructure projects in Kakinada and outlined comprehensive plans for student development, flood forecasting technology, and industrial growth in Andhra Pradesh.
Naidu Inaugurates Rs 100-Crore MCH Centre, Stresses Philanthropy
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a Mother and Child Health Care Centre at Guntur Government General Hospital, funded by alumni donations. He emphasized reducing economic inequalities through philanthropy and community service.
Lokesh: TDP Cadre Must Counter Opposition with Data
TDP national general secretary Nara Lokesh emphasized using facts to counter opposition propaganda and strengthening party coordination during cadre training in Vijayawada.
Pawan Kalyan Warns Officials: No Tolerance for Negligence
Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan issued a stern warning to officials in Visakhapatnam, emphasizing strict action against negligence and failure to meet targets in government schemes.
Venezuela Criticizes US Cuba Sanctions, Warns of Crisis
Venezuela condemns new US measures targeting Cuba as punitive, warning of severe humanitarian consequences. The move follows Trump's order threatening tariffs on Cuba's oil suppliers.
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