Andhra Pradesh government has invited global consultancy bids for Phase II master plan of capital city, targeting 16,000 acres land pooling for structured development including sports arena and airport.
India sees a significant drop in child marriages from 47.4% in 2005-06 to 23.3% in 2019-21, with education playing a crucial role in this positive trend.
India faces a delicate balancing act at Iran's Chabahar port, a strategic corridor bypassing Pakistan to access Central Asia and Afghanistan, amid complex geopolitical pressures.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at nine locations linked to the Luthra brothers and others in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire case that killed 25 people in December 2025.
Bombay High Court allows mother and son with Portuguese citizenship to reapply for OCI cards and get a hearing from FRRO Mumbai after their applications were initially rejected without proper consideration.
A crucial survey for the proposed Unity Mall in Panaji was postponed after Chimbel villagers demanded assessment of the entire 4.5 lakh sqm buffer zone, not just the 20,000sqm project area, citing wetland demarcation concerns.
A mentally challenged gangrape survivor in Goa alleges police pressure to favor the accused, consent to bail, and settle the case for money, raising serious questions about victim protection.
Panaji's smart city initiative targets 240 housing colonies for 16-way waste segregation in phases, with 35 already practicing it. The plan includes infrastructure setup, training, and digital payment systems.
A Goa court has discharged former minister Prakash Velip in a two-decade-old cooperative bank fraud case involving Rs 7.8 crore. The court cited lack of evidence and flawed investigation.
Seven village panchayats in Goa have received ISO certification for infrastructure and service delivery. Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho urges others to follow suit, with 41 more working toward certification.
Maharashtra State Women's Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar emphasized that meaningful social change requires men to transform their outlook towards women and women to support each other during a workshop in Kolhapur.
Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) secured an A+ grade in the 14th Annual Integrated Rating, scoring 89.22/100 and ranking 5th among state discoms and 11th overall among 65 utilities nationwide.
Two liquor smugglers transporting illicit alcohol from Daman to Gujarat were arrested in Nashik after allegedly trying to run over police officers at a checkpoint. The police seized liquor worth Rs 1.1 lakh and the SUV.
The Election Commission will publish a list of 1.5 crore voters with unmapped or logical discrepancies in Kolkata. Hearings will be held for corrections.
Kolhapur Municipal Corporation has witnessed extreme political instability with 49 mayors between 1978-2020. Ten mayors served less than six months, highlighting the city's turbulent civic governance.
Ukrainian, Russian, and United States diplomats convened in the United Arab Emirates for crucial discussions aimed at advancing peace efforts to end Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, with talks expected to conclude on Saturday.
The Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa has finally announced elections after nearly two years of delay, with voting scheduled for March 24. The council oversees legal practice in Maharashtra, Goa, and Union Territories.
A freight train carrying cement and fertiliser derailed at Rupsa junction station in Balasore district on Friday morning, briefly disrupting rail movement before restoration by afternoon.
Venezuela's Defence Minister alleges the US used Caracas as a laboratory for experimental AI-assisted weapons during the operation that captured Nicolas Maduro.
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired consultations with industry stakeholders and MLAs ahead of the 2026-27 Budget, promising to incorporate feasible suggestions.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed business adviser Varun Chandra as the UK's special envoy to the United States, a strategic move during ongoing diplomatic tensions over Greenland, NATO, and peace initiatives.
A bank manager was found hanging in his Motihari residence, with family alleging his wife killed him over her extramarital affair. Police are investigating all angles.
A family of three perished from suspected suffocation due to a charcoal stove in Vanaja village, Andhra Pradesh. Their daughter is critically ill. Police warn against indoor use of coal stoves.
BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh criticizes AAP for falsely claiming Arvind Kejriwal's acquittal in the liquor scam, clarifying the relief is only procedural.
Trichy's special women's prison, in partnership with CII, CII Foundation, and Titan Industries, inaugurated a 'freedom tailoring shop' to provide vocational training and income generation for inmates, supporting their families and post-release livelihood.
Odisha police have declared Nabarangpur district free from Maoist influence following the surrender of nine active cadres in Chhattisgarh, marking significant progress in eliminating Left-wing extremism.
Anakapalle district police arrested two fraudsters who used a fake audio clip impersonating the chief minister to cheat job aspirants of lakhs of rupees, promising government teacher posts.
The special MCOCA court in Beed has adjourned the hearing in the kidnapping and murder case of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh to February 7. Proceedings highlighted judicial delays as crucial digital evidence remains undisclosed to the defence.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve urges Maharashtra government to present a white paper detailing actual conversion of FDI announcements from Davos WEF over three years.
BMC's licensing department has filed police cases against unknown individuals for illegally placing banners on electric poles in south Mumbai. Civic staff removed 41 banners and warned of strict action against unauthorized advertisements.