Highways Transform Bastar as Maoist Influence Declines

With Maoists at their weakest in Chhattisgarh, key highway projects are accelerating in Bastar's once no-go zones. This development brings connectivity, schools, and hospitals, but also alters traditional ways of life.

Kanpur Police Blackout Exercise Tests Emergency Response

Kanpur Commissionerate Police conducted a comprehensive blackout exercise under Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal's direction, testing coordination between police, administration, and emergency services during simulated power outages.

Migrant Workers Key to India's Growth: Mandaviya

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized migrant workers' crucial role in India's development at a national roundtable in Coimbatore, highlighting initiatives like One Nation, One Ration Card.

Kanpur Teenager Missing After Evening Walk, Police Search On

Neel Yadav, a 15-year-old boy from Kanpur, went missing on Wednesday evening after leaving home for a walk. Police have registered a case and formed multiple teams to trace him, scanning CCTV footage and monitoring his mobile phone.

Telangana BC Commission Flags 8 Winners with Fake Certificates

Telangana Backward Classes Commission has identified eight gram panchayat winners who allegedly used fraudulent BC certificates to contest reserved wards. The commission seeks government inquiry and stricter scrutiny for upcoming municipal polls.

2026 Houselisting Census: Digital Approach, New Questions

India's 2026 Houselisting Census, scheduled from April to September, adopts a digital-first strategy with mobile apps and self-enumeration. New questions cover internet use, cooking fuel, and assets, shaping policies like PM Awas Yojana.

Security Scare at NITI Aayog: Man Claiming PMO Link Detained

A man claiming to be a PMO driver sparked a security scare at NITI Aayog headquarters in Delhi ahead of Republic Day. Identified as Sanjeev Kumar, he was detained after a scuffle but released as no prohibited items were found.

Bawankule Proposes Nominated Members for Zilla Parishads

Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has proposed introducing nominated members in zilla parishads and panchayat samitis to leverage expertise for rural development, with CM Fadnavis responding positively.

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