The Union Budget 2024-25 emphasizes agri-tech, high-value crops, and diversification to boost farmer incomes and agricultural sustainability. Key initiatives include digital infrastructure and crop diversification.
Speculation mounts as Bikram Singh Majithia, a prominent SAD leader, awaits potential release from Punjab jail today, with legal proceedings and political implications under close watch.
In Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, police have arrested 23 individuals, including nine women, for blocking a national highway and allegedly attacking officers during a protest. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
The Telangana High Court has ruled that ensuring compliance with visa regulations is not coercive, denying relief to a Karachi-born Hyderabad resident who challenged police actions under new government guidelines.
India's inaugural bullet train project will pass through Bihar, connecting Varanasi, Patna, and Siliguri. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hails it as a transformative infrastructure development set to revolutionize regional connectivity by 2026.
The son of Baba Clothes shopkeeper in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal reveals they won't change the store name after harassment incident. Gym owner Deepak Kumar intervened when a mob demanded name removal.
The Right to Information Act, introduced in 2005, faces re-examination in the Economic Survey 2025-26. Congress calls proposed changes a 'murder' of the law after years of amendments that activists say have weakened its democratic accountability.
Three zonal traffic officials in Gurgaon were suspended after a surprise inspection by DCP Rajesh Mohan found violations including non-use of body cameras and improper vehicle registration.
Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrests two notorious murder and loot accused brothers in Ayodhya after they evaded capture for nearly a decade by living under fake identities as a tailor and delivery executive.
In a late-night operation near the Indo-Nepal border, police and SSB rescued three women and a minor girl from human traffickers, arresting two suspects. The victims were handed to an NGO for rehabilitation.
A 55-year-old school owner in Gurgaon died by suicide using an unlicensed pistol. Police recovered a note blaming his wife and her friend for mental harassment over property disputes.
Shivam Tripathi, nephew of BJP MLA Vinay Kumar Dwivedi, was found hanging in his Lucknow flat. Family alleges business partners cheated him, causing severe mental distress.
The West Bengal Assembly's vote-on-account session begins Tuesday, with key discussions on the interim budget and Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls ahead of April elections.
Samajwadi Party alleges BJP is misusing Form-7 to delete minority voters from electoral rolls in UP's Special Intensive Revision, citing specific cases and demanding ECI action.
Mumbai police register case against 75-year-old Agripada businessman, his 18-year-old granddaughter, and her minor friend after a high-end car crash in the coastal road tunnel injuring one person.
Union minister Anupriya Patel directs Apna Dal (S) workers to intensify voter outreach for upcoming panchayat and assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing grassroots mobilization.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sent a 25-member police team to Delhi to protect SIR victims' families, clashing with Delhi Police over security protocols and sparking political protests in Parliament.
The mysterious deaths of three people in Chhindwara from arsenic-laced pedas have been solved with the arrest of three family members seeking revenge over a marital dispute.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reiterated zero tolerance on crime, directing officials to take strict action against encroachers and land mafia during Janata Darshan in Lucknow.
Balrampur police arrested Varun Lath, proprietor of Shyam Pharma, for illegal sale of codeine-based cough syrup. The investigation has expanded to include multiple pharmacies suspected of manipulating sales records.
A Chandigarh district court convicted a 62-year-old man for sexual harassment, ruling that obscene gestures like flying kisses and winking violate a woman's personal dignity under IPC Section 354A.
Kerala High Court confirms procedural violations in Sprinklr data-sharing contract during COVID-19, directs action against officials for bypassing established government protocols.
AICC general secretary Avinash Pande alleges BJP is weakening MGNREGA, while Congress launches nationwide campaign to protect the employment guarantee law at Lucknow event.
Calcutta High Court directs West Bengal government to provide adequate security for political leaders' convoys following PIL by opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari alleging targeted attacks.
Deoria police have registered an FIR against former and current managers and three teachers of Shri Sarwar Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya for alleged fraudulent appointments. The accused have reportedly fled their homes after the case was filed.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath mandates a new seed policy focusing on high-yield, climate-resilient varieties. Plans include 5 Seed Parks, solar-powered irrigation, and intercropping to boost farm productivity and income.
The Congress party has urged the Centre to disclose full terms of the India-US trade agreement, raising concerns over market access, farmer interests, and alignment with Make in India after Trump's public announcement.
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has demanded justification from UPPCL for a 10% fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge in February, questioning expensive power purchases despite lower approved rates.
Uttar Pradesh government announces establishment of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Zones in all districts to link industrial growth with employment, skill development and entrepreneurship.
Animal welfare representatives and legal experts in Lucknow argue that relocating community dogs to shelters fails to address root causes of incidents, citing exaggerated reports and preventable rabies.