Lucknow Municipal Corporation addresses traffic congestion with 60 new parking facilities and daily anti-encroachment drives. Mayor Sushma Kharakwal directs officials for swift action on civic issues.
A Cambodian woman was detained at Lucknow's CCS International Airport after security found a banned satellite phone in her baggage. She was released after questioning revealed cultural differences in phone usage.
Protests by Gosikhurd dam project-affected families in Bhandara escalated into a confrontation with police on Republic Day, leading to a lathicharge after demonstrators blocked a national highway demanding rehabilitation.
BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran responds to DMK's 'makkar engine' criticism of Centre-state ties, promising election results will expose the real 'faulty' and 'broken' engines in politics.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced life insurance coverage for 1 lakh tribal women in Maharashtra, emphasizing healthcare and education as priorities for tribal development.
With municipal election dates announced, Congress, BRS, and BJP are preparing for a crucial political contest in Hyderabad. Parties are finalizing strategies, candidate selection, and campaign plans for the upcoming civic polls.
The central government has asked states including Telangana for feedback on supplying custom milled rice with maximum 10% broken content to FCI, down from current 25% limit.
A three-year-old girl in Mumbai's Vikhroli died after two loudspeakers installed for Republic Day celebrations toppled onto her. Police are investigating criminal negligence and safety lapses.
Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil announced that states will receive Jal Jeevan Mission funds only after demonstrating 15 days of continuous water supply. The Cabinet is likely to extend JJM till 2028.
A S Ponnanna cites Article 163, emphasizing the governor's constitutional duty to act on ministerial advice, except in discretionary matters specified by the Constitution.
The Election Commission of India has ordered the West Bengal government to cancel transfer orders of three IAS officers deputed as electoral roll observers, citing violation of protocol.
Deccan Herald, Prajavani, and Karnataka's Social Welfare Department organized a significant discussion titled 'Speech, freedom, state and Constitution' in Bengaluru, focusing on constitutional safeguards for freedom of expression.
The trial in the Kolkata law college gangrape case has been postponed as the court considers whether to record the survivor's statement first. Four accused face multiple charges including gang rape and voyeurism.
Bangladesh and China signed a defense agreement to establish a UAV manufacturing plant, enhancing Beijing's presence in the Bay of Bengal and challenging India's regional influence amid strained Dhaka-Delhi ties.
Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda instructs officials to fence all vacant government properties and submit details of action against illegal layouts on grazing land.
In a significant breakthrough, Delhi Police captured a wanted gangster after a brief but intense chase in the national capital, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat organized crime.
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Amritsar police have arrested three individuals and confiscated 795 grams of heroin. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat narcotics in Punjab.
India and the European Union have advanced major connectivity initiatives, including the IMEC Corridor, during high-level talks. The partnership focuses on digital, energy, and transport links to enhance global trade and sustainable development.
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed former minister Vinay Kulkarni's bail application in the Yogesh Goudar murder case, directing him to approach the Supreme Court instead.
The death toll from the boat capsize incident in Udupi, Karnataka, has increased to three as rescue teams recover another body. Search operations are ongoing for missing persons.
French lawmakers have passed a bill prohibiting social media use for children under 15, aiming to protect minors from online manipulation and excessive screen time.
Gujarat State Road Development Corporation launches major drive to clear 200 encroachments on Halol-Shamlaji highway near Shehra, improving traffic flow for pilgrims and tourists.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that public and legislator suggestions will shape the 2026-27 budget, with AI playing a key role. Over 9,000 suggestions have been received via an AI app.
A private bus overturned on Shivnagar Road in Jaisinghpur sub-division of Kangra district, injuring six children, a teacher, driver, and conductor. Police confirm brake failure as likely cause.
The Aam Aadmi Party announces its decision to contest upcoming municipal corporation elections in Panchkula, Ambala, and Sonipat, positioning itself as an alternative to BJP amid criticism of governance.
A 29-year-old woman in Ahmedabad has filed a police complaint alleging sexual assault by a hospital employee while she was semi-conscious in the ICU after an overdose attempt. The incident occurred at a Sabarmati hospital.
General Zhang Youxia, once considered Xi Jinping's most trusted military deputy, is under investigation for corruption and disloyalty, with allegations including leaking nuclear secrets to the US.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has declared that all 6,000 Gram Panchayats in the state will be renamed after Mahatma Gandhi. This announcement came during a protest against the scrapping of MGNREGA, where Congress leaders submitted a memorandum to
A cardiac patient and his brother died after their ambulance overturned near Niwaru Road in Jaipur. The accident occurred while the patient was being transferred for emergency treatment.
Former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi cautioned that holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies could dilute democratic accountability and undermine federalism.