A devastating fire in Kolkata claimed 11 lives with 23 missing after two warehouses operated without fire safety clearances. Fire Minister Sujit Bose confirmed inadequate safety measures and illegal worker accommodation.
The Uttar Pradesh BJP unit has adopted a cautious silence on the new UGC regulations addressing OBC discrimination, as internal dissent and political calculations create a delicate balancing act ahead of state elections.
BSP chief Mayawati extended Republic Day wishes while questioning if governments have delivered on constitutional promises of development and inclusive democracy.
Lucknow Development Authority's tableau on urban transformation secured first prize at Republic Day 2026 parade. Jan Bhawan Secretariat and UP Information Department placed second and third.
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy announces central government's plan to increase electric vehicle charging stations across India to reduce 40% pollution from public transport vehicles.
Families in Kolkata, Kanthi, and Kharagpur endure agony as 23 workers remain missing after a devastating fire at a decorator's godown and momo warehouse in Anandapur's Nazirabad.
Lucknow celebrated the 77th Republic Day with a grand parade featuring over 200 artists from nine states, tricolour dance by rehabilitated children, and military contingents. Governor Anandiben Patel unfurled the flag while CM Yogi Adityanath boosted mora
Kolkata Metro Railway receives CRS approval for a temporary solution to maintain Blue Line timings, enabling 98% operational accuracy after Kavi Subhash station suspension.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav unfurled the tricolour in Lucknow, calling on Indians to safeguard democracy and the Constitution on this unique 26/1/2026 Republic Day.
Two young friends died and two others were critically injured when their car veered off the Nagar-Kalyan highway near Otur, about 100km from Pune, in a pre-dawn accident on Tuesday.
Rahul Taru, a criminal with six offences, obtained a firearm licence in 2022 by tweaking his name and address. He was arrested for firing shots in Lonavla during an argument with his girlfriend.
A 29-year-old woman in Wagholi, Pune, stabbed her 11-year-old son to death and attempted to murder her 13-year-old daughter following a heated argument with her husband over his unemployment and drinking habits.
Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that one below-benchmark grading in APAR cannot derail promotion for officers with exemplary service records, citing constitutional principles of equal treatment.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has died after his charter plane crashed in Pune district's Baramati on Wednesday morning. The aircraft crash-landed with no survivors reported.
A police constable in Pune has been arrested for allegedly stealing Alprazolam drugs from a police storeroom. The drugs were originally seized in a raid and were being held as evidence.
Three individuals in West Bengal's Murshidabad, Malda, and North 24 Parganas districts have died reportedly due to anxiety over SIR hearing notices, highlighting the severe mental toll of documentation discrepancies.
Pune Rural police arrest sarpanch Sunita Chowdhari and son Rohan for allegedly abetting suicide of Dipti over dowry demands. Case registered after mother's complaint.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others killed in a plane crash near Baramati airport. The aircraft crashed during emergency landing attempt on Wednesday morning.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is feared dead after a tragic plane crash near Baramati. The incident has sent shockwaves through the state's political landscape.
A tragic plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, has claimed six lives, including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The incident occurred during a routine flight, sparking investigations into aviation safety.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and three others have died in a tragic plane crash in Baramati. The aircraft crash-landed while traveling from Mumbai to Baramati early Tuesday morning.
The Aam Aadmi Party is ramping up its grassroots efforts in Amritsar, focusing on door-to-door campaigns and public meetings to connect with voters well before the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
A Sub-Inspector from Amritsar was awarded the prestigious Chief Minister's Medal for outstanding service during the Republic Day celebrations, recognizing dedication to law enforcement.
Jalandhar police are strengthening policing by reviewing gun licences and launching youth education programs to prevent crime and promote community safety in the region.
A missing cook from Ludhiana has been discovered dead with his body parts severed, prompting a police investigation into the gruesome case. Authorities are working to determine the cause of death and identify any suspects involved in this shocking inciden
A chartered aircraft carrying NCP leader Ajit Pawar made an emergency landing at Shirdi Airport in Maharashtra due to technical issues. All passengers, including Pawar, are reported safe.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee emphasized that national peace and social harmony are crucial for economic growth and stability, warning against attempts to create unrest before elections.
Three men arrested in Noida for attacking a cyber cafe owner and stealing Rs 50,000. Victim alleges extortion attempt of Rs 5 lakh, but police call claim baseless. Incident caught on video.
West Bengal assembly's vote-on-account session has been postponed to February 3 from January 31 as MLAs are currently engaged in the SIR process, with the election year budget expected during the session.
The appointment of West Bengal's next police chief faces fresh uncertainty after UPSC challenged a CAT order in Delhi High Court, complicating the selection process ahead of key retirements.