The demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has created a significant leadership and ideological vacuum in Maharashtra's Mahayuti coalition, removing its most prominent secular voice who consistently balanced hardline positions.
A tragic accident in Panchkula's Morni area claimed the life of a 23-year-old student and left three others injured when their Mahindra Thar fell into a 100-foot-deep gorge early Wednesday morning.
Rajasthan Congress leaders allege BJP government deliberately postponing civic body elections, weakening grassroots democracy and halting rural development funds in Jaipur conference.
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission schedules new e-public hearing in Nagpur on February 10 for MSEDCL tariff review petition, raising consumer concerns about delays and repeated proceedings.
A leather budget bag approved by late finance minister Ajit Pawar will never reach him, symbolizing the abrupt end to his budget presentations in Maharashtra.
Punjab and Haryana High Court restrained Haryana government from cutting 12,000 trees in Rohtak's Sector 6, questioning environmental consequences and jurisdiction for hearing the matter.
Chandigarh Police informs Punjab and Haryana High Court that threat perception for INLD leader Abhay Chautala remains. WhatsApp threat call originated from London number, security intensified.
Ajit Pawar's address on ₹75,286cr supplementary demands during Nagpur's Winter Legislative Assembly marked his final constitutional appearance, showcasing his trademark candour and fiscal expertise.
Supreme Court examines whether affluent upper-caste individuals can convert to claim minority status for medical college admissions, dismissing a brother-sister duo's plea after scrutiny.
The BJP confronts rising upper-caste opposition to UGC caste bias regulations, challenging its two-decade strategy to broaden Hindutva appeal among backward classes, SCs, and STs.
Samajwadi Party's nationwide 'Vision India' summits face strategic review for Kolkata amid Bengal election sensitivities. Meanwhile, Shashi Tharoor's book launch event fuels speculation about Kerala political realignments.
In his last interview before the tragic crash, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar expressed his desire to reunite both NCP factions with blessings from his uncle Sharad Pawar, highlighting their enduring family bond despite political divisions.
Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli has established state and district-level committees to facilitate and monitor joinings from other political parties, approved in a meeting with CM Nayab Saini.
Tamil Nadu government has revoked the suspension of ADGP H M Jayaram, who was arrested for involvement in the kidnapping of a juvenile boy from Tiruvallur district in June 2025.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chairs HKKP meeting, directs establishment of organic certification labs and development of a 5,000-acre Smart Agriculture Zone to boost farmers' income through sustainable practices.
The town of Baramati plunged into mourning after Ajit Pawar's fatal plane crash. Residents, shopkeepers, and party workers united in grief, remembering his grassroots work and unwavering commitment to development.
Karnataka Legislative Council descended into chaos as opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy tore the Rule Book. Chairman Basavaraj Horatti intervened, calling it the Council's Constitution and demanding an apology.
The L-shaped flyover at Madhya Kailash junction in Chennai is set to open in early February, providing relief to commuters from Adyar, Guindy, and OMR. The project addresses major traffic bottlenecks and aims to streamline the flow of 11,000 vehicles per
Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee president Rao Narendra Singh warns that unseasonal hailstorms have severely damaged rabi crops, pushing farmers into economic crisis and demanding immediate government relief.
Kasimedu police arrested nine individuals, including a VAO's assistant, in a child trafficking case. A one-month-old boy was rescued from Erode after being sold for ₹3.80 lakh through illegal adoption.
A 60-year-old hotel owner from Vandalur, Chennai, who went missing after leaving for work, was discovered deceased in a temple tank. Police investigation reveals he suffered from liver issues.
A Chennai Pocso court sentenced a man to 25 years for sexually assaulting his niece and mandated long-term monitoring of the victim's welfare and academic progress.
Chennai customs officials arrested two first-time flyers from Kerala smuggling 10.75kg of hydroponic weed worth ₹10 crore. The duo was lured with free Bangkok trips and trained to evade detection.
Over 20 lakh Chennai residents who submitted Form 6 for voter enrollment face delays in receiving EPIC cards, with many lacking application status updates and encountering verification hurdles, raising concerns about voting eligibility.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar quietly backed Rs7-8cr civic works in East Nagpur between 2021-2025, challenging his image of neglecting Vidarbha. Party workers highlight visible infrastructure improvements.
A 61-year-old woman, Kamla Devi, was found murdered at her home in Khanda Kheri village, Hisar. Her son discovered the body, with gold chain and earrings missing. Police have registered a case.
Haryana Human Rights Commission condemns police investigation into two sewer worker deaths in Hansi as biased and aimed at shielding culprits, ordering re-examination.
Governor Haribhau Bagde inaugurated the Rajasthan Assembly Budget Session 2026, outlining key initiatives on water security, employment, and infrastructure development in Jaipur.
The sudden death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar creates uncertainty over Maharashtra's finance leadership ahead of budget session. Minister Ashish Jaiswal suggests CM Fadnavis as potential budget handler.
TGSPDCL issues show-cause notices to 60 engineers for approving electricity connections to buildings without valid occupancy certificates or failing to detect fake OCs in Hyderabad.