Kanpur's electoral authorities have disposed of 35,000 'No-Mapping' cases, identified 2.7 lakh voters, and issued 1.7 lakh notices. The final voter list, with 26 lakh existing voters, will be published on March 6.
The excise department has intensified enforcement against marriage palaces in Kharar and adjoining areas for serving liquor without valid permits, with a major inspection at a Banur venue.
Eleven Bangladeshi nationals were detained by police in Coimbatore for illegal stay and employment at a knitting unit in Manickampalayam. They have been sent to a refugee camp in Salem for deportation.
The Govt Railway Police has stationed a guard at Borivli general lock-up for Omkar Shinde, arrested for allegedly murdering a college teacher on a local train. The case involves a spat over alighting at Malad station.
Mohali Police intensified checkpoints, recovering Rs 80.9 lakh unaccounted cash from a Mahindra Thar near Bhagomajra village. Driver failed to explain source, Income Tax department notified.
Kalyanpur police in Kanpur arrested a man for allegedly posing as the district magistrate, exploiting a woman sexually and defrauding her of Rs 26.50 lakh and jewellery.
Mohali Municipal Corporation has deferred its door-to-door garbage collection and segregation project following a protest threat from sanitation workers' union over alleged stress-related death.
Tension gripped Kanpur's Kalyanpur area after a food delivery boy was injured in a bomb attack during a dispute over an order. One accused caught by locals, police investigation underway.
The Calcutta High Court has granted permission to the BJP for a protest march to Narendrapur police station on January 30, concerning the tragic deaths of workers in the Nazirabad godown fire incident.
A major pile-up involving multiple trucks and trailers occurred on Bundelkhand Expressway in Auraiya district due to zero visibility from dense fog, leaving two people injured and causing significant traffic disruption.
A 24-year-old woman in Kanpur was brutally attacked with a surgical blade after refusing a dinner invitation, sustaining multiple injuries just a week before her wedding. The accused has been arrested.
Direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been restored after a 14-year gap, marking a significant step in bilateral relations and boosting travel and trade opportunities.
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Martyrs' Day 2026, with diversions on key routes in the national capital. Commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.
The historic disagreements between Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar on separate electorates, Hinduism's role, and concepts of justice shaped India's foundation and continue to influence contemporary discourse.
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Central Railway's Nagpur Division awards contract to Bharat Cabs for station cab service after multiple failed attempts. Passengers still face inconvenience until major app-based platforms join.
Punjab government registers over 9 acres of land worth Rs 10.5 crore for Sri Guru Ravidas Bani Adhayyan Centre in Jalandhar, completing the process two days before PM Modi's visit to Dera Ballan.
UPPSC approves a scribe for a candidate with Writer's Cramp in the 2023 RO/ARO exam in Lucknow, following Allahabad High Court's order, with specific guidelines on qualifications and procedures.
A husband in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district rescued his wife from a tiger attack in Khutka forest. The woman suffered severe injuries and is undergoing treatment at a trauma centre in Gwalior.
Mohali police have identified two suspected assailants in the Gurvinder Singh murder case through CCTV footage along Airport Road, with SSP confirming major leads and imminent arrests.
Prayagraj police implement comprehensive zero-error security and traffic plan for Maghi Purnima snan on February 1, expecting 1-1.5 crore devotees with strict vehicle restrictions and 8-tier security.
Calcutta High Court hears BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's plea regarding Chandrakona incident; state assures no coercive action. Case adjourned to February 19.
Punjab government launches Rs 700 crore Next Generation Road Renovation Programme for Mohali to upgrade major roads, ease congestion, and enhance urban infrastructure with a 10-year maintenance plan.
Delhi Police SWAT commando Kajal, 27, four months pregnant, was allegedly beaten to death by her husband Ankur with a dumbbell during a dowry-related argument. Police add dowry harassment sections.
A Delhi court acquitted Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena in a 25-year-old criminal defamation case filed by activist Medha Patkar, citing failure to prove allegations.
A Delhi court has rejected bail pleas of three accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case, stating UAPA bail restrictions apply as allegations appear prima facie true.
Delhi government approves infrastructure projects worth Rs 728 crore for Trans-Yamuna region development, focusing on roads, drainage, and waterlogging solutions under CM Rekha Gupta's leadership.
New Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi, who began his political journey at age 10, outlines his vision for city development, financial management, and administrative coordination in an exclusive interview.
Prayagraj's Magh Mela witnesses overwhelming response to innovative transportation services. Over 3.24 lakh visitors use Rapido bike taxis, while 35,000 opt for pollution-free golf carts, easing crowd movement for record 18 crore devotees.
The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned a Rs 33.12 crore mini dam project on Prayagraj's Ghaghar drain to prevent recurring floods and waterlogging in Yamuna riverbank areas, with construction starting in February.