Madurai district collector K J Praveen Kumar told Madras High Court that prohibitory orders in Thiruparankundram were issued to maintain law and order due to large gatherings, not to defy court's Karthigai deepam lighting directive.
Nashik Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri directs departments to complete all underground utility digging on 19 major roads by February end ahead of 2027 Kumbh Mela road construction.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will restart his district tour from Wednesday, focusing on campaigning for February 11 municipal elections covering 116 municipalities and 7 corporations.
TVK president Vijay, at the party's second anniversary, positioned his party as the primary opposition to DMK in Tamil Nadu, drawing comparisons with MGR's early struggles and dismissing AIADMK's relevance.
A scheduled caste man in Madurai alleges his 18-year-old lover was murdered by her family over caste opposition to their marriage, while police investigate conflicting suicide claims.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals only 24% of required land acquired for Tamil Nadu railway projects, stalling key developments. He announces massive funding allocations and station upgrades under Amrit Bharat scheme.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy asserts that all individuals involved in wrongdoing must face legal inquiries, challenging BRS leaders' portrayal of KCR as Telangana's father and highlighting past treatment of statehood activists.
Following the deadly Nampally furniture showroom fire that killed five, Hyderabad fire officials have launched rigorous citywide inspections targeting fire safety violations.
Bikkumalla Manjula, mother of Galwan Valley martyr Colonel Santosh Babu, is contesting municipal elections as BRS candidate in Suryapet, promising to continue her son's legacy of service.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao accuses Centre of ignoring Hyderabad's life sciences sector while allocating funds elsewhere, criticizes rising national debt and welfare cuts.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directs Congress leaders to aim for 90% seats in upcoming municipal elections, emphasizing candidate selection based on surveys and local manifestos.
Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, officiating jathedar of Akal Takht, expresses concern over police and Punjab govt's haste in 328 missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops case, warns against politicization.
Telangana High Court directs authorities to maintain status quo on waqf properties including dargah, mosques and graveyard affected by NH-44 elevated corridor project in Hyderabad.
Farm unions in Punjab are set to launch a major agitation to protect the state's water resources, demanding government action on water conservation and equitable distribution.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema criticizes the Union Budget 2024-25, alleging it undermines the state's development and fails to address key issues like GST compensation and fiscal support.
Himachal Pradesh confronts a significant 20% decline in total revenue receipts, raising concerns over fiscal stability and governance amid economic pressures.
Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM announces the state will lose Rs 10,000 crore annually due to central policies, impacting development and welfare schemes.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan announced the party's decision to make martyr fund details public while condemning expelled leader V Kunhikrishnan's allegations as baseless during LDF rallies.
The prolonged deadlock within Chandrapur Congress over mayoral election may be resolved following high command talks in Delhi. Senior leader Vijay Wadettiwar said clarity will emerge after meeting with KC Venugopal.
Bengaluru North Corporation has sealed two paying guest accommodations in the city for violating regulations, highlighting ongoing enforcement against illegal PG operations.
A devastating LPG cylinder explosion in Bengaluru resulted in the tragic deaths of three family members, highlighting urgent safety concerns in urban households.
Bengaluru's Malleswaram area will introduce a pay-and-park system on its congested roads to manage traffic and parking issues, aiming to improve urban mobility.
Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board issues demand notices up to Rs 1 lakh to property owners, who claim penalties were imposed without prior warning about revised rules.
The Bengaluru Information Commission has issued a directive to the Electronics City Industrial Township Authority, mandating the disclosure of Public Information Officers within one month under RTI provisions.
BMC's B ward carried out an anti-encroachment operation on Mohammed Ali Road and Ibrahim Merchant Road, clearing illegal shops, sheds, and abandoned vehicles to ease traffic and pedestrian movement.
Former MLA Avinash Chander played pivotal role coordinating PM Modi's Dera Sachkhand Ballan visit, highlighting BJP's political outreach to Punjab's Dalit communities through Ravidasia connections.
BJP finalizes Shrichand Tejwani as mayor candidate for Amravati Municipal Corporation, marking first Sindhi community mayor in Maharashtra. Mahayuti coalition secures strong majority.
The BJP is set to secure 11 out of 16 seats in Nagpur's Standing Committee, leveraging its 102 corporators in the 151-member House. Congress gets 4 seats, AIMIM 1, with formal nominations on February 6.
A tragic accident in Kanpur's Chakeri area claimed the lives of a couple when a speeding loader hit their motorcycle. The man died instantly while his wife succumbed to injuries during treatment.
Uncertainty surrounds the Nagpur mayor's tenure duration as BJP, with 102 corporators, debates between a full 2.5-year term or splitting it into two 1.25-year stints amid numerous women aspirants.