Magh Mela's Bike Taxi & Golf Cart Services Hit Record Numbers

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.

Prayagraj Gets Mini Dam Approval to Tackle Yamuna Flooding

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.

Mangaluru Devotees Await Bridge, Use Pontoon for Nadupalli Uroos

Thousands of devotees visiting the 400-year-old Dargah Sharif at Rahmaniya Masjid on an island in Mangaluru depend on boats and a makeshift pontoon bridge due to the lack of a permanent bridge across the Nethravati river, despite years of petitions.

Punjab Police Bust Narco-Terror Module in Himachal Blast Case

Punjab Police, in coordination with Himachal Pradesh Police and central agencies, arrested two operatives of a Pak-ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International narco-terror module involved in the Nalagarh Police Station blast. An IED was recovered, revealing a

Trump Order on Cuba Oil, Mexico Stops Shipments

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed temporary suspension of oil shipments to Cuba, calling it a sovereign decision.

Punjab Speaker Seeks Arms License Validity in Chandigarh

Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting amendments to the Arms Act to allow Punjab arms licenses to be valid in Chandigarh, citing inconvenience for residents.

UP to Resettle 99 Hindu Families from East Pakistan in Kanpur Dehat

The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned a plan to resettle 99 Hindu Bengali families displaced from East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, in Kanpur Dehat district. They will receive 0.50-acre land leases for up to 90 years under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana.

WB Govt Seeks Revision of EC's Central Observer List

The Mamata Banerjee government has requested the Election Commission to revise its list of central observers, proposing alternative names for nine IAS officers including the Home Secretary, citing their crucial state duties.

Delhi Mourns Pilots Lost in Baramati Crash: Final Farewells

Families and friends gathered in Delhi to bid farewell to Captain Sumit Kapur and First Officer Shambhavi Pathak, victims of the Baramati Learjet crash. The tragedy claimed five lives, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

NCP Merger on Track, Announcement Was Planned for Feb 8

NCP factions were set to announce reunification on February 8, but Ajit Pawar's death delayed it. Leaders confirm the political process remains intact, aiming for Sharad Pawar-led faction to join the government.

Gandhi's Gram Swaraj Vision: Why Villages Still Struggle

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes MGNREGS name change, recalling Gandhi's Gram Swaraj. Decades after Independence, Indian villages face hurdles in achieving self-reliance despite policy efforts.

Delhi Police Saves Five in Paharganj Hotel Fire

Delhi Police personnel rescued five guests and evacuated several others from a four-storey hotel in Central Delhi's Paharganj after a major fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday.

EU Gateway Office Won't Fast-Track Indian Visas

The EU's new Legal Gateway Office in India will serve as an information hub but won't grant preferential visa treatment. Decisions remain with EU member-states under national laws.

Indore's 'Dancing Cop' Demoted After Misconduct Inquiry

Ranjeet Singh, the famous traffic policeman from Indore known for his moonwalking style, has been demoted from Acting Head Constable to Constable following a departmental inquiry into serious misconduct allegations.

Gas Balloon Blast Injures Family in Durg

A gas-filled balloon explosion near Jayanti Stadium in Durg district left a woman and her two children with critical burns. Police are investigating safety lapses.

Two Foetuses Found in Punjab Village Nullah

Residents of Rupana village in Punjab's Muktsar district discovered two foetuses in a nullah. Police and health officials are investigating to identify the mother(s) and circumstances.

UP Cabinet Passes Condolence for Ajit Pawar

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet passed a condolence resolution expressing deep grief over the sudden demise of Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a tragic air crash in Baramati.

Bengaluru Hoardings Return Sparks Safety Concerns

Civic activists in Bengaluru warn of clutter and safety risks as roadside hoardings make a comeback, with former corporator Padmanabha Reddy highlighting outdated necessity in digital age.

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