Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has formally requested the central government to reconsider the recent Namma Metro fare increase. He also called for restructuring the Fare Fixation Committee and exploring ways to rationalize fares for daily commuter
The Central Government cannot directly reduce Namma Metro fares in Bengaluru, only reconstitute the fare fixation committee. Any fare rationalization could cost up to Rs 400 crore annually, a burden falling solely on the Karnataka state government.
Bengaluru's chemists' association has implemented a strict ban on the unauthorized bulk sale of narcotic and habit-forming medicines, mandating verification of licenses for wholesale transactions.
A Naroda-based logistics company has filed a police complaint alleging an organized fraud scheme where high-value smartphones and smartwatches were replaced with dummy devices in Flipkart deliveries, causing losses exceeding Rs 4.3 lakh.
Second-term corporator Rouparani Nikam has been elected as the mayor of Kolhapur, filling a post vacant for five years. She announced a 'Mayor at Your Doorstep' initiative to address civic issues.
The Bombay High Court's Kolhapur bench has issued notices to authorities in a PIL seeking revival of Kalamba Lake and Panchaganga tributaries, addressing sewage discharge and heritage protection.
Navi Mumbai ACB arrested a Cidco assistant development officer and a middleman for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh for issuing a property transfer certificate in Sanpada.
AIADMK and BJP intensify criticism of TVK president Vijay after Madras High Court upholds Rs 1.5 crore IT penalty for undisclosed 2015-16 income, questioning his governance claims.
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) organized a solar awareness camp and loan mela in Bengaluru to promote rooftop solar installations, offering financial assistance and expert guidance to residents.
Congress expels former MLA Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu for repeated attacks on party leadership. She criticizes Rahul Gandhi on social media, praises BJP, sparking speculation of a political return.
Farmers from 25 villages met Nashik collector Ayush Prasad, opposing land acquisition for a 66km ring road. They fear livelihood losses, village disruption, and inadequate compensation ahead of the Kumbh Mela.
The BJP secured the mayor's position in three out of five municipal corporations in Maharashtra's Nashik division, with results declared in January. The party contested independently in Nashik, Malegaon, and Dhule, while forming alliances in Ahilyanagar a
A 25-year-old man's death in Janakpuri highlights Delhi's ongoing crisis of uncovered pits causing fatalities and injuries, with past judicial directives failing to curb the danger.
DMK and AIADMK leaders in Tamil Nadu have engaged in a heated exchange, accusing each other of copying welfare schemes and political strategies ahead of elections, with both parties claiming originality in their promises.
Following a fatal accident in Janakpuri, Delhi Jal Board suspends engineers and orders safety audits after failing to implement its own safety directives issued post-Noida drowning.
Relatives of Kamal Dhyani claim police failed to provide timely support during night-long search before his body was found. Police detail extensive measures taken to trace him.
A 38-year-old tourist from Delhi, Suraj Pal Singh, died under suspicious circumstances at a Dharamsala hotel. Police have initiated inquest proceedings under BNS Section 194 as the exact cause of death remains unknown.
The Kullu-Manali Left Bank road, damaged by rain and landslides seven months ago, remains in poor condition despite Rs 4 crore spent on repairs, causing traffic woes and impacting tourism.
Independent power producers and Central PSUs in Himachal Pradesh oppose the state's new land revenue levy on hydropower projects, warning of legal action and higher consumer tariffs.
The Himachal Pradesh government has executed a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring 14 IPS officers. Key changes include new postings for SPs in Shimla, Solan, Una, and Mandi, along with DIG appointments in cybercrime and prisons.
Haryana faces a severe groundwater crisis with 64% of blocks overexploited. Paddy cultivation and free electricity drive unsustainable extraction, threatening agriculture and drinking water. Policy must shift from supply-side solutions to demand managemen
An undertrial criminal escaped from police custody at Civil Hospital in Ludhiana while being treated for hemorrhoids. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to trace his route.
Kerala government discusses shifting to a five-day work week for state employees by extending daily hours. Health sector unions express reservations while most organizations support the proposal in principle.
Farmers in Vijayawada strongly oppose the expanded Outer Ring Road land acquisition, citing arbitrary width increases from 140 to 250 meters. They demand compensation based on open market rates, not registrar values, and consultation before any acquisitio
Thrikkakara Police have registered an FIR against BJP leader A N Radhakrishnan and three party associates for allegedly defrauding a woman in a half-price two-wheeler scam under the guise of a women's empowerment scheme.
Beed police prevented the marriage of a 16-year-old girl at Kapildhar Devasthan temple, registering a case against 68 people under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The minor was placed under Child Welfare Committee protection.
A private bus from Bengaluru to Kalaburagi crashed and caught fire near Nelamangala, leaving 30 passengers traumatized. While no one was physically injured, many lost cash savings and valuables worth lakhs of rupees in the blaze.
The UDF's statewide Puthu Yuga Yatra commenced from Kasaragod, with leaders criticizing the LDF government's financial failures and outlining comprehensive development plans for Kerala's future.
The Maharashtra government has reactivated the online e-KYC portal for Ladki Bahin beneficiaries to correct errors by March 31, allowing them to continue receiving Rs 1,500 monthly. This follows anganwadi workers' boycott of physical verification.
Justice Krishna Rao of Calcutta High Court has ordered an investigation into alleged manipulation of case listings after a pension matter mysteriously jumped in serial number overnight.