Uttarakhand government forms expert committee to overhaul building bylaws following reclassification of entire state under Seismic Zone VI, aiming to enhance earthquake resilience and reduce disaster risks.
An Anganwadi supervisor in Ambala, Haryana, was arrested by the State Vigilance Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. The incident highlights ongoing corruption issues in public welfare schemes.
Child rights activists in Odisha allege no dedicated survey on child labor for a decade, despite 3,384 rescues under NCLP. Only 135 online complaints filed since 2017, with minimal prosecutions.
Defence Colony, one of Delhi's most coveted residential addresses, grapples with infrastructure challenges amid rapid urbanization while preserving its historic charm and community spirit.
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The Indian Navy's Short Service Commission Officer recruitment for 260 vacancies closes today, February 24, 2026. Candidates must apply via joinindiannavy.gov.in before the deadline.
Workers under the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme in Coimbatore staged a protest demanding a wage increase to ₹15,000 monthly, job regularization, and benefits like maternity leave and uniforms.
Residents of Ludhiana are facing severe garbage accumulation issues, leading to public frustration and health risks. The crisis highlights failures in waste management and demands urgent municipal action.
Goa Consumer Action Network launches a two-month consumer awareness drive across five talukas, focusing on rights under multiple acts and promoting complaint redressal mechanisms.
Uttar Pradesh will assess all 1,712 skill training providers based on targets met and trainee placements over three years, grading them A-D to allocate future targets and improve training quality.
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The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission's intensive employment campaign placed 1,162 persons with disabilities in diverse roles across finance, telecom, retail, and small enterprises, with salaries up to Rs 21,000 monthly.
Animal rights activists advocate for nationwide adoption of Lucknow's Animal Birth Control model, emphasizing sterilization, vaccination, and release as a scientific solution to reduce human-dog conflicts effectively.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' forum, featured on February 23, 2026, serves as a vital platform for public discourse, addressing key societal issues through diverse opinions and fostering community engagement.
Muskaan Foundation and Rajasthan Police organized a walkathon in Jaipur to raise awareness about pedestrian safety, with over 1,000 participants including police trainees and students.
Following the 2024 Rajendra Nagar flood that killed three students, Delhi authorities sealed 370 coaching centres and libraries for safety violations, issuing notices to 899 units. Basements were illegally used, lacking fire exits and compliance with buil
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The Finance Commission has acknowledged state concerns on fiscal federalism, but questions persist about whether its actions sufficiently address the deep-rooted challenges in India's financial governance structure.
Five family members found dead in locked house in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect financial distress and medical expenses for son's neurological illness as possible reasons.
A high-level committee in Chandigarh has inspected multiple sites for the proposed Mazdoor Bhawan, a dedicated facility for laborers, as part of the UT's welfare initiatives.
The Rajasthan SOG investigates alleged large-scale irregularities in the RGHS, with an audit flagging crore discrepancies in Sikar district. An FIR targets a diagnostic center and government doctors for inflated claims.
The Yogi Adityanath government has announced an 80% increase in honorarium for Shiksha Mitras in Uttar Pradesh, effective April 2026, bringing relief to nearly 3,000 educators in Prayagraj.
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The Uttar Pradesh government has increased the monthly honorarium for shiksha mitras from Rs 10,000 to Rs 18,000 and for anudeshaks from Rs 9,000 to Rs 17,000, benefiting over 1.67 lakh contractual educators.
Alarming data reveals a severe road safety crisis in Chandigarh, with one life lost on average every four days. Authorities are urged to implement stricter measures to curb this rising trend of fatalities.
Two children died after falling into open drainage structures in Patna, revealing systemic failures in enforcing safety protocols. Residents report hazards persist for years despite municipal guidelines requiring barricades and steel mesh.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces a new counselling-based system for appointments and transfers in the health department to eliminate corruption and warns against transfer agents.
A high-level panel in Delhi calls for national coordination on street dog management, emphasizing scientific sterilization over culling amid rising violence against animals and feeders.
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Thippampatti V Aruchamy, chairman of the Tamil Nadu Sanitary Workers Welfare Board, has mandated gloves and safety gear for sanitary workers in Trichy. He reviewed welfare schemes, distributed smart cards and aid worth over Rs 5 lakh, and inspected breakf
Odisha Public Service Commission introduces a third gender or transgender option in the OCSE-2025 application form, following OHRC directives. Deadline extended to Feb 27.
A comprehensive ethnographic study by Karnatak University highlights the persistent socio-economic challenges faced by the Nadaf/Pinjar community in Karnataka, recommending skill development and educational support.
A new report reveals that over 45% of individual donations in India are directed to religious bodies, with 42% going to beggars, highlighting patterns of generosity in the country.
Experts argue India needs an empathic mental health policy, digital literacy, and hygiene rather than knee-jerk bans to address social media challenges effectively.
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The Tatanagar railway administration demolished over 22 shops along the Kitadih-Golpahari stretch as part of the Tatanagar Junction redevelopment, following Jharkhand High Court orders.
