Bengaluru Airport Rules Ease, Yet High Fares Pinch Travelers
Bengaluru airport has eased pickup regulations, but travelers face steep cab fares, with Uber, Ola, Rapido, and Namma Yatri charging high rates for rides to Indiranagar.
Category : State Politics
BWCC to Auction Properties Over Tax Dues on February 21
The Bengaluru West City Corporation will auction properties with outstanding tax dues on February 21, after serving notices and reminders to owners. This move aims to recover significant revenue for civic services.
Goa Fast-Tracks Safety After Temple Road Mishap
Authorities in Goa are implementing urgent safety upgrades on the road to Dattatreya Temple in Assagao following a near-fatal auto-rickshaw accident. MLA Delilah Lobo confirms crash barrier installation.
Bengaluru Garbage Crisis Sparks Political Clash Over Landfill
A blockade at Bengaluru's Bellahalli landfill has triggered a sanitation crisis, with garbage piling up across the city. The opposition BJP and ruling Congress trade accusations over mismanagement and political obstruction.
BSWML Reaches Out to Mahadevapura MLA Over Garbage Crisis
The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited has formally requested Mahadevapura MLA Aravind Limbavali to address the escalating garbage crisis in the constituency, highlighting public health risks and environmental concerns.
Bengaluru Hotel Fined Rs 1 Lakh for Waste Violation
A prominent hotel in Bengaluru has been penalized Rs 1 lakh by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board for failing to segregate waste as per municipal regulations.
Parrikar's Son Forms Alliance Against Monserrate in Panaji Polls
Utpal Parrikar, son of former defence minister Manohar Parrikar, has united with Congress members and former BJP figures to contest the Corporation of the City of Panaji elections against MLA Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate's panel.
Ex-MGP Leader Ketan Bhatikar May Join Congress in Goa
Congress insiders reveal former MGP functionary Ketan Bhatikar is likely to join the party soon. State Congress president Amit Patkar confirmed discussions about Bhatikar's entry, which will be reviewed with Ponda block workers.
Bengaluru Metro Slows Between Jayanagar-RV Road
Bengaluru Metro services have slowed down between Jayanagar and RV Road stations due to technical issues, causing delays and inconvenience for commuters on the Purple Line.
Prathmesh Gite Named Opposition Leader in Nashik Municipal Corporation
Shiv Sena (UBT) nominates Prathmesh Gite as the new leader of opposition in Nashik Municipal Corporation, with formal announcement expected this Friday. The move follows political realignment between BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
Kejriwal Holds Talks with Punjab Ministers in Delhi
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal met three Punjab ministers in New Delhi to discuss state developments and government schemes, with speculation about dera outreach and cabinet reshuffle.
Uttarkashi Residents Urge PWD to Stop Blasting Over House Risks
Residents in Bhatwadi, Uttarkashi, have called on the Public Works Department to cease blasting during tehsil building construction, warning of threats to nearby homes and demanding safer alternatives.
Ex-Punjab DGP Criticizes Congress 'Corridor Politics' in Punjab
Former Punjab DGP Mohammed Mustafa criticizes internal manipulation in Punjab Congress, alleging 'politics of the corridor' is strangling genuine 'politics of the field' through back-channel deals and organizational interference.
SAD Pledges to Stop Punjab Water to Rajasthan, End Gangster Culture
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal announced plans to divert Punjab's water from Rajasthan to local fields, restart the Rahat tax scheme, and combat drugs and gangsters if elected.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu's Anti-Congress Rant Fuels BJP Return Talk
Navjot Kaur Sidhu's scathing social media attack on Congress leadership intensifies speculation about her imminent return to the BJP fold, with analysts noting her strategic image reinvention.
Congress Leader Slams On-Stage Scuffle at UDF Yatra in Kerala
Senior Congress leader Mullappally Ramachandran stated that the public scuffle during the Puthu Yuga Yatra reception at Kuttiady should have been avoided, criticizing MP Shafi Parambil's reaction.
Odisha Discoms Collect Rs 500 Crore+ in Penalties
Power distribution companies in Odisha have amassed over Rs 500 crore in penalties from consumers for violations like delayed payments and meter tampering, as revealed in the state assembly.
Congress Expels Two Senior Bihar Leaders for Criticizing Party
The Congress party has expelled former MLA Chhatrapati Yadav and former research wing chairman Anand Madhav for six years for allegedly undermining party discipline and dignity after they criticized leadership over poor election results.
Odisha Assembly Adjourned Over Paddy Procurement Protests
The Odisha Assembly faced severe disruptions as BJD and Congress MLAs protested alleged paddy procurement mismanagement, forcing multiple adjournments. Opposition parties accused the BJP government of being anti-farmer.
Sunetra Pawar to Become NCP President on February 26
Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar will take over as the Nationalist Congress Party's national president on February 26, as announced by senior leader Praful Patel. This leadership transition follows the tragic death of her husband, former Deputy CM Ajit
Assam Congress Crisis: Gogoi vs Borah War of Words Escalates
Assam PCC chief Gaurav Gogoi claims defectors like Bhupen Borah become irrelevant in BJP, calling it 'old Congress.' Borah fires back, questioning Gogoi's authority as political rift deepens ahead of elections.
Assam Congress Walkout Over MLA Defections to Raijor Dal
Opposition Congress staged a dramatic walkout in the Assam assembly, questioning Speaker Biswajit Daimary's impartiality after two MLAs defected to Akhil Gogoi's Raijor Dal ahead of polls.
RJD MLAs Demand 85% Reservation, Spark Bihar Assembly Uproar
RJD MLAs created chaos in Bihar's legislative assembly, demanding reservation be raised to 85%. The Speaker rejected their motion, leading to protests. Other issues like migrant worker body transport and road construction were also debated.
Bihar Minister: No Farmer Denied Benefits Over Registry
Bihar Agriculture Minister Ram Kripal Yadav announced that no farmer will be excluded from government schemes due to lack of Farmer Registry registration. The state has issued 45 lakh farmer IDs under AgriStack and plans to establish 54 Bazar Samitis by 2
Bihar Prohibition Law Review Demanded by NDA Allies
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faces mounting pressure from NDA allies to review the state's decade-old total prohibition law, citing revenue losses and enforcement flaws. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and RLM legislators argue the ban disproportiona
JMM Accuses Congress, BJP of MCC Violations in Ranchi
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has filed a complaint with the State Election Commission, alleging that Congress and BJP-backed mayoral candidates are flouting the model code of conduct in Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections.
J&K Tourism Revival After Pahalgam Terror Attack
Jammu and Kashmir's tourism sector is rebounding with improved footfalls following government measures after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, though numbers remain below 2024 levels.
JMM Accuses Congress, BJP of MCC Violations in Ranchi Polls
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has accused ally Congress and BJP of flouting model code of conduct in Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections, urging state election commission to act on violations.
Meghalaya Budget Session Heated Over ILP Demand
The Meghalaya budget session witnessed intense debate as opposition demanded clarity on Inner Line Permit implementation, leading to verbal clashes and a brief adjournment.
AAP MLA: SGPC, Akali Dal Revelations 'Deeply Disturbing'
AAP MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar says former Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh's revelations about SGPC and SAD internal functioning are deeply disturbing, alleging land sales and contract fraud.
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