Kolkata witnesses a surge in Yuva Sathi applications as BJP prepares for upcoming elections. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee calls Tarique Rahman, while southern districts demand development. A walkathon raises public awareness on civic issues.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal will observe the death anniversary of socialist icon and former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur on Tuesday at Bapu Auditorium. Senior leaders including Tejashwi Yadav will attend.
The JD(S) announces a major party strengthening campaign in Mysuru district, led by youth wing chief Nikhil Kumaraswamy, amid tensions with MLA GT Devegowda and a focus on challenging Congress.
With assembly polls approaching, a Congress MLA in Assam has joined Raijor Dal, while others are rumored to defect, including three Hindu MLAs potentially aligning with BJP, amid strategic timing concerns.
Campaigning for Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections gains momentum as mayoral candidates from JMM, BJP, Congress and independents conduct bike rallies, padyatras and door-to-door outreach to connect with voters on civic issues.
Forest department intensifies surveillance in Belagavi's Club Road area after residents report leopard sightings, though officials confirm no evidence yet. Precautionary measures implemented for public safety.
The Trinamool Congress alleges the Election Commission's refusal to accept letters issued to beneficiaries is a BJP plot to disenfranchise legitimate voters in West Bengal, sparking a political row.
Telangana minister Tummala Nageswara Rao met Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu to discuss pending bifurcation matters, including border villages, cost-sharing for projects, and infrastructure development.
A paddy merchant in Hunasigi taluk, Yadgir district, purchased 12,921 packets of paddy worth Rs 1.93 crore from 40 farmers and absconded without payment, leaving them in financial distress.
Dakshina Kannada BJP leaders Sathish Kumpala and MLA Y Bharath Shetty call for IT Minister Priyank Kharge to apologize for labeling the district as 'communal' and hurting local sentiments.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya praised the state government's eviction drives, recovering 1.45 lakh bighas of land, and highlighted economic growth outpacing national averages. The assembly session began with opposition protests.
JD(U) MLA Niranjan Kumar Mehta and four others narrowly escaped serious injuries after a high-speed collision with a tractor on NH-31 in Khagaria district. Airbags deployed, limiting injuries to minor ones.
Assam Congress leader Bhupen Borah tendered resignation citing neglect, but suspended it after talks with Rahul Gandhi and party seniors. BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma invited him, adding political drama ahead of Priyanka Gandhi's visit.
Thousands of devotees visiting the historic Bhuban Hills Shiva shrine for Maha Shivaratri expressed serious concerns over the severely dilapidated Matinagar approach road, which remains in poor condition despite the annual pilgrimage influx.
A detailed profile of Assam's Bokajan Assembly constituency ahead of the 2026 elections, covering past winners, victory margins, party candidates, and key updates from the Election Commission.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to a hospital in Mohali after experiencing severe exhaustion, with his condition reported as stable and under medical observation.
ZPM legal board petitions Mizoram assembly speaker alleging MNF legislator Rohmingliana breached privilege by leaking committee report. MNF counters with claims of reporter victimization.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has unveiled a substantial financial assistance package worth thousands of crores for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to enhance roads, sanitation, schools, and civic facilities across the national capital.
G T Devegowda has been officially excluded from a JD(S) event, with his son taking an active role, marking a shift in his political involvement since the 2018 coalition government formation.
Karnataka SC ministers and Congress lawmakers have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah not to use SCSP/TSP funds for general sector guarantees, citing legal requirements for proportional budgetary allocation.
The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation council has rejected a Rs 600 crore PPP model for stormwater drain strengthening, casting doubt on flood prevention efforts and unfinished works across the city.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has announced a comprehensive budget of Rs 48,072.57 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year, covering infrastructure across multiple districts.
Tamil Nadu's housing minister confirms negotiations with Tasmac employees to prevent strike from Feb 17, while strongly refuting opposition's corruption allegations involving Rs 24,000 crore.
Sunetra Pawar, wife of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, is scheduled to be elected as the Nationalist Congress Party's national president on February 26, marking a significant leadership transition.
MDMK MP Durai Vaiko met DMK's Kanimozhi with demands to declare Trichy as Tamil Nadu's second capital, aiming to decentralize growth and improve infrastructure.
Trichy district administration has initiated land acquisition for service roads along the Trichy-Thanjavur national highway, addressing a 14-year-old demand. Compensation of Rs 8.5 crore has been awarded for two villages, with work progressing in seven ot
Congress leader V D Satheesan asserts that growing resentment towards CM Pinarayi Vijayan's government is causing CPM members to defect to the Congress ahead of Kerala elections.
A tragic elephant attack in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district has claimed the life of a 50-year-old labourer, highlighting ongoing human-wildlife conflict in the region.
Kalaburagi district administration, led by DC Fauzia Tarannum, is taking steps to address potential drinking water shortages this summer. With 170 villages at risk, officials plan to reserve 4 TMCft water and use borewells and tankers.
Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane confirms no permission for LED hoardings at Carter Road Promenade, issues stop-work notice. Residents and former corporator protest contract and maintenance costs.