Senior leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui and several other Congress members have officially joined the Samajwadi Party in the presence of Akhilesh Yadav, marking a significant political shift in Uttar Pradesh ahead of upcoming elections.
Major updates from Chandigarh include political fragmentation within Akali Dal factions, a tragic incident in Kinnaur claiming four lives, and the establishment of the first AGTF police station.
Karnataka's Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka has accused the state government of betrayal for failing to clear pending bills of contractors, alleging financial mismanagement and political motives.
Former Bhiwandi mayor Vilas Patil has been arrested by Thane EOW in an 11-year-old land transaction case. The arrest disrupts ongoing alliance negotiations in the fractured Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation.
Key updates from Ludhiana: Cotton pact issues cause farmer distress, CNG truck blast scare triggers safety concerns, PSPCL shifts billing system, plus civic and political developments.
BJP leader Sunil Kumar demands a forensic investigation into an alleged fake transfer note linked to the Karnataka Chief Minister's Office, with a police case filed under forgery provisions.
V Sunil Kumar calls for forensic investigation into allegedly forged document linked to Karnataka CMO, raising concerns about administrative integrity and oversight.
A coach of the Katwa-Azimganj passenger train caught fire in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district. Officials confirmed no injuries, and the cause is under investigation.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema alleges Congress links in a drug consumption case in Kalanaur, intensifying the state's anti-drug campaign.
Residents of Urban Estate and Seed Farm in Kapurthala are demanding a separate ward for better civic amenities and representation in local governance.
West Bengal's electoral roll is set to decrease by at least 68 lakh voters, a 9% drop from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with exclusions due to discrepancies and ineligible entries. The final list will be published on February 28 after intensive revision.
In a surprise move, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin transferred ₹5,000 each to 1.31 crore women beneficiaries, totaling ₹6,500 crore, early Friday morning, stunning the opposition and bypassing Supreme Court scrutiny on election freebies.
The Syro-Malabar Church has condemned protests against Archbishop Pamplany regarding the unified Holy Mass implementation in Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese, citing phased rollout for ecclesial communion.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren directs forest officials to prevent human fatalities from elephant attacks after a tragic incident in Hazaribag district killed seven people.
Aam Aadmi Party leaders and workers staged a high-decibel drum protest at Ludhiana's mini-secretariat, demanding apology from Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa for allegedly inappropriate comments against Punjab minister Harbhajan Singh ETO.
The Maharashtra revenue department has recommended dismissing two officials linked to the Mundhwa land deal, invoking Article 311 to bypass departmental enquiry. Legal experts caution this is permissible only in exceptional cases.
State Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne announces a positive decision on farm loan waiver is imminent as the government's war room completes data scrutiny. The Pravin Pardeshi committee report is crucial for the final historic announcement.
Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring criticizes AAP government and BJP-led Centre for failing to curb drug menace following overdose death of graduate footballer in Amritsar.
Efforts to reunite fractured Akali factions face major obstacles as SAD (Reorganised) and SAD (Waris Punjab De) firmly reject unity under Sukhbir Badal's leadership, citing past controversies and demanding his exclusion from any alliance.
Residents in Ludhiana are mobilizing to challenge a government proposal to convert a primary school site into a residential complex, citing violations of educational rights and urban planning laws.
A viral audio clip alleging molestation by a panchayat president in East Midnapore's Contai has sparked a political storm, leading to his resignation from all party positions and calls for a police probe.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that degrees from UP's proposed forestry and horticulture university in Campierganj will ensure employment in India and abroad, while highlighting Gorakhpur's development.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Gorakhpur's fifth Kalyan Mandapam, highlighting the city's transformation into a development model with improved infrastructure and healthcare.
A tragic road accident in Bhawanagar, Kinnaur district, claimed four lives and left one injured on Saturday morning. The car fell into a gorge on the Jani link road, with victims identified and authorities investigating.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP for derogatory comments against Shankaracharya, calling it verbal violence and sin. He also targets UP government over Maha Kumbh 2025 death discrepancies and compensation issues.
Himachal Pradesh BJP president Dr Rajeev Bindal criticizes the state Congress government for financial mismanagement and political blame games, while presenting data showing increased central funds and questioning development outcomes.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces MSP for ginger, specialist hospital upgrades, CBSE school, and road projects worth Rs 32 crore in Sarahan.
Factional tensions within the Haryana Congress have flared up again due to alleged breaches of the party's photo protocol ahead of an event in Narnaund, Hisar district, raising questions about internal unity.
A major ₹52 crore flood protection project is now actively underway in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, aimed at safeguarding the historic town from monsoon-related disasters and enhancing local infrastructure resilience.
In a significant crackdown, Punjab Police confiscated 22.29 kilograms of heroin and arrested four drug peddlers, marking a major victory in the state's anti-narcotics campaign.