Mumbai witnessed 32 vehicle fire incidents from January 2025 to mid-February 2026, with two in early February alone. Experts cite electrical faults, often from rodent damage, as primary causes, endangering road users and causing traffic chaos.
A budget dispute has erupted within the Haryana Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, with allegations of missing CCTV footage adding to the controversy. The incident raises concerns over transparency and governance in religious institutions.
Authorities in Panipat, Haryana, have identified 10 accident-prone black spots on National Highway 44, highlighting critical safety concerns for motorists and prompting urgent calls for road safety measures.
A detailed analysis of the Ballygunge Assembly constituency ahead of the 2026 West Bengal elections, covering past winners, key candidates, and political dynamics in this crucial urban seat.
Several AIMIM workers, including former corporator Abul Hasan Hashmi, are resigning to join the ISLAM party, citing ideological differences and development focus. The move follows ISLAM's success in Malegaon municipal polls.
BJP and Shiv Sena are reportedly planning to split the two-and-a-half-year term of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar zilla parishad president, with BJP likely getting the first term following their alliance victory in recent elections.
Nashik Mayor Himgauri Aher announces a skill development university and road upgrades in industrial zones, with a dedicated budget for infrastructure starting 2026-27.
A minor avalanche struck the Bhaderwah-Pathankot road in Jammu and Kashmir, stranding vehicles. The Border Roads Organisation cleared the debris, restoring traffic with no injuries. Other news includes jaundice deaths in Haryana and Chinese military activ
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the state government to decide on implementing an optional online nomination system for elections within 60 days, aiming to enhance voter accessibility and modernize electoral processes.
Patwaris in Punjab's Muktsar district have refused to perform non-revenue duties, citing overwork and legal constraints, causing administrative disruptions.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) will hold an important executive meeting on February 19 to discuss key religious and administrative matters affecting Sikh institutions.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the 3rd Vikram Trade Fair in Ujjain, highlighting the city's surge in business, trade, and religious tourism, with Mahakal Jyotirlinga seeing record footfall and commercial revenue rising significantly.
Over 500 families in Madurai's Theerthakadu area, lacking electricity, water, and roads for decades, announce election boycott and plan to return land pattas in protest against systemic neglect.
Over 20,000 candidates have gathered at Chandrapur police ground for 215 constable positions. Officials emphasize transparency, safety, and humane arrangements, with strict protocols and medical support in place.
A tragic head-on collision between a two-wheeler and a van near Karumathur in Madurai has claimed three lives, including a seven-year-old girl. The victims were on their way to a hospital when the accident occurred.
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal alleges BJP twisted his comments on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan to create communal tension and divert from key issues like trade and Epstein files.
A 65-year-old farmer from Pachgaon village in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district died after consuming pesticide, reportedly driven to despair by repeated crop failures and financial strain over three years.
A devastating head-on collision between a two-wheeler carrying five people and a tourist van near Vilathikulam in Tuticorin has resulted in five fatalities, including two young children. Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced compensation for the victims
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar has strongly refuted allegations made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut regarding a dispute in Alibaug, terming them a politically motivated 'cheap stunt' aimed at gaining mileage.
A violent clash erupted in Pune between BJP and Congress workers over remarks about Shivaji and Tipu Sultan, leaving nine people injured, including police and journalists.
BJP's Bengal unit labels Trinamool's Yuva Sathi unemployment scheme a 'dole for votes' replica while gearing up for PM Modi's March Brigade rally and statewide rath yatra.
Nagpur's once-smooth roads now experience severe traffic congestion throughout the day, with major arteries like Wardha Road and Central Avenue clogged. Experts cite rising vehicle numbers, poor traffic discipline, and infrastructure issues as key factors
Nagpur City Police's constable recruitment drive has received 36,222 applications for 595 posts, with many candidates holding advanced degrees like MTech, LLM, and BDS, reflecting a preference for government job security over private sector employment.
The under-construction Besa-Pipla Road in Nagpur has become a daily hazard for commuters due to heavy traffic, sand spillage from trucks, and poor visibility, raising serious safety concerns despite recent funding boosts.
Samajwadi Party leader Lal Bahadur Yadav died instantly when a 1,000-kg high mast lighting pole collapsed onto his moving car in Pratapgarh's Antu area. The tragic incident has sparked local outrage over safety negligence.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee extended Maha Shivaratri greetings, detailing her government's 15-year effort to renovate and develop Shiva temples across districts to promote religious harmony.
After years of delays, Nagpur Municipal Corporation will restart demolition for Old Bhandara Road widening from February 16, targeting 337 properties with compensation paid.
The Congress legislature party in Madhya Pradesh will meet in Bhopal to plan its floor strategy for the Budget session, targeting the BJP government's alleged policy failures and public issues.
A wedding in Barabanki village ended abruptly after the groom was allegedly exposed as a former member of the transgender community, leading to the baraat returning without the bride.
Former BSP stalwart and Congress member Naseemuddin Siddiqui joins Samajwadi Party with wife and ex-MLAs. Akhilesh Yadav hails move as strengthening PDA for 2027 Assembly elections.