Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the Khurda-Balangir railway line will be fully operational by early 2025, highlighting budget allocations for agriculture, infrastructure, and women's empowerment.
Jharkhand's 2026-27 budget tabled by Finance Minister Radha Krishana Kishore sparks political debate. Opposition BJP terms it directionless, while ruling coalition hails it as inclusive and development-focused.
Jharkhand government announces Rs 361.67 crore allocation for tourism, art, culture, sports and youth affairs in Abua Dishom Budget 2026-27, focusing on eco-tourism infrastructure and sports development to boost employment.
Residents of Lalpur Futaha village in Dhanbad participated in municipal elections for the first time in 16 years after district officials promised to address their demand for panchayat inclusion.
Employees at the KSIC filature unit in T Narsipur, Mysuru, have halted production as the Karnataka CM decides to repurpose the land for a stadium, following a high-level meeting with ministers and officials.
Anushka, ABVP presidential candidate in Patna University elections, lodged a cyber police complaint after receiving obscene photos, videos, and threats on social media, alleging a plot to sabotage her campaign.
Rajkot's Jangleshwar demolition drive continues for second day, clearing 1,509 houses and 2,500 tonnes of debris. Properties of 11 history-sheeters targeted, with new road construction planned.
The Bihar Assembly unanimously passed the Civil Nyayalay Bill, 2026, replacing the 19th-century Bengal, Agra and Assam Civil Courts Act. Three other amendment bills were also cleared in a brief 24-minute session.
Patna authorities have issued a directive to enhance security at Anganwadi centers amid spreading rumors of child lifters. The order mandates strict supervision and identity verification to prevent potential abductions.
Right-wing organizations in Bagalkot are preparing for a protest on February 26, while police issue warnings and extend prohibition orders following stone-pelting at a Shivaji Jayanti procession.
Patna Municipal Corporation initiates a citywide repair drive to secure damaged manholes following recent child fatalities, aiming to replace 85,000 manholes and 65,000 catchpits with durable structures.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar attended the Police Week prize distribution, inspected a parade, and presented awards. He later visited a BJP leader's home for a shradh ceremony.
In a significant pre-election event, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal conducted an exclusive interview with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, discussing governance, development, and political strategies ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.
A tragic accident on National Highway 31 in Bihar's Bhagalpur district claimed four lives, including a six-year-old boy, and injured 11 others after a speeding bus collided with two smaller vehicles on Tuesday evening.
Congress leader Priyank Kharge criticizes BJP for accepting donations from beef exporters while labeling beef eaters as anti-national, highlighting political hypocrisy in Karnataka.
Odisha's per capita income surged to Rs 1,86,761 in 2025-26, growing faster than the national rate and narrowing the gap with India's average of Rs 2,19,575, according to the state's Economic Survey.
Candidates for librarian positions in Bihar protested in Patna, demanding recruitment for 10,000 vacant posts. They staged a symbolic sit-in with pillows and conch shells, highlighting delays of up to 17 years.
A large hoarding collapsed in Aiginia, Bhubaneswar, during gusty winds, killing a 38-year-old man and injuring others. The incident raises safety concerns, echoing past tragedies and prompting calls for structural audits.
Churachandpur observed a 24-hour total shutdown as thousands gathered to bid farewell to MLA Vungzagin Valte, who died from injuries sustained in a May 2023 mob attack in Imphal.
A BJP delegation from Chakma Autonomous District Council submitted a representation to Mizoram governor over alleged illegal erection of a boundary pillar by CYLA, warning it could disturb community harmony.
Former Karnataka CM M Veerappa Moily stated that first-time Congress MLAs have the right to seek ministerial berths based on merit, while urging internal resolution of power-sharing disputes to ensure government stability.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema questions Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini's repeated visits to Punjab, alleging a growing drug menace in Haryana under BJP rule.
Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath visited Mahakalipadpu to address water stagnation at railway underbridges and contamination of historic Moilykere lake, promising comprehensive solutions.
Malegaon Mayor Nasrin Shaikh accused BJP's Kirit Somaiya of engaging in 'cheap and dirty politics' during Ramzan, blocking his entry to the civic office. Somaiya claimed delayed birth certificates were fake and a security threat.
Chhattisgarh unveiled a Rs 1.72 lakh crore SANKALP budget prioritizing Bastar and Surguja with infrastructure, welfare, and security measures, aiming for Maoist-free development.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that NDA partners will finalize their coalition for state assembly polls before the election schedule is declared, with candidates to be decided by mid-March.
Senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel launched a sharp critique of the Chhattisgarh budget, calling it a bundle of hollow announcements lacking vision and seriousness, while comparing it to AI-generated content.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reignited his feud with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, suggesting he should head the India-Pakistan parliamentary friendship group. The Congress accused Sarma of running a malicious campaign.
Asom Gana Parishad president Atul Bora discusses the party's focus on winnable seats for the upcoming Assam assembly elections, with alliance negotiations pending and expectations of a mid-March poll announcement.
In Assam's Cachar district, unidentified individuals used an excavator to remove a statue of Jawaharlal Nehru, sparking outrage. Police are investigating with CCTV footage.