In a major political shift ahead of Bhiwandi's mayoral election, nine BJP councillors led by Narayan Chaudhary have distanced themselves from the party, aligning with the Congress-backed 'Bhiwandi Secular Front'.
A tragic accident in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, claimed the lives of four young men after their car rammed a cemented water tank and plunged into a canal. The incident occurred on February 19, 2026, with authorities investigating the cause.
Mayor Rouparani Nikam pledges to arrange a meeting with CM Devendra Fadnavis to discuss merging 18 villages into Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, citing development stagnation since 1946.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) officials revealed conducting 130 recruitment exams in the past two years, a significant increase from previous periods. The board attributes this to transparent practices and announced new tech measures including on
Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya asserts people will eat what they want, opposing only open beef sales, as TMC alleges BJP plans fish-meat bans.
Pune Cantonment Board has cleared salaries for permanent employees, but hundreds of contractual workers remain unpaid due to delayed grants from the Ministry of Defence, causing severe financial strain.
Villagers in Dumara, Ajmer, protested outside JLN Hospital demanding justice after former sarpanch Govind Ram Gujjar died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run attack. Police have arrested all accused involved in the incident.
The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra has formally cancelled a circular outlining the process for issuing caste validity certificates for the 5% Muslim quota, 11 years after the BJP-Sena government scrapped the reservation policy in 2015.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated corporator Shrinath Bhimale for the crucial PMC standing committee chairman position. With the BJP holding a two-thirds majority, his election is expected next week.
Former MP Syed Imtiaz Jaleel criticizes Maharashtra government for ending 5% SEBC quota for Muslims, questioning timing during Ramzan and urging clerics to lead reservation fight.
BJP has prepared a list of probable candidates for at least 35 seats in the upcoming Kerala assembly elections. Key leaders including Rajeev Chandrasekhar, V Muraleedharan, and K Surendran are set to contest from strategic constituencies.
Following heated exchanges in the Rajasthan Assembly, Speaker Vasudev Devnani directed the government to investigate alleged irregularities in food procurement for tribal hostels, including bypassing tender norms and price variations.
State minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil has issued a final warning to officials in Marathwada for not cooperating in issuing Kunbi certificates based on the Hyderabad Gazette, threatening action to speed up the process for Maratha reservation.
Pune city and Haveli taluka recorded the highest number of violations in government land leases, with 355 breaches detected in a district-wide survey. Officials have issued notices and plan strict action per regulations.
A tragic accident on the Gulabpura-Devli highway in Bhilwara claimed the lives of a father and son, with three others seriously injured when their Scorpio overturned while trying to avoid stray buffaloes during rain.
VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan confirms the Indian National Congress will continue in the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance in Tamil Nadu, addressing recent tensions over power-sharing demands and alliance stability.
AIADMK and DMK engaged in a heated debate in the Tamil Nadu Assembly over the 7.5% horizontal reservation for government school students in medical admissions, with both parties claiming credit for the policy.
A 22-year-old SFI activist and college student was found deceased at his residence in Kollam. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, with the body sent for postmortem.
Pune Municipal Corporation unanimously rejects 5% property tax hike proposal for next fiscal year. Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation also unlikely to increase tax due to administrative delays.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin urges constitutional amendments to decentralize powers, advocating for state autonomy and a federal coalition government at the Centre.
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticizes US trade agreement, alleges it harms local farmers. He also targets state government on MSP claims, pension cuts, law and order deterioration, and opposition targeting.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation officials face mounting pressure as they struggle to launch infrastructure projects under a Rs 135.85 crore central scheme with a March 31 deadline, amid contractor disputes and departmental delays.
The DMK and AIADMK engaged in a heated debate over Tamil Nadu's economy and rising debt during the interim budget session, with accusations of poor governance and central discrimination.
Illegal app-based bike-taxi services continue operating in Nagpur, raising safety concerns after a fatal accident. RTO actions against riders prove insufficient as the app remains active.
Vadodara BJP councillor Parakramsinh Jadeja declares he will not contest future elections, citing a desire to make way for the next generation of leaders.
Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan reviewed security and protocol arrangements for Haryana's budget session starting Feb 20, emphasizing discipline and convenience. INLD MLAs submitted 11 calling attention motions on issues like SYL canal and drug abuse.
Kerala's excise intelligence division has intensified operations ahead of legislative assembly elections, conducting 132 inspections that uncovered 142 cases involving drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products.
Naam Tamilar Katchi chief Seeman announces he will contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, with his constituency to be revealed at the party's state conference on February 21 in Trichy.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticized the Congress, INLD, and Birender Singh at a Jind rally, accusing them of vote-bank politics while showcasing BJP's Rs 1,000 crore investment and job creation efforts in Uchana Kalan.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP-led state government of failing to announce significant measures for specially-abled individuals in the latest budget, calling it 'completely disappointing'.