BJP Fields 76 Women in Mumbai BMC Polls, Exceeds Quota
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
Actor Ashish Vidyarthi and wife Rupali Barua were hit by a speeding bike in Guwahati's Zoo Road area. Both are stable. The rider was found intoxicated. Read for details.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance kicks off BMC election campaign from Uddhav Thackeray's Worli bastion. CM Devendra Fadnavis launches scathing attack on Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Key political battle heats up.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray unveils manifesto for BMC polls, pledging one lakh affordable homes, tax relief, and a 24-hour city. Read the key promises.
The Congress-VBA alliance faces a major setback ahead of Mumbai BMC polls, struggling to find suitable candidates for 16 key seats. Read about the internal challenges and political implications.
Mysuru Palace and Zoo witnessed a massive influx of over 4.38 lakh visitors during the 10-day year-end holiday season, including foreign tourists. Discover the festive highlights and numbers.
Patna ushered in 2026 with massive celebrations. Over 8.5 lakh devotees visited Mahavir and Iskcon temples, while parks and Patna Zoo saw thousands. Discover how the city celebrated.
BJP denies BMC election tickets to nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators. The move to bring in new faces triggers mixed reactions, with some joining rivals. Read the full story.
As Mumbai's BMC wards are reserved for women, political families field wives, raising questions about true empowerment. Read the full analysis of dynastic politics in local elections.
Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.
Bihar's Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary gets NTCA's in-principle approval to become a tiger reserve. The move aims to boost big cat conservation and eco-tourism. Read more about the state's new wildlife initiatives.
Prakash Ambedkar's VBA could not find candidates for 16 of 21 Mumbai BMC seats allotted to it, handing them back to Congress. The alliance denies any rift, but the move may reshape the electoral battlefield. Read the full analysis.
Mumbai's K-East ward, contributing Rs 526 crore in property tax, grapples with severe civic issues like water cuts, traffic jams, and subway flooding. As BMC polls near, residents hope for change.
Ludhiana Zoo's tiger safari is set for a comeback in 2026 with a new breeding pair from Maharashtra. Read about the revival plan and the zoo's journey.
Kolkata Traffic Police conducted dry runs to decongest hotspots like Alipore Zoo and Victoria Memorial ahead of New Year's Eve. Key changes include new diversions and Park Street restrictions. Read more.
BMC announces online admissions for 22 popular CBSE, ICSE, IB & IGCSE schools from Jan 1, 2026. With 2,262 seats, a transparent lottery system will ensure fairness. Apply now!
Mumbai Congress announces first list of 87 candidates for BMC polls amid ticket denial unrest. The list includes kin of senior leaders. Get the latest political updates.
BJP quietly issued AB forms post-midnight for BMC polls, avoiding a formal list. The strategy, causing internal dissent over ticket distribution to newcomers and denial to seniors, reveals party unease ahead of crucial Mumbai civic elections.
Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park in Ranchi deploys extra police, adds ticket counters for Dec 31 & Jan 1 rush after seeing 15,000 visitors last Sunday. New animals added this year.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP reveals its first candidate list for the crucial 2026 BMC elections, naming 37 aspirants. Get the full list and analysis of the party's Mumbai strategy here.
Patna's major tourist spots like the zoo and Eco Park are set for New Year crowds with revised ticket prices and special arrangements. Discover the new attractions and closures for Jan 1.
As Patna's temperature dips to 10°C, the zoo deploys heaters, UV lights, special diets & mustard oil massages to protect its animals. Discover the unique winter protocol.
Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park in Chhatbir gears up for winter with tailored diets, heating, and enclosures for over 1,300 animals. See the zoo's proactive measures for animal wellness.
Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park deploys tailored winter care—heaters for carnivores, jute nests for birds, husk beds for herbivores—ensuring no animal suffers in the biting cold. Explore the full safety playbook.
Kolkata Police gears up for New Year's Eve with over 3,500 personnel, drone surveillance, and special traffic plans after weekend crowds flood city hotspots. Get details on restrictions and arrangements.
Kolkata Police gears up for New Year's Eve with a massive traffic plan after weekend crowds flooded hotspots like Alipore Zoo and New Market. Get details on deployment and restrictions.
Mysuru Zoo's six-year-old African hunting cheetah, Bruke, succumbed to meningitis in a tragic early morning loss. Read details on the incident and its impact.
A female bear that mauled a woman in Chamoli's Pokhri area in November has been tranquilised after a challenging rescue operation. The victim survived a night in freezing conditions. Read the full story.
Explore the fierce debate on the future of Indian zoos. Are they vital for conservation or outdated prisons? We examine the ethics, science, and public opinion.
Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad alleges massive corruption in BMC works, citing a Rs 5,000-crore PAP scam. She claims public funds are being looted since 2022. Read the full chargesheet details.