Bhopal and Indore held their first weekly 'Jal Sunvai' water hearings, with hundreds reporting contamination, foul smells, and supply issues. Officials promise quick fixes for some complaints.
BKU Ekta Ugrahan continues its protest outside Bathinda DC office for the second day after jailed activist Shagandeep Singh was denied parole to attend his mother's cremation.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation holds Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation accountable for damaging a drainage line during cable work, demanding compensation for repairs.
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh welcomes the Bathinda Premier League, stating it will provide a significant platform for many aspiring cricketers to showcase their talent.
Bathinda and Gurgaon recorded identical lows of 0.6°C, becoming India's coldest plains cities. Dense fog and severe cold conditions grip Punjab and Haryana, with temperatures plummeting far below normal.
Thousands gathered at a Congress rally in Guru Harsahai, Bathinda, to protest against potential changes to MGNREGA, with leaders vowing to protect the scheme.
Mumbai BMC elections are on Jan 15, 2026. Learn how to check your name in the voter list online via SEC website, NVSP, or Voter Helpline App. Over 1 crore voters expected.
A major fire broke out at a Central Bank of India branch in Maur Mandi, Bathinda. Firefighters controlled the blaze; no injuries reported. Read details on the incident and response.
Candidates in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls ditch heavy meals for salads & smoothies to survive gruelling 15-hour campaign days. Discover their new energy food secrets.
Bathinda recorded a chilling 1.6°C as a cold wave tightens its grip on North India. IMD forecasts dense fog and severe cold conditions to persist. Get the latest weather updates.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticizes BJP, Congress, and SAD for engaging in divisive communal politics. He vows to protect Punjab's secular fabric. Read more.
North India faces a severe cold wave as Bathinda records 1.6°C and Hisar 2.2°C. Dense fog disrupts travel. IMD predicts no relief soon. Stay warm and check forecasts.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the rebuilt Multania railway over bridge in Bathinda and greenlit a new Rs 51 crore ROB at Janta Nagar. The projects aim to ease city traffic and boost connectivity.
Bombay High Court directs Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation to inspect and act on an alleged illegal structure linked to a former Shiv Sena corporator. The court order came after a petition by a political rival. Read the full details.
Ahead of key civic elections, the BJP takes strict disciplinary action, expelling 27 functionaries in Jalgaon and suspending 28 in Solapur for anti-party activities. Get the full details here.
A Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
Bathinda police serve hot Manchow soup and milk to personnel on PCR night duty as temperatures plunge to 4.6°C. A heartwarming gesture to keep them vigilant. Read more about this initiative.
59 out of 2,869 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra to be elected unopposed on Jan 15. State Election Commission clarifies polls cannot be held with NOTA as sole option, sparking debate.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation's purchase of branded cricket shoes for corporators sparks controversy. Mayor Pinki Soni approved only one pair, but officials tried for two. Read the full story.
A man and woman living together in Hisar died after jumping in front of a train. Police investigate the tragic suicide near Kalanwali bridge. Read the full details.
Power sector employees in Punjab protest against PSPCL land sale, draft Electricity Bill 2025, and delay in Ropar thermal units. JAC warns of intensified agitation.
Punjab BJP announces in-charges and co-incharges for key municipal corporations ahead of the upcoming elections. Get the full list of appointments and strategic insights.
Trade, transport, and farmer groups in Bathinda protest the AAP government's decision to build a new bus stand near a closed thermal plant, citing public inconvenience. Shops remain shut in solidarity.
Bathinda police, in a joint operation, arrested three suspects linked to the Arsh Dalla gang and recovered illegal weapons, averting a planned targeted killing. Read the full details.
Dense fog disrupts North India with zero visibility in Amritsar. IMD predicts cold wave conditions in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh from Jan 7-9. Get the latest weather updates and safety tips here.
Nine years after a car bomb killed seven, including five children, at a Punjab rally, the accused remain fugitives. The trial is frozen, exposing judicial delays. Read the full investigation.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's plea for exemption from personal appearance in a Bathinda defamation case was opposed by the prosecution, which sought bail cancellation. The case, filed in 2021, adjourned to January 15. Read the full details.
A severe cold wave tightens its grip on Northwest India with dense fog reducing visibility to near zero. IMD warns of plummeting temperatures until Jan 10. Read for detailed forecasts and safety tips.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.