A wild elephant blocked a government bus near Anchetty, Krishnagiri, causing a scare. The driver waited patiently until the animal moved. Locals urge forest officials to monitor elephant movement. Read the full story.
NITI Aayog approves Rs 1.64 crore for a Zero Waste Pineapple Innovation Hub in Assam's Cachar district to boost value addition, jobs, and sustainability. Read how this project will transform the local agrarian economy.
India now operates 132 Compressed Bio Gas plants with 920 TPD capacity under SATAT. Minister Puri also announced 50 new oil & gas exploration blocks to boost energy security. Read more.
Odisha plans its first-ever gold mine auctions in 2026. A committee meets Jan 3 to finalize the auction calendar for 49 mineral blocks, including two gold-bearing areas. Read more.
Trichy Corporation deploys a high-tech super sucker truck to clear sewer blocks, eliminating manual scavenging. Funded by the 15th Finance Commission, it promises faster, cleaner operations.
An 11-year-old girl suffered burns in Mangaluru after an SUV blocked her father's motorcycle. Police probe beef transport & alleged moral policing. Read details.
Odisha government will finalize auction details for 11 major critical mineral blocks on January 3. The move aims to boost India's domestic supply of strategic resources like graphite and nickel.
Trichy Corporation introduces a high-tech super sucker truck worth ₹3.7 crore to clear underground drainage blocks with minimal manual effort, promising cleaner streets.
Western Railway asks BEST to add bus services from Borivli to Churchgate & Virar due to train cancellations for maintenance blocks until Jan 18. Plan your commute.
The Kerala government's last-minute blocking of films from the International Film Festival has drawn sharp criticism, raising concerns over artistic freedom and intolerance. Read more on this developing story.
Telangana govt prepares to operationalise nine new Critical Care Blocks in district hospitals from January first week. This move aims to reduce referrals to Hyderabad and strengthen golden hour emergency care across the state.
Karnataka government awards crucial sewerage project for Jigani to tackle Hennagara lake pollution, following NGT's criticism over delays. Read the full story.
Goa plans to auction more mineral blocks after quantifying iron ore reserves. The state, restarting mining after a long hiatus, has operationalized 5 of 11 auctioned blocks and will export up to 25 MTPA of dump ore.
Russia blocks Apple FaceTime, citing misuse for terrorism & fraud. This follows crackdowns on WhatsApp, Telegram & YouTube. Details on the ban and its impact inside.
Russia has restricted Apple's FaceTime and other foreign calling apps. This move tightens control over digital communication. Read about the implications and global tech response.
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner announces laterite stone price drop from Rs 65 to Rs 45, with further reduction expected. 59 extraction permits issued to boost supply. Read for details on sand mining and road repairs.
Trichy district's two government colleges to get new academic blocks worth ₹13.6 crore, addressing infrastructure gaps after student protests. Construction begins this week.
Jammu makes history with its first limestone block auction today. Learn how this groundbreaking event will boost local economy and create new opportunities.
Pune Municipal Corporation initiates 2026 Population Census preparations by appointing 36 staff members and starting Enumeration Block demarcation across the city.
Coimbatore achieves major milestone with 10,000 household connections under Kuniyamuthur UGD project, transforming urban sanitation infrastructure.
Malerkotla administration initiates construction of specialized litigant blocks and additional rooms to enhance public service infrastructure and improve citizen experience.