The BJP recorded a 10.5-percentage-point jump in seat share across Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporations, marking its strongest civic performance yet with significant gains in MMR and Marathwada.
Municipal election results in Vidarbha show a fragmented verdict. BJP strengthens hold in Nagpur but faces setbacks in Akola, Amravati, and Chandrapur. AIMIM makes debut with 21 seats.
Akola Municipal Corporation elections result in a hung house with BJP as largest party but lacking majority. Congress revival and smaller parties' gains set stage for coalition talks.
Odisha government directs all departments to use Odia language for official work from block level upwards. Minutes, notices, ads must be in Odia; bills, websites in both Odia and English.
MAIT clarifies there is no government mandate requiring companies to share source code with testing labs under ITSAR, addressing recent reports about draft document views.
Madurai traffic police create a unified Internal Complaints Committee to address workplace safety for all 22 women officers. A proactive step for a secure work environment.
Bangladesh expresses readiness to deploy troops as part of an international force in Gaza post-war. Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud confirms the offer, awaiting UN mandate.
Heera Nagar police in Indore arrested a habitual offender for stealing 5G equipment from mobile towers. Stolen goods worth Rs 9.30 lakh and the scooter used in the crimes were recovered. Read the full story.
The Indian government will mandate Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication devices to alert drivers about nearby vehicles in real-time, aiming to drastically reduce accidents. Learn how this tech works.
Imran Khan's PTI alleges a supporter was killed in a Punjab crackdown. The party plans a massive protest on February 8 against the 'stolen mandate' from the 2024 polls. Read the full report.
Karnataka govt mandates all educational institutions to adopt Supreme Court's 15-point mental health guidelines within six months. Includes mandatory counsellors, safety measures & anti-ragging cells.
RJD alleges Venezuela-type electoral fraud in Bihar 2025 polls, rejects NDA's historic mandate. Party dares govt to hold ballot paper elections. JD(U) hits back sharply.
Wipro has updated its hybrid work policy, requiring employees to be in the office for 6 hours a day, three days a week. This follows similar moves by Infosys and TCS. Read the full details and industry implications here.
Wipro's new hybrid work policy requires employees to be in office for at least 6 hours, 3 days a week. Non-compliance will impact leave balance. Details inside.
Gujarat govt finalises Water Reuse Policy 2.0, mandating industries, civic bodies & real estate to use treated water. UDD to monitor, aiming to boost reuse from current 1000 MLD.
Delhi High Court's verdict removing mandatory class attendance for law students ignites debate on academic standards, faculty roles, and the irreplaceable value of classroom teaching in the AI era. Read the analysis.
ICAI defers Phase IV of Peer Review Mandate to Dec 31, 2026, offering relief to CA firms. Learn what this means for firms auditing PSU banks & multi-partner units. Plan your compliance now!
Maharashtra's tribal development department mandates TET for in-service Ashram school teachers with over 5 years left. They must clear the exam by September 2027 or face termination.
India proposes ABS mandate for two-wheelers under 125cc from Jan 1. Industry pushes back, suggests cheaper CBS. We explain the safety trade-off and potential price hikes.
An analysis warns President Trump's second term is dismantling US rule of law, with defiance of courts and laws raising risks of authoritarian power and political violence. Read the full report.
TikTok's parent ByteDance is reportedly budgeting 100B yuan for Nvidia H200 AI chips in 2026, a major jump from 2025. This comes as China pushes for local chip reliance and ByteDance develops custom GPUs.
India's top two-wheeler manufacturers urge govt to reconsider blanket ABS rule citing cost, supply issues. Clarity elusive days before Jan 1, 2026 deadline. Read more.
From Amazon to Meta, 2025 witnesses a massive corporate U-turn as companies mandate a full-time return to office. Experts declare the remote work war over, with flexibility now a perk for top talent only. Read the full story.
Dell tightens return-to-office rules, demanding sales staff work 5 days a week onsite. New policy ends flexibility for parents, causing disruption. Read the full story.
Three men will stand trial in February for stealing valuable heritage items from the French President's Élysée Palace. Discover the details of the high-profile theft and its implications for national security.
Saudi Arabia mandates all employers to pay domestic workers via official channels from Jan 1, 2026, ensuring transparency and timely payments. Learn how this protects workers' rights.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring alleges AAP manipulated the rural mandate, calling their victory 'stolen glory'. Get the full political analysis here.
Thieves stole advanced medical instruments from a closed hospital in Hansdiha, Dumka. The theft was discovered during geo-tagging. Police investigation is underway. Read more.
India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution to renew UNRWA's mandate for three years, supporting humanitarian aid in Gaza. Read the details and India's diplomatic stance.
The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, formalised on Jan 22, 2024, culminated a 30-year journey involving 5 Prime Ministers. Explore the political and historical saga behind India's landmark temple.