ISLAM Party Wins Malegaon Mayor Post in Civic Polls
Shaikh Nasrin Bano of the ISLAM Party was elected mayor of Malegaon, with SP's Shan-e-Hind as deputy mayor. The alliance won with support from Congress and abstentions by AIMIM and BJP.
Category : Politics
Haridwar Teacher Booked Under Pocso for Alleged Child Assault
A schoolteacher in Roorkee, Haridwar, has been charged under the Pocso Act for allegedly sexually assaulting an 8-year-old student. The incident sparked campus tensions, with police investigation ongoing and no arrest made yet.
Coimbatore-Nagercoil Express Cancelled for Maintenance
Train No. 16322 Coimbatore-Nagercoil Express will be partially cancelled between Dindigul and Nagercoil on Tuesday due to track maintenance at Sholavandan Yard. The train will operate only up to Dindigul.
Man Arrested After Infant Dies in Home Delivery Attempt
A 35-year-old man in Tirunelveli was arrested after his newborn baby died during an attempted home delivery. The couple buried the infant before seeking medical help, leading to charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Surat's Rs 11,301 Crore Budget Boosts Welfare & Infrastructure
Surat Municipal Corporation's Standing Committee chairman Rajan Patel presented a revised budget of Rs 11,301 crore, up Rs 708 crore, focusing on property tax exemptions for widows, free bus passes for seniors, and major infrastructure projects.
Dehradun: Two Arrested for Attack on Journalist
Two men were arrested in Dehradun for allegedly assaulting journalist Hem Bhatt. Police say the attack stemmed from a road dispute, while the victim claims it was related to his work.
BRO Begins Renovation of Uttarkashi's Tambakhani Tunnel
The Border Roads Organisation has started the process to renovate the long-neglected Tambakhani tunnel in Uttarkashi, bringing relief to residents and travelers on the Gangotri National Highway.
Modi Praises Tamil Culture in Malaysia, Announces UPI Launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Tamil culture's global influence during a Kuala Lumpur event, announced UPI's upcoming launch in Malaysia, and revealed plans for India's first consulate there.
EC Allows Voter Enrollment via Form 6 After Final Roll Publication
The Election Commission announces a final opportunity for voters missing from Kolkata's electoral rolls to apply via Form 6, with 5 lakh electors facing deletion after skipping hearings.
Sonia Gandhi Slams 'Politically Motivated' Court Petition
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi has dismissed a criminal revision petition challenging a 2025 court order regarding her electoral roll inclusion in 1980 as 'frivolous' and an 'abuse of process'.
New Dehradun-Mussoorie Highway Approved, Travel Time to Drop to 30 Mins
NHAI greenlights a Rs 3,500 crore highway project featuring two tunnels to connect Dehradun and Mussoorie, reducing travel time from 90+ minutes to 30 minutes amid rising tourist traffic and environmental concerns.
PM Modi: Trust is India's Strongest Currency in Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Malaysia, highlighted India's transformation into a trusted global partner, citing trade deals and economic growth.
Govt Spends 41% of Major Schemes' Budget in 9 Months
Analysis reveals the government has utilized just 41.2% of the budget for 53 major schemes in the first three quarters of FY 2025-26, with revised estimates slashed to 74.4% of original allocations.
VMC Approves Rs 7,672 Crore Budget, Rejects Fee Hikes
Vadodara Municipal Corporation's standing committee cleared a Rs 7,672 crore budget for 2026-27, rejecting all proposed increases in service charges and administrative fees while reallocating funds across various civic projects.
Dindigul Police Arrest 3 in 11kg Ganja Bust
Dindigul police arrested two men and a woman for selling ganja on Bypass Road, seizing 11kg of the drug, two lorries, and an auto-rickshaw used in smuggling operations.
Fake Email Campaign Targets Junagadh Agricultural University VC
Junagadh Cyber Police have registered a complaint over a series of defamatory and threatening emails sent from a fake ID targeting the Vice-Chancellor of Junagadh Agricultural University and his son, with a former employee suspected.
Kolkata BLOs Face Extended SIR Hearings, Uncertainty
Booth Level Officers in Kolkata express exhaustion as the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls process is extended by a week, with pending tasks and anxiety over final voter lists.
Jamnagar Police Seize Rs 83L Heroin, Arrest Four Punjab Men
Jamnagar SOG arrested four Punjab residents and seized 418g heroin worth Rs 83.6 lakh in a hotel raid near Moti Khavdi village as part of anti-drug campaign.
33 Living Voters Declared Dead in Baduria, Sparks Protests
Protests erupted in Baduria after 33 living voters were allegedly declared dead via Form 7 applications. Political blame game ensues between Trinamool and BJP, with local administration launching a probe.
MMK Demands Five Seats from DMK for Tamil Nadu Polls
MMK leader M H Jawahirullah demands DMK allocate five seats for his party in upcoming assembly elections, up from two in 2021, while affirming alliance commitment.
Stalin Criticizes Union Budget, Calls Three-Language Policy a 'Sword'
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly criticized the BJP-led central government for neglecting the state in the Union Budget. Speaking at a DMK youth conference in Virudhunagar, he warned of electoral consequences and condemned Hindi impositi
Puducherry CM Highlights Govt Achievements for 2026 Polls
Chief Minister N Rangasamy asserts the AINRC-BJP coalition has exceeded its 2021 manifesto promises, citing job creation and infrastructure projects as key successes.
MLA Takes Son Inside Polling Booth, Violates Election Norms
A major controversy erupted during Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar's zilla parishad elections after Shiv Sena MLA Vilas Bhumre entered a polling booth with his 10-year-old son, allowing indelible ink to be applied to the child's finger. Election officials have
PMK Condemns TN Govt Crackdown on Midday Meal Workers
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss condemns Tamil Nadu government's crackdown on protesting midday meal and anganwadi workers, demanding immediate dialogue and fulfillment of their 13-point demands.
Teen Arrested for Stealing Temple Bells in Gujarat
Modasa Town police arrested an 18-year-old boy for stealing bells from two temples in Aravalli district, recovering 26 bells and broken pieces valued at Rs 60,000, along with a bike.
Vadodara ANTF Zone Office Inaugurated to Fight Drugs
DGP K L N Rao inaugurated the Vadodara Zone office of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force, highlighting seizures worth Rs 2,000 crore and plans for rehabilitation centers.
Maharashtra Village Boycotts Polls Over Bridge Size Demand
In a dramatic protest, all 466 voters from Both village and nearby hamlets in Parbhani's Selu taluka boycotted local body elections, demanding a larger bridge over the Karpara river than the one approved by authorities.
BJP Appoints New District In-Charges in Madhya Pradesh
The BJP has announced new in-charges for 62 organizational districts in Madhya Pradesh, following a high-level meeting. Key appointments include former MP Alok Sanjar and former minister Sudarshan Gupta.
Uttarakhand Road Accidents: 1,242 Deaths in 2025
Uttarakhand recorded 1,846 road accidents with 1,242 fatalities in 2025, up from 1,747 accidents and 1,090 deaths in 2024. Dehradun saw fewer accidents but more deaths, highlighting safety challenges.
India's Mega Rafale Deal: 114 Jets to Boost IAF Strength
India's Defence Acquisition Council is set to approve the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for Rs 3.25 lakh crore, with 80% to be manufactured locally. The deal aims to address IAF's squadron shortage amid rising regional threats.
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