India's shift towards the metric system, known as Metric Raj, aims to standardize measurements nationwide, impacting trade, education, and daily life with significant economic and cultural implications.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reveals US aims for a peace agreement with Russia by June. The report includes global updates on Tibet, India crime, and disasters.
Shiv Sena's Nashik city unit chief Praveen Tidme expresses strong resentment after being overlooked for deputy mayor post in favor of recent recruit Vilas Shinde, questioning party loyalty values.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticizes Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy for alleged appeasement politics, warning it threatens social harmony ahead of urban local body elections.
State Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif defended senior NCP leaders Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel, asserting party autonomy and discussing Sunetra Pawar's oath-taking timing after Ajit Pawar's death.
A Kolkata Police detective department study found that nearly one-third of recent thefts in the city involved maids, servants, or caregivers, highlighting critical gaps in background verification and agency oversight.
BRS leader KT Rama Rao alleges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy is a 'BJP man' wearing Congress mask, urges voters to see his 'real face' in municipal elections. Criticizes Congress for neglecting development.
For the first time, no wolf litter was recorded this season at Karnataka's Bankapur Sanctuary as leopards have taken over the habitat, raising concerns about predator dynamics and conservation efforts.
The Supreme Court has directed Doon Valley Stone Crusher to approach the Uttarakhand High Court regarding a stay on operations near Song river, citing it as the appropriate forum for relief.
In Maharashtra's local elections, brides, grooms, newlyweds, and supercentenarians over 110 years old demonstrated civic duty by voting before or after their ceremonies.
A tragic accident in Kolhapur's Rajarampuri area claimed the lives of a 66-year-old man and his 27-year-old daughter, with four others injured after a speeding SUV collided with three two-wheelers.
All 2,195 voters in Balgavde village, Sangli, abstained from zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections to protest the felling of 5,500 trees for a solar power project, highlighting a major environmental and governance conflict.
Chennai motorists face narrowed roads and slow traffic for another year as CMRL aims to complete 40km of elevated corridors by March 2027, with 90% of elevated alignment operational soon.
Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy alleges the BJP-led central government is intentionally discriminating against Telangana by failing to fulfill promises under the AP Reorganisation Act.
Weekend traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway remains severely congested due to election-related travel and heavy vehicle movement, causing delays of over an hour for commuters.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy pledges large-scale infrastructure and irrigation projects for Rangareddy, Vikarabad, Mahbubnagar districts, including Godavari and Krishna waters, while accusing former CM KCR of neglect and corruption.
The Tamil Nadu forest department incinerated 233 pieces of ivory weighing 206 kg in Gummidipoondi, following a Madras High Court directive to prevent theft and ensure proper disposal.
A 15-year-old boy working at a food stall was found dead with head injuries near Shri Yantra Temple in Haridwar. Police suspect murder as investigation continues.
Uttar Pradesh STF arrested Manoj Kumar for allegedly impersonating an Intelligence Bureau deputy director to pressure officials and extort money for personal and public work in Bijnor.
Moradabad district administration orders inquiry into alleged financial irregularities in the Chief Minister Samuhik Vivah Yojana after 37 ineligible couples were identified in beneficiary lists during a mass wedding event involving 1,600 couples.
New Kolhapur Mayor Rouparani Nikam urges citizens to bring Re 1 pens instead of expensive garlands, with donations to benefit municipal school students. She also launches monthly public outreach initiative.
Banjara Hills police register extortion case after complaint alleges ₹3 crore demand to withdraw PIL. Accused allegedly threatened to file more petitions if payment not made.
Residents in Himachal Pradesh's Palampur area report cracks in their homes due to unauthorized blasting activities, raising safety and legal concerns.
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shanta Kumar expresses concern over the deteriorating decorum and quality of debates in the Lok Sabha, calling for urgent reforms.
A former MLA in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, has voiced strong opposition to the installation of smart power meters, raising concerns about the government's intentions and potential impacts on consumers.
Sonia Gandhi has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking dismissal of a revision plea alleging irregularities in her electoral roll. The case involves claims of discrepancies in her voter registration details.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur praised PM Narendra Modi's leadership for India's historic progress, citing achievements in infrastructure and welfare during a Himachal Pradesh event.
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama did not address Donald Trump's racist social media post depicting them as apes, instead sharing encouragement for Team USA athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The AI-generated video sparked bipartisan con
Gopichand Katragadda explores how India's Republic is best understood as an ongoing dialogue between generations, with diverse strands coexisting within families and society.
The Bengal CEO's one-week extension of SIR hearing deadlines led to scenes of urgency and exhaustion across Kolkata centers, with voters rushing to correct electoral discrepancies.