Samajwadi Party and Congress MLAs staged a sit-in protest outside the Uttar Pradesh legislature, targeting the BJP government on inflation, unemployment, and alleged irregularities in electoral roll revision.
BJP emerged as the largest party in Maharashtra's zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections across 12 districts, nearly doubling its seat count from 2017. NCP and Congress saw significant declines in their traditional rural strongholds.
A school teacher in Nadia was arrested after villagers accused him of selling his deceased mother's eyes. He claims legal donation with documentation, amid a land dispute.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the BJP-led NDA government for Parliament adjournment, alleging avoidance of China border discussions and questioning India's territorial integrity since 2014.
Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh has ordered companies to complete water supply to all households in Bundelkhand and Vindhya within 30 days, threatening contract termination and FIRs for non-compliance.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announces the state's first Economic Review presentation in the Assembly, highlighting UP's transformation into a revenue surplus state and appealing for constructive legislative dialogue.
Four police personnel, including an officer in charge, were injured after allegedly drunk youths attacked them at a cremation ground in Haroa. Five arrests made following the violent incident.
Sonbhadra Police's Special Operations Group mistakenly detained an innocent youth at Payagipur crossing, leading to massive public protest and traffic disruption before verification revealed the error.
A Ghaziabad court has sentenced Shamshad alias Raju to life imprisonment for murdering his wife in 2021, relying heavily on the eyewitness account of her adopted teenage daughter. The court ordered 90% of a Rs 1.06 lakh fine as compensation to the girl.
A mentally disturbed ex-waiter from Pune, now in Delhi, triggered a major security alert by falsely accusing his former employer of involvement in a bomb blast case, sending multiple agencies on a fruitless search.
An eight-year-old boy, Ritik, was killed in Etawah after a speeding car hit his bicycle, dragged him for nearly 500 metres, and fled. Police are scanning CCTV footage to trace the driver.
State minister Chandrakant Patil says zilla parishad and panchayat samiti election results prove opposition MVA lacks real presence in western Maharashtra. He denies BJP engineered defections, criticizes opposition, and addresses Pune's traffic and water
NCP leaders described the zilla parishad and panchayat samiti election results as a tribute to late Ajit Pawar, while BJP claimed a significant rise in seats. Prime Minister Modi lauded the ruling alliance's win in Maharashtra.
The Nationalist Congress Party secured 51 of 73 seats in Pune Zilla Parishad elections, riding a wave of public sympathy following Ajit Pawar's tragic plane crash. The victory marks their fourth consecutive term controlling Maharashtra's wealthiest rural
Beneficiaries of Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin scheme in Pune continue to face technical hurdles in correcting e-KYC details, with many unable to access the portal or get help from helplines, delaying payments for months.
Pune traffic police announce a Rs 50,000 annual reward for citizens reporting the most traffic offences through the PTP app, with 1.80 lakh violations uploaded so far.
In a special meeting, Congress and NCP withdrew their candidates, allowing BJP's Manjusha Nagpure and RPI's Parshuram Wadekar to be elected unopposed as Pune's mayor and deputy mayor, ending four years of administrative rule.
Kolkata police seized properties worth Rs 10 crore belonging to a relative of expelled TMC leader Humayun Kabir in a drug trafficking case, sparking political accusations of conspiracy.
A 9-year-old girl was chased by 10 stray dogs in Dombivli's Palava township. While rescued by a security guard, jurisdictional disputes between KDMC and Khoni gram panchayat hinder sterilization efforts.
A company linked to Parth Pawar contests a stamp duty payment notice in the Pune land deal controversy as the deadline nears, with officials warning of potential property seizure.
BJP MLA Maithili Thakur has publicly questioned her own government's Health Minister over the deplorable state of a hospital in Bihar, highlighting issues like lack of beds and doctors.
A 25-year-old biker in Delhi died from traumatic asphyxia after falling into an uncovered DJB pit. Police issue non-bailable warrants against contractors, while a laborer faces judicial custody for failing to report the incident.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor attributes the India-US interim trade agreement to the strong personal relationship between PM Modi and President Trump, highlighting enhanced bilateral ties and economic momentum.
The MMRDA has directed a contractor to repair and reconstruct newly built cement roads in Ulhasnagar worth Rs 52 crore after complaints of substandard work. Cracks and defects, including animal footprints in concrete, were found on key stretches.
A 22-year-old man in Basti staged his own kidnapping due to mental stress from Rs 1 lakh debt and family issues. Police investigation using CCTV and witness statements uncovered the hoax.
Sashastra Seema Bal arrested two Nepali nationals at the Rupaidiha checkpost in Bahraich, recovering gold and diamond jewellery worth crores allegedly stolen from Hyderabad, before they could flee to Nepal.
A primary school teacher and booth level officer in Bagdah attempted suicide, with family citing severe mental stress from Special Intensive Revision duties as the cause, sparking a political debate.
The Unnao rape survivor expressed relief after the Supreme Court rejected expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar's bail plea in her father's custodial death case, urging justice and a death penalty.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a time-bound action plan to develop eco-tourism as a major source of employment, environmental conservation, and economic growth, emphasizing private sector participation and sustainable infrastruct
Bengal BJP seniors will meet the party's election management committee next week to discuss the primary candidate list. State president Samik Bhattacharya and other leaders have raised concerns about possible deletion of Hindu voters during the ongoing sp