Following a large-scale protest, water resources officials have committed to releasing water from the Kabini reservoir to canals starting February 15, addressing farmers' demands for irrigation and lake filling.
Avadhoota Datta Peetham seer Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swami urged governments to prioritize alleviating farmers' hardships during a farmers' awareness march in Mysuru.
A Delhi court has directed police to file a status report on the investigation into a motorcyclist's death in an open DJB pit and rejected the bail plea of a sub-contractor, citing safety lapses and witness tampering risks.
Newly elected Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde commits to infrastructure upgrades, civic amenities, and openness to Opposition suggestions, emphasizing her role as a public servant.
Odisha completes 28,383 houses for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups under PM JANMAN by Feb 2026, with relaxed exclusion criteria to prioritize landless beneficiaries.
Odisha government launches Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana, providing free travel, accommodation, and food for elderly poor citizens to visit Puri temple. CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurates scheme starting from Nabarangpur district.
Vigilance officials in Odisha conducted raids at five locations linked to a junior assistant accused of misappropriating Rs 2.38 crore in government funds through salary fraud over eight years.
Across India's judicial landscape, thousands of children endure profound hardships as collateral damage of parental incarceration, facing stigma, poverty, and systemic neglect without committing any crime themselves.
A North Carolina sheriff faced embarrassment after being unable to answer a fundamental question about U.S. government branches during a legislative hearing, prompting criticism from lawmakers.
NTPC and Chicago's Clean Core Thorium Energy are developing thorium-based ANEEL fuel for India's Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors, enhancing energy security, safety, and reducing nuclear waste.
A proposed overseas trip by Congress MLAs to Australia and New Zealand has intensified internal divisions between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, amid speculation over leadership changes and taxpayer-funded junket concerns.
Gangtok faces acute water shortage due to inadequate winter rainfall, prompting authorities to restrict supply to once daily. PHED officials warn against wastage and urge conservation measures.
Tamil Nadu led with a welfare board for domestic workers in 2007, but central laws exclude them. Supreme Court notes state efforts but defers to legislation, leaving workers reliant on fragmented protections.
Mangaluru city police announces 30-day traffic diversions on NH 169 near Machoor Cross for road repairs. Heavy vehicles and light motor vehicles must follow specific alternative routes between Mangaluru and Moodubidire from February 12 to March 13.
The Enforcement Directorate has moved court to declare Nirav Modi's brothers and two others as fugitive economic offenders in the PNB fraud case, aiming to confiscate their properties under the FEO Act.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that only US President Donald Trump has declared India will stop purchasing Russian oil, with no such statement from Indian leaders. He emphasized Russia's readiness to deepen ties with India as it chairs BRIC
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan extends monthly financial assistance to 44 orphaned children in Pithapuram, ensuring education and livelihood support, including a new house and school admissions for two siblings.
A 12-hour Bharat Bandh in Odisha on Thursday, called by trade unions and Left parties, may disrupt rail, road traffic, banking, and government offices over labour codes and farmer issues.
Mumbai Mayor announces a crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi hawkers occupying city footpaths, while thanking BJP for selecting her as mayor after the seat was reserved for women from the general category.
AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal raised concerns in Rajya Sabha about deaths due to unbarricaded pits and manholes, citing recent cases in Noida, West Delhi, and Rohini. He called for legal provisions to hold public servants accountable for administrative apathy
Delhi Police interrogated two contractors for eight hours regarding Kamal Dhyani's fatal fall into an open DJB pit in Janakpuri. The victim's family demands accountability and strict action against those responsible for negligence.
The US claims India has begun reducing Russian oil imports under a new trade deal with PM Modi and President Trump, with tariffs lifted. India denies a full exit, citing energy security and market conditions.
The 87th meeting of the Brahmaputra Board convened in Shillong to discuss integrated water resources management, flood control, and erosion mitigation across northeastern states and West Bengal.
Commissionerate police in Cuttack arrested three individuals, including a couple, for drugging and robbing a victim at a hotel. Stolen gold, cash, and electronic evidence recovered.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurated 179 rural development initiatives worth Rs 546.79 crore. The launch included a conference on the new VB-G RAM G Act 2025, which replaces MGNREGA and increases employment days.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that only US President Donald Trump has claimed India will halt Russian oil purchases, with no confirmation from New Delhi. He criticized US coercive measures while highlighting strong Russia-India ties.
The North Eastern Council allocated Rs 5.69 crore for Meghalaya projects including school buildings, museum upgrades, and a hospital MRI machine. Additional funds supported road connectivity and regional initiatives.
Odisha's H&UD department signed an MoU with AIRAWAT Research Foundation, IIT Kanpur, to enhance AI-driven urban governance, focusing on planning, service delivery, and ethical AI applications.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee's witty 'call me darling' comment directed at Lok Sabha Chair Jagdambika Pal during the budget session sparked laughter in Parliament, highlighting a humorous exchange amid serious proceedings.
Delhi-based entrepreneur Jasveer Singh's US visa denial under Section 214(b) has gone viral, with his response questioning the fairness of immigration processes amid Trump's policies.