The Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation presents a surplus budget of Rs 67.8 lakh for 2026-27, with major allocations for road development, water supply augmentation, street lighting, and sewerage system modernization in Salt Lake and Rajarhat areas.
Prayagraj records impressive 8.83% GST growth during Magh Mela, surpassing national average. Collections rise from Rs 262.72 crore to Rs 285.91 crore year-on-year.
Tamil Nadu government introduces a one-time regularization scheme for excess and illegal quarrying, effective from 2015, with penalties up to five times seigniorage fee. Activists demand withdrawal and criminal action.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore for advanced road-sweeping and litter-sucking machines to tackle winter air pollution, targeting congested areas and narrow lanes.
The Mira-Bhayander flyover on Metro Line 9 will undergo a mandatory third-party road safety audit before phased opening. Initially, it will operate with one lane each way beyond Golden Nest Circle due to pending land acquisition.
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has formally objected to the Supreme Court collegium's proposal to appoint five retired judges on an ad-hoc basis, citing concerns over merit and constitutional procedure.
A special Pocso court in Berhampur sentenced a 26-year-old man to life imprisonment for sodomising and murdering his four-year-old distant relative in Ganjam district in 2023.
MCG announces progress on Gurgaon's 40 worst sewer trouble spots, with 12 fully completed and 28 ongoing. Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya aims to finish all projects by April or May.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao claims municipal election results reflect growing public dissatisfaction with Congress government and renewed confidence in BRS as principal opposition force.
A Deccan Herald editorial cartoon titled 'Let India Awake' offers a satirical perspective on contemporary political and social issues in India, using visual metaphors to provoke thought and discussion.
A summary of the key opinion pieces from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' section on February 14, 2026, focusing on governance, public policy, and national issues.
The Union government has informed Tamil Nadu that it cannot approve the Rameswaram passenger terminal project under Sagarmala due to current fiscal constraints, halting plans to resume ferry services to Sri Lanka.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation presents a Rs 111 crore deficit budget with Rs 6,000 crore expenditure, emphasizing road repairs, waste management, and water supply upgrades ahead of assembly polls.
The BRS party secured around 717 of 2,582 municipal wards in Telangana's urban local bodies, winning 13 municipalities outright and emerging as the single largest party in 10-15 others.
Congress secured a landslide victory in Telangana's urban local body elections, winning 83 of 116 municipalities. BJP emerged as single largest party in Karimnagar and Nizamabad corporations, while BRS faced major setbacks.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Trichy International Airport late Friday night for BJP events in Karaikal, marking his second visit to Tamil Nadu in a month amid election preparations.
A 20-year-old college student in Gurgaon was arrested for allegedly raping his 16-year-old neighbor, filming the assault, and attempting to extort money by threatening to share the video. The incident occurred a year ago, with police filing charges under
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BNP chief Tarique Rahman on his party's decisive victory in Bangladesh's parliamentary elections, pledging to strengthen bilateral ties while navigating security concerns.
Former Tamil Nadu minister M R Vijayabaskar and an AIADMK functionary face charges for illegal transport and possession of Cauvery river sand in Karur district, following police complaints and protests.
Nagpur police's anti-narcotics cell seized over 0.5 kg of mephedrone worth Rs 1 crore and arrested Sanjay Gangwani near Agyaram Devi temple in a significant drug bust operation.
Following a High Court directive, a ground reality check reveals Hyderabad's footpaths have disappeared under encroachments, forcing pedestrians into traffic lanes and creating daily safety hazards across the city.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami criticizes Tamil Nadu's 5,000 cash credit to women, calling it a move driven by fear of electoral defeat, with opposition parties echoing concerns over timing and governance.
TVK president Vijay condemns DMK's alleged vote-buying through cash schemes, framing the upcoming assembly election as a battle between his 'pure force' and the ruling party's 'evil force'.
Less than two months after returning from 17 years of exile in London, BNP chief Tarique Rahman has emerged as Bangladesh's new political leader following a landmark election. The 60-year-old, who faced legal battles abroad, now pledges to dismantle monar
Police in Yavatmal register FIR against headmaster and teacher of municipal Urdu school for allegedly playing a Pakistani patriotic song during a Republic Day cultural program, sparking controversy over anti-national sentiments.
The Congress party has consolidated its urban electoral dominance in Telangana, sweeping municipal bodies in districts represented by its senior ministers and turning ministerial strongholds into electoral victories.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated a Rs 3.06 crore multipurpose memorial hall for former Madras Presidency CM Dr P Subbarayan in Namakkal via video conference. The hall features a bust and honors his legacy.
A former teenage tech prodigy who excelled in programming has now become a saint after topping the UPSC exam, showcasing a unique blend of modern skills and spiritual devotion.
Jalandhar witnessed a major security operation as over 100 police personnel were deployed to ensure safety during Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's overnight visit, highlighting heightened vigilance.
Experts laud BNP's landslide victory in Bangladesh, calling it a new chapter and emphasizing that resetting ties with India is a key priority for regional stability and economic growth.