Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation approves a five-year O&M contract worth Rs 12.45 crore for 15 front-end loaders that must be scrapped by 2028, violating pollution norms and financial prudence.
Top commanders of Jaish-e-Muhammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba escalated anti-India rhetoric during Kashmir Solidarity Day events, issuing direct threats to strike major Indian cities including Agra and Delhi, prompting high-level security alerts.
Residents in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar demand removal of allegedly ineligible Booth Level Officers ahead of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing violations of the Representation of the People Act.
The five-day Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme 2025-26 concluded at RGNIYD, Chandigarh, with cultural performances by delegates from Madhya Pradesh and local volunteers.
MEA condemns Islamabad mosque bombing, calls Pakistan's allegations against India 'baseless' and 'pointless', urging focus on internal issues.
Dehradun police filed a chargesheet within 72 hours of arresting the accused in the Paltan Bazaar murder case, seeking 'rarest of rare' category for fast-track trial with stringent punishment.
The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 264.5 crore for Uttarakhand under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme, rewarding the state's implementation of housing and urban development reforms.
A 45-year-old man died after allegedly setting himself on fire inside a car in Wayanad, Kerala. His wife and young daughter suffered burn injuries, while two sons escaped unhurt. Police are investigating the incident.
Two men, including a BJP social worker, died after drinking allegedly poisoned liquor in Udham Singh Nagar. A third victim is critical. Police have seized evidence and launched an investigation.
Mummigatti gram panchayat in Dharwad has installed 22 CCTV cameras using internal revenue, enhancing safety and reducing crime in the village of 12,000 residents.
Andhra Pradesh government recruits 6,100 police constables and introduces first-ever specialized narcotics training program. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University will conduct the 42-day curriculum.
The Uttarakhand High Court has rejected anticipatory bail for a man accused of defrauding Rs 11.5 lakh by promising a US job with a fake visa. The court directed the state government to file objections, with the next hearing scheduled for Tuesday.
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority is ramping up consultations with landowners to overcome land acquisition delays for seven master plan roads, aiming to complete three key projects by May-end.
The Maharashtra government mandates all public offices to implement a five-point feedback system for visitors, with monthly reviews by department heads to improve services.
Kadapa district collector orders show-cause notice to assistant town planner for allegedly attempting to demolish a tea stall without prior notice after a dispute over coffee portion size.
A special CBI court in Mumbai dismissed fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's challenge to a magistrate's order in a Rs 31 crore cheating case involving Canara Bank, citing no merit in his claims.
Nepali women married into Indian families face severe difficulties obtaining Aadhaar cards and identity documents, limiting access to welfare schemes and healthcare. The issue dominated a Jan Jan Ke Dwar program in Pithoragarh's border village.
The Indian government has firmly rejected the Supreme Court's suggestion to introduce a Romeo-Juliet clause in the POCSO Act, stating that diluting the age of consent would endanger child safety and increase exploitation risks.
Two individuals arrested and a minor detained in connection with a massive 5 kg gold theft worth Rs 7.88 crore from a Borivali jewellery store. Police recover 1 kg of gold, search for remaining suspects.
Luis Savio Rodrigues, 29, was arrested after allegedly causing chaos in the casualty ward of North Goa District Hospital while intoxicated, damaging equipment and threatening staff.
Key roads in Porvorim, Goa, will remain closed until March 19 to facilitate the elevated highway project. Traffic diversions will be implemented in phases, with specific routes affected for essential and general vehicles.
The Borim bridge in Ponda will be completely closed to all traffic from 8pm Sunday to 8am Monday for polymer modified bitumen concrete asphalting. PWD officials confirm this closure is essential for uninterrupted completion of ongoing strengthening work.
Residents of Pernem, Goa, protest the Indian Racing Festival at Mopa airport, citing land acquisition violations and environmental risks, demanding cancellation of the February event.
Congress President Amit Patkar asserts the party will not negotiate seats held by its MLAs in Goa, willing to discuss alliances only in weaker constituencies, and clarifies stance on AAP.
Goa police have initiated a strict drive targeting tourists who take photos of others without consent, particularly on popular beaches like Calangute and Baga, with preventive arrests and mobile seizures enforced.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant criticized Goa Police for lacking coordination against drug mafia, questioning why public knows more than police about drug availability.
A sub-inspector and constable in Agra have been suspended for allegedly aiding a village head in honey-trapping and extorting a 70-year-old farmer who received Rs 3.15 crore in land compensation. An FIR has been filed against five accused, who are current
The Kerala state government has issued a fresh order confirming that the National Population Register (NPR) will not be implemented in the state under any circumstances, continuing its opposition stance from 2019.
Kolkata's FRRO has requested the Election Commission to scrap EPIC cards of 22 Bangladeshi passport-holders who fraudulently obtained Indian voter IDs and Aadhaar cards, with some even running businesses illegally in India.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha that four key railway projects in Punjab are facing significant delays due to pending land acquisition, emphasizing that timely completion depends on state government cooperation.