The Allahabad High Court has strongly criticized Uttar Pradesh police officials for repeated failures to execute non-bailable warrants issued by the court, threatening accountability and departmental action.
Jaipur administration enforces e-rickshaw zone segregation, restricting vehicles to seven designated areas to ensure equal distribution and reduce congestion in the city.
Three minors have been taken into custody by Maloya police for allegedly stabbing another minor in Chandigarh. The victim, Arman, was attacked on February 12 and is in critical condition at PGI.
The BJP is on the brink of securing its first municipal corporation mayor posts in Telangana, leading in Karimnagar and competing closely in Nizamabad, marking a significant shift in the state's urban political landscape.
The Aam Aadmi Party in Jalandhar staged a protest and burned an effigy of Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa for his alleged derogatory remarks against the father of Punjab Minister Harbhajan Singh Eto. The incident highlights rising political tensions in
Bangladesh Nationalist Party's media cell expresses gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory message following their landslide victory in the recent general elections.
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari reveals a 53% increase in pothole-related deaths over five years, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for more than half of the 9,400 fatalities nationwide.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to file an affidavit on implementing SOPs for medical termination of pregnancies up to 24 weeks, noting delays in rape survivors accessing care.
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.