The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced significant tax deductions for cattle feed, addressed double taxation on inter-cooperative dividends, and proposed a new freight corridor, directly benefiting over 18,600 village cooperative societies in Gujarat.
A 23-year-old Mexican national received a four-year prison sentence for throwing a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement during ICE protests near Los Angeles last year.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu criticizes the Union Budget 2026-27 as anti-poor and anti-farmer, objecting to the discontinuation of revenue deficit grants for the state despite its unique challenges.
The Union Budget's Coconut Promotion Scheme aims to revive declining coconut cultivation in Gujarat by replacing old trees with high-yielding saplings, addressing challenges like whitefly infestation and climate change.
A 45-year-old electrician in Rajkot's Upleta town has been arrested for allegedly raping his 19-year-old daughter for four years and sexually exploiting his 17-year-old niece since she was 10. Police have registered separate offences under BNS and POCSO A
A 14-year-old boy missing for three days was found dead in an open BWSSB pipeline sump in Thathaguni, south Bengaluru. Police suspect accidental fall.
The Central Pollution Control Board has flagged severe deficiencies in solid waste management reports from states and UTs for 2023-24, citing missing data on processing capacity and landfill sites.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal attended Guru Ravidas Jayanti celebrations across Lehra constituency, dedicating community halls and announcing a Rs 10.5 crore study centre in Jalandhar.
Union Budget 2026 introduces a Rs 100 crore incentive for municipal bonds exceeding Rs 1,000 crore, offering MCD a fresh opportunity after past setbacks. The move aims to boost urban infrastructure funding.
Police in Krishnagiri arrested a 45-year-old man for breaking into a house and stealing gold and silver jewellery. Authorities recovered 50 sovereigns of gold while the silver remains missing.
A 57-year-old woman was brutally killed by her grandson using an earthmover bucket in Krishnagiri district. The incident stemmed from a dispute over unpaid loan instalments for the vehicle.
Delhi Police receives Rs 12,846 crore budget for 2026-27, a 4.6% increase. Funds to enhance tech capabilities, vehicles, and cybercrime software.
A 70-year-old man died after being trapped under a temple car wheel during the Thaipoosam festival at Kazhugasalamoorthy temple in Kazhugumalai, Tuticorin district. Police have registered a case.
Punjab Minister Aman Arora laid the foundation stone for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhawan in Longowal during Guru Ravidas Prakash Diwas. The Rs 1.20 crore project aims to promote social equality and community events.
Punjab is set to lose Rs 24,000 crore in central funding from April as the revenue deficit grant concludes, posing severe fiscal challenges for the state's budget and development plans.
Political parties and farmer unions in Punjab have expressed strong disappointment over the Union Budget's failure to provide specific relief measures for the state's agriculture sector, citing ongoing challenges.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially renamed Adampur Airport in Punjab as Guru Ravidas Airport, honoring the 15th-century saint and social reformer. This significant move celebrates his legacy and spiritual contributions to Indian society.
India intensifies efforts to secure critical minerals like lithium and cobalt, driven by geopolitical competition and clean energy transition needs, aiming to reduce import dependence.
A Bengaluru resident received compensation after a flight attendant spilled hot curry on him during a Bangkok-Bengaluru flight. The consumer commission ruled the airline vicariously liable for the incident.
Senior Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira demands white paper on Mohali helipad expenditure, calling it political vanity overriding public interest.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticizes the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a 'major disappointment' and accusing the Centre of step-motherly treatment towards the state.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court made strong observations on politicians' conduct, emphasizing sober language and public harmony. It directed security for YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu's family after violent incidents.
A 65-year-old woman was allegedly raped and murdered by her domestic help in Bengaluru's KAS Colony. The accused later died by suicide. Police investigation ongoing.
Delhi's allocation in Union Budget 2026-27 remains Rs 1,348 crore, with Rs 951 crore for UT schemes and Rs 380 crore for Chandrawal water plant. Political reactions vary from praise to criticism.
Haryana government grants revised administrative approval for ₹315.2 crore municipal solid waste collection project in Gurgaon, addressing delays and public complaints about garbage pile-ups.
Aam Aadmi Party MP Malvinder Singh Kang expressed disappointment with Union Budget 2026, highlighting lack of support for farmers, labourers, and sports infrastructure in Punjab.
A federal appeals court has dismissed a judicial misconduct complaint filed by the US Justice Department against Chief US District Judge James Boasberg over remarks about Trump administration's deportation efforts.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a 'Humpty Dumpty' budget with nothing for the common man. Details on new tax slabs, price changes, and political reactions.
Mysuru district recorded the highest cancellation of Below Poverty Line cards in Karnataka, excluding Bengaluru, with 23,359 BPL cards converted to APL status based on 14 eligibility parameters.
Madras High Court directs authorities to maintain strict surveillance over quarrying and transport in Radhapuram taluk, Tirunelveli, following a PIL alleging violations by heavy vehicles on narrow village roads.